News Broadcasting
Times Network wins ‘Client of the Year’ at Big Bang Awards 2019
MUMBAI: Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network won 10 prominent awards at the recently concluded 24th edition of Big Bang Awards 2019 for Creative Excellence. The network bagged the special award, ‘Client of the Year’ and 9 metals (2 gold; 4 silver and 3 Bronze) for its breakthrough marketing campaigns across its news brands.
Times Network’s campaign in line with TRAI’s new tariff regime that captured the distinct attributes of its strong bouquet of influential brands – M.A.N (Movies and News) Pack campaign was awarded with a silver in TV Channels – Radio category and the network also received a bronze for India For Kerala Fundraiser in TV Channels – Press category for its exemplary efforts that helped rebuild the lives affected in the 2018 Kerala floods. With 6 awards across the categories of TV Channels and News Programs, TIMES NOW winning streak included 2 gold (OOH) and 1 silver (digital) for 2019 Election Result day promotion campaign- ‘India ka Result’ for successfully building intrigue and anticipation among viewers around election results. TIMES NOW’s one of a kind voter welfare initiative, Swachh Neta won 1 silver and 2 bronze across the categories, press, digital and OOH respectively. MIRROR NOW’s witty and thought-provoking election campaign that reached out to first time voters, Get Inked – Dadi Vs Pota secured a silver in the TV channels – Digital category.
Big Bang Awards celebrates some of the finest creative work in advertising, across 12 categories spanning Print, TV, Radio and even new age Digital and Mobile platforms. The jury panel for this year had over 20 prominent Advertising professionals including Raj Nayak, Harish Bijoor, Sundar Madakshira, KV Sridhar and Ashok Lallla to judge the entries.
Award details below.
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Category |
Sub-Category |
Entry Title |
Brand |
Metal Won |
|
TV Channels |
Digital |
Swachh Neta |
TIMES NOW |
Bronze |
|
TV Channels |
Digital |
Get Inked – Dadi Vs Pota rap battle |
MIRROR NOW |
Silver |
|
TV Channels |
Out of Home |
May 23 – India ka Result |
TIMES NOW |
Gold |
|
TV Channels |
Out of Home |
Swachh Neta – Dabbawala activation |
TIMES NOW |
Bronze |
|
TV Channels |
Press |
Swachh Neta |
TIMES NOW |
Silver |
|
TV Channels |
Press |
India for Kerala – Fundraiser |
TIMES NETWORK |
Bronze |
|
TV Channels |
Radio |
M.A.N pack |
TIMES NETWORK |
Silver |
|
News Programs |
Digital |
May 23 – India ka Result |
TIMES NOW |
Silver |
|
News Programs |
Out of Home |
May 23 – India ka Result |
TIMES NOW |
Gold |
News Broadcasting
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.
