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  • The show is about emancipated influencer conversations

    News9 Plus launches Duologue with Barun Das

    By Our Staff

     

    Barun Das, the MD & CEO of TV9 Network, now dons a new hat in tye just-launched OTT series – Duologue with Barun Das. The show which is streaming now on the News9 Plus app available across iOS App Store and Google Play Store as well as on the web is an exchange of ideas not provoked by headline management but to evolve emancipated influencer conversations.

     

    The show made its debut with ‘Liger’ star Vijay Devrakonda. The next guest is UK’s former Prime Minister David Cameron.

     

    Speaking on the philosophy of Duologue, Das said: “Duologue is a cerebral conversation with a legend or a legend in the making. That’s the profile the show will feature. As the title suggests, it is a two-way interaction where we pose questions to each other, as we exchange ideas in a free-flowing manner.”

     

    Added Sandeep Unnithan, Editor of News9 Plus: “Barun Das is neither a conventional business leader, nor a professional anchor. As a CEO, he has always outperformed the industry. Little known in public domain is his unique and uncanny ability to slice through conflicting narratives with great ease while stitching loose threads to build meaningful conversations with intelligent minds.”

     

  • Rahul Chaudhary will assist in day-to-day news operations at TV9 Bharatvarsh

    TV9 Bharatvarsh to be helmed by Deep Upadhyay

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 Network has announced the appointment of Deep Upadhyay, Editor, Convergence & Strategy as head of TV9 Bharatvarsh. Sant Prasad Rai, the erstwhile Managing Editor of TV9 Bharatvarsh has been relieved from his day to day newsroom responsibilities with immediate effect.

     

    Upadhyay will be supported by Rahul Chaudhary in managing the day-to-day newsroom operations for the time being, a communique added.

     

  • To de-jargonise, de-clutter and democratise financial wisdom

    Money9 unveils multilingual app

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 Network has announced the launch of Money9, a multilingual personal finance OTT Channel. The app is now live on Android and IOS platforms with seven language options. “Money9 will be committed to de-jargonise, de-clutter and democratise financial wisdom leading to financial inclusion, wealth creation and financial freedom, targeting audience especially in the hinterland,” notes a communique.

     

    Said TV9 Network MD & CEO Barun Das, “The Money9 app aims to fill a huge gap in the Indian consumer market by offering an unrivalled product that truly makes a positive difference to the lives of 130 crore citizens of this country.”

     

    Talking about the launch, Editor, Money9, Anshuman Tiwari added: “Money9 App offers unique shows for the entire gamut of personal finance categories i.e. Savings, Insurance, Loans, Gold, Property, Mutual Funds, Stocks, Spending, Fintech, Crypto and Policy analysis in short videos, audio formats, including comics and stories from history.”

     

  • Home Minister Amit Shah to deliver the Summit Keynote address

    TV9 Network announces launch of Mega Thought Fest

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 Network  has announced the launch of a two-day ‘thoughtfest’ titled ‘What India Thinks Today Global Summit’ to be held in New Delhi on June 17 and 18.

     

    The summit will bring together over 75 leading international and national speakers from the field of politics, governance, economics, healthcare, culture and sports.

     

    Union home minister Amit Shah will deliver the keynote address on June 17. Defence minister Rajnath Singh will launch the proceedings on June18, Day Two of the summit. In all 15 Union cabinet ministers will share their vision for India. Chief Ministers drawn from across the country will also speak. Former premiers David Cameron of Hamid Karzai of Aghanisation will also speak.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Barun Das, CEO, TV9 Network said: “With this summit, we intend to catalyse interesting conversations, discussions and deliberations that hope to show a blueprint of India’s journey to become the leader of the new world. The journey isn’t without challenges. But the goal is as sacred as it is ambitious, driven by strong leadership, collective will and commitment of the entire nation. The ultimate aim of this event is to generate ideas and thoughts through free-wheeling discussions to achieve a common objective of India becoming the ‘Vishwa Guru’.”

     

  • Onboards two senior journalists Anirban Choudhury and Pew Roy

    TV9 Bangla expands with new recruitment

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    TV9 Bangla News television has onboarded two senior journalists Anirban Choudhury and Pew Roy, among the most familiar prime time faces of Bengali news television.

     

    Welcoming them, Barun Das, CEO, TV9 Network said: “Having made a great start, TV9 Bangla is now gearing up for the undisputed leadership position as we enjoy in all other regional markets. Anirban and Pew bring onboard invaluable editorial experience and will help us reimagine Bangla news primetime.”

