National Media Conference,09, Day 2, session 3

Noopur Bapna, Divyaraj Brahmbhatt and Manjiree Gohad, students of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, reporting live from Mount Abu.

For more information on the conference see-
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-day-2.htmlhttp://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference-09-day-2.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-day-1.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-inaugural.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-mr-ashok.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09day-1.html


Dialogue-1 Print Media, Positive and Proactive Media for Better Society

Participants:
Dr. Sanjeev Bhanawat, HOD, Journalism& Mass Comm, Rajasthan University
Shashidhar Bhandari, President, Association of Progressive Journalists of Nepal, KTM
Y.S, Sharma, Freelance Journalist, Karimnagar
Somnath Patil, Jt. Editor, Parivartanaachi Bhumika, Mumbai
Chirantan Brahmachari, Freelance Writer & Columnist, Divya Bhaskar, Ahmedabad.

Chirantan Brahmachari says,

Today media wants to give news that will entertain people and add spice. However, it is not media's fault alone, the audience receives such news with interest. Also media is a part of us, there is no person called the media, thus, till we change media cannot change, and we can change with the help of spirituality.

Y.S.Sharma says,

It is extremely unfortunate, but the media has lost all its ethics today. To regain them, every media aspirant must must be given a code of conduct. They must be taught to follow it, not because it is imposed, but because it will create a positive impact on his work. As far as proactivity is considered, the media today is fast to react, but they are not alert enough to tap a wrongdoing before it occurs. Thus, proactivity needs to be developed.

Shashidhar Bhandari says,

Nepal does not have freedom of press like India does. However, Indian media is also seen working under political influence. The U.S.A is trying to create conflict in Asia by dividing China and India, the two upcoming economic powers of Asia. Shouldn't the media raise a voice against such tactics? Proactive media should not remain a mere concept, it should be brought about in reality as well.

Proactive media requires media professionals who will not bend under pressure and remain faithful to the profession, for this evolution of the mind has to take place and that can happen only with the help of spiritual development.

Dr. Sanjeev Bhanawat, HOD, Journalism & Mass Comm., Rajasthan Univeristy
According to him the way we present News is very important. Any scenes or writings which provoke violence or disharmony should be prohibited. Media should realize its positive power and work on promoting acts like RTI. Positive efforts should be encouraged with the help of Media.

Dialogue II ( IT)

Mr. K. Srinivasan, CEO, Primepoint, Chennai spoke on using Media to our advantage. With the live example of National Media Conference uploaded on web via notes and pictures he emphasized on spreading the word around. Divyaraj and Noopur spoke on their experience of live blogging.

All other eminent speakers emphasized the use of technology to bring about the desired change.

National Round table Conference on the Golden Triangle of PR

Dr. C. V. Narasimha Reddi, Editor, PR Voice, Hyderabad
Spoke on Golden Triangle of PR and Media Ethics that Indian Companies need to follow stating the examples of Enron and Satyam.


Prof Ananya Mehta, Prof Symbiosis Intitute of Media and Communication Pune was of the view that its the ultimate responsibility of the PR professionals to upgrade their standars from being mere agents and become become the true guaridians of the ethics that the stakeholders of an organization expect from the PR professionals.

Mr K.C.Mauli,shared his views and experiences from his personal life and left the audience thinking. His true life experiences shared were a case study to ponder over for all PR professionals.

Day long events were planned to define the role of Media for the betterment of the society and Nation at large. All the dignitaries present emphasized on the power of Media.

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National Media Conference,09, Day 2, session 2

Noopur Bapna, Divyaraj Brahmbhatt and Manjiree Gohad, students of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, reporting live from Mount Abu.

For more information on the conference see-

http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference-09-day-2.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-day-1.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-inaugural.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-mr-ashok.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09day-1.html




Self Regulation in Media- Role of Spirituality.

