Suspend the proposed curbs, news channels urge Prime Minister
Alarmed at the Government’s move to put curbs on live reporting of emergency situations and other restrictions on TV coverage by amending the existing rules, editors of leading news channels have written a letter to the Prime Minister, urging him not to go ahead with the proposed measures. They have called these measures ‘draconian’ and ‘historical blunder’.

Alarmed at the Government’s move to put curbs on live reporting of emergency situations and other restrictions on TV coverage by amending the existing rules, editors of leading news channels have written a letter to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, urging him not to go ahead with the proposed measures. They have called these measures ‘draconian’ and ‘historical blunder’.
The editors have also sought an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss the issue. Earlier, the broadcasters had a meeting with Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Anand Sharma.
Commenting on the issue, Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7, said, “The Government added regulation is not acceptable. The amendment to the Cable Television Networks Rule, 1995, will curb the freedom of the press, which is our fundamental right. No commissioner can tell us the kind of footage we can use on our news channels. We are in complete favour of self regulation. In fact, the Government had been talking of self regulation all this while, so what happened now? We have already set guidelines under the leadership of retired Chief Justice of India, Justice Verma, who is Chairman of the National Broadcasters Association (NBA).”
“The proposed measures to gag the electronic media have caused immense disquiet in the journalistic fraternity and amongst all those who believe in the freedom of expression,” the editors said in their letter to Dr Singh.
The letter further said, “As editors, we believe that the media is the watchdog to keep democracy and democratic principles alive. If instruments of the state begin to regulate us, the damage to democracy and all stakeholders in democracy would be irreparable. It is all the more surprising that this is happening when you are directly holding charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.”
The letter stressed, “We are aware that our right to keep a vigil also brings with it a responsibility to function according to the highest standards of ethics and national interest. We firmly believe that in a democracy media needs self-regulation and not regulation. The electronic media fraternity has already made significant movement in this direction. In view of this, we urge you to immediately suspend the proposed measures.”
The editors urged in the letter, “We would like to personally meet and impress upon you the historical blunder that these measures would be. They would for all times taint this government as one that tried to impose draconian measures on media and forever remind us that the emergency is not yet a closed chapter in this country.”
The letter has been signed by Rajdeep Sardesai (IBN Network), Ajit Anjum (News 24), Arnab Goswani (Times Now), Ashutosh (IBN7), Barkha Dutt (NDTV 24x7), Deepak Chaurasia (Star News), Milind Khandekar (Star News), NK Singh (ETV), Pankaj Pachauri (NDTV India), QW Naqwi (Aaj Tak), Satish K Singh (Zee News), Shazi Zaman (Star News), Supriya Prasad (News 24), Vinay Tiwari (CNN-IBN), and Vinod Kapri (India TV).
The amendments to the Cable Television Networks Rule, 1995, would now include monitoring stories on sex, crimes, footage of narco-analysis admissions, among others.
According to the Act:
District Magistrates and Sub-divisional Magistrates, besides Commissioners of Police, will have the power to block live transmission by any channel and confiscate transmission equipment.
Visuals and footage will be provided through a nodal agency in any such situation deemed ‘nationally important’.
Officers will have the power to decide whether repeat telecast of a footage is necessary (and thereby in the national interest) or not.
They will also decided if any information is unauthenticated and should, therefore, be blocked.
Decisions regarding the nature of phone-in of reporters and victims or their interviews and if these disturb public order, will also rest with these officers. They will also decide if such phone-ins and interviews are against national interest.
The amendments have been proposed in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
It may be recalled that in December 2008, NBA had agreed to their own set of six guidelines that include no live contact with militants or hostages, no mention of security operation details and no images of people killed. But as it seems security agencies and the Government are still not convinced that media groups will not overstep the line again. Also read: Mumbai siege coverage: NBA unveils guidelines for terror reporting on channels http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?section_id=6&news_id=33451&tag=28407&search=yRead more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
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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
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'
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
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
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
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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