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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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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.
