News channels to exercise restraint; Emergency Protocol guideline to be formed today

The role of media has come under the sharp scanner of the I&B Ministry, with Anand Sharma, Minister of State for External Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, making a slew of announcements at the Lok Sabha on December 17. These included prescribed codes to be adhered for telecast of programmes and advertisements; recommendations of TRAI on political and religious TV channels; and self-regulation guidelines of NBA to incorporate emergency protocol.

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Published: Dec 18, 2008 6:39 AM  | 4 min read
News channels to exercise restraint; Emergency Protocol guideline to be formed today

The role of media has come under the sharp scanner of the I&B Ministry, with Anand Sharma, Minister of State for External Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, making a slew of announcements at the Lok Sabha on December 17. These included prescribed codes to be adhered for telecast of programmes and advertisements; recommendations of TRAI on political and religious TV channels; and self-regulation guidelines of NBA to incorporate emergency protocol.

In written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Sharma said, “Government of India had set up an Intern Ministerial Committee (IMC). IMC will review the existing Programmes and Advertisement Codes prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, and rules framed thereunder with a view to containing the adverse effect of programmes and advertisements on viewers, specially children. Though the Committee has submitted its report, no time-frame has been fixed for its implementation.”

According to a senior broadcasting official, “The tug of war between the Government mandate and self regulation just became bitter. Woes of news channels continue. NBA was to meet today for the own self-regulation guidelines post which a press conference was to be held, which was cancelled later though. There were some stringent guidelines given by the chairperson retired Justice JS Verma, which were not accepted by the editors.”

It is learnt that that a more practical and comprehensive ‘Emergency Protocol’ guideline would be formed on December 18 and would be unveiled at a press meet in the Capital the same day at around 4 pm.

“Keeping in mind the public interest and interest of national security, the I&B Ministry had directed all news and current affairs channels to ensure that the coverage of the incidents relating to the recent terrorists attack in Mumbai did not focus on or report the location, strength, movement strategy or any related operations being followed by the security forces engaging with the terrorists as it might jeopardise their position. The channels were also directed that close-ups and images of blood or seriously wounded or disfigured limbs or bodies or images of the dead or seriously wounded people, which might seriously distress a substantial number of viewers or cause panic and incite further violence, may not be carried,” Sharma added.

The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has prescribed its own self-regulation guidelines and has agreed to incorporate an ‘Emergency Protocol’ to supplement these guidelines to address such concerns.

Some of the important guidelines for the news and current channels include: Broadcasters shall observe general community standards of decency and civility in news content and scheduling, taking particular care to protect the interest and sensitivities of children and general family viewing. Great care and sensitivity should be exercised to avoid shocking, offending or misleading the audience. News should not jeopardise the security of the nation and care should be taken that news broadcasts are in the interest of the nation. All plans for broadcasts, which explore and expose the views of people who use or advocate violence for the achievement of political ends, must be considered carefully by senior editorial/ management before any arrangements for broadcasting are made.

Sharma further said, “The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has submitted its recommendations to the Government in which, among other things, it has recommended the continuance of existing policy framework of not allowing States, political/ religious bodies to enter into broadcasting and distribution services. However, it has recommended that political bodies should be allowed reasonable access to time over air time of the public service broadcaster. Certain categories of private channels may also be subjected to legal obligations to provide reasonable access to air time to political parties specifically during elections to Parliament and State Assemblies.”

At present, Rule 7(9) in the Advertising Code of the Cable Networks Rules, 1994, recognises the Code for Self Regulation adopted by Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). The Government has also constituted an Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) to look into the violation of the existing Programme and Advertising Codes and recommended appropriate action.

This information was given by the Minister of State for External Affairs and Information & Broadcasting in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on December 18, 2008.

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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur

The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.

The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.

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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out

The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."

The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."

COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.

Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.

He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.

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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK

Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.

According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.

As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.

A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.

Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.

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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall

The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.

“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.

“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."

"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."

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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias

Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.

Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy

Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.

Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."

Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."

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