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IBF-AAAI blacklist 3 defaulting cos.
NEW DELHI: A joint committee of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) and Association of Advertising Agencies in India (AAAI) has decided that no television channel would accept ads from three chronic defaulters till they pay up their dues.
The diktat, which comes into effect from 10 November, would be enforced on Motorola, Samsung and Reckitt Benckiser. The last one is the owner of the Dettol brand.
The IBF-AAAI joint committee is a duly constituted body representing major broadcasters and advertising agencies. Both these bodies signed an agreement on 16 February, 2001 primarily to oversee aspects related to advertising.
The joint panel has been regularly meeting for over three years now and through a collective effort, has substantially reduced the advertising dues of various broadcasters.
It has been increasingly observed by the joint committee that AAAI members have not been able to meet their entire obligations to pay broadcasters within the credit period
since their advertisers are in default in meeting their dues to AAAI member-agencies.
At the last IBF-AAAI meeting held on 2 November 2004, members observed that some of the clients, like Samsung, Motorola and Reckitt Benckiser, have been consistently defaulting and have not cleared the dues despite specific
meetings with them.
It was then decided to advise all the IBF members not to accept any further advertising business from the aforementioned defaulting advertisers with effect from 10
November, 2004.
The joint committee also felt that many advertisers are not paying their agencies on time and if this trend continues, all these advertisers would also face similar action.
Advertisers have been warned through their agencies of IBF-AAAI’s concern relating to delay in payments and, if things do not improve, IBF members could be advised from
not carrying these advertisers commercials as well.
Earlier, the IBF members had stopped ads of BPL Ltd. and Ozone Ayurvedics due to constant default, which has been now rectified.
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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.
