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Tourism Malaysia Commercial – Feel like a Star selected as the ‘Best International Tourism Ad’
MUMBAI, September 10, 2013…..Tourism Malaysia’s advertisement has not only evoked delightful feelings among the audiences but has also earned the title of the Best International Tourism ad among all other tourism advertisements.
The Tourism Malaysia ad –Feel like a Star, was selected by the Juries of the Advisory Panel for ‘Thomas Edison Advertisement (TEA) Award’ as the ‘Best International Tourism Ad’ and was conferred the title of ‘Journey of Delight’. The award was presented by Honorable Minister of State for Industry & Commerce, Mr. Sudarshan Nachiappana midst a gathering of dignitaries and celebrities on the 9th of September in Chennai.
On the receipt of this prestigious title, Ms. Sarala V Pathar, Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia, South India said, “Tourism Malaysia has always shown an inclination towards promotions and support in India. We have put in our best creative and technical efforts behind this campaign and nothing can make us happier than the fact that people have accepted and liked our advertisement. It’s a great honour to earn the title of the best international tourism advertisement; it’s a prestigious opportunity for us and our team.”
The winning ad shows a young couple celebrating their love amidst the serene and luxurious spots of Malaysia. The advertisement beautifully portrays their playfulness towards each other as they visit an array of exotic locations. Their love blossoms under the dreamy blue skies, crystal clear waters and marvelous beaches of Malaysia. We then see the same young couple visiting Malaysia in their later years but their bond with the country is as good as new.
Mr. Selva Kumar, CEO, Edison Awards said, “The title of Journey of Delight is completely justified as the Malaysia Tourism Ad weaves in human emotions to showcase the beautiful locales of the country. It instantly connects to the audiences leaving them feeling delighted and wanting to visit the country and carry memories with them forever.”
The Thomas Edison Advertisement Awards is in remembrance of Thomas J Barratt, the father of modern advertisement and Edison, an entity responsible for the wide range of entertainment. Barrathas a wide mention for the first ever commercial advertisement for promotion of products. He is often addressed as the father of modern advertisement and his innovative contributions are still looked upon with high regard.
TEA AWARDs revolutionizes recognitions conferred to the best of all creative and appealing advertisements. The TEA Awards comprise awards based on 50 different categories for various brands and services. This is the first time that the advertisements in electronic medium are honoured for their panache in various departments. The awards are classified into 33 different categories and Jury awards.
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Network18 Q4 revenue grows 9.7 per cent, EBITDA at Rs 30 crore
PAT improves to Rs 306.6 crore, margins steady amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: Not all news is breaking, some of it is quietly improving. Network18 Media & Investments Limited appears to be doing just that, tightening losses and stabilising margins even as costs continue to weigh on the business. For FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,955.1 crore, up from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25, signalling modest top-line growth in a challenging media environment. Total income stood at Rs 1,978.2 crore, compared to Rs 1,913 crore a year earlier.
Profit after tax came in at Rs 306.6 crore for the year, a sharp turnaround from Rs 3,225.4 crore in FY25, largely reflecting the absence of large exceptional items that had inflated the previous year’s numbers. On a more comparable basis, the company’s operating performance showed signs of gradual stabilisation.
However, the quarterly picture remained under pressure. For the March quarter, Network18 reported a loss of Rs 53.1 crore, narrower than the Rs 98.1 crore loss in the same period last year, but still indicative of ongoing cost challenges.
Expenses continued to track high. Total expenses for FY26 stood at Rs 2,235.7 crore, up from Rs 2,197.8 crore in FY25. Key cost heads included operational expenses of Rs 765.9 crore, employee benefits of Rs 475.9 crore, and marketing, distribution and promotional spends of Rs 427.1 crore, underlining the continued investment required to sustain reach and engagement.
At an operating level, margins remained under strain. Operating margin stood at 2.33 per cent for FY26, marginally higher than 1.77 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin remained negative at -13.02 per cent, though improved from -14.89 per cent.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 8,957.6 crore as of 31 March 2026, from Rs 8,317.5 crore a year earlier. Equity strengthened to Rs 4,958.7 crore, while borrowings increased to Rs 3,112.8 crore, reflecting a higher reliance on debt to support operations.
Cash flows told a mixed story. While financing activities generated Rs 83.9 crore, operating cash flow remained negative at Rs -24 crore, highlighting ongoing pressure on core cash generation. Cash and cash equivalents, however, improved to Rs 33.9 crore from Rs 1.8 crore.
The numbers point to a company in transition growing revenues, trimming losses, but still grappling with structural cost pressures. In a sector where scale often comes at a price, Network18 seems to be inching towards balance, one quarter at a time.
