16 January 2014     |     Volume 42 - Issue No: 66

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TELEVISION | TV Channel Ministry of Home Affairs gives security clearance lifeline In a positive move, news broadcasters got a new lease on life when the Indian Home Ministry extended the current three year term of security clearance given to broadcasters to cover the entire duration of the channel's licence. Currently, licences given to TV channels are for 10 years. continue reading...         DTH | DTH Operator Now Dish TV opts to dish out channel reach data India's oldest DTH operator - Dish TV - says the data will be given out to advertisers and media agencies from February onwards. continue reading...   TELEVISION | TV Channel RBNL-CBS: What went wrong? The Big CBS Networks joint venture did not have the best programming slate; limited distribution and ad revenues and an Indian partner that decided to restructure its business. continue reading...   MAM | Media and Advertising When I write, I learn, it is a big inspiration: Ambi In his three-decade-long career, chemical engineer-turned-adman MG 'Ambi' Parameswaran has handled a wealth of assignments across advertising, marketing and sales. continue reading... TELEVISION | TV Channel Golden Globe Awards gets best viewership in 10 years   TECHNOLOGY | iWorld Digital Media India to discuss issues relating to challenges of digital technology to print media   TELEVISION | TV Channel RIP pilot season, says Fox entertainment chairman   TECHNOLOGY | Software 21st Century Fox brings popular shows to connected devices with FXNOW app   TELEVISION | TV Channel Ex-BBC exec and Sony to launch U.K. Production Company   TELEVISION | TV Channel Sony Max goes 'badtameez'           ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ Box Office Collection: Madhuri Starrer Earns ?13 Crore; ‘Yaariyan’ Drops on Monday Director Balachander to Play Pivotal Role in Kamal Haasan's 'Uthama Villain'?   Source: IBtimes     Facebook could launch its Flipboard-style news reading app in two weeks Is Sunil Grover playing the second lead in Akshay Kumar's 'Gabbar'? 'Gulaab Gang' trailer crosses 1.5 million views on YouTube in four days Source: IBNLive     Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone win best actor trophies at Screen awards 'Gulaab Gang' trailer crosses 1.5 million hits Source: DNA     People Freak Out Over Marketing Campaign That Unleashes Remote-Controlled 'Devil Baby' Loose In NYC Source: Business Insider     Jack Bauer returns in 24: Liveb Another Day Source: Hindustan Times     Cable TV could soon get costlier Emraan Hashmi’s four-year-old son Ayan detected with cancer Source: TOI     Exponential growth in broadcasting, telecom sectors: Tewari Source :SMetimes     Google steals innovation crown from Apple: Isaacson Source : CNBC     Sony SIX wins broadcast rights for FIFA World Cup 2014 and 2018 Source : Mint     Buy Biocon, CESC; sell Dish TV, SAIL: Krish Subramanium Source : Money Control   India woos foreign filmmakers with faster approvals Oscars to celebrate movie heroes Source : Au.News     American Express appoints Arena to £5m consolidated search account Top social media tips for 2014 from IAB: featuring Yahoo, Microsoft, Unicef, Cabinet Office and more Source: The Drum     ITV: BBC licence fee should be 'top sliced' to fund rival news services Global media mission arrives to investigate press freedom in Britain Win in the feed with new LinkedIn targeting capabilities Source: The Guardian     Tesco, Audi and RBS on board for Sky AdSmart Skycig starts agency hunt after split with PHA Media Source: Brand republic     Smart TV: Sky officially launches targeted adverts to the UK public Source: TNW     OAereo's Supreme Court battle may change how you watch TV Chrome 32 fights back against tab noise Source: seek4news   Discovery Names JB Perrette President Of Discovery Networks International Sony Pictures Television, Karl Warner Launch UK Production Outfit Electric Ray Source: Deadline   Clark the Cub 'pants-gate': US TV channel accidentally introduces Chicago baseball team's new mascot using x-rated spoof image Source: Independent   Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana Set to Return for ‘Avatar’ Sequels Warner Bros. Re-Launches ‘Gravity’ in Theaters Nationwide on Friday Source: Variety       MOVIES | Hindi Juhi Chawla takes a route to social causes The actor was seen attending an event of the NGO Routes2Roots that promotes peace through social integration... continue reading... MOVIES | Hollywood 'Despicable Me 3' set for June 2017 release Universal announced a 30 June, 2017 release date for Despicable Me 3, the follow-up to last year’s first sequel... continue reading...           News of The Week (04 Jan - 12 Jan)   TELEVISION | TV Channels JB Perrette to step into Hollinger's shoes at Discovery Networks International TELEVISION | TV Channels SONY SIX bags exclusive rights for FIFA till 2018   TELEVISION | TV Channels Cold War returns to CNN   TELEVISION | TV Channels The true stories of real life feral children on raised wild   TELEVISION | TV Channels Time Inc. names Colin Bodell executive VP and CTO   TECHNOLOGY | Hardware