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Big TV appoints NetworkPlay.in as partner to monetise DTH inventory
DishTV ties up with Axis Bank for collection of DTH subscription recharge
The media have a responsibility to ensure that it is not just the loud who are heard, but also the silent: PM
The CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Awards 2009 were given away at a glittering ceremony in the Capital on December 21. Speaking at the Awards ceremony, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh remarked, “The country is proud of its vibrant media. But we should introspect whether the media does justice in portraying the diversity and complexity of the issues of the day.”
Hindustan Times, The Washington Post enter into exclusive content partnership
Hindustan Times has entered into an exclusive content partnership with The Washington Post for India. This partnership between the two media giants, which will be effective on January 1, 2010, was formally announced by Sanjoy Narayan, Editor-in-Chief, Hindustan Times, and Raju Narisetti, Managing Editor, The Washington Post.
Videocon Group forays into DTH space with Videocon d2h
Videocon Group has launched d2h, it direct-to-home (DTH) service, in India. The service has launched pan-India in a phase wise manner.
Vynsley Fernandes to move out of INX Media
Vynsley Fernandes, Group Director - Network Operations, INX Media, has decided to move on. He has been with the INX television network since its inception in 2007 and is currently serving his notice period till early 2010. At INX, Fernandes was instrumental in setting up the infrastructure, facilities and network operations for INX Media and INX News.
NetworkPlay aims to triple revenue growth in 2010; to focus extensively on mobile
NetworkPlay.in aims to triple its revenue growth in the year 2010 along with its focus on premium offerings and increasing coverage. The vertical ad network plans to launch a measurement tool in 2010 that is said to be the most robust post campaign analytics available in the country. exchange4media spoke to Rammohan Sundaram, Founder, CEO and Managing Director, Networkplay.in to find out about the network’s achievements in 2009, and the growth targets in 2010.
Mixed Media: Highs & Lows of 2009
With just 10 days in the 2009 before we move to 2010, Pradyuman Maheshwari offers his list of 10 highs and 10 lows of the year that has been.
Religare Enterprises scouts for media planning and buying partner
Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) is on the lookout for a media agency to handle its media buying and planning business. Currently, Mumbai-based NAC Advertising is handling the account. It is learnt that four leading agencies – MediaCom, Mindshare, Madison and Maxus – are involved in the pitch.