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With spot-fixing exposé, is brand IPL in danger??blur=25

So far, brands associating with the tournament have reposed their faith in IPL, but are concerned about long-term impact if such controversies are repeated

Abid Hasan May 17, 2013 8:11 PM

FE’s MK Venu to join The Hindu as Executive Editor?blur=25

Venu takes charge from the first week of June and will be responsible for growing the North India edition of The Hindu

Abid Hasan May 17, 2013 7:37 PM

2-min video:  E-comm advertisers driving digital spends – Rob Norman?blur=25

About 30-40 per cent of all of the world’s online advertising is through e-commerce, says the Chief Digital Officer of GroupM Global

Abid Hasan May 17, 2013 4:32 AM

News channels fail to adhere to self-regulated ad duration?blur=25

Despite opting for 21 mins of free commercial timing for Hindi news channels & 18 mins for English news channels, violation of ad duration continues

Abid Hasan May 16, 2013 8:24 PM

HT launches its own Medianet?blur=25

Introduced as ‘Brand Promotions’, the objective is to provide a media tool to promote & build brands in an impactful way & in a relevant environment

Abid Hasan May 16, 2013 7:45 PM

News channels opt for self regulation on ad duration from today?blur=25

Instead of following TRAI's 10+2 ad cap diktat, Hindi news channels will follow 18+3 ad duration from May 15, while for English news channels it will be 15+3

Abid Hasan May 15, 2013 1:39 AM

Mahuaa News’ Manish Sharma turns author with debut novel?blur=25

Manish Sharma, Sports Head of Mahuaa News is all set to launch his debut novel, titled ‘The Love All’, which has been published by Diamond Pocket Books

Abid Hasan May 11, 2013 9:10 PM

Reporter's Diary: Our mother tongue needs a little more acknowledgment?blur=25

Reporter Abid Hasan comes in support of the national language & insists that it is wrong to pit one language against the other as superior or inferior

Abid Hasan May 11, 2013 8:10 PM

Revenues from events, web biz buoy NDTV’s FY13 results?blur=25

NDTV goes PAT positive in 2013 with PAT at Rs 2 cr after a loss of Rs 87 cr in FY2011-12. Group CEO Vikram Chandra shares reasons for this good show

Abid Hasan May 10, 2013 8:37 PM

A non-functioning TDSAT worries broadcasters, MSOs?blur=25

The Tribunal has suspended hearings for the last one month and all cases are being shifted to the Delhi HC, which is delaying hearings & judgements

Abid Hasan May 10, 2013 7:14 PM

TOI appoints Rohit Gopakumar as CEO of Medianet?blur=25

Prior to this, Gopakumar was VP, South Asia for BBC Advertising, where he was responsible for generating sales revenues for BBC’s TV and online products

Abid Hasan May 10, 2013 7:12 PM

It's incorrect to say MIB is not dealing with paid news: Uday Varma?blur=25

The MIB Secretary maintains that paid news is a complex phenomenon and will require a comprehensive approach by several agencies and ministries

Abid Hasan May 9, 2013 8:52 PM

B'casters reject Parliamentary panel report on paid news?blur=25

B'casters have raised their voice against the Committee's report that makes a case for controlling print & electronic media. B’casters stress on self regulation

Abid Hasan May 9, 2013 8:26 PM

Give statutory authority to self regulatory body: Uday Shankar?blur=25

While the STAR India CEO slams paid news as a threat to society & freedom of media, he maintains that media has a very transparent & empowered self regulatory body

Abid Hasan May 9, 2013 8:09 PM

Stakeholders get more time to respond on TRP mechanism?blur=25

TRAI has extended the last date for receiving comments on guidelines for television rating agencies in India to May 23, 2013

Abid Hasan May 9, 2013 7:40 PM

Sunil Mutreja quits Amar Ujala as Executive President?blur=25

Mutreja was responsible for major expansion programmes at the publishing group, including the launch of ‘Compact’ & ‘Yuvan’

Abid Hasan May 8, 2013 7:35 PM

Senior level changes at National Duniya?blur=25

Editorial Director Alok Mehta and COO Sandeip Vishnoi quit; Rajesh Sahana joins as Group Director, while Sushil Bhal comes on board as CFO

Abid Hasan May 3, 2013 7:34 PM

Consumer pull & advertiser push make regional mkt attractive: Experts?blur=25

While broadcasters are upbeat about the regional market, they feel the need for big advertisers to come in to invest money in the language market area

Abid Hasan May 3, 2013 7:33 PM

Radio Phase III rollout likely to be completed this FY: Uday Varma?blur=25

MIB is planning to issue request for proposal this month and put in place an auctioneer in coming two months, says the MIB Secretary

Abid Hasan May 2, 2013 11:06 PM

Media agencies fear losing clients as ad blackout takes hold?blur=25

Broadcasters stand firmly behind IBF’s decision even though they are losing out on revenues. On the other hand, agencies fear losing big business

Abid Hasan May 2, 2013 9:18 PM

We’re losing 90% ad revenue per day due to ad blackout: Uday Shankar?blur=25

The STAR India CEO says it’s difficult to indicate how long this blackout will last, but affirms that it will continue till the billing discrepancy is sorted out

Abid Hasan May 2, 2013 7:18 PM

Saradha fallout: MIB asks channels to reveal equity structure?blur=25

MIB Secretary Uday Varma has said that the Govt might cancel the licence of any channel found violating the shareholding & equity structure rules

Abid Hasan Apr 30, 2013 8:11 PM

2-min video: Govt still considering giving more teeth to PCI: MIB Secy?blur=25

Any view on this will be taken after discussions with all stakeholders and evolving a consensus on this issue, says Uday Varma

Abid Hasan Apr 30, 2013 7:10 PM

BARC ratings system may be online by Mar 2014, feels MIB Secy?blur=25

MIB Secretary Uday Varma has welcomed the broadcasters & ad agencies coming together to create a credible and transparent television rating system

Abid Hasan Apr 29, 2013 7:00 PM

TRAI extends deadline for comments on tariff orders till May 3?blur=25

The deadline extension comes following request by the stakeholders. The earlier date for sending in written comments was April 26, 2013

Abid Hasan Apr 29, 2013 6:55 PM

Delhi HC stays MIB’s notice banning AXN for a day?blur=25

The order comes on the back of a PIL filed by MSM regarding a case involving ‘A’ certification for a movie aired on July 12, 2012 on AXN

Abid Hasan Apr 29, 2013 4:02 AM

I'm planning to meet TRAI Chairman on the ad cap issue: Uday Varma?blur=25

The MIB Secretary feels that while the 12-min ad cap could stretch to 13-15 minutes, he questions why ads are stretching to 30-35 minutes in a clock hour

Abid Hasan Apr 26, 2013 7:47 PM

BCCL sends legal notice to Paranjoy Guha Thakurta over article on FT?blur=25

The article titled 'Financial Times: Whose intellectual property?' had appeared in business daily Mint on February 4, 2013

Abid Hasan Apr 25, 2013 7:47 PM

N Ravi elected President of Editors’ Guild of India?blur=25

The former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu succeeds TN Ninan, Chairman & Editorial Director of Business Standard

Abid Hasan Apr 25, 2013 6:43 PM

The old lady of Bori Bunder celebrates 175 yrs with panache?blur=25

The Times of India has unveiled a series of initiatives and communication plans to engage its readers as the paper celebrates its 175th anniversary

Abid Hasan Apr 24, 2013 9:17 PM