News Broadcasting
Tcom announces IPTV strategy for China
MUMBAI: Telecom Communications (Tcom) has announced that its subsidiary, 3G Dynasty (3G) will provide China Netcom customers with exclusive, entertainment programming,
created and distributed by Live Online.
As part of the partnership, Live Online will become the music and live entertainment programming partner of 3G, and 3G will serve as Live Online’s exclusive first-window television channel partner.
The entertainment channel will become an integral part of Tcom’s internet-Protocol-Television (IPTV) China strategy as 3G’s internet content provides businesses, including movie productions and formats by combining users of the internet, mobile phones and TVs with theaters through pay-per-view, video-on-demand, and subscription network service packages in China.
The company adds that as Sony, NTT and BB Cable have demonstrated in the US and Japan the market for IPTV services, is forecasted to be worth billions. Tcom is positioning itself to take full advantage of this large and rapidly growing market in China. Tcom’s IPTV strategy is to develop a unique content that meets the user’s demand.
Live Online VP Frank Jiang says, “3G’s model and value proposition reflects Live Online’s commitment to providing consumers with the content they want, how they want it, and where they want it. With this partnership, the music industry now has another valuable marketing touch point to reach and connect artists with fans, while in turn, providing another key access point for consumers to get high quality content”.
News Broadcasting
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.
