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Bollywood aspirants can now look to a new platform – ‘Bollywood Club’. The reality show is premiering on Zoom on September 8 and would be aired Monday-Friday between 8 pm and 8.30 pm. This show would be replacing ‘Bollywood Kal Aaj Aur Kal’.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:53 AM

Aamir Khan dons the dual role of a Punjabi couple bickering on their wedding night in Tata Sky’s new TVC. The TVC, which breaks across major channels on August 25, highlights the

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Aug 25, 2008 8:52 AM

Gilroy Ashley Tills, Senior Vice President & Head – National Impact, has put in his papers. National Impact handles the marketing and business development strategies of Radio Today Broadcasting Ltd, the radio arm of the India Today Group. A reliable source in the media industry said that Tills was planning to start a new venture.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:52 AM

The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has flayed the Axe Dark Temptation Deodorant TVC, currently being telecast on several channels, as indecent, vulgar and repulsive. The Ministry has requested the IBF to advise its member channels not to telecast the ad or any such ad to avoid any punitive action in future.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:51 AM

Last week saw top-level changes in The Times of India’s editorial structure. Jaideep Bose has been elevated as Editorial Director of the Times Group, with responsibilities across the Group’s media platforms. This is the first time that the country’s oldest and largest media house has created this position. At the same time, Arindam Sengupta has taken over as Executive Editor, The Times of India, while Vikas Singh has been made Resident Editor, Delhi.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:50 AM

In a first-ever initiative by an association of private news and current affairs broadcasters in India, and as a measure of self-regulation, the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has announced the constitution and establishment of the News Broadcasting Standards (Disputes Redressal) Authority to enforce NBA’s Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards. The Authority will become operational from October 2, 2008.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:49 AM

Bringing the day’s proceedings to a successful conclusion, Laxmi Goel, Vice Chairman, Zee Group, delivered the Valedictory Address at the first ever NewsNext conference that was held in the Capital on August 22. NewsNext 2008 was presented by Times Now. Summing up the various session discussions, Goel observed that regional news channels along with entertainment channels would survive with a healthy competition.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:48 AM

The ratio of non-news content on news channels is increasing. This point was raised in the final session of the day at the first ever NewsNext conference, which was held in the Capital on August 22. The session brought the marketers under the scanner to speak on whether money spends were bullish on news as a medium and why. NewsNext 2008 was presented by Times Now.

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 25, 2008 8:47 AM

Business news and regional news channels came under the scanner in two interesting sessions at the NewsNext 2008 conference that was held in Delhi on August 22. Times Now had presented NewsNext 2008.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:47 AM

The CEO Forum session at the NewsNext 2008 conference saw a lively discussion on talent crunch in the television industry and addressed the issue of retaining skilled manpower, salaries, and what it takes to be a successful TV journalist. NewsNext 200 was held in the Capital on August 22 and was presented by Times Now.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:46 AM

The content on news channels today was not news was the candid admission of the country’s leading news broadcast players, who added that it was in the interest of the genre for serious players to focus back on news. This view came to the fore at the maiden NewsNext 2008 conference, held in the Capital on August 22. The various panellists also said that the future would see clear distinctions on news channels and news plus channels. Times Now had presented NewsNext 2008.

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 25, 2008 8:45 AM

The first ever Airtel Indian News Broadcasting Awards, instituted by the exchange4media Group, were held in the Capital on August 22. Oscar Fernandes, Minister for Labour & Employment, gave away the awards to some of the most well-known names in Indian television for their contributions to the industry. Airtel is the main sponsor for these Awards, while TAM Media Research and Media Guru are the knowledge partners.

exchange4media Staff Aug 25, 2008 8:44 AM

News broadcasting in India is not just for anyone. The exchange4media Group has instituted NewsNext to focus on problem areas in this domain; discuss the sensitivity of the news medium and seek solutions to grow the genre in a structured and responsible manner. I&B Secretary Sushma Singh set the tone for the conference by presenting the Government’s views and plans in this sector. India TV’s Rajat Sharma painted the reality of the genre in the keynote address. NewsNext 2008 was presented by Times Now.

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 25, 2008 8:43 AM