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Stein quits ‘Television Asia’, Agarwal new editorial head
MUMBAI: Reed Business Information (RBI) Asia has announced changes in the management and editorial teams of Television & Entertainment Group (TEG) with the departure of publishing director Jonathan Hallett and editorial director Janine Stein.
TEG is now led by Catherine Wong, who is currently the publisher of manufacturing group in RBI Asia. The editorial team is led by editor-in-chief Surajit Frank Agarwal, together with editor – Danny Chan.
These changes take effect immediately. TEG publishes established titles for the television and entertainment industry, which include Television Asia and Asia Image.
Wong has more than 12 years experience in publishing regional B2B journals and broadcasting, which includes launching a satellite channel, managing the global distribution of TV productions and advertising campaigns of post production companies in Asia.
“The team has done a tremendous job over the past 12 years, entrenching the publications as leading industry information providers,” says Reed Business Information Asia Raymond Wong.
“We are sad to see Jonathan and Janine leave but we respect their personal aspirations and wish them all the best in their future undertakings. They have also provided guidance and support to the new team to ease the transition. I am confident that the group will carry on the good work and bring the publications to greater heights in 2006,” adds Wong.
Agarwal has more than 15 years of editorial experience and spent two years as a television producer in India. Chan is the editor of Asia Image. Chan has more than seven years of editorial experience and has qualifications in mass communication and audio engineering.
Television Asia was launched in 1993 and covers industry issues and trends. Asia Image was launched in 1994 and covers the broadcast, production, and post production market in Asia.
Both magazines have spun off other supplementary titles such as Television Asia Mandarin edition, Media Review, Executive Briefing, Executive News, Satellite and Cable Annual Guide, Guide to Media and Asia Image Annual Guide. TEG also produces and hosts the annual Asian Television Awards and Apollo Awards.
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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.
