30 November 2005 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 15 - Issue No: 15



 

Executive Dossier





 

'Star India should outpace industry growth'
Interview with Star Group CEO Michelle Guthrie

Headlines
Trai allows 4% hike in cable prices from 1 Jan
Trai has allowed an inflation-linked 4% annual hike in cable TV prices with effect from 1 January, 2006.

Comment
Market couldn't have afforded a steep hike

Pawar stumps Dalmiya, takes reins at BCCI
Pawar beats incumbent Mahendra by 20 votes to 11 in BCCI polls; says priority will be to streamline entire system.

Comment
A-Priority: Pawar needs to look into cricket rights mess

Media industry needs FDI, transparency: IEC summit

Vibrant media ensures success of democracy: Dasmunsi

Channel7 to launch 'Power Game' with Ajay Jadeja

Cellcast sets up shop in India; Thakar is CEO

Chabin re-appointed as Promax/BDA CEO

Channel7 'Scorpio Speedster' eliminations from 3 Dec

Crest Animation's 'Jakers!' bags Bafta award

PVR fixes IPO price band at Rs 200-240

E! Ent re-unites Paris & Nicole in 'Simple Life'

FremantleMedia inks deal with Britannia Games

Former Buena Vista president Irving Ludwig dead

Wi-Fi TV, US announces channel partner programs

Kumkum plays host to a party!
Grapevine - Prime time shuffle on Zee!
Should Big B slow down?
Interview with Mona Wasu

Cartoon Network's 'Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi' to appear on DVD

News Releases
Castrol organises Autocar Performance Show in Mumbai
President Kalam blesses Premier Hockey League; meets captains

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (13/11/2005 to 19/11/2005)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (13/11/2005 to 19/11/2005)
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Bennett, Coleman Co to offload stake in Planet M
Hum Log punch to Kellogg crunch
Maran against telecom network sharing
Pawar is new cricket boss
Refco-Sify will be Man Financial
Heritage Festival`s 3rd edition takes off in Panaji
India's love song to itself
  Source:Business Standard
   
Star plans to enter FM radio sector
  Source:Economic Times
   
Dalmiya run out, Pawar is new BCCI president
4% hike in cable TV charges from January 1
Fixed, simple rules on FDI would help: Martin Sorrell
Star India to re-enter FM
Maran promises 3G, revenue share in ADC
  Source: Financial Express
   
Your cable bill will stretch you soon
For News Corp, Indian Net space isn't enticing
Telly's marry-go-round
  Source:DNA
   
Jassi, Karan sizzle in Goa
The small-screen Mohit Ahlawat lookalike
Take Ten: Kanchi Kaul
Shalini Kapoor, Sudesh break up
Meet Kumkum's khaas mehmaan
Telly Awards: Behind the scenes
Kahaani serial ki
  Source:Mid-day
 
Star Group keen to enter FM radio biz
A Zee `smile' for comic game shows
Cable TV rates may go up 4 pc from Jan
Channel 7 looks to boost market share
Plea for selective ticket price hike divides Telugu film industry
PVR fixes IPO price band at Rs 200-240
Govt spending on IT below target: Maran
Pawar elected BCCI chief
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
Pawar elected BCCI president
Cable TV charges to go up
First Indo-Italian film to roll in 2006
Internet usage, international phone call rates likely to come down
The Hindu honours its news agents
Star wants equity in Indian company for FM radio
  Source:The Hindu
   
Abhishek turns to TV
  Source: Mumbai Mirror
   
Star looking to pick up equity in Indian company for FM radio
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
BCCI finally Dalmiya-free, Pawar in charge now
Blair denies knew of Jazeera bomb ‘plan’
  Source:Indian Express
International News
FCC to Reverse Course on Cable: WSJ
  Source:MarketWatch
   
News Corp's Star Won't Abandon China Operations
  Source:Yahoo Biz
   
ArabSat to broadcast first Middle East HDTV station
  Source: Strategiy
   
BBC 103 FM returns to airwaves
  Source: www.nepalnews.com
   
China’s Sun New Media Cooperates with Broadcast International on Mobile Multimedia
  Source: www.chinaknowledge.com
   
Bravo plans interactive spinoff channel
Long-term renewal for 'American Idol', Cowell
Bloomberg rapped over election coverage
  Source: Digital spy (UK)
   
Veteran Disney film distribution executive dies
  Source: www.mercurynews.com
   
High hopes for Spain's DTT market
Liberty Global reveals IPS Multicanal purchase
Tele2vision selects Teleste IP headend
  Source:Advanced - Television
TiVo loss narrows; shares fall
NBC TV names new president of news division
'Replacements' finds place on Disney Channel
Satellite operator Eutelsat revives flotation plan
Televisa sees channels starting next year
"Idol" judge Cowell renews Fox deal for 5 seasons
  Source: Reuters
   
FCC's Martin: 'Something Has to be Done' on Indecency
IAB Issues New Creative Guidelines for Video Ads
  Source:Media Week (US)
   
Disney Boss Seeks Shorter Wait for DVDs
  Source: www.smartmoney.com
   
Study: Parents want less gov't control over TV
  Source: Hollywood Reporter
   
Telecom Italia launches IPTV
  Source: DM Europe
   
CHINA: News Corp's Star unit focusing on India after China difficulties, says report
  Source: Asia Media
   
HBO Documentary Features Hamm, Team
  Source:Yahoo
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