News Broadcasting
Dow Jones restructures, president Todd Larsen quits
MUMBAI: Dow Jones president Todd Larsen has stepped down after two years in the role and 13 years at the company.
Larsen has worked for Dow Jones for more than a decade.
Dow Jones CEO Lex Fenwick said, “Our digital business, one that others look to emulate, is at the forefront of the industry, and that is a testament to Todd’s leadership and guidance, and we will continue to build upon that as we move forward”.
Dow Jones has promoted Alisa Bowen, who is The Wall Street Journal Digital Network GM, to Dow Jones head of product. Kelly Leach, currently senior VP of strategy, was named Dow Jones for Europe, Middle East and Africa MD and will become The Wall Street Journal Europe publisher .
In addition, Dow Jones also promoted Jennifer Jehn to head of circulation, Tracy David to head of marketing, Victoria Chin to head of customer service and Dan Hayter to head of institutional sales in the Americas.
Dow Jones is also creating a new data-strategy department, which will be run by Joe Lanza, who is Dow Jones Financial Markets president.
Larsen was responsible for the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Factiva and Dow Jones Newswires.
News Broadcasting
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.
