15 May 2003 Volume 7 Issue no: 56








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Headlines
SC extends 'Karishma' stay

In a ruling Wednesday, the Supreme Court confirmed the stay on further telecast of 'Karishma - The Miracles of Destiny'...More

'Naam Gum Jayega' from 26 May
SET's new show to air 26 May as Balaji Telefilms blockbuster 'Kahaani Terii Merii' gets a week's extension...More

IBF looking for new ED
With Bhuvan Lall out of the IBF, the Foundation is now looking for a new executive director...More

Zee channels to air telefilm 'Mission Akshardham'
Televising news and giving it a reality television twist in order to stand out seems to be the new mantra for news channels who are facing intense competition from "clones"...More

BBC World Service wins an EPpy
The BBC World Service website (bbcworldservice.com) won an EPpy Award, given by editorandpublisher.com, for Best Overall Network or Syndicated Radio-Affiliated Internet Service...
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Tony Elison is VP Interactive Media at MTV Intl
Tony Elison has returned to MTV Networks International (MTVNI) in the newly created position of vice president, Interactive Media Development, for the brands MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1 and The Music Factory (TMF)...More

On F1 ratings, DD Metro speeds ahead of ESS in all TV homes
DD Metro is gaining ground in viewership with its Formula One coverage vis - a- vis ESPN Star Sports (ESS), according to Cutting Edge Media, which handles the Formula One account. The channel airs the popular motorsport till 12 October...
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UTV accorded 1st day presentation privilege in management schools
Looks as if media and entertainment sector is getting its due as an attractive career option. Management institutions have started inviting Indian media companies to their campuses on the first day in a bid to ensure that these companies can get access to the best management post-graduates...
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BBC Ventures Group's new commercial business
BBC Ventures Group, the BBC's commercial business-to-business division, has launched BBC Vecta. The aim is to develop and market products from the BBC's Research and Development team, and other strategic partners, for the media and entertainment markets...
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Media Advertising & Marketing watch
Sterling Media to launch Kaizad Gustad's 'Boom' in UK
Sterling Media, the marketing agency in Britain will be spearheading the UK launch of Boom, the latest Bollywood flick directed by Kaizad Gustad featuring the Big B...
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CNN teams with Time, Fortune, Malaysia Airlines for contest
This is an initiative through which CNN is looking to further increase cachet among the business traveller segment. The broadcaster has forged an alliance with Time and Fortune magazines as well as Malaysia Airlines for the Dream Holiday contest...More


Select Direct offers unique medium, DM tools for building industry
Ad agency veterans are now teaching a thing or two to ad industry professionals who are seeking ways to facilitate direct interaction between the trade - manufacturers of products or services and professionals who use these services...
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Guest Column
Rohinton Maloo : Dare to CAS? More

Tube Talk
Bali Brahmbhatt on etc More

Technology Update
Comcast, Samsung to conduct multi-TV DVR trial More
BBC brings Net, TV, computer gaming together More
Source: www.indiantelevision.com

Other Headlines
FTV-Wigan & Leigh talent hunt More
Source: Mid Day

Zee plans to set up film distribution network overseas More
ISRO shops for GSLV launch deal More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Sushma Swaraj: Still In The Picture (Although Ms Sushma Swaraj has been out of the information and broadcasting ministry for quite some time now, public broadcaster, Doordarshan, is refusing to let go of her) More
Cable Operators Gearing Up For CAS Despite Broadcasters, MSOs Playing Hide ’n Seek More
Source: The Financial Express

IBF president Bhuvan Lall quits, floats own venture More
Zee to co-produce One Dollar Curry with France TV More
Star Plus to air Aktion Unlimited Josh! More
Bradford gets SC stay on Sahara TV's 'Karishma' More
Source: The Economic Times

SC extends stay on serial telecast More
Source:The Hindu

Zee Network to enter film distribution More
SC refuses to vacate stay on Karishma More
Source: Business Standard

Multiplexes: A boon for people and exchequer More
1.5 lakh Mumbaikars join 983 Kismat Khol De contest More
Busy B! More
Source: The Times of India

Amita Malik on TV news anchors More
Source: Sify News

News Corp's Q3 net up at $275 mn More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Mumbai loses popular TV channels More
TV Soaps Or Cream Ads, Shilpa’s Sheen Is Intact More
Hard pressed More
Source: Hindustan Times

Karishma serial telecast stayed till Bradford suit cleared More
Source: The Asian Age

"Imitation is the sincerest form of television".
- Fred Allen


International Headlines
Dyke splashes out £3m on training execs More
Brown bites bullet for Channel 4 More
Five makes swoop for Angel More
Robot Wars meets Celebdaq in ambitious BBC show More
Source: media.guardian.co.uk

Citadel to Acquire 11 Radio Stations More
Sirius Says It Has Doubled Subscriber Count More
CBS to Add 2 New Crime Dramas in Fall 2003 More
Source: www.mediaweek.com

BSkyB blows the whistle over football rights deal More
Emap digital radio launches aim for over-25s More
Source: news.independent.co.uk

NY Times Editors Meet with Angry Staff Over Scandal More
Source: Reuters

TV losing appeal as entertainment of choice More
Source: www.nationalpost.com

CBS makes bold moves for fall season More
Source: www.cnn.com

New strategies announced by BSkyB More
Source: www.europemedia.net


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