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  • Times Now, Mirror Now, ET Now and Zoom to livestream on TabletStream

    Times Network expands its presence in Canada

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network will now be available for South Asian viewers in Canada on Tablet Stream, the live streaming service for international (South Asian) programming in the region.

     

    Said Jagdish Mulchandani, COO & Executive President, Times Network: “With an evolving consumer preference for watching content across platforms, we are very excited to partner TabletStream that allows viewers in Canada to access our best in class news and entertainment channels across devices. I am confident that our robust offering will cater to the viewers discerned preferences on their desired platform, providing a comprehensive content viewing experience.”

     

    Added Charles Miller, President and CEO of TabletStream: “TabletStream is thrilled to welcome Times Network’s top-rated news and entertainment channels to its streaming platform. Addition of Times Now, Zoom, ET Now, and Mirror Now will significantly enhance our offering for Canadian viewers as we strive to provide the best entertainment for the South Asian diaspora.”

     

     

  • Despite the economic slowdown faced by the industry, the network registered 24% growth and all-around excellence, notes a press release

    Times Network announces key elevations

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced key elevations in the senior management team. Despite the economic slowdown faced by the industry, a communique notes that the network registered 24% growth and all-around excellence on the back of superior viewership across products, strong distribution and ad sales and a surging Digital portfolio in FY19.

     

    Commenting on the promotions, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “The network’s stellar performance is a testimony of the superior talent of our top managers. These elevations are in recognition of their contribution to the growth of the company. I am confident that we will continue to harness every headwind in our path and continue to move forward.”

     

    Jagdish Mulchandani has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer & Executive President. Mulchandani will be responsible in setting scalable distribution opportunities in both international & domestic markets and will continue to oversee overall operations and finance related strategy.

     

    Nikhil Gandhi has been promoted as Chief Operating Officer & President. Besides driving lucrative monetisation strategy and overall business growth of the Network’s bouquet of channels, Nikhil will also be responsible for driving strategic growth and profitability for Times Influence, International Business & Zoom along with its original content division, The Zoom Studios & events division Zoom Live.

     

    Meanwhile, Vivek Srivastava, has been elevated to President, Strategy and will oversee Marketing and the critical area of Audience management. His KRAs will be consumer insights, product strategy & innovation for the network. In addition, he will continue to be Business Head of the network’s premium bouquet of English Entertainment Channels, sustaining its market leadership and profitability.

     

    Shouneel Charles, as Executive Vice President will further boost Audience growth and turnover of the Network’s digital platforms and also lead the company’s overall digital transformation with content innovation and process re-engineering to facilitate a planned metamorphosis of Times Network to be a Digital first media company.

     

    Additionally, a few other senior level promotions have also been announced. These are: Jignesh Kenia, Executive Vice President – Corporate Strategy, S. Srivathsan, Executive Vice President- Human Resources, Sandeep Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President – Distribution and Gaurav Dhawan, Executive Vice President – Revenue.

     

     

  • Announces Rise with India Primetime, a new programming schedule starting June 24, 5-7pm on weekdays

    ET Now celebrates 10 years with new primetime programming

    By A Correspondent

     

    English business channel ET Now is celebrating a decade of operations in India and has announced a new primetime band Rise with India Primetime, a programming schedule starting from June 24, 5-7pm on weekdays.

     

    MK Anand

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “As we celebrate our 10th birthday, we look forward to reinforcing our position as the torchbearer of Indias growth story and the platform that will help every Indian Rise with India.”

     

     

     

    Nikunj Dalmia

    Added Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Now: “From being a hardcore business channel to now serving holistic business news to the nation at large, we have come a long way. With powerful and impactful content and a strong editorial team, ET Now is set to further raise the bar for the English business news category.”

     

     

  • It is scheduled to be held on May 22 in New York

    Times Now announces inaugural India International Summit

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Now has announced the first edition of Times Now India International Summit at New York on May 22.

