News Broadcasting
Discovery channel and tlc ranked as the most attractive factual entertainment & lifestyle brands by Trust Research Advisory
MUMBAI : Discovery’s flagship networks in India – Discovery Channel and TLC have been awarded the most Attractive Brands in the Factual Entertainment and Lifestyle category, respectively, in the India’s Most Attractive Brands Report 2013, conducted by Trust Research Advisory (TRA).
Rahul Johri, Senior Vice President and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “This recognition reiterates our unmatched leadership in the factual and lifestyle genres and demonstrates the brands’ nationwide allure. It truly reflects the immense contribution and the continuous ingenuity applied by the Discovery employees.”
The report is based on primary research conducted with ‘consumer-influencers’ from across 16 cities based on TRA’s proprietary matrix of 36 brand attractive traits. With this report, Trust Research Advisory wants to highlight a critical differentiator for brands in a highly competitive and fragmented market – attractiveness. The report presents concepts to bring forth ‘Brand Attractiveness’ and classifies the top brands across various genres by analysing stakeholder behavior.
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.
