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Headlines in the month of January

*	TV18 Q3 net profit up 42 % at Rs 208 million
*	Network 18 Q3 net profit Rs 270 million
*	Kothari "Habitat / NGC "Young Visionary of the Year"
*	UTV Q3 net profit up 1055 % at Rs 231 million
*	Sify launches web security service MSS
*	Devashish Sarkar quits BBC-Times JV
*	Global Broadcast News Q3 net up at Rs 17.8 million
*	Funskool calls for votes for Mumbai to be on new Monopoly game
*	Slew of media FDI proposals cleared; UTV gets government nod to raise Rs 4 billion
*	Firangi to launch on 25 February; unveils logo
*	Neo Sports CEO Shashi Kalathil resigns'
*	Comcast's Asian American channel AZN TV shutting in April
*	CNBC-TV18 focuses on South India with 'Up South'
*	B.A.G Films Q3 net profit up 48 % at Rs 19 million
*	Nick brings special contest for kids this Valentine's day
*	Turner, Outblaze partner to create TurnOut to leverage popular CN brands
*	Big 92.7 FM launches in Thiruvananthapuram
(31 Jan 2008 )

*	Distorting face of child victims on TV is meaningless
*	Disney to air 'Phineas and Ferb' throughout Feb
*	Trai rules out 'must carry' on DTH, recommends STB interoperability
*	Brown Johnson to head animation at Nick, MTVN Kids & Family Group
*	WGA strike impacts viewership patterns, prime time choice
*	SPTI in mobile Vod licensing deal with SK Telecom
*	BBC radio now available on Bangladesh's bdnews24.com
*	Taj Television launches its second studio in Dubai
*	Thomson Corp acquires TaxStream
*	NDS Q2 revenue up 30 per cent to $214.9 million
*	MySpace to launch developer platform
*	Geodesic in deal with ioWorld to offer radioio on Mundu
*	Elisabeth Murdoch to deliver keynote speech at MipTV
*	Mauro Montanaro joins Jamba as CEO
*	IFC, Lionsgate forge 70-film TV licensing deal
*	Archery TV launches on YouTube
*	CNN-IBN awards RK Laxman, E Sreedharan
(30 Jan 2008 )

*	WWIL incurs Rs 31.6 million Q3 operating loss
*	Zeel Q3 net up 18.4 % at Rs 1.13 billion
*	Ibibo ties with Zee News for budget-based reality show
*	CNN appoints Reza Sayah as intl correspondent, Pakistan
*	Sab announces new reality show 'Acting Ki Funshala'
*	Radio Mirchi launches in Thiruvananthapuram
*	Turner to manage licensing rights for HIT's preschool shows
*	Nimbus elevates Digvijay Singh to CEO
*	NDTV Metro Nation Chennai to launch by mid-year
*	NDTV Labs wins C'wealth innovative engineering award
*	MGM bags syndication rights to 'Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls'
*	DishTV launches car DTC antenna in 3 states
*	Zipazap.com to get Veveo's web video discovery service
(29 Jan 2008 )

*	NewsX announces Vir Sanghvi's departure
*	VSNL, Yash Raj to premiere 'Chak De India' on web
*	Sun TV's S FM to launch in Kanpur
*	Alfred Haber announces launch of 'Most Daring' at Natpe
*	Triveni ropes in Ravishankar, Alok Verma, S Iyer, Jaideep Goswami
*	Amrita TV announces winners of 'Best Actor'
*	New realty channel Property TV targets March launch
*	Super Bowl attracts 93 mn viewers in 2007: report
*	BBC, ITV to share coverage of Euro 2008
*	'The Office,' 'The Sopranos' triumph at Sag awards
*	Public TV educates America far beyond the broadcast: study
*	ETC fixes date for amalgamation with ZILS
*	MGM to showacse comedies, sci-fi shows, films at Natpe
*	200 companies confirm presence for Amazia trade event
*	Set-Discovery's Gurjeev Singh to head Den-Star
*	BBC launches content sharing application for children
(28 Jan 2008 )

