IMAGINE TURN-OFF

Anil Thakraney: Lack of imagination Posted on 16 Apr,2012 | under ADVERTISING Imagine’s fictional shows were completely me-too, and most of their reality stuff was a huge disaster. In such a scenario, Imagine’s closure does not surprise me at all…

So why did Turner stop Imagine(ing)? Posted on 13 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF It was Terrible Thursday for the team as Turner Broadcasting announced closure of Imagine’s business operations

Analysis: Pankaj Krishna on how Imagine lost due to consumer pull, not distribution Posted on 13 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF Pankaj Krishna, founder and MD, Chrome Data Analytics & Media, on how Imagine lost due to consumer pull, not distribution initiatives

Analysis: Ashish Pherwani on when it’s right for a channel to pull the plug Posted on 13 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF Channels which operate without a robust management team, a unique market position, and a defined target audience, won’t be able to garner sustained and loyal viewership feels Ashish Pherwani

I am shocked and disappointed: Sameer Nair Posted on 13 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF GECs is a very difficult segment and it needs deep pockets and a determination to go the long haul, feels Mr Nair

Rude shock for producers and performers Posted on 13 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF Producers and performers were shocked by the Turner decision to pull the curtains down on Imagine

Mediaah! What did Turner imagine a GEC wud do? Posted on 13 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF Pradyuman Maheshwari believes that Turner should’ve shut the channel the moment Sameer Nair exited last year

This is a carefully considered business decision: Siddharth Jain Posted on 13 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF Turner remains fully committed to future investments and long-term participation in Indiaand will continue to explore expansion opportunities in this key priority market for Turner, Mr Jain added

Anchor: 5 ways how Imagine could’ve survived Posted on 13 Apr,2012 | under BLOGS It’s not a fun thing that’s happened, but AN Chorreachose to add his two-bit on what could be (and what should’ve been) done for the Imagine announcement to not happen.

TAM data Top 10 programmes on HGEC – Wk 14 ’12 Posted on 12 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF   Source: TAM Peoplemeter System TG: CS 4+ yrs Market: Hindi Speaking Market Period: Wk 14: Apr 1 to Apr 7, 2012     About TAM Media Research TAM is a joint venture between Nielsen Company & Kantar Media Research. […]

Sad! Turner shuts Imagine TV Posted on 12 Apr,2012 | under IMAGINE TURN-OFF Turner Network has announced the shutting down of Imagine TV’s operations