Participants in this discussion are
Mr. Om Gupta, Prof. & Dean, Centre for Media Studies Academy, Delhi
Prof. K.C. Mouli, Faculty, PR & Advertising, MLNC University of Journalism, Bhopal
Mr. Akshay Kumar, Former Director, PR, in PM Office, Delhi
B.K. Aasapi, National coordinator, Media wing, Mumbai
Jai Krishna Gaur, Chief Editor, Swadesh Hindi Daily, Bhopal
Prof. Ananya Mehta, Faculty, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication
Mr. K.d. Chadola, President, Association of Small & Medium Newspapers of India, Kanpur
Mr. Santosh Bhartiya, Ex MP, Chief Editor, Chauthi Duniya, Delhi

Q.1. to Prof. Ananya Mehta-
Today the media is said to be deteriorating in values and ethics, still there are no courses which instill values in media aspirants, why?

A. Quotes," Media professionals should have licenses like medical and law professionals."
Today the media is giving out news which will create biases and negative opinions. There should be ethics. If the media wants to enjoy the position of the fourth administrator then it needs to check itself. We take a lot of things from the west, but the west has taken values from us and they need to be retained by the Indian Media.

Q.2. to Prof.K.C. Mouli
While reporting how much can a reporter excersise self-regulation?
Can he succeed?

A. If a reporter can understand his responsibilities by himself he can regulate himself completely. Facts are sacred they must be presented neutrally. Facts cannot be twisted. A reporter must keep in mind that anything he reports has an effect on the society. Thus the reporting should not take place to increase the circulation of the paper or TRPs of the channel but for social good, he will succeed completely.

Q.3. to Mr.Jai Krishna Gaur
What is the importance of words in journalism?

A. Wars were fought because of words. Words create problems. Mahabharat occurred because Draupadi insulted Duryodhan, by calling him 'Son of the blind'. Truth should be presented sensitively, so that the society does not infer wrong meanings and create disharmony. Words have to be used with care and awareness.

Q.4. to Mr.Santosh Bhartiya
What kind of Information comes in front of you in context to news, how do you decide which news to publish?

A. There are different aspects of news reporting, reporting about cinema,etc does not mean the reporter is not a reporter in the true sense. While reporting I follow one rule to try to find out the truth and see what are the origins of the news. Then we see whom is the news affecting.

Q.5. to Mr.Om Gupta
Literature is the mirror of the society, but does this mirror show the truth or what the society wants to see?
What kind of effects were you able to see?

A. We must accept one truth that media, today, is a business. Many researches take place, however the research that takes place on a large scale is, 'How is the media affiliated to the market?' Media wants reach its buyers not its audience. Media is a product, where you expect profit. In this research we try to find out wat will motivate buyers to consume the media.

To improve this condition we study the media and its relation with society. Pro-active media helps the cause, they counter the negative effects of the mainstream media.

Q.6. Sister Niranjana
How can Rajyoga be incorporated in media?

A.The media is doing its job to some extent. However to exercise self-regulation reporters must know themselves from within, their goal must be clear, this can happen with the help of Rajyoga.

Q.7. to Mr. K.C. Mouli
Reporters have to work in dangerous situations, in such a scenario how can they exercise self-regulation?

Many professions are hazardous, that doesn't mean the people from that profession lose self-regulation. You are in this field by choice, no one has invited you to be a journalist. After joining the profession if you are afraid of the dangers then you have no option but leave the profession.

Q.8. to Mr. Santosh Bhartiya
Media is not able to regulate itself because advertisers rule the journalism, how can you regulate yourself in such a condition?

A. It is not true that advertisers control the news. They might take up space in the newspapers, but no one will say that you cannot publish some kind of news, or that we will give ads only if you publish this kind of news. All that ad people care is about the circulation or TRPs, so ads cannot be used as an excuse to publish negative or biased news.

However, Mr. Mouli differs with this opinion, he feels newspapers have to come out of the influence of the advertisers in order to report fairly.

Q.9. to Mr. Om Gupta
Every day a new newspaper is launched, there is no regulation on who can launch a newspaper, why is that so?
How much is technology helping reporting?

Its unfortunate that to start a newspaper you do not require Government permission. However, if not control there should be some kind of regulatory policies.
There was a time when it took days to spread news, today via e-mails we can send news within minutes. Thus, technology is a boon. However, content is more important than technology, technology is a mere vehicle.

