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Bewkes appointed Time Warner president and COO
MUMBAI: Jeff Bewkes has been named president and chief operating officer of Time Warner Inc.
The announcement was made by Time Warner chairman and CEO Dick Parsons.
Time Warner’s Media & Communications Group chairman Don Logan plans to retire at the end of the current year and become the non-executive chairman of Time Warner Cable’s board of directors.
Parsons said, “Since I asked Don and Jeff to help me run the company in the summer of 2002, we have overcome a long list of challenges and put this company back on track. We’ve worked hard to make Time Warner the best managed and most valuable portfolio of world-class media and entertainment assets.”
“Now, after having accomplished all that together, we’re smoothly transitioning our senior management team with Don’s well-earned retirement and Jeff’s well-deserved promotion,” he added.
Bewkes said, “I greatly appreciate the confidence that both Dick and the board of directors have shown in me with this appointment. Most crucial to our future success will be how well we’re able to take advantage of the emerging technological opportunities. I believe no company is better positioned to succeed in the digital arena than Time Warner. There’s never been a more exciting time to be in this business.”
Parsons added, ” Don deserves a great deal of credit for stabilizing AOL and starting its transition to an advertising-based business model – capped by this week’s strategic alliance with Google. Time Warner Cable has delivered financial growth, launched such successful new products as Digital Phone and positioned itself for the Adelphia transaction. Time Inc. has continued to introduce new titles and make strategic international acquisitions. “
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
