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Anime moves from VoD to 24×7 network
MUMBAI: American independent cable channel Anime Network moves from a strictly video-on-demand (VoD) format to a 24×7 national network from today (27 July).
The network has announced that it has secured deals with major American advertisers in preparation for its launch, including interactive entertainment powerhouses Atari, Nintendo and Capcom.
Today’s launch includes a kick-off event from the Comcast Media Center in Littleton where the network’s signal will originate. The winner of Anime Network’s Launch the Network Sweepstakes – Janine Hwang – will take center stage at the event, where she will become the first non-animated person to appear on the network as she flips the switch to begin the network’s linear broadcast.
With a dedicated and loyal fan base, anime is among the hottest genres in the entertainment world today and has been riding on this wave of popularity. Anime Network has become one of the most successful VoD offerings available to cable and satellite subscribers, holding the distinction of being the only independent network ever launched from a VoD programming service.
Atari, Nintendo and Capcom have joined Ex’Pression College for Digital Arts as the initial primary advertisers on the network. AD Vision, well-known in the industry for its exceptional retail relationships, will continue to tap into its vast resources in support of the Anime Network’s linear launch, informed an official release.
“It’s a testament to the growing popularity of anime and the intense support of its fans that we have been able to line up top-notch advertisers before our linear launch,” states Anime Network president Kevin Corcoran. “I’m thrilled our company has the power and resources to bring advertisers to our new linear network and offer them additional opportunities to increase their visibility and grow revenue for the entire industry.”
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Business Today MindRush returns to Mumbai, spotlight on India’s edge in a fractured world
Policymakers and corporate heavyweights gather to map supply chains, energy security and markets
MUMBAI: As fault lines widen across global trade and geopolitics, Business Today is doubling down on India’s moment. The 14th edition of Business Today MindRush & Best CEOs Awards lands in Mumbai on March 28, pitching India’s strategic edge at the centre of a fragmenting world.
The day-long summit, presented by PwC, will bring together a tight mix of policymakers, industry leaders and market voices to decode shifting supply chains, maritime strategy, defence priorities, energy security and capital markets—sectors now deeply entangled with geopolitics.
M Nagaraju, secretary, department of financial services, ministry of finance, will headline the event, setting the tone for discussions that aim to track how India is repositioning itself amid disrupted trade routes and volatile energy dynamics.
The speaker slate reads like a cross-section of India Inc’s command centre. Krishna Swaminathan will zero in on sea lanes and supply chains, while Prashant Ruia is set to push the case for self-reliance in oil and gas. Ashish Chauhan will weigh in on capital markets at a pivotal juncture, as a panel featuring Vibha Padalkar, Sanjiv Mehta, Amish Mehta and Sanjeev Krishan debates navigating economic uncertainty.
Leadership under pressure will be another running theme. Madhavkrishna Singhania, Sharvil Patel, Karan Bhagat and Anurag Choudhary will unpack how businesses are steering through disruption. Arun Alagappan will turn the spotlight on fertilisers, Arundhati Bhattacharya will reflect on leadership transitions, while Anish Shah and S Vellayan will outline blueprints for building future-ready conglomerates.
The event will close with Aroon Purie setting the broader editorial lens, before the Best CEOs Awards recognise standout corporate leadership across sectors.
At a time when the global order looks increasingly splintered, MindRush 2026 is positioning itself as more than a conference—it is a signal that India intends not just to navigate the churn, but to shape it.
