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Regis Philbin to co-host ‘The Apprentice’ finale
MUMBAI: The current season of NBC’s reality show The Apprentice comes to a finish tomorrow 16 December in the US. The broadcaster has roped in television personality Regis Philbin who along with Donald Trump will co-host the three hour finale. In India the show airs on Star World.
Either Jennifer Massey or Kelly Perdew will be appointed as Trump’s next Apprentice during the broadcast. Trump said, “Regis Philbin has been one of my closest friends for more than 20 years. He is a legend in the business and I personally invited him to join me in hosting the three hour finale. It will be great to incorporate his expertise at hosting live events and I know we are also going to have fun together.”
In addition crooner Tony Bennett, NBA Commissioner David Stern, Bob Lanier and 16 of the NBA’s rising stars will feature in the finale. Bennett throws a kink into Kelly’s organisation of The Genworth Trump Polo Cup with a last minute benefit performance while Jennifer struggles to wrangle 16 NBA stars for The Genworth Charity Basketball Classic and is missing a host for her event. “Fired” Apprenti John, Raj and Elizabeth worked for Kelly and Pamela, Chris and Stacy R. were hired by Jennifer.
Philbin will also fill in as the host of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2005, which will air on ABC on 31 December. As had been reported a few days ago by Indiantelevision.com Clark is being treated in a hospital after suffering a stroke.
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CNBC India unveils new logo, rolls out refreshed identity across network
Debuted at IBLA, the redesign signals a sharper, digital-first future
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction.
The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network’s most prominent platforms.
The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel with evolving audience habits and a growing multi-platform presence.
At the centre of the refresh is a redesigned logo that moves away from the network’s long-standing multi-coloured peacock motif, opting instead for a cleaner and more minimalist aesthetic. A key visual cue is a blue upward-pointing arrow embedded within the letter ‘N’, symbolising forward momentum, growth and a focus on the future.
The new identity is being rolled out across the entire CNBC cluster in India, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime, CNBCTV18.com, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar. The move brings a more cohesive and contemporary design language across television and digital platforms alike.
The rollout began on March 30, with the network aiming to create a unified viewer experience regardless of how audiences access its content, be it on broadcast, online or connected devices.
With this refresh, CNBC is signalling its next phase of growth in India, blending legacy credibility with a sharper, forward-looking identity designed for an increasingly digital news ecosystem.
