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Headlines in the month of June

*	Network18 FY'09 net loss at Rs 1.8 billion
*	Sun TV pumps in Rs 2 bn towards movies in FY'09
*	Eutelsat launches new satellite service to offer Free DTT channels in France
*	Sun Direct adds Sahara channels; offers free top up pack
*	Shemaroo rolls out comic-based educational docu on home video
*	PNC FY'09 net loss at Rs 16 million
*	SpongeBob celebrates 10th anniversary with new music album
*	Sony TV taps Balaji movie CEO to head biz ops
*	MTV, Facebook to create some 'celebrity connect'
*	BBC to tighten programme costs and save £1.9 bn
*	SC favours cable companies in DVR case
( 30 June 2009 )

*	Pubcaster engineers, direct recruits up in arms
*	TV18 FY'09 net loss at Rs 1.66 bn
*	IBN18 ups stake in Viacom18 to 33.7%
*	MSN web messenger to end on 30 June
*	Spielberg to produce an alien invasion show for TNT
*	Verizon expands reach of V Cast mobile TV
*	LG introduces new plasma TV in India
*	Warner Bros Consumer Products unveils clip licensing site
*	Baby Einstein gets its first Indian award
*	DQE, Classic Media ink co-development deal
*	Zeel on overdrive to retain talent, board recommends Esops
*	Ofcom reviews Sky's content dominance for pay TV
*	Radio City rolls out new breakfast show 'Kasa Kai Mumbai'
( 29 June 2009 )

*	Prasar Bharati to reply to charges of nepotism before CAT
*	Zee Marathi launches new reality show
*	IPL scores higher than T20 WC in semi-finals stage
*	Little Krishna eyes GEC space
*	Surgery starts at NewsX, 78 face the axe
*	Radio Formula to function on Charlotte from 29 June
*	Broadcast, DTT video encoders market to bottom out by 2010: study
*	CNN-APSA inviting viewers to showcase their creative talent
*	Sun TV to see pay revenue boost from DTH
*	WBCP unveils licensing programme for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
*	Time Warner, Comcast to push cable shows on the net
*	Amrita TV firms up Saturday programming with two new shows
*	PGA, Turner Sports extend deal till 2019
( 27 June 2009 )

*	Home broadband adoption rises in the US: survey
*	BBC's live audio service now available on Reliance mobile
*	Truveo simplifies video search engine for 17 countries
*	Imax names Gary Moss as COO
*	I&B gives nod to 22 TV channels
*	Nickelodeon to roll out 'Ultimate SpongeBob SpongeBash Weekend'
*	TinBu, TransWorldNews to launch world news content channel
*	ZooZoo's now on DVD from Vodafone
*	Fever FM to start Music Mahotsav from 27 June
*	DTL to go on 'A Royal Journey' on 27 June
*	Ten Sports to get a fillup from Sri Lanka tri-series
*	World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's plea for neutral venue
*	Pop Icon Michael Jackson no more
( 26 June 2009 )

*	Univision signs multi-year carriage pact with Cox
*	Tivo, Quantcast partner for measuring viewership
*	Cablevision adds 30 HD channels
*	MGM Networks Deutschland elevates Brand to MD
*	Setanta collapse: WSG to initiate talks for IPL rights in UK
*	Astro to infuse Rs 1 bn for stake hike in Sun TV’s radio subsidiary
*	India to get its 50th community radio station in Hyderabad
*	Nokia pushes mobile TV in Africa
*	Paul Duggan appointed CEO at AGICOA
*	RCom to provide 35 streaming channels to GSM users
*	Nick India inks deal with Bilt to launch Dora & SpongeBob notebooks
*	News 24 and E24 first channels made available on 3G mobile
( 25 June 2009 )

*	Zapak launches game based on movie 'Wanted'
*	Polk Museum of Art nominated for Nickelodeon Parents' Award
*	Pearson steps up India plans, floats JV with Educomp
*	Sun TV crosses Rs 10 bn turnover, Q4 net up 24.7% to Rs 1.1 bn
*	Hallmark to launch Asian version of 'The Biggest Loser'
*	Astro to up stake in Sun TV's radio subsidiary by 13%
*	Imax signs theatrical deals with Aliance Entertainment
*	Discovery launches new season of 'Man vs Wild'
*	Fever FM Delhi rolls out new show 'Fever No.1'
*	Whistling Woods International to start course in TV & broadcasting
*	Rebekah Wade is News International CEO
*	HomeShop18 to launch 'Art of Living' show at 7 am
*	Hit FM and Idea roll out talent hunt contest in Delhi
*	BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia 2009 get strong attendance
*	Kumble joins Ten Sports' commentary team for India-WI series
*	SEWA gets licence to run community radio
*	News channels gear up with specials for Budget 2009
*	I&B warns TV channels for violation of programme code
*	MTVNI plans channel launches in emerging markets
*	Sony's English GEC to launch new shows across Asia
*	ETV to produce HD content
( 24 June 2009 )

