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French TV’s racism is in focus
MUMBAI: “In stark contrast to Britain or the United States, where television stations endeavour to represent the ethnic make-up of the society they serve, when you switch on a television in France hardly a brown or black face can be seen,” writes Susan Bell in the Statesman.
The writer finds the situation so dire that, if historians of the future were to examine recordings of French television programming at the dawn of the 21st century they could be forgiven for deducing France was an almost exclusively white society. “That is particularly shocking when one considers that one French person in ten has ethnic origins outside the European Union,” Bell writes
France’s ethnic minorities are kept away from presenting the prime-time evening news, which are dominated by the white these days. The scenario is not different when it comes to TV dramas also as black actors from French territories are chosen to play only minor roles, that too to bring a touch of exoticism to the show.
Last month, there was a meeting between the heads of the country’s top television stations and officials of the HCI and the Conseil Supérieur d’Audio to discuss solutions to the problem.
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CNBC India unveils new logo, rolls out refreshed identity across network
Debuted at IBLA, the redesign signals a sharper, digital-first future
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction.
The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network’s most prominent platforms.
The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel with evolving audience habits and a growing multi-platform presence.
At the centre of the refresh is a redesigned logo that moves away from the network’s long-standing multi-coloured peacock motif, opting instead for a cleaner and more minimalist aesthetic. A key visual cue is a blue upward-pointing arrow embedded within the letter ‘N’, symbolising forward momentum, growth and a focus on the future.
The new identity is being rolled out across the entire CNBC cluster in India, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime, CNBCTV18.com, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar. The move brings a more cohesive and contemporary design language across television and digital platforms alike.
The rollout began on March 30, with the network aiming to create a unified viewer experience regardless of how audiences access its content, be it on broadcast, online or connected devices.
With this refresh, CNBC is signalling its next phase of growth in India, blending legacy credibility with a sharper, forward-looking identity designed for an increasingly digital news ecosystem.
