News Broadcasting
CII’s Telemart 2004 to be held on 16-17 September
MUMBAI: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has come up with a platform – Telemart 2004 – which is the first International Content Marketplace and will be held in Mumbai on 16 – 17 September at the Grand Hyatt.
Telemart 2004 is meant specifically for Indian and neighbouring markets and is designed to help businesses capitalise on the growing opportunities by offering a platform to network and trade in content for the Indian market.
With the broadcast industry growing by leaps and bounds, Telemart offers opportunities for content businesses around the world.
At Telemart 2004 one can:
* Discover new industry developments
* Network with the decision makers
* Explore new opportunities
* Develop key business contacts
* Promote your products and services
* Buy, sell, and negotiate business deals
Telemart promises to be a great platform for broadcasters, TV content makers, distributors, distribution platforms and interactive content producers who are trying to make their presence felt in the market.
The tentative schedule of the two day event is as follows:
Day 1 – 16 September
9:00 – 9:30 Keynote Address
9:30 – 10:30 From Growth to Super Growth – A discussion of the growth path of a company that started of as a Production house but has now grown to become successful international media powerhouses.
10:45 – 11:15 Format Fever – A guide to some very successful formats and opportunities of adaptation to versions.
11:15 – 11:45 Successful Co-Productions – The art of creating content with global partnerships
12:00 – 12:30 Facts about Factual Content
12:30 – 13:00 Power to the Kids – A talk about what content kids in the Indian market place are really looking for.
Day 2 – 17 September
9:00 – 10:00 Innovative Content for Mobile Platforms
10:15 – 10:45 Brand Licensing for Animated Characters
10: 45 – 11:15 The Well Connected Society – A guide to the broadband development and the opportunities it throws up in content creation.
12:15 – 12:45 Look Good and Feel Good – Incentives offered by countries to bring TV and Film shoots to their locations.
11:30 – 12:00 New Age Animation Tools
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
