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Publicis Grp chairman Levy to give Mipcom keynote address
MUMBAI: The Publicis Groupe chairman and CEO Maurice Levy will be giving the keynote speech at this years Mipcom television and entertainment market, which will be held in Cannes from 4 – 8 October.
In his speech to the international television executives on 5 October, Levy will talk about the current and future working relations between the advertising and television sectors.
“Advertisers and broadcasters are increasingly speaking the same language,” notes Reed MIDEMs Television Division director Paul Johnson. “Both sectors are looking at new ways of putting together production financing to create programming that satisfies the needs of broadcasters, advertisers and viewers. Over the past year, we have made significant efforts to provide a venue for television and advertising executives to come together. We are honoured that Maurice Levy has agreed to share his knowledge, experience and vision of the future with our Mipcom audience.”
In addition to Levys keynote address, conference attendees will also be participating in round-table discussions on revenue diversification strategies derived from the advertising sector.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
