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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 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