Q.10.to Mr. Ananya Mehata
How can channels stop broadcasting shows that encourage violence?

Channels must realise they are alive as long as there are viewers. They must learn to respect sensibilities of the society. To bring about this change, we require regulation, at-least till the time channels realise their duties, to stop such programmes.

Q.11. to Mr. K.D. Chandola
Why are snippets like horoscope, etc.incorporated in news?

A. Such columns are present for entertainment. They may remain but should not be given importance as they are not giving any message.

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National Media Conference, 09, Day 2, Session 1.

Noopur Bapna, Divyaraj Brahmbhatt and Manjiree Gohad, students of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, reporting live from Mount Abu.

For more information on the conference see-
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-day-1.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-inaugural.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-mr-ashok.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09day-1.html


Day started on with the discussion on a debatable issue' Press Freedom & Its Social Responsilbility'

Prof. Kamal Dixit, National Coordinator, Media Intitative for Values, Indore said that there is a need to work on social issues without fear and fail.Changing the face of the Nation with our thoughts and potraying them in words is the prime function of all the media professionals.

Prof. Pradeep Mathur, Director, Mass Communication, Jaipur National University, stated the requirement of realizing the true powers of Media. He put forth the idea of starting a training centre for Media trainees at Brahmakumaris.He asked to change our ideologies and appreciate the work of small Newspapers across the country.

Mr. K. Srinivasan CEO, Primepoint, Chennai - He emphasizes the use of internet for social cause. There is a need to discard the negative aspects of internet and use the technology judiciously.

Mr. Madhukar Dwivedi, Editor, Mahamedha Daily, Bhopal emphasized on Principles and ethics. He said that we need to change our thinking and base it on right ideologies.

Mr. N.Seetharama Raju, Veteran Journalist, Hyderabad believes in the values imparted by Mahatma Gandhi.He quotes " The true Function of Journalism is to educate the public Mind, not to shock it with wanted and unwanted impressions." Gandhi advocated strictest adherence to truth in Journalism. It's a thought, which is required to bring about the change. Media should uphold the unity and Integrity of the country and the Democratic and Social values enshrined in the Constitution.It should promote equality, communal harmony and fraternity among people.

Dr. Sanjeev Bhanawat, HOD, Journalist & Mass Communication, Rajasthan University.According to Dr. Sanjeev we are not matured enough to handle the technology. He is unhappy to state the present situtaion where the corporate and commercial purpose is ruling the Media.He says that Press should be free from any type of ownership.He suggests to make a Media Council and train the new generation with a set of values which will build Nation.

Rajyogi B. K Mruthyunjaya, Vice- Chairperson, Education Wing, Mt. Abu thanked all the dignitaries who enlightened the present Media professionals with their own experiences. According to him the main aim of Journalist is to promote the unity and harmony of the society. Media Professionals have the responsibility of guiding the people and society. Criminalization of human ideologies should be stopped.Spirituality and values need to be embedded to promote growth. Negative thoughts need to be controlled and modulated for the good of one's own sake.

Session was brought to end with lots of information and discussion.

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National Media Conference,09,Day 1, Session 2

Noopur Bapna, Divyaraj Brahmbhatt, and Manjiree Gohad, students of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, reporting live from Mount Abu.

For more information on the conference see-
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-day-1.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-inaugural.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-mr-ashok.html

The second session of the National Media Conference,09, Mount Abu has started. There are four panels discussing, the 'Role of Media as the Messenger of Peace', simultaneously.

Workshop-1

B.K. Urmila says,
"It is impossible to make media a messenger of Peace unless and until we transform ourselves.

Mrs. Usha Sharma, chief Editor, Samay Srijan Times, Delhi emphasised on the need of writings that promote social good.

Mr. Narayan Murthy - Choosy 49 Fortnightly, Delhi put forth the request not to publish any type of work which creates tension and communal disharmony.

Workshop-2
Dr. B.L Jalan National Gen. Secretary, Rural Journalist Association of India said Media needs to understand its impact on the masses. News which leads to transformation should be given priority and news imparting 4Cs should take the backseat.
Media is a pictured as a quicksand , sooner we realize better it will be.