*	Setanta runs into bankruptcy
*	India more lenient towards media's coverage of economic downturn: Study
*	CBS Corp elevates Ianniello to CFO, EVP
*	TV5Monde to launch online TV for kids
*	Zee TV readies to laugh aloud with 'Ladies Special'
*	India TV issued warning over news telecast
*	WatchIndia lowers pricing for Indian channels in summer pack
*	Moser Baer expands its range of LCD television
*	BSNL to roll out its 3G services in Sikkim by 15 August
*	I&B gives nod to first community radio station at hill resort
*	India to host 2010 Men’s Hockey WC
( 23 June 2009 )

*	India to host 2010 Men’s Hockey WC
*	Measat launches satellite to boost DTH
*	Imax inks theatre deal with Odeon cinemas
*	Zee Turner gets injunction from High Court ahead of India -West Indies series
*	ET Now ready to unmute business news
*	IBN18 plans to raise Rs 1.5 bn via QIP
*	Gillett to sell Canadiens, infuse funds into Liverpool
*	NDTV needs to swallow bitter pill as losses mount
*	Disney to unveil Netpal laptop for kids
*	Sony launches Vaio notebook with Blu-ray entertainment
*	I&B clears one more community radio station in Kerala
*	BBC Persian TV takes additional satellites for Iran
*	National Geographic introduces Duet Travel Phone with dual Sim
*	ABC's kids channel to be on-air by Christmas
*	Tata launches mobile internet devices in New Delhi
*	Nine renews output deal with Warner
*	VoD services grow by 9% in Asia: Casbaa
( 22 June 2009 )

*	ICC annual meet starts on 22 June
*	ET Now launches on 22 June
*	Downturn accentuating digital migration : PwC
*	BBC sitcom 'Miranda' starts filming
*	Singapore creates Virtual World to push Youth Olympics
*	Seinfeld in distribution deal with Endemol
*	Viewsonic unveils worldwide 3G smartphone initative
*	Ambika Soni agrees to set up FM station in Shimoga
*	CBeebies gets under-sixes cooking with 'I Can Cook'
*	Sab surges ahead of Star One
*	Reliance Mobile launches 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' game on R-World
*	Trai chairman stresses on better quality and content for cable
*	NDTV Lumiere plans to raise $7 million
*	BSNL rolls out IPTV service in Kolkata
*	Steve McGowan is Discovery Channel SVP - research
( 20 June 2009 )

*	Star One's new property to hit screen on 22 June
*	CN to premiere 3 home-grown mobisodes on 28 June
*	Colors gears up for weekend battle
*	Endemol to distribute Jerry Seinfeld's 'The Marriage Ref'
*	BET ties up with Yahoo! Music to promote BET Awards
*	Microsoft to sell TV ads for NBC
*	Nickelodeon Asia to launch 'China Toon' on 5 July
*	Centre for Content Protection issues recommendations for FTA receivers
*	Comcast gobbles up New England Cable News
*	WWIL gets Rs 1.7 bn carriage revenue in FY'09, net loss at Rs 941.6 mn
*	Tata Tele partners ECI Telecom to offer fixed broadband services
*	Soni seeks tax holiday for STBs in meet with FM
( 19 June 2009 )

*	CNBC-TV18 to air special series with Deepak Chopra
*	Zee Café in nationwide hunt for next voice-over artiste
*	TV Today Q4 net dips 40% to Rs 81.2 million
*	Toonz in strategic partnership with Ireland firm
*	Patrick Younge is chief creative officer of BBC Vision Productions
*	Suvarna to launch reality show ‘Katheyalla Jeevana’
*	Dish TV has Rs 14 bn investment plan in 2 years
*	Dish TV narrows Q4 net loss to Rs 787 million
*	Pix to premiere Slumdog Millionaire on 27 June
*	Universal Studios to release 'Barbie and The Three Musketeers' on DVD
*	News Corp sells magazine to Clarity Media
*	BSNL to set up six Wi-max stations in Orissa
*	DTH subs to grow at 25% CAGR during 2009-2012: Study
*	T20 WC draws average TVR of 2.76
( 18 June 2009 )