     

    Added Amritanshu Bhattacharya, Managing Editor, TV9 Bangla: “As the youngest member of India’s No. 1 News Network, TV9 Bangla has always strived and met great expectations of the viewers and the management alike. With Anirban and Pew on board we are now undoubtedly the most formidable editorial team of Bangla news television.”

     

  • An OTT news service platform for the 'GenFlix'

    TV9 Network to launch News9 Plus

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 has announced the launch of News9 Plus, a subscription-driven English video news magazine in an OTT format. News9 Plus is slated for a beta launch this month and a full-scale take off late March.

     

    Said Barun Das, CEO, TV9 Network: “Historically, the Indian news genre has undermined itself with a huge self-created handicap. It has never leveraged India’s core strength – its large consumer base. Newspapers have always subsidised the reader and TV news channels are mostly free to air. Hence, we have lived with tremendous pressure on ad revenue. On the other hand, consumers have just about started paying for digital news. However, this propensity to pay for digital news will depend on how effectively digital news platforms can serve the consumer ‘what they want, when they want.”

     

    Added BV Rao, Group Editor, TV9 Network: “News9 Plus is all about the Network meeting the future even as it is unfolding. “At TV9 Network, it is clear to us where the discerning English news viewer is going and why. The ‘GenFlix’ English news viewers are not running away from news. They are running away from the cacophony that television news has come to represent. Exposed as they are to the best of the best global content on OTT, these discerning news viewers do not relate to the ‘you bite me, I bite you’ journalism that has struck deep roots on television. ‘GenFlix’ has no appetite for such content.   So, the future news business battles will have to be fought in the OTT environment.  For us, that future is now. And we call it News9 Plus.”

     

  • Top politicians share their voter agenda on the eve of state election

    TV9 Bharatvarsh hosts second edition of its summit series

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 Bharatvarsh, the Hindi news channel from TV9 Network, held the second edition of its political summit series ‘Satta Sammelan – Uttar Pradesh’ in Lucknow.

     

    Addressing and deliberating upon a range of topics in the political space, the leaders expressed their opinions on issues deciding the political future of the state. The Summit saw politician’s field questions from the invited audience on key challenges for the state.

     

    Sharing his opinion on the second edition of this summit, Barun Das, CEO, TV9 Network said: “The ‘Satta Sammelan’ proposition has grown from strength to strength drawing on valuable insights of top leaders who have chosen this platform to air their vision for voters. The second edition lived up to its promise with most influential political voices in the state making a profound statement about their vision for voters. The platform has thus come about to be recognized as a means for voters to be able to exercise an informed decision during the election time.”

     

  • Felicitate truck drivers who risked their lives during Covid

    TV9 & Shriram Transport Finance Company celebrate ‘Highway Heroes’

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 Network, in partnership with Shriram Transport Finance Company (STFC) Ltd. and Apollo Hospitals. announced ‘Highway Heroes’ felicitating truck drivers who stood rock solid through Covid-19.

     

    Commenting on the success this social campaign received, Barun Das, CEO, TV9 Network, said: “The pandemic has been a great learning for all of us. We are conscious of our responsibility as the #1 News Network. We realised that with great power comes great responsibility and we decided that we will remain true to our core which is to be of service to the public. We, therefore, decided to raise pertinent questions, and also address issues that needed to be discussed, hence was born ‘Highway Heroes’.”

     

    Added Umesh Revankar, Vice Chairman, Shriram Transport Finance Company: “As India emerges from the shadows of the pandemic, it is time to acknowledge the foot soldiers who kept the country on the move in face of sheer adversity. That’s why we thought that vaccinating truck drivers was the best possible way to salute their spirit and create awareness among this important segment of the transportation community against any vaccine hesitancy.”

     

    Said S Balamurugan, Lead CSR, STFC: “We, at STFC, believe that support and care can transform their lives. Our endeavour is to provide continuous support to our partners, while, also focusing on their well-being. Since one’s health plays an important role in one’s wellbeing, we have been conducting medical check-ups for drivers and their families. The vaccination drive is a natural extension of our current focus on the well-being of truck drivers.”