Mr. Sukhram Yadav, Senior Editor , Natkhat, Rajbiraj, Nepal
According to him Media is the weapon to change the world. It's responsibility is to educate rather than entertain. Irresponsible journalism will not only destroy lives but the whole nation.


Workshop-3
Mr. Tarun Sheth emphasized on purifying minds by being optimistic. To promote progress it is necessary to inculcate good thoughts in minds of people.

Mr. Ramesh Shah, Chairman, Vision True Media Group, Delhi
He stated using various examples that job of Media professionals is not easy. At times news spoil moods and thoughts but they need to be published.

Mr. Ajay Indrekar, News Editor, All India Radio, Ahmedabad
According to Mr. Indrekar Media is the most powerful pillar of the democracy. He spoke about 24 Hour News channels where every bit of news is broadcasted as Breaking News. There is much more ambiguity on the authenticity of both news and source.


Workshop-4
B.K. Nirupam says,
"News of positive, moral and educational nature can bring about change in the people."

Dr.S.N.Shukla, Chief Editor,Chikhta Bharat,UP, says,
" Media presents sensational news like murder with different angles. However, constructive incidents are hardly reported. Change in the attitude of the media is the need of the hour. Reach of the media adds to its effectivity."

Mr. Shyam Kumar, Editor Samachar Vaarta,Lucknow says,
"While positive news will help in spreading peace, the importance of reporting the wrongdoings cannot be belittled. It is the awareness about what is happening which can help in establishing peace."

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National Media Conference,09, Mr. Ashok Bairwa.

Noopur Bapna and Manjiree Gohad, students of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, reporting live from Mount Abu.

For more information on the conference see-
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-day-1.html
http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-inaugural.html

Honourable Minister for Information and PR, Rajasthan Mr. Ashok Bairwa was the Guest of Honour at the National Media Conference.
The minister congratulated Brahma Kumaris Media Wing for addressing an important issue like 'Role of Media and Spirituality.' He said that Indian philosophy gave importance to spirituality. Westerners and foreigners alike turned to India for spiritual experiences.

He urged the media professionals to incorporate messages, that have social relevance and will increase social benefit. According to him it is the primary responsibility of the media to create awareness. He believes the media can bring about a change in the society, and hopes that media will influence people positively, and help in creating the new world the Brahma Kumaris wish to create.

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National Media Conference,09, Inaugural address

Noopur Bapna and Manjiree Gohad, students of Symbiosis Institute of Media and communication, reporting live from Mount Abu.

For more information on the National Media Seminar go to-

http://prpoint.blogspot.com/2009/09/national-media-conference09-day-1.html

Honourable Minister for Urban development and Housing Nitin Bhai Patel gave the inaugural speech at the National Media Conference, 09 held at the Brahmakumari Shantivan, Mount Abu.

He said that everywhere in the world power and intellect is respected. Media has the power and the intellect. Today India has so many newspapers, channels, magazines,etc. Why?Because media has the power to create awareness. How this power is utilised is in our hands. For e.g, Atoms can be used to create a bomb or, create electricity.  

He suggests that the viewers should make a choice too. The choice of receiving media which is beneficial to them, and shunning the media which serves no purpose. This will automatically lead to a socially aware media.

Media has the  power and authority to get work done. Its media's duty to follow up the work that needs to be undertaken for social welfare.

Media is such a powerful entity that it cannot be controlled or censored.

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National Media Conference,09, Day 1, Session1

Noopur Bapna and Manjiree Gohad, students of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, reporting live from Mount Abu.

Brahma Kumaris media wing, has organised a media seminar to define the role of media in promoting spirituality  for peace and development. Veterans of various media houses and newspapers have graced the occasion.

The traditional song and dance welcome proceedings have taken place.