*	Star Plus rides back to No. 1 with 'Parivaar' support
*	VTC selects Tandberg for playout to DTT, satellite
*	BIGFlix.com offers Jodhaa Akbar on VOD
*	CN to premiere Johnny goes to Bollywood
*	Singapore Media Fusion Plan launched to propel media sector forward
*	Wasp3D to showcase touch-screen based broadcast presentation at BroadcastAsia 2009
*	Transcend introduces MP860 Digital Music Player in India
*	Yahoo! expands its mobile web service
*	GlobeCast to deliver Kaohsiung World Games
*	Luke Bradley-Jones is BBC.com managing director
*	AXN's new local production to feature street illusionist Cyril
*	AFP extends interactive coverage to Champions & Europa League
*	Trai sets ball rolling on tariff for cable TV in non-Cas areas
*	MySpace to axe 400 jobs
*	Big Cinemas to use Imax digital system
*	Dish Network rolls out Spanish channel CV 24 in Puerto Rico
*	Mammootty turns producer, distributor; launches 'Play House'
*	Yash Khanna joins CMCG India as president
( 17 June 2009 )

*	CNBC-TV18 launches daily newsletter 'IBU'
*	ZoomerMedia to purchase VisionTV assets and business
*	Aora deploys Tandberg TV encoders for DTH channels
*	Virgin Media, Universal ink content deal to curb piracy
*	Geodesic offers Mundu application on android phones
*	HomeShop18 to guide students for competitive exams
*	Radio Misty partners with Inter zone national carrom championship
*	Star World to premiere remake of 'Knight Rider' from 18 June
*	Reliance Mobile, Aaj Tak launch MMS news service
*	Dish TV expands bouquet with 5 regional channels, three from Star stable
*	Disney XD to set foot in UK
*	Global video biz sees drop of $2.6 billion
*	Interpublic completes $600 mn private debt placement
*	Vietnam TV in a JV with Canal Plus TV group for pay TV service
*	Discussions to continue between ICC, Pakistan Cricket Board on 19 June
( 16 June 2009 )

*	IBN7 launches 'Speed News'
*	BBC, C4 joint venture on hold
*	3i Infotech enters media & broadcasting industry
*	Google against idea of censoring editorial content
*	FTV selects RRsat to distribute HD channel in US
*	Colors sweeps Indian Telly Technical awards
*	Sony kicks off 'Soccergraphy' campaign
*	Zylog Systems launches Wi5 services in Chennai
*	Endemol shows interest in rescuing Setanta
*	CBBC commissions two science shows
*	Nab accepts applications for broadcast training programme
*	Grey to feature Stevie Van Zandt for music seminar at Cannes
*	European TV rights for World Rowing renewed
*	Tas to launch up to 50 TV channels on NSS
*	ET Now to launch soon, announces senior editorial team
*	Ajay Vidyasagar joins Sun TV as COO
( 15 June 2009 )

*	MTV launches Roadies Battleground 2
*	Ofcom gives Channel 5 an HD slot on Freeview
*	PBS to air week long series on current financial crisis
*	Analog is passé, US embraces digital TV
*	Digicable, Novex form JV for cable content and movie channel
*	BBC Worldwid inks global distribution deal with CBeebies for pre-school show
*	Peter Chernin taps Dylan Clark to oversee film division
*	TV Guide Network lays off 11% staff
*	BBC South East Today will have two new presenters
*	WWE releases star performer Umaga
*	MRG forecasts IPTV revenue to touch $25.6 billion in 2013
*	HBO makes the 'March of Time' newsreels available online
*	AOL acquires local services Patch and Going
( 13 June 2009 )

*	New Talent Awards set to sizzle on Saturday night
*	Dish Network, Fisher Communications ends litigation; signs carriage deal
*	Categorise broadcasting as infrastructure service, I&B tells Finance ministry
*	Network18 raises Rs 2 billion via QIP
*	Warner Bros. appoints Wehrenberg as SVP for comedy development
*	Disney-ABC announces integrated distribution structure for Asia Pacific
*	Disneynature adds 'OceanWorld 3D' to its theatrical release slate
*	Leji Koshy leaves Big Cinemas to join Sadhna News as sales head
*	NBC licenses ‘Meet the Press’ to RLTV
*	Intelsat to roll out 11 satellites by 2012
( 12 June 2009 )

