Mumbai – Twitter announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire ZipDial, its product partner based in Bangalore, to make Twitter even more accessible to people around the world. This is Twitter’s first ever acquisition in India. Christian Oestlien, VP of Product, Twitter explained, "Over the next several years, billions of people will come online for the first time in countries like Brazil, India and Indonesia. For many, their first online experience will be on a mobile … [Read more...] about Twitter welcomes ZipDial
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Bomanbridge Media expands into Asia
Singapore – Singapore-based content distribution/production agency Bomanbridge Media continues its successful Asian expansion by opening an office in the heart of South Asia – Mumbai, to be headed by long-time Television veteran Arpit Agarwal. This is the 4th country where the company will have a base, after announcing offices in Korea and Mongolia in addition to its headquarters in Singapore. The further expansion follows investment by Hera Capital which is also funding the … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media expands into Asia
NewsFirst.TV launches new online TV channel in India
NewsFirst.TV is the first 24-hour online Hindi News Channel in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The channel aired continuous news footage with a mixture of edited and live footage available viewable on their website with all local breaking news stories covered as it happened. NewsFirst.TV primary aim was to capture breaking news and current affairs from any location at a moment’s notice; they required a flexible and mobile system that consistently delivered high quality video … [Read more...] about NewsFirst.TV launches new online TV channel in India
Gold-Rush contest on ET NOW
Mumbai – Keeping up with the festivities and buoyant mood of markets, ET NOW – India’s Business News channel once again give its viewers a reason to cheer with the launch of exciting Gold Rush contest. The viewer’s get a chance to win a gold coin every hour from 8am to 12pm, by answering a simple question asked on the channel. The lucky winner for each hour will be selected from all correct responses received (through SMS) and the winner names will be announced the same … [Read more...] about Gold-Rush contest on ET NOW
Turner International Asia Pacific’s new Sales Director
Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Awantika Sood as Sales Director, representing the broadcaster’s Kids and Entertainment brands in Southeast Asia. Commenting on the appointment, Phil Nelson, Turner’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Southeast Asia Pacific and North Asia, said, “We’re really pleased to have Awantika onboard in this key position as we continue to make significant investments in our Kids and … [Read more...] about Turner International Asia Pacific’s new Sales Director
TIMES NOW’s special programming line-up
Mumbai – India’s no.1 English News channel, TIMES NOW launches its exclusive show line-up for the State Elections 2014. With its resounding success as India’s Election News Headquarter during the General Elections 2014, the channel now aims to bring the most incisive coverage for the upcoming State elections for Haryana and Maharashtra. The special programming line-up has already started with Politics First that has set the context with shows comprising of debates, analysis and … [Read more...] about TIMES NOW’s special programming line-up