The dignitaries on the dias are,

B.K. Geeta Behen, 

Rajyogi B.K. Karuna(Vice-chairperson, Media-wing)

Dr. V.C.Narsimha Reddi,(Editor PR Voice; Ex Director,Information & PR, Hyderabad)

Rajyogini B.K. Sheilu (Director, Rajyoga Shivir, Mount abu)

Rajyogi B.K. Om Prakash (Chairperson Media Wing, Indore)

Mr. Ashok Panda (MLA, Bhubhaneshwar)

Rajyogi B.K. Nirwair

Honourable Ministers,

Mr. Ashok Bairwa, (Minister of State for Information and PR, Govt. of Rajasthan)

Mr. Nitin bhai Patel, (Minister for Urban Development &Housing, Gvt. of Gujarat)

1500 media persons, from across the nation, have gathered here to attend the conference

Mr. Om Prakash, has expressed happiness over the presence of the media persons, he is putting forward the validity of media's role on this topic.

According to him, the destruction that took place during WW2 was due to the importance given to the Intelligence Quotient, however, Emotional Quotient was ignored. Once that was recognised, they found something else lacking i.e. Spiritual quotient.

The media is focused on 4 c's 1. Cricket, 2. Crime , 3. Cinema, 4. Celebrities.

Its primary focus should be- Social Development and upliftment of people 

Mr.V.C. Narsimha Reddi says, there are two trends today

1. Urge to earn money, by hook or by crook- which has led to unrest.

2. Due to this unrest people are turning to spirituality

3. The media is capitalising on this trend. We have channels like Astha, etc.

However, the media is not giving it a right direction. Today news is on sale. Money runs the business, not social responsibility. 

He suggests there should be

1. National survey of role of media in promoting spirituality

2. National mission for spirituality

3. Media should be empowered with spiritual thoughts.  

4. The golden triangle of professionalism, ethics and spirituality must be incorporated in media.

5. Well led public relations for spiritual organisation.

The conference is well-linked with all technological devices like translating device, video recording, etc.

Mr. Ashok Panda feels that media should follow ethics and social norms, it should not peek into others private affairs, unless they affect the society.

The lighting of lamp has taken place, the media conference has been is declared open. 

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GFPR launches Chennai Chapter with an UnConference

Global Forum for Public Relations, (GFPR) a global body of PR professionals launched their Chennai Chapter on 9th May 2009. Young team of PR professionals and students took oath as Managing Committee members.

Sakthi Prasanna (Chairman), Narrendiran (Vice Chairman), Raja Marthandam (Secretary), and other Committee Members Poornima, Krishnamurthy, Sampath took oath during the launch function. (see picture below)

Please see this visual show of the event, by clicking 'play button'.

The launch function was followed with an "UnConference" on the theme "Communication during recession". Since it was an UnConference, all the participants had the opportunity to share the views. Experts like Madan Behal (MD, Adfactors PR), Ravi Srinivasan (Editor, Mail Today), Arun Aroa (Associate VP, GMR Dial), C J Singh (MD, Core PR) and Chandra Mouli (CEO, Blue Lotus PR) shared their views live during the UnConference over telephone from their places. They also answered the questions from the audience. B N Kumar (CEO, Concept PR), T N Ashok (Corporate Consultant and former Economic Editor of PTI), Susan Koshy (Former General Manager - Corporate communication, IDBI), B K Karuna (National President, GFPR) were personally present and shared the views.

The important issues that were discussed were:

1. whether recession is a myth or a relaity?
2. Which are the sectors that are affected by this slow down?
3. How to convert this situation into an opportunity for growth and out-of-the-box thinking?
3. What are the communication strategies that we need to adopt?

and many more issues. Please listen to the excerpts from the UnConference session, by clicking 'play' button in the flash player. If the streaming of audio is not smooth, you can right click this link and save the target as mp3 file in your desktop and listen through your player. (22 minutes)

The audio may also be listened from the following link
http://www.podbazaar.com/permalink/144115188075857418

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Media students intereact with Former Chief Election Commissioner

PodUniversal Edition 75

Madurai Kamaraj University provides Distance Education programme at Post Graduate level on Mass Communication/Journalism and Advertisement/Public Relations. Contact classes were held at Chennai during this week for the first year PG students of Mass communication. For the first time ever in any University, the University organised a live Press Conference and Interaction programme for these students with the help of Chennai Press Club. They had invited Mr T S Krishnamoorthy, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India for this interaction session.

