26 February 2002
Volume 2 Issue no: 94








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Breaking News
Satish Menon joins Sahara TV; whither Mak TV?
In the end he was out almost before he had set foot inside. Satish Menon has left the still-up-in-the-air Manoranjan Aur Kya (Mak) TV and joined Sahara TV, industry sources revealed today. More

Nimbus bags cricket ad sales contract with DD
Close on the heels of an agreement with Prasar Bharati for TV production of international cricket in India from 2002 to 2004, Nimbus has signed another deal with the pubcaster More

Aaj Tak makes provision for live budget telecast
News channels are rolling up their sleeves once again, as the second important event of the Indian polity's calendar year unfolds on 28 February. The claimant to the number one position, Aaj Tak has already put into place a comprehensive coverage plan branded Aapka Budget 2002. More

Qalam continuum - Vyas runs budding scriptwriters through their paces
In December 2001, Indian Television Media Information & Publishing (which runs the website http://www.indiantelevision.com) organised Qalam 2001 - a two-day scriptwriters forum and workshop - along with 14 renowned scriptwriters and producers. At the forum, the company made a commitment that it would shortlist promising attendees and continue to provide them with a training and interactive platform even after the two-day pioneering effort concluded. More

Interview - Producers' Pitch
"The viability of a concept plays a significant role in getting a time slot" Rakhi Tandon
Rakhi Tandon shot into prominence as the chirpy, imbecilic teenager in the TRP buster Hum Paanch five years ago. While she continues to be as vivacious, the former Ms Vijan has metamorphosed into a successful TV producer, after her marriage to producer Rajeev Tandon. Rakhi though has taken to her new role like a fish to water. More

Technology Update
Wink pitches interactive ads in NBC coverage of 2002 Olympics
Wink Communications has announced that its Enhanced Broadcasting technology is the interactive platform chosen by several advertisers for the 2002 Winter Olympics. More

SCM Microsystems launches new digital media solution
California based SCM Microsystems has announced the launch of DVD Complete Deluxe. It is the newest addition to SCM's Dazzle line of digital media solutions. More

Technology Update
Grammy Awards live on Channel V
For those who don't want to tune in to the Union Budget on 28 February, Channel V brings the 44th edition of the Grammy Awards live at 6:30 am. More

MTV's global forum with Colin Powell airs this week
MTV India has announced that the network's unique show Be Heard: An MTV Global Discussion With Colin Powell will air on 28 February at 8 pm. More

TAM Top 10 Programmes (10 - 16 Feb)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 in All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

TAM Top 100 Programmes (10 - 16 Feb)
Star Plus
Gemini TV
Sun TV
Sony

www.indiantelevision.com

Most newspapers against FDI in print More
Nafisa comes calling on ma More
Source- The Times of India

Channels plan B-Day gimmicks
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Toonz charts a `flick' course for growth More
Source- Hindu Businessline

Security Check: TAM, INTAM Try To Ensure Data Sanctity
More
Source- The Financial Express

Nimbus bags ad sales contract More
DD Sports bags World hockey tournament rights More
Source- The Ecomonic Times

Nimbus eyes Rs 30 crore from producing motion pictures More
Source- www.business-standard.com

Panel for foreign equity in print media with safeguards More
Source- The Hindu

ZTL POISED FOR GROWTH, SAY MEDIA ANALYSTS More
Source- Asian Age

Cultural regression or revolution? More
Source- www.chalomumbai.com

Zee to close down 11 subsidiaries More
ETC approves preferential allotment to Zee More
Source- www.moneycontrol.com

Cricket and cartoons - Cartoon Network capitalising on the mass following of the game to build brand affinity More
Source- www.exchange4media.com

CollectionG: Giving gold youth appeal More
Zee Board clears restructuring proposal More
Source- www.agencyfaqs.com

Be circumspect in both action and speech. Don't expose yourself unnecessarily to people's misunderstanding and foolish criticism.
J Donald Walters

Kaczmarek walks off 'Malcolm' set More
Sorkin slams Bush, media
More
Bay News 9 launching Spanish version of channel More
Los Angeles Emmys scheduled for June 29 More
Sen. Lott not happy with FCC More
Olympics Closing Ceremonies draw 38 million viewers More
NBC Enterprises, MGM form media sales company More
Source- www.emonline.com

EchoStar: Local TV in Every Market More
GOP's Lott Critical of Powell's FCC More
A&E Takes a Second View More
NBC Cable Looks Ahead to Athens More
Disney Promotes Padden to Global Post More
Speed Channel Sets Ratings Records More
HBO Chief to Keynote SkyFORUM More
Disney Channel Signs McDonald's More
Tensions Are Rising More
'SuperCroc' Poses as Nat Geo's Ambassador More
Cross-Owning Ban Tossed, Along With Broadcast Cap More
YES Gets Time Warner — Part-Time More
Road Runner Gears Up 'Business Class' Offer More
Source-www.multichannel.com

Tarrant takes BBC job More
US drama charms Channel 5's ratings More
Kirch: 'Murdoch is a shark' More
WPP denies Leagas takeover plans More
NBC reaps ad revenues from Winter Games More
Source-www.mediaguardian.com

CNN Exec Sees Fees for Online News More
Mediaweek Feature -- Show Us the Value More
CBS' Saturday Growing Up More
Ownership Limits Under Fire More
Mediaweek Feature -- Show Us the Value More
Source-www.mediaweek.com










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