*	Zee News Q3 operating revenue up 38.6 % at Rs 955 million
*	Padm Shri for Barkha Dutt, Rajdeep Sardesai, Vinod Dua
*	TCS-SPE sign service-oriented architecture agreement
*	Media coverage of child abuse: child rights panel consulted
*	India TV CEO Chintamani Rao quits
*	DishTV subscriber base at 2.7 million
*	Jump Games ties up with Manchester United
*	Disney Channel's 'My School Rocks' winners to star in 'High School Musical 2' song
*	DishTV to access retail market in new alliance with Future Group
*	F-Secure ties up with Sony Ericsson on mobile security
*	Vir Sanghvi quits INX, to announce new news channel 'very soon'
*	'Lost Book of Nostradamus' on History Channel
*	Sony to offer Interactive World Cup on PlayStation 3
(25 Jan 2008 )

*	Tax abatement on computer, TV equipment ahead of budget
*	Cartoon Network hires Nick's Pitt
*	Cable operator arrested for pirating Neo Sports signals
*	IPL franchise rights bidder winners announced
*	70 mn consumers will have either HD or satellite radio
*	Overseas visitors outnumber home audience for UK media
*	NDTV embarks on world cinema adventure with NDTV Lumiere
*	MGM inks distribution deal with Verizon Fios TV
*	Last.fm launches global free-on-demand music platform
*	IOC, UN to co-operate further
*	BBC reaches agreement with British trade unions
*	Raj TV to launch Hindi entertainment and English news channel
(24 Jan 2008 )

*	Two FM stations hit airwaves
*	Disney inaugurates Dreamers Academy
*	Big FM commences podcast of Hyderabad shows
*	Sab announces new prime time show 'Bhago KK Aya'
*	Rajat Sharma's INS offloads 20% for Rs 1 bn.
*	Ten Sports to telecast world horseracing action
*	Disney to launch mobile service in Japan in March
*	Zee Cinema announces slot for dubbed Hollywood flicks
*	Trai recos on mobile TV: Broadcasters mull legal challenge
*	AXN calls for entries for 'Amazing Race Asia 3'
*	IBN Lokmat to launch by March; TG 'aspirational' audience
*	Alan Johnston to host BBC's 'From Our Own Correspondent'
*	Star launches second Chinese movie channel
*	NBC orders pilot for BBC show 'Top Gear'
*	Nokia targets emerging markets with new handsets
*	Times Now business channel sibling to launch in 2008 2nd half
(23 Jan 2008 )

*	Media scrips hit badly in stock market meltdown
*	Kreeda Games signs deal with NDTV Imagine's 'Nachle Ve'
*	Neo Sports Plus inks broadcasting rights deal with PGA Tour
*	Vijay TV premieres 'Kalakkapovadhu Yaaru - 4'
*	Hungama signs mobile & online content deal with FTV
*	Discovery launches HDTV series on countries
*	Maa TV to capture viewers with emotional drama 'Shailu'
*	Jetix organises sports day in Hyderabad
*	NBC Universal to take 26 % stake in NDTV Networks
(22 Jan 2008 )

*	Kalaignar TV launches Tamil music channel Isai Aruvi
*	GBN gets FIPB nod for 26% FDI
*	My FM stakes presence in new media territory
*	Hungama TV searches for 'Sabse Bada Pyjama' in Mumbai
*	Pragya's new series on reformed criminals to go to jails
*	WWE goes HD in the US
*	Kalam, Dalai Lama chief guests at Chandra's GFCH India
*	Fremantle announces intl musical talent for The Brits 2008
*	Graphiti Multimedia to produce Xtreme Shorts featuring Fido Dido
*	Nick's SpongeBob participates in Mumbai Marathon
*	Lachlan Murdoch, James Packer planning JV
*	Monsoon launches HAVA HD video streamer
*	'Inspirational quality' key USP of CNN IBN awards: Sardesai
*	Sun TV to launch kids channels in Telugu, Kannada & Malayalam
*	Thompson calls for dialogue to restore trust in UK public life
*	Bharti Airtel, IBM sign an additional $150 mn agreement
(21 Jan 2008 )

