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Disney is US’ most admired entertainment company: Fortune
MUMBAI: Publication Fortune magazine has reported that Walt Disney is America’s most admired entertainment company
The magazine conducted a survey of top entertainment industry executives, directors and securities analysts. The results were reported as part of Fortune’s “America’s Most Admired Companies” issue, which is being distributed this week.
Talking about the result Disney chairman, CEO Michael Eisner said, “In 2003, we emerged from a protracted period of economic difficulty and had a great year. This is primarily because the women and men of Disney remained focussed on what they do best, producing high quality and memorable family entertainment experiences. The fact that other entertainment industry executives recognised this by voting Disney as number one in our industry is a tribute to the hard work of our incredibly creative and dedicated cast members and employees.”
Last year Disney’s earnings per share grew by eight per cent, driven in part by the success offilms like Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Finding Nemo.
To identify America’s most admired companies by industry, Fortune and its survey partner, the Hay Group, take the ten largest companies by revenues in 64 industries. They then ask 10,000 executives, directors, and securities analysts to rate the companies in their own industries. Eight criteria are used. They are innovation, employee talent, use of corporate assets, social responsibility; quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value and quality of products/services.
Meanwhile a Reuters report stated that General Electric which owns NBC is not concerned about a potential merger between Walt Disney and Comcast. GE’s chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt however said that Comcast had chosen an opportune time to try and make a deal.
As reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com NBC is combining with Vivendi Universal Entertainment. The new company will be known as NBC Universal. Its assets will include broadcast and cable TV properties, theme parks and Universal Studios.
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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.