     

    Steering this edition’s theme, ‘Impact of election results on India’s $ 5trillion Agenda’, the summit will see influential leaders deliberate upon the economic and political outcome of the Indian elections.

     

    Commenting on the first edition of India International Summit, Nikhil Gandhi, President – Revenue, Times Network said: “Times Now India International Summit is our endeavour to build an influential platform to engage and converse with the NRI community across the continents, enabling a global perspective on India. Leading with the New York edition, the summit comes at an opportune time where every Indian across the globe anticipates the impact of Lok Sabha 2019 results. Understanding and evaluating the outcome of the election, India International Summit empowers NRIs to build on India’s enviable growth agenda”.

     

     

  • While India gets set for the biggest democratic event, 36.67 per cent voters unaware about the criminal records of the candidates

    Times Now announces ‘Swachh Neta’ voter-welfare initiative

    By A Correspondent

     

    In the lead to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Times Now has announced ‘Swachh Neta: Mission for Clean Politics’, with an aim to educate and empower the citizens to make an informed voting decision.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “Times Now actively champions initiatives that lead to systemic reform. Our pursuit to effect meaningful change has been aptly captured in our brand promise – ‘Action Begins Here’, that we try to live up to. Swachh Neta comes at an opportune time when transparency and accountability in the political and electoral system of the country is the need of the hour. Through this endeavour we want to empower our viewers to bring positive change through informed and well researched voting.”

     

     

  • She joins Network18 as National Revenue Head – Display – Business News Cluster

    BTVI’s Shilpa Shetty joins Network18

    By A Correspondent

     

    After stints with BTVI and the Times Network, Shilpa Shetty has returned to the Network18 Group as National Revenue Head – Display – Business News Cluster. She will report to Avinash Kaul – COO, Network18.

     

    Commenting on her appointment, Shetty said: “It is a delight to come back to Network18 and I look forward to another successful inning in my career. I really am excited to work with the team and take the channels to newer heights”.

     

    Shetty is a former Navy Queen and a Ford Super Model Finalist and has led Mumbai University in Handball at the National Level.

     

     

  • Amitabh will lead the brand and media strategy for the Network’s English Entertainment channels

    Amitabh Biswas to head marketing of Times’ English entertainment cluster

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced the appointment of Amitabh Biswas as Head of Marketing, English Entertainment cluster. In his role, Biswas will lead the brand and media strategy for the Network’s English entertainment channels (Movies Now, Romedy Now, MNX and MN+) across platforms. Based in Mumbai, Biswas will report to Vivek Srivastava, EVP and Head Entertainment Cluster, Times Network.

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Vivek Srivastava, EVP and Head Entertainment Cluster, Times Network said: “I’m delighted to welcome Amitabh to the Times Network team. A versatile marketing professional with a proven track record in brand building along with a strong understanding of the business, Amitabh will be an asset to our brands. I am confident that he will add tremendous value to our ambitious growth strategy in the English Entertainment segment.”

     

    Speaking on his new role, Biswas added: “It’s great to be back at the organization where I’ve grown through critical stages of my career. With continuous breakthroughs in the media platforms, evolution of the connected consumer and tectonic shifts in their content appetite, I look forward to this opportunity to enter the next era with these leading entertainment brands.”

     

     

  • Times Network has announced its channel packs in three categories – Times Network News Pack, Times Network Value Pack and Times Network HD Premium Pack, in compliance with the TRAI tariff order

    Times Network announces channel pricing for new tariff regime

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced its channel packs in three categories – Times Network News Pack, Times Network Value Pack and Times Network HD Premium Pack, in compliance with the TRAI tariff order.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “TRAI’s tariff order is a transformational shift which will lead to a coherent framework that safeguards consumer interests and strengthen the offerings of the broadcasters. As we transition into this new phase, we see this as an opportunity that enables transparency and flexibility to TV viewing experience and benefits the entire TV ecosystem. We consistently create disruptive and engaging content for the progressive Indian consumers and we are confident that we will continue to be the preferred English network that offers differentiated content at a compelling price”.

