News Broadcasting
Mona Jain to join ABP Network as president of revenue growth
MUMBAI: ABP Network has announced the appointment of Mona Jain as its new president of revenue growth and business development. Mona brings a wealth of experience from across the media and advertising landscape, promising a fresh push for the network’s business ambitions.
Before joining ABP, Mona served as chief growth officer at BrandPulse Global, a venture led by Pankaj Krishna. Her career spans decades of leadership roles in top media companies, making her a well-known face in the industry.
Mona’s long stint at Zee Entertainment saw her as executive vice president, heading the Delhi branch and overseeing national clusters including Zee Cafe, Zee Studio, Anmol, Zindagi, Salaam, and Jagran, while driving brand solutions across India. She also led Vivaki Exchange as CEO, establishing alliances with media agencies and shaping campaigns focused on ROI for small and medium advertisers.
Her earlier roles include executive director at Cheil Communications, media director at Mudra, and key positions at JWT and Hindustan Thompson Associates. Across these years, Mona built a reputation for delivering impactful campaigns, forging strategic partnerships, and turning ambitious ideas into measurable results.
At ABP Network, Mona is expected to spearhead revenue growth, forge new business opportunities, and strengthen the network’s market presence. With her track record of transforming businesses and scaling media ventures, her appointment marks an exciting chapter for the network.
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.