*	IPL franchise rights bidder numbers reportedly spiralling
*	Hyderabad to be first digital entertainment city of India
*	Nick, Paramount Pictures to release 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' on 14 Feb
*	Right wing religious outfit ransacks NDTV's office in Ahmedabad
*	FIPB clears B.A.G Films' FDI proposal
*	Ex Disney CIO Tony Scott to run Microsoft global IT ops
(19 Jan 2008 )

*	TV18 calls EGM to allot 10 million convertible warrants
*	RCS India extends radio monitoring services to Surat
*	HT media 2007-08 Q3 net up 10 %
*	3 'Cs' lord over politics on news channels
*	Trai puts a la carte rates on its website
*	Sony Computer Ent. Europe brings Buzz to India
*	Sun TV's S FM launches at Rajabmundry
*	Clips from Cartoon Network to be available on Vringo
*	Star World premieres Heroes' season 2
(18 Jan 2008 )

*	MSO Sea TV Network files IPO red herring
*	NDTV declares standalone revenues up 33% YoY
*	Press Council reconstitutes in its tenth term
*	Indian Soldier NDTV Indian of Year, Pachauri Global Indian
*	Zee Turner conducts raids to fight cable piracy
*	Nick, Corus Ent sign content distribution rights deal
*	New label Swiss Music launches; plans to invest Rs 60 mn
*	BBC World, Ministry of Tourism to host Spirit of Golf 2008
*	Haber announces international sales for SAG Awards
*	India TV elevates Rohit Bansal to COO
*	Sun Microsystems to acquire MySQL for $1 bn
*	DD One to show series on women's empowerment
*	Sanju Saha quits Star News, to join Pepsi
(17 Jan 2008 )

*	Big FM Chennai re-positions as Tamilian's Pride station
*	NDTV Imagine readies for Monday debut
*	Jap pubcaster NHK to receive Green World Award at MipTV
*	Oprah gets her OWN network via Discovery Comm deal
*	Give mobile TV only on 3G, do not favour telcos: Zee
*	T20 final world's 10th most watched TV sports event
*	Virgin Comics launches series based on 'Panchatantra'
*	Trai to review FTA rev share formula in Cas areas: Tdsat
*	Toonz Animation's 'Dragonlance' releases in US
*	Sun TV's S FM launches in Tiruchy
*	Sabeer Bhatia launches audio conferencing facility site
*	IOL Br'dband is IOL Netcom; gets A category ISP license
*	Huge jump in online gaming numbers: Indiagames study
*	Dish TV moots TV on trains plan to railways
*	Home Box Office takes majority in Asian JV
*	NDTV Imagine debut will see spate of new show launches
(16 Jan 2008 )

*	Zee TV gets landing rights in China
*	NDTV to telecast DD-supported documentaries
*	MySpace signs deal regarding social networking safety
*	Nat Geo launches quiz show with Lufthansa as partner
*	Rob Gilby appointed MD, Disney-ABC International Television Asia-Pacific
*	The Weather Channel ties up with earthTV
*	US-based Bollywood Group to foray into TV production
*	Hello FM launches in Tiruchirappalli
*	AXN premieres 'The Contender Asia'
*	A la carte rates tariff order: Tdsat refuses to grant stay
(15 Jan 2008 )

