News Broadcasting
Intl Emmy news coverage nominees announced
MUMBAI: The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced its four nominees for the 2004 International Emmy in News Coverage category. NHK Japan has got two of the coveted nominations beating their Asian counterparts in the regional semi-finals.
Sky News and ITN – Channel 4, both from the UK were also nominated.
The winner will be presented with an Emmy on 13 September at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The awards will be broadcast in the US on the Discovery Times Channel on 25 September.
The nominess for the 2004 International Emmy Award for news coverage are as follows:
– Good Morning Japan: Eclipse in the Antarctic – NHK (Japan)
– Liberia – Sky News (UK)
– News 7: Terrorist Bombing of UN Headquarters in Iraq – NHK (Japan)
– The Madrid Bombing – ITN – Channel 4 News (UK)
“We are pleased to announce the nominees for the prestigious International Emmy for News Coverage. These news organisations’ journalists work in the most difficult and dangerous conditions, risking their lives to serve the free media, and the Academy is proud to salute them,” said International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences president and CEO Bruce Paisner. Paisner is also president of Hearst Entertainment.
For the second year in a row, the Academy will pay homage to international journalists killed in the line of duty. Paisner and International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences chairman Fred Cohen will read the names of these incredibly dedicated television professionals.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
