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Vivendi's Fourtou points to piracy problem
Says keeping off India due to rampant piracy; targets 2005 for debt-ridden company to achieve positive cash flow.
TVTN hits opening high of Rs 225
Chairman Aroon Purie sounded the gong at 9:55 am Friday to flag off the trading of the TV Today scrip at the BSE.

Marriage portal looks at TV for brand building
When most Internet businesses are lying low, Shaadi.com is advertising on TV and radio to make its presence felt.

Govt allows 100% FDI in specialty magazines
The likes of National Geographic Society can bring in its magazines to India more easily and so can media companies their specialty technical and scientific journals.
Siti Cable, Trinity Platco tie up for distribution and content
Siti Cable and Trinity Platco (formerly known as Spectranet) have announced a strategic marketing alliance in ground distribution and content management for the Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi.

Kiran Karmarkar, Niki Aneja feted at Lions' awards
On Thursday night, the Bhaidas Hall in Vile Parle (a suburb in Mumbai) buzzed with anticipation, excitement and delight, as the Lions Club International gave away awards honouring the film and TV industry for 2003.
Perspectives - Radio
Is anyone listening?
Private FM radio hunts for government reprieve, advertisers and listeners.

Interview with Entertainment Network (India) MD & CEO A P Parigi
"Radio's share in the ad pie will grow to six or seven per cent in four to five years"

What the fight's all about........
Different studies tracking FM radio in India favour different radio stations.
More Headlines
Discovery special showcases communal harmony in Punjab
Hutch debuts in Rajasthan
CNN's Richard Quest takes viewers on 'Election Express'
Nigel Baker is APTN's MD
Star World's new series follows in Joe's tracks
BBC freelance journo killed in Bangla bomb blast
NATPE 2004 to have strong representation from France

Media Stock Watch - 16 Jan
Markets go further downhill
Box Populi - By Subhash K Jha
Celeb stalk on the small screen
Gosh, there’s no end to the contradictions we live and love on television. We can’t really do without the stars even on the news channels.

Tube Talk
Aus tennis ace Mark Philippoussis on CNN’s 'Talk Asia'
Apollo Group's Reddy goes 'Back To The Floor' on BBC World
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Cable op. welcome Trai's decision to freeze rates
US Ad spend may rise 7.8%
Siti Cable ties up with Trinity Platco
Source: The Economic Times

Hema set for soap on Sahara
The L Word says it loud and proud on American TV
Source: The Asian Age

No spread before fakes are checked: Vivendi chief
Call centres, TV & radio slots for farmers from Jan 21
TV Today scrip nearly doubles on debut

Rediff cuts losses by 94% in December quarter
Source: Business Standard

ISRO chief moots nano spacecraft

Source: The Hindu

Pune: Live 24 hours
Making Mallya hot under collar
Source: The Indian Express

  Aaren Initiative to offer ad services for malls, multiplexes
News channel soon from Adhikari Brothers
Broadcaster WorldSpace set to go pay
CAS: Stakeholders readying responses to TRAI note
FDI cap for scientific, tech magazines hiked to 100 pc
Press Freedom: `Elected members cannot hold themselves above critical review'
Source: The Hindu Business Line

TV Today's scrip value doubles on debut
Source: The Times of India

Vivendi Chief Against Biased Bilateralism
TV Today Lists At 132% Premium
Source: The Financial Express


Govt to introduce education through satellite: Joshi
Powered by spinach, Popeye is 75
Anupam’s mantra: Anything can happen
Microsoft agrees to changes in Windows music feature
Source: The Hindustan Times
International News
Kilroy to step down from BBC
Hutton turns down media request for advance preview
BBC looks at dark side of the law
Ofcom to examine on-screen listings
Where's Berlusconi? Off for a bit of nip and tuck
Source: MediaGuardian.co.uk

New MTV Channel Spotlights College Rock Bands
Source: Reuters

BET, Say Hello to the Competition
Source: www.businessweek.com

Al-Jazeera editor leaves for BBC
Source: BBC News

Kabul TV revives ban on women singers
Source: www.dawn.com

Top media executives to join Aids fight
Vivendi shareholders sue managers for $54m
Source: Financial Times
  FOX Announces Two New Summer Series at TCA
FCC: Satellite Gaining on Cable
FX Hires New President of Entertainment
Source: Mediaweek

Unlikely Media Competitors: New Players Part of the Mix
Source: onmedia.chaffee.com

TV-PC Convergence A Reality
Source: www.cbsnews.com

Cable merger regs on hold
Source: www.thedeal.com

Jessell Takes New Post; Robins to Lead B&C
Source: www.broadcastingcable.com

Cablevision Lays Off Dozens of Employees
Source: www.newsday.com

Soccer: Euro 2004 to be televised live on TV3
Source: www.mmail.com.my

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