*	NDTV to announce Indian of the Year awards
*	Radio Mirchi launches in Raipur
*	Pragya launches serial on old age home
*	Cable operators can carry TV channels awaiting clearance
*	Balaji Telefilms to foray into nonfiction
*	Star World to kick start 7th season of 'American Idol'
*	Star India, Den form JV to distribute channels in India
*	Dreamworks, Thomson in pact for animation capabilities
*	Disney Home, Rug Market sign merchandise deal
*	HFPA announces Golden Globe winners
*	Content platforms, electronic advances shine at CES
*	Rediff releases micro sitcom 'Ram & Ria' on Rediff iShare
*	BBC invites audience to help create interactive drama
*	Sony-WSG joint bid wins IPL rights for $1 billion+
*	Vir Sanghvi exiting INX News
(14 Jan 2008 )

*	News broadcasters look to finalise content code before month-end
*	Social networking sites slow, inaccessible: WatchMouse
*	Samsung looks to redefine HDTV experience
*	Becil conditionally clears Cas implementation
*	MySpace launches celebrity site MySpace Celebrity
*	Firangi inks deal with Globo TV; schedules Feb launch
*	Disney ABC signs a VOD deal with Gogeco Cable
*	US consumer electronics sales to reach $171 bn this year
*	Cry to use Mumbai Marathon to campaign on free child education
*	BBC takes issue with criticism from Afghan govt
*	UK soccer club Arsenal to launch TV channel on 14 January
*	Al Jazeera English in partnership with Hong Kong Cable
(12 Jan 2008 )

*	Sakaal group launches intl journal India & Global Affairs
*	India Today publishing director Pavan Varshnei quits
*	Prime Focus completes post production for 'Tales of Riverbank'
*	I&B again puts off FM Phase II bidding
*	Lilliput wins Reid & Taylor Retail Excellence Award in kidswear
*	BBC launches two new shows for FM
*	Nick to air 'Dibo the Gift Dragon' in Nick Junior slot
*	Mobile Magic launches offline content platform
(11 Jan 2008 )

*	Force 1 India all set to roar; driver line up unveiled
*	BenQ launches new range of projectors in Indian market
*	Rajesh Jathar joins B.A.G Films and Media's News 24
*	Ficci calls for strong steps to curb counterfeiting & piracy
*	F-Secure, Symantec confirm first iPhone Trojon
*	Govt removes cap on access service providers in any area
*	Reebok, Zoom partner for Glam Awards
*	Euro Multivision files prospectus for IPO
*	Motorola acquires Soundbuzz, plans Motomusic in India
*	Hyundai i10 is 'Car of the Year' at CNBC-TV18 Auto Awards
*	Disney Publishing to launch 8 Disney storybooks in Indian languages
(10 Jan 2008 )

*	UTV launches music label, to partner with Sony BMG
*	Neeraj Roy elected vice chairman of Mobile Ent. Forum
*	Trai must be transparent on a la carte Order: MSOs
*	Govt to appoint private players to collect ent. duty: report
*	Intl broadcasters condemn rising threats to media freedom
*	Billion dollar digital media industry targeting US kids inspires concern, optimism
*	Comcast unveils Project Infinity at 2008 CES
*	Attenborough concludes 'Life in Cold Blood' on BBC One
( 9 Jan 2008 )

*	Ovation TV acquires Universal music group's IMF
*	Sony Pictures Television launches YouTube channels
*	News Corp takes 14.6 % stake in pay-TV operator Premiere
*	UTV targets 23 January for World Movies channel launch
*	Bindass to launch Hass Ley India Comedy Gang War Contest
*	South Asia 2007: bloodiest and most difficult for journalists
*	MIB considering Cas extension, stresses on Content Code
*	Truveo predicts 1 billion searchable online videos by 2009
*	WatchIndia.tv offers stand-alone channel subscriptions
*	Disney Hollywood Studios formally announces name change
*	Trai boost to FM: 700+ licenses in 260+ cities recommended
( 8 Jan 2008 )