*	Interworld Digital plans to raise $10 million from GDR
*	MTV launches twins’ game show Airtel MTV Connected
*	Turner Broadcasting to launch UK website for CN
*	Zook powers Idea's 'stock search & subscription service'
*	BT Vision CEO Dan Marks quits
*	'Detective Naani' to air on Star Gold
*	T20 World Cup: India match draws 6.7 TVR
*	Setanta gets extra time to settle refinancing
*	Rajeev Sogani resigns from Tips
*	Sony to pump up prime time with ITV's I'm A Celebrity
*	Airtel Digital TV launches 8 annual packages
*	Youth-driven internet talk radio show 'TD Radio' rolls out
*	Turner Classic Movies rolls out social networking site
*	Flo TV expands live mobile TV service to 39 markets
*	Henry Schleiff is Investigation Discovery president
( 11 June 2009 )

*	Star Plus swings back to No 2, Zee TV shows open well
*	Kids broadcasters see moolah in home video
*	CNBC-TV18 launches new series with Nandan Nilekani
*	Zee Marathi to launch devotional travelogue show Pradkshina
*	NDTV 24x7 to launch new series on Africa from 13 June
*	HBO's 'John Adams' bags Grand Jury prize at Banff
*	Star World to kick off celebrity series next month
*	Nat Geo invites kids to 'See The Bigger Picture'
*	BBC licenses Lonely Planet, Knowledge magazines in Brazil
*	Anne Gilchrist to join BBC's in-house comedy department
*	Discovery is No. 1 media and TV brand: Study
*	'The Simpsons' to celebrate 20th anniversary at Mipcom
*	Radio City ups Ashit Kukian to prez sales
*	Sony Ericsson brings mobile Java platform to 3G
*	Bharti Airtel signs managed services deal with Comviva
*	Emmis radio stations go digital
*	'The Zula Patrol' rolls out a new kids' website
*	Nimbus Sport elevates Yannick Colaco to COO
( 10 June 2009 )

*	Sony Music in content deal with Vevo.com
*	Nokia unveils N97 touch multimedia phone
*	Contest2win.com launches virtual betting on networking sites
*	Shekhar Suman debuts on Sab with 'Tedhi Baat Shekhar ke Saath'
*	TV leads Internet and newspapers in attracting movie goers: Gomolo.in report
*	Nick at Nite Moves Up One Hour to 8 pm
*	Financial Times gets FIPB nod for facsimile edition
*	Discovery partners with GAP Adventures to launch Discovery Adventures
*	Microsoft rolls out Bing Travel
*	Newcastle on sale for £100 million
*	Tata Elxsi plans entry into TVC space
*	Discovery elevates Vikram Channa to VP programming
*	Mark D'Arcy elevated as Time Warner Global Media Group president and CCO
( 9 June 2009 )

*	Jaya TV is now available in North America on TV-Desi
*	Americans viewed 16.8 billion videos online in April: comScore
*	Vizio files TV patent lawsuit against LG Electronics in US
*	Disney/Pixar to make 'Monsters Inc 2'
*	BBC to take Jonathan Ross across its global channels
*	Venkateswara channel to telecast shows in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi
*	Airtel Digital TV eyes T20 World Cup, launches iSports
*	BBC Trust seeks to add information in Project Canvas
*	Dhamaal 24 to root for India in new campaign
*	Big TV partners ESPN to launch interactive cricket viewing
*	Dish TV promoters offload 5.8% to raise Rs 2.7 bn
*	Soha Ali Khan to host 'Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo'
*	BBC launches disabled actors, performers directory in the UK
*	Viacom announces change in fiscal year
*	Kerala to have one more Community Radio Station
( 8 June 2009 )

*	Roxio CinemaNow available on LG's Blu-ray disc players & home theatre systems
*	WWIL plans to raise Rs 1.92 billion
*	Moonscoop inks L&M deal with Playmates for 'Hero:108'
*	Premier League clubs' revenues hit £2 billion: Deloitte
*	Comcast to put NBA TV in popular digital tier
*	Debate continues over outsourcing of broadcasting for Commonwealth Games
*	BBC HD to focus on sports and music
*	IBN7 to launch daily news analysis show 'Agenda'
*	Channel [V] goes mobile in Hong Kong
*	Trina McQueen to receive lifetime achievement award at Banff
*	BBC Worldwide to launch 3 channels on StarHub TV
*	Sagoon launches cricket site
*	Panasonic's site to answer questions on LivingInHD.com
*	Nat Geo to co-produce show with NHNZ
*	IEC represents Manchester United's broadcast media rights
*	ICC names Stats as its official data partner
*	DTV transition affecting media technology in homes in US
*	Radio Deewa to broadcast for nine hours starting today
( 6 June 2009 )

