News Broadcasting
AOL to get broadband tennis content from ATP
MUMBAI: Association of Tennis Professions (ATP), the governing body of men’s tennis circuit, has announced an alliance with America Online in the US.
As per the agreement, ATP will provide specially produced video, audio and editorial content from about 25 ATP tournaments to AOL for broadband members in the US at no additional cost. Also, a portion of the content will be made available cost-free to AOL’s dial-up members.
ATP president Chris Clouser was quoted in a company release saying, “We are pleased to have secured a relationship with a company like AOL, which has established itself as the global leader in online services as well as in innovative sports programming.”
“AOL offers a large membership base who would be interested in our content. This new agreement will bring tennis fans closer to ATP players than ever before through unique programming and content.”
The multimedia content to be provided will include a video highlight package. This will consist of upto three minutes of match highlights for 20 ATP tournaments, press conferences, and other non-match related video content;
Another sectionTennis Timeouts consists of interviews between host Roy Firestone and top ATP players.
The agreement further gives AOL the official ISP status for the Tennis Masters Cup tournament’s US broadcast. This happens to be the last tournament of the season.
AOL News and Sports senior VP Carlos Silva added, “The ATPs content is a great fit for our members and helps to extend AOLs broadband leadership in multimedia sports offerings available online. With our diverse and rich programming, AOL Sports has become a premier broadband destination for sports and entertainment fans.”
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
