Friday 16 March 2012

Stories on 16th Mar '12


@FF12: Price control equals creative shackles for broadcast: Hernan Lopez, Fox Intnl Channels
The industry should be able operate without any constraints to produce top content, says the FIC President & CEO
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15038

@FF12: No alternative to the cloud: Manish Agarwal
Reliance Entertainment (Digital) COO Manish Agarwal tells MxM India why the cloud can benefit everyone, and how
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15026

@FF12: Time to experiment with technology
The main challenge for the industry is to seamlessly blend and enable technology to become user-friendly, finds session on Converged Future.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15030

@FF12: 'Console gaming in India is in big trouble'
The slow death of console gaming and growing dominance of mobile gaming was among the issues discussed at the session on Gaming.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15029

@FF12: Phase III will bring more innovation in radio
Although contents across all radio channels are more or less restricted to music, it is believed that once FM phase III is rolled out and multiple frequencies allowed by the government, it will lead to more innovations in content and differentiation within the medium itself.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15036

@FF12: Niche isn't niche any more
All niche channels put together command a share that is equivalent of the share of Hindi GECs and the mass channels, so long-term sustainability and a steady revenue stream are both within the realm of niche programming.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15034

Dedicated tee time as Ten Golf is launched
Taj Television India Pvt Ltd has announced the launch of Ten Golf, a dedicated 24-hour golf channel. Ten Golf is the fifth channel from Taj Television India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15019

9 Indian entries in Festival of Media Montreux shortlist
Nine Indian entries across seven categories made it to the shortlist for the Festival of Media Montreux
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15084

Anuj Gandhi joins Network 18, to look at distribution and biz dev
Anuj Gandhi to take charge as Group Director, Distribution & New business development
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15088

Rahul Kishore joins Mogae as Senior VP, Priority Projects
Rahul Kishore has joined Mogae Media as Senior Vice President, Priority Projects. He will work with Gaurav Luthra, Chief Business Officer of the company.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15017

Micromax Asia Cup 2012 sponsor family grows
Following the announcement of Micromax bagging the title sponsorship of the Asia Cup 2012, leading power brands Standard Chartered, Jaypee Cements, Daikin, Indian Oil and Bangladesh Tourism have signed up as the five official partners.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15013

5 things you will never see any FM announcing in the Budget
Yes, it's Budget Day and while you tune into the various Budget Day specials, here's our list of five things which you'll never find the Finance Minister do.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=15040

Anil Thakraney: Are you cultured?
The best definition of an organization's culture is the one I learnt in management school and it's stuck into my head. It's about 'How the employees behave when no one is looking'.