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Mumbai-based agent Happenings picks up new programmes on DD
MUMBAI: With the uncertainty prevailing around the implementation of the conditional access system (CAS), marketing concessionaires for public broadcaster Doordarshan are picking up lots of new programmes.
Happenings, a Mumbai-based marketing concessionaire, has picked up five programmes for DD Jullunder; three programmes for DD Metro. This is in addition to the existing programmes on DD Mumbai.
Happenings MD Harish Shaktawat says: “The uncertainty over CAS has helped us. We are getting more enquiries from media planners and buyers who wish to reach out to the interiors and upcountry markets in an attempt to develop a buffer for the post 14 July 2003 period. Several little-known producers in those areas as well as established players in the metros are specially creating content for DD channels in non-metros.”
DD Jullunder
| Name of the show | Time day of telecast | Rate per 10 secs |
| Lashkara | Thursday 7:15 pm | Rs 7,000 |
| Reshmi Roomal | Monday 7:55 pm | Rs 5,000 |
| Jalak | Monday 7:15 pm | Rs 7,000 |
| Lokvedana | Wednesday 7:15 pm | Rs 4,500 |
| Reshmi Dupatta | Sunday 8:45 am | Rs 2,500 |
| Dateline | Thursday 7:45 pm | Rs 6,000 |
Happenings has also selling airtime for three music-based shows produced by T-series. These three programmes will be shown on DD Metro.
DD Metro
| Name of the show | Time day of telecast | Rate per 10 secs |
| Pal do Pal | Monday 7 pm | Rs 5,500 |
| Mast Mast | Monday to Friday 12:30 pm | Rs 2,500 |
| Geet Sangeet | Saturday 2 pm | Rs 3,000 |
Happenings also has the following programmes on DD Mumbai: Chhatrapati Sahu Maharaj on Sundays (8:30 am slot) available at Rs 6,000 per 10 secs; Akanksha (Mondays to Tuesdays at 3:30 pm available at Rs 4,000 per 10 secs); Sukhanya (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 3:30 pm available at Rs 4,000 per 10 secs) and Mast Dhamaka (on Saturdays at 7:30 pm available at Rs 7,000 per 10 secs).
Meanwhile, Shaktawat has also initiated dialogue with C&S channels. For June, Happenings has also picked up programmes on C&S channels such as Surya, Star, Zee Alpha, ETV Bangla amongst others.
Brands
Havas reports solid Q1 2026 with 2.5 per cent organic net revenue growth
Advertising group maintains positive momentum and confirms full-year guidance.
MUMBAI: Havas has started 2026 on a strong note proving that even in uncertain times, its converged model continues to deliver. The global advertising and communications group reported net revenue of €638 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing organic growth of +2.5 per cent compared to the same period last year. This performance was driven particularly by a robust +7.4 per cent organic growth in the United States.
Total revenue for the quarter reached €667 million, with organic growth of +2.8 per cent. Recent acquisitions contributed a positive scope impact of +1.7 per cent, while foreign exchange movements had a negative impact of -5.8 per cent, mainly due to the US dollar and British pound.
Europe, which accounts for 50 per cent of net revenue, delivered +1.1 per cent organic growth, supported by a good performance in France. North America (36 per cent of net revenue) led the way with +7.4 per cent growth, thanks to strong contributions from both Havas Creative and Havas Media. APAC & Africa (8 per cent) saw a decline of -6.2 per cent, while Latin America (6 per cent) remained nearly stable at -0.6 per cent.
Havas chairman and CEO Yannick Bolloré said, “Havas has started 2026 on a solid footing, continuing its momentum and delivering organic growth in net revenue of +2.5 per cent. This performance, in line with our full-year 2026 guidance, was driven in particular by continued strength in the US.”
The group also continued its bolt-on acquisition strategy, acquiring majority stakes in four agencies during the quarter: Acento Public Affairs (Spain), Ctrl Digital (Sweden), Styleheads (Germany), and Eyesight (France).
Havas maintained its strong creative reputation, ranking as a top holding company in the WARC Creative 100 for the sixth consecutive year, with three agencies BETC, Havas Paris, and Havas India placing in the Top 50.
Looking ahead, Havas confirmed its 2026 guidance: organic net revenue growth between +2.0 per cent and +3.0 per cent, adjusted EBIT margin between 13.2 per cent and 13.5 per cent, and a dividend payout ratio of around 40 per cent. The group also reiterated its medium-term targets for 2028.
Despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, Havas enters the rest of the year with solid fundamentals and confidence in its ability to deliver sustainable, profitable growth.
In a challenging environment, Havas is proving that its integrated, client-centric model remains resilient delivering steady growth while continuing to invest in creativity and innovation. The first quarter results suggest the group is well-positioned to navigate the year ahead with confidence.
