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Discovery US is best cable channel for 11th successive year
MUMBAI: The results of the 2005 Beta Research Cable Subscriber Study Evaluation of Basic Cable Networks state that Discovery Channel ranks, for the 11th consecutive year, as the number one network in average perceived value and as a favorite basic cable channel.
Discovery US president, affiliate sales and marketing Bill Goodwyn says, “As their most enjoyed and highly valued network, cable subscribers continue to count on Discovery Channel to deliver high quality programming that is immersive and knowledge based. The strength of the Discovery Channel brand, coupled with the network’s robust slate of new programming in a variety of genres, positions the network to help our affiliate partners drive quantifiable business results for many years to come.”
Among Comcast subscribers, Discovery Channel ranks number one in terms of importance to the enjoyment of cable and as a favorite basic cable channel. Time Warner subscribers rank Discovery Channel as number one in terms of importance to the enjoyment of cable and perceived value and Cox subscribers rank the network number as a favourite cable channel.
Discovery Health Channel ranked among the top five mid-sized networks most important to the enjoyment of cable, as well as in terms of viewer satisfaction and programme quality.
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.