     

     

  • Scheduled on December 12 and 13 at NCPA in Mumbai

    Times Network to host 5th edition of India Economic Conclave

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network announces the fifth edition of its annual event, India Economic Conclave 2018. Driving this edition’s theme, ‘Shaping India’s $5 Trillion growth Agenda’, the two-day conclave will showcase global voices with an India perspective.

     

    Present at the event will be Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Coal, Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister – Maharashtra, Trivendra Singh Rawat, Chief Minister – Uttarakhand, Amitabh Kant, CEO – Niti Ayog, Sadhguru, Founder – Isha Foundation, Rajesh Gopinathan, CEO & MD – Tata Consultancy Services, Keki Mistry, Vice Chairman & CEO – HDFC Ltd., David Hanson, Founder & CEO – Hanson Robotics, Arianna Huffington, Founder – Thrive Global, Dr. Mark Mobius, Founder – Mobius Capital Partners LLP,  Ralph Simon, Founder & Chairman  – Mobilium Global  and actor Ranveer Singh amongst others.

     

     

  • India for Kerala Conclave witnessed eminent personalities from the political, corporate, government and entertainment world express solidarity and deliberated ways to re-build Kerala

    Times Network hosts India for Kerala Conclave

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network hosted the ‘India for Kerala Conclave’ in Thiruvananthapuram on September 5. Focused on rebuilding and rehabilitating Kerala with a new vision, the conclave is an on-ground extension of the #IndiaforKerala campaign initiated by the network. Among the various speakers was Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor who had a conversation with Mirror Now’s Faye DSouza.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “At a time, when one of our states is distressed, it is our responsibility as Indians to assist our displaced fellow citizens in every way we can. India For Kerala Conclave is an act of urgency that requires support and solidarity and this conclave is aimed to find robust solutions to rebuild the lives of the people of Kerala.”

  • Sandeep Gurumurthi to move on from ET NOW

    Nikunj Dalmia to helm ET Now as Sandeep Gurumurthi moves on

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced the elevation of Nikunj Dalmia to Managing Editor, ET Now. Dalmia will succeed Sandeep Gurumurthi, who announced his decision to move on from his current responsibilities.

     

    Dalmia will report to MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network, and will lead all editorial decisions for the channel, head news programming, conceptualise shows in addition to his anchoring responsibilities – The Market, Closing Trades and Market Makers.

     

    Commenting on the development Anand said: “Sandeep has been an integral part of ET Now, right from its inception. We are grateful to him for his many contributions in making ET Now a front-runner and the most coveted business news channel in India. We wish him well in his future endeavor. We are also pleased to welcome Nikunj in his new role and Im sure he will lead ET Now to greater glories.

     

     

  • In his role, Bhatt will spearhead efforts to create programming on all IPs of the network

    Times Network appoints Mihir Bhatt as Chief Editor – IPs

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced the appointment of Mihir Bhatt as Chief Editor –  IPs. In his role, Bhatt will spearhead efforts to create offerings on all IPs of the network, in addition to his editorial and anchoring responsibilities at ET Now. Based in Noida, he will report to Sandeep Gurumurthi, Managing Editor, ET Now, Times Network. Until recently, Bhatt led the content team at Zee Business. As editorial incharge of IPs, Bhatt will spearhead advertiser funded programming (AFPs) on the network.

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Sandeep Gurumurthi, Managing Editor, ET Now said: “We are delighted to have Mihir join us. The knowledge, expertise and experience that Mihir brings on board will further strengthen our IP offerings as a network. Having led an editorial team in a national channel, his understanding of content that influences, impacts, engages and inspires is very strong. Mihir is also a seasoned business news anchor and will enrich the star-studded anchor line up of ET Now.”

     

    Speaking on his new role, Bhatt said: I am excited to be a part of the Times Network team. Having spent several years creating landmark content-led IPs and innovating editorial outcomes, I look forward to harnessing my best efforts and strengths to create impactful and content rich campaigns.”