     

  • Merchant will report to Azim Lalani, President, Revenue, TV9 Digital

    TV9 beefs up digital sales team with Munaf Merchant

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 Digital has onboarded Munaf Merchant as Vice President – Sales. He will be responsible for building and driving direct revenue streams that cater to the TV9 Digital platforms bouquet. Merchant will report to Azim Lalani, President, Revenue, TV9 Digital.

     

    Welcoming Merchant to TV9, Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer (Digital & Broadcasting), TV9 Network said: “We are now a force to reckon with in India’s growing digital media landscape. Just like the broadcasting space, most of our digital platforms are already leaders in their respective markets. Advertisers are showing immense confidence in our ever-growing digital footprint.  We are aggressively pursuing ambitious growth objectives and Munaf’s appointment is another step in that direction.”

     

    Speaking on his new assignment, Merchant said: “I am delighted to be entrusted with this responsibility. TV9 Digital is a perfect platform to channelise my abilities and at the same time showcase my creativity. As I take up this new opportunity, I will aim to deliver enhanced value to all our partners and clients.”

     

  • Tiwari joins Money9 from the India Today group

    TV9 ropes in Anshuman Tiwari as Editor of Money9

    By Our Staff

     

    Anshuman Tiwari
    Anshuman Tiwari

    As part of its expansion plans, TV9 Network has strengthened the leadership at TV9 Digital with the appointment of Anshuman Tiwari as Editor of Money9.

     

    Speaking on the appointment, Barun Das, CEO, TV9 Network said: “TV9 Network is India’s largest television news network with the strongest presence across languages. While language audiences have always been under-served in terms of personal finance, that need gap has only widened with rapid financialization and digitization of semi-urban and rural India. Money9 will serve the finest personal finance content in simple, easy-to-consume formats, accessible in multiple languages. I am confident we will deliver on this promise with Anshuman leading the Money9 editorial team. His knack for breaking down the most complex issues of the economy and public policy and how they impact an individual’s purse, are well known. With him, I am confident, we will set new standards for personal finance journalism in India.”

     

    Added Tiwari: “After seven fantastic years at India Today, I am excited at the prospect of creating something new in the area of personal finance which has always been a matter of passion for me. I am delighted that I will be able to pursue my profession and passion at the TV9 Network which is a leading platform in the industry.’’

     

  • Dare2Dream Awards and Mentors of Global Bharat series launched

    TV9 Network, SAP join hands for SMEs

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 Network and SAP India have joined hands to help homegrown businesses in being self-reliant. They have announced the launch of Mentors of Global Bharat series and Dare2Dream Awards 2021. These two programmes were announced at the ‘Enabling Atmanirbhar Bharat’ forum.

     

    Said Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer (Television & Digital), TV9 Network: “SME Sector is indeed the growth locomotive of Indian business & economy. They provide the critical depth to the manufacturing and service sectors, foster entrepreneurship and generate substantial employment. Enabling and empowering them to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat is an imperative.”

     

    Commenting on the programme, Paul Marriott, President, SAP, Asia Pacific Japan, added: “We have seen unprecedented adverse impact of the pandemic on business and economy – with supply chains being disrupted and demand drying up. There is no playbook or prescription that can guide businesses to emerge from such impact and resurrect themselves rapidly. In the many interactions that we have had with our SME customers we realised that many entrepreneurs felt the need to interact with mentors who have successfully traversed the same path before. Peer to peer learning and recognition of digital led innovation are both very important in these times and any platform that facilitates these, is a step in the right direction.”

     

  • Appoints Azim Lalani as President Revenue

    TV9 Digital reinforces leadership team

    By Our Staff

     

    As part of its expansion plans, TV9 Digital has brought on board Azim Lalani as President-Revenue. Lalani will be responsible for building and driving direct revenue streams.

     

    Welcoming Lalani to the TV9 family, Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer (Digital & Broadcasting), TV9 Network said: “After stamping our supremacy in News Broadcasting, we are now a force to reckon with in India’s growing digital media landscape. We are now the country’s fastest-growing digital News Platform, crossing 100 mn unique users in record time. Most of our platforms are already No.1 News websites in their respective markets, just like the Television Channels.  We are aggressively pursuing ambitious growth objectives and Azim’s appointment is a step in this direction. He has straddled both branded content and display revenue functions, and will bring in his unique experience to the table.”

     

    Speaking on his new assignment, Lalani added: “I am excited to be part of the TV9 family as it embraces new benchmarks. I see huge opportunity for growth as TV9 Digital surges ahead with its aggressive plans. I look forward to contributing to TV9 Digital’s growth story”