*	Atom Technologies to offer mobile payment service for DishTV
*	NewsX launches 'At Stumps' with Farokh Engineer for T20 World Cup
*	DD fixes revenue share for Commonwealth Games
*	ICC selects IMG as fixed media rights holder
*	Nick launches 'the big green help' campaign with Teri
*	HomeShop18 to showcase the Onida show from 6 June
*	Community radio station to come up at Tamil Nadu
*	ESS ropes in Anil Kumble as expert commentator
*	BSNL partners ROK Entertainment to launch mobile TV
( 5 June 2009 )

*	Indian consumers willing for new mobile services: KPMG
*	INX Media cuts costs, creates hybrid channel for UK
*	Discovery T&L to tempt taste buds with new food series
*	WB, TT Games and Lego team up to create 'Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4' game
*	Anurag Kashyap to host show on Fox History and Entertainment
*	Cartoon Network teams up with Mentos on World Environment Day
*	WWE's Superstar Kane to visit Mumbai next week
*	Big FM to list under new demerged company
*	Dish, EchoStar get stay on TiVo patent issue
*	Radio High to resume broadcast from 15 June
*	T-Series prompts police raid against piracy racket in Mangalore
*	Sony inks multi-year licensing deal with Macrovision
*	Chase Carey to take charge as News Corp COO
*	Doordarshan to gross Rs 160 million from T20 World Cup
*	Neo Sports ups Prasana Krishnan to COO
( 4 June 2009 )

*	Zee TV ousts Star Plus to be No. 2
*	UTV launches Audio Cinema for phone users
*	ACK Media, iRemedi to offer 'Amar Chitra Katha' on iPod and iPhone
*	BBC launches radio visualisation trial
*	Sakar Intl to launch new gaming accessories inspired by Nickelodeon series
*	Network18 to raise Rs 1.2 billion from Saif Partners
*	What’s On India to launch TV guide channel by yearend
*	IPL2 draws in 122 mn viewers, final clocks 9.3 TVR
*	Mobile TV subscribers to touch 100 mn by 2009: Study
*	Akshay, Hrithik, Aamir nominated for AXN Action Awards
*	Dish Network to pay $103 million to TiVo
*	BeeTV raises $8 million from Innogest
*	Cricinfo re-brands to ESPNcricinfo
*	BBC sees audience boost for its news
*	Kantawalla takes charge as Network18 group technology editor
*	BCCI pardons 79 ICL players
*	ICC to meet World Cup hosts on 15 June
( 3 June 2009 )

*	Lalit Modi clarifies on window for IPL, Champions League
*	NGCI to launch new channels on Sky
*	Echostar, AsiaSat form JV for DTH in Taiwan
*	Network18 Group needs to put in $25 mn more in Viacom18
*	Star India ropes in Pallavi Deb Burman as VP - marketing
*	Disney signs Miley Cyrus for Hannah Montana 4
*	Govt approves demerger of Adlabs’ radio biz
*	Spielberg introduces prototype camera for Xbox 360
*	Bharti Airtel to premiere ‘8x10 Tasveer’ on its DTH and IPTV
*	Pubcaster official gets reprieve from Delhi High Court
( 2 June 2009 )

*	BBC rolls out BBC America HD on 20 July
*	Woodstock Ventures & SME unveil Woodstock.com
*	Nickelodeon unveils Chinese website based on Spongebob
*	India has 6.28 million broadband users
*	Fifa announces 12 venues for 2014 World Cup
*	Promoters, iMedia Ventures offer to buy 40% in Compact Disc
*	TV18 stalls plans of Gujarati and south language biz news channels
*	Airtel woos prepaid subs with free talktime to buy DTH
*	Dish TV showcases film festival for kids
*	Content code is in Ambika Soni's priority list
*	US TV shows for download on Apple's Canadian iTunes store
*	DirecTV CEO may replace News Corp COO Chernin
*	Meow FM COO Anil Srivatsa quits
*	Jawahar Sircar is new I&B Secretary
( 1 June 2009 )

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