*	Beijing Olympics to draw 1 billion live audience: report
*	Zee pays tribute to India's first freedom fighters
*	Toshiba defiant after Warner backs Blu-ray HD format
*	Trai to study broadcasters' à la carte offers, to act on complaints
*	Sony launches new products, announces biz alliances
*	Zee Marathi now available on WatchIndia.tv
*	SatLink Comm launches TV Canção Nova on Asiasat 2
*	NDTV Convergence to organise India Financial Summit
*	MSOs to challenge ‘deceitful’ à la carte offer conditionalities
*	Micros't Mediaroom delivers connected TV to 1 mn STBs
*	Kohinoor Broadcasting to launch TV channel in UK
*	IBF defends broadcasters' right to get SLRs verified
*	IAMAI announces India Digital Summit 2008
*	I&B Ministry simplifies shooting for foreign units
*	Recording Academy, CBS Interactive, Youtube team up
*	Bill Gates looks ahead at the 'Next Digital Decade'
*	Media, industry magnate Chandrashekhar to head FICCI
*	Disney, ABC, MGM shows to be available on Xbox 360
*	European Comm adopts strategy for online content
*	Bigadda.com asserts high popularity among Indian users
( 7 Jan 2008 )

*	SMS, e-commerce cut into postal earnings: ASSOCHAM
*	Cartoon Network to air 'Johnny Test'
*	Sony BMG to sell music through Amazon MP3
*	Warner Bros to release only Blu-Ray HD DVDs
*	Fotocorp News Photo Agency revamps website
*	Citigroup's You Telecom floats subsidiary for cable TV
*	WWE teams with Brazil's SBT for TV deal
*	WGA reiterates plan to picket Golden Globe Awards
*	Tokyo ramps up activity for 2016 Olympics bid
*	Pakistan's Aaj TV joins Pehla lineup
*	Gameshows return with a bang in 2007: Fremantle study
*	Crown Media, NICC settle equity issues
( 5 Jan 2008 )

*	Technicolor appoints Maycock as MD for Bangkok facility
*	AIFF-Bharti to set up football academy in Goa
*	Trai calls for no change in FDI cap on IPTV providers
*	CBBC, BBC One to air Toonz Animation's 'Freefonix'
*	Sun moves Tdsat against Trai's a la carte pricing for non-Cas areas
*	Mark Hollinger becomes Discovery COO
*	Worldspace satellite radio secures $40 mn financing facility
*	Ramayan to come back in new avtar on NDTV Imagine
*	Landmark Communication's The Weather chnnl is up for sale
*	Monster India launches job search on mobile platform
*	Fox promotes Rohit D'silva to GM
*	MAIT to hold conference on broadband & wireless tech
( 4 Jan 2008 )

*	Gatorade Pacers 2008 to kick off on 4 Jan
*	9X to create afternoon band with 3 shows
*	Vijay TV to launch Garnier Fructis Vijay Jodi No.1
*	Trai recommends 74% FDI cap on mobile TV
*	Nicktoons Network to debut 'Ricky Sprocket - Showbiz Boy'
*	Synovate appoints Hans as global head of Decision Systems
*	CinemaNow inks deal with Macrovision
*	Netflix partners with LG to offer STB for movie watchers
*	Saddam is Yahoo!'s most searched news figure of 2007
*	ESS acquires mobile rights of Indo-Australia cricket
*	SC rejects Star's appeal against Trai's authority
*	Gaurav Seth quits ICL to join VGCS as business head
( 3 Jan 2008 )

*	Broadcasters file a la carte rates with Trai
*	Hughes to connect 1300 SBI branches
*	History Chnnl to air Indo-Aussie cricket history in Face Off
*	Trai for speedy release of spectrum to spread broadband
*	Junk Food ads targeted towards kids banned in UK
*	Big FM launches in Jodhpur
*	WGA reaches pact with David Letterman's Worldwide Pants
*	NAB opens up entries for 2008 broadcasting awards
*	Hungama Mobile, Friend Media tie up to curb online piracy
*	China offers copyright music to mobile users
*	Service providers must state exact broadband speed: Trai
*	South Korea passes IPTV bill
( 2 Jan 2008 )

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