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COO Mel Karmazin exits Viacom
Tom Freston and Leslie Moonves made co-presidents and co-COOs; Sumner Redstone has succession plan in place.

DD targets June 3rd week for DTH launch
DD is hopeful that most of the popular FTA channels would join its DTH platform as it would give them additional reach.

Poll winds blamed for 'Jassi' ratings slip
Elections had viewers in their thrall and news channels were hogging all the limelight, is the argument being put forth.

Broadband erodes TV consumption
Wanadoo Broadband, one of the UK's leading ISPs, has revealed that people are spending more time on computers and less time on watching TV, as broadband internet use erodes TV consumption in homes across the UK.

Nat Geo to produce animated comedy series
National Geographic television and film (NGT&F) has plans to develop new animated series aimed at the six to 11 age group.

Nick's anniv party blends with Promax&BDA opening
Weatherford to head Cookie Jar Ent's Asia operations
Fireworks in store for the Star Parivaar awards
New marketing VP at Discovery International
UTV's distrib'n venture gets intern'l & national head

Hong Kong's GSB slashes pay TV charges

PRCAI to discuss "Quality and Standards" in Mumbai
TVS, Chua to produce a reality series on Asia Travel
47 hrs, 8 mins: New record for continuous TV watching
Barista, CNN make connection over hot coffee

'Fun Republic' recruiting in Mumbai, Ahmedabad

Tube Talk
Spielberg's sci-fi saga 'Taken' returns to Star Movies

Technology Update
Ai-Pixel provides logging solution for Korean B'cast

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Media Stock Watch
Media stocks gain momentum

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (16 May 2004 to 22 May 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (16 May 2004 to 22 May 2004)
Star Plus
Sun TV
Sony

 
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India

Will CAS come?

Studio magnate : Ronnie Screwvala

Maran for faster Net connectivity

Amit Khanna: A new media policy, please

Arun Katiyar: Killer vs filler

Ad council crackdown on b-advertising

Source: Business Standard
   

Maran for cheaper, faster Internet services

Editorial : Broadband and internet access

Kerala : Pirated CDs seized

Legends to be part of Sahara Sports Academy

Source: The Hindu
   
Wakaw! Vivek and Jassi?
  Source: Mid-day
   
Vijay TV To Go In For Total Revamp
Fresh Policy Soon To Push Broadband, Net Penetration
Private FM Players Start Paying Up Licence Fee Dues
Can CTV Players Upscale The Rural Consumer?
  Source: Financial Express
   
FTII mulls new film appreciation course
  Source: Times of India
   

Sanjaya Baru is Media Adviser to PM

Source: The Tribune
 

BJP rated as top spending brand on TV, print

Viacom president steps down

Watch out! Your TV could be taxed

Prasar Bharati plans free 40-channel DTH service

Bollywood sets VCD market on fire

Source: The Economic Times
   
Advertisers, broadcasters cross swords on service tax
Vivek Oberoi gets No-Tobacco award
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
Reddy may ‘tax’ viewers to save Prasar Bharati
Cable guy faces cross-connection
The Stars Shine Down
Kyunki... she’s Savita
These two make the most of Khichdi
  Source: Indian Express
   
Maran asks officials to examine TRAI suggestions on broadband
  Source: Hindustan Times
   

Exclusive films on Thamizh Thirai

Source: News Today
International News
Karmazin Resigns; CBS, MTV Chiefs To Co-Run Viacom
  Source: Media Post
   
Karmazin Not Bound By Non-Compete Clause
Fox's The Jury to Get Viewers' Verdicts
Arbitron to Track Ratings for Sporting News Radio
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
KOREA: Digital Media City taking shape
CHINA: CCTV plans four foreign channels
PAKISTAN: 32 parties eligible for FM channels
INDONESIA: Police officers in hot seat over TV reality show
TAIWAN: Legislative panel backs Aboriginal TV budget
  Source: Asia Media
   
New C4 boss to face rough multichannel waters
Daily TV Marketplace - Black Friday seals third of audience
  Source:Media Week (UK)
Mastering Time Warner’s Future
  Source: Multichannel
   
UK Broadband users catching up with telly addicts : Study
  Source: www.netimperative.com
   
B4U plans to 'increase output' of UK based programs
Bollywood Star maker defends series from 'unfounded' comments
  Source:Asians In Media (UK)
   
Disney's Mitchell Reiterates Support for Eisner
Nielsen's New York Clients to Have it Both Ways
Goodwyn Gets Promotion at Discovery
S&P Upgrades Vivendi to Investment Grade
  Source:TV Week
   
Sony Connect signs up European indie labels, McDonalds
  Source: Financial Times

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