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The worst is over for US advertising, says CMR, Internet advertising the new star
This is for those doomsayers who have been predicting the demise of the internet advertising market. Look into your crystal-balls once again, says the New York-based ad market researcher CMR, which is a unit of Taylor Nelson Sofres. CMR predicts that the beleagured Internet advertising market in the US will grow 8.8 per cent in 2002, the sharpest rise amongst all media, which is expected to increase 1.5 per cent from $94.6 billion to $96.1 billion in the same period. CMR says that Internet advertising will see the strongest return of all media.
CMR points out that newspaper advertising, which is next in queue as the fastest growing segment, is expected to increase by only 3.1 percent over 2001. Network and spot television ads will rise by just 2-2.5 percent, while magazines will grow by a measley 0.6 percent.
CMR believes that the worst is over for mass media advertising, which declined 9.4 per cent in the past year from $104.5 billion in 2000. A majority of this decline was accounted for by the 14.4 per cent drop in advertising in the fourth quarter of 2001.
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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.