Mr S P Lakshmanan (Editor, Arasiyal), Mr Bharathi Thamizhan (Joint Secretary of Chennai Press Club), Mr Nurullah (Senior Journalist), Prof. M V Nagarajan (Co-ordinator for this Distrance Education programme) were also present. Since, I am in the Board of Studies of this University, I was also invited. The interaction session lasted for one hour. The future journalists, were very creative in asking several questions.

Please listen to the excerpts from the interaction session (16 minutes), by clicking 'play' button in the flash palyer. (The streaming of the audio will be smooth in broad band connections. If you find any difficulty, right click this link and save the link to your desktop and listen through mp3 player.)



The audio may also listened from the following link
http://www.podbazaar.com/permalink/144115188075857401

If you want to know more about the distance education programme of Madurai Kamaraj University please visit http://www.mkudde.org/ or send your mail to Prof. M V Nagarajan, Co-ordinator to naga_mku@yahoo.co.in

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Young students organise mega media events in 22 cities of the country

Symbiosis Institute of Media and communication, pune popularly known as SIMC, a reputed media and communication school of Asia is arranging events called ‘footprints’ all over India since 1999 to promote media and communication awareness amongst the students during November and December every year. All the events are organized by their own students as part of their on the job training.

During 2008, SIMC had organized this Footprint event in 21 Indian Cities and one at Dubai, with uniform theme of Citizen journalism. The entire mega event is organized by 364 PG and UG students, by dividing the cities amongst themselves. During this year, more than 15000 young media students had participated in all the 22 footprints. They have involved more than 260 eminent professionals across the country as speakers. These footprints events generated more than 500 media reports across the country, besides social media write ups. These events involved an expenditure of around 75 lakshs, which was generated by the students through various sponsors.

From this year onwards, they have also instituted two awards for the young professional achievers in the media line in each center. They have honoured 34 such young achievers in the current year throughout India. These events helped all the students to have an hands on experience on marketing the events, sponsorship, public relations, photogrpahy, videography, advertisement, event management, etc.

When they had organized the footprint event on 5th December 2008 at Chennai, I spoke to Ruhi Jhunjhunhwala, a first year PG student of SIMC and the team leader of the Chennai Footprint team. Please listen to the interview by clicking 'play' button (12 minutes). (If you have a broadband of atleast 100 kbps, the streaming will be smooth. if the streaming is not continuous, you may download this file in mp3 format and listen)


This interview may also be listened in the following link
http://www.podbazaar.com/permalink/144115188075857333

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First edition PRCamp - UnConference at Chennai

Who can participate

Chennai PR Club and Prime Point Foundation(supported by Public Sector PR Forum) propose to organise a PRCamp Edition1 - UnConference on Sunday the 14th December 2008 at Chennai. In the concept of UnConference, audience becomes the speaker and vice versa.

Public Relations, Corporate Communication professionals, PR and communication students, teachers, journalists who want to enter Corpcom domain and Corporate CEOs may also register the names.

The venue is at Tenth Planet, 6th Floor, 807, Anna Salai, Chennai (opp. to LIC building) . This will be one-day UnConference from 10 am to 5 pm.

Registration of participants

The themes are decided by the audience and every one of the participant can share the views. Those who are interested to participate, may kindly register their names and contact details and how they will contribute to this UnConference.

Moderators

We need atleast 5 to 10 moderators who will be moderating the sessions. Participants who are interested to be moderators, may also register their names.

Themes for discussions

Please suggest various themes/ topics for discussions.

Sponsorship

We need sponsors for hall, lunch, etc. The sponsors can display their banners in the hall. Those who are interested to sponsor the event, may kindly enter the details or contact Srinivasan at 94440 50273.

General

Or please click 'edit' against the relevant title and then add the entries. Please do not forget to 'save page' after adding your information.

There is no participation fee. It is abolutely free. PRCamp needs only your knowledge and not your money.

Please register your name and other details by clicking the following wiki
http://wiki.prpoint.com/mediawiki-1.12.0/index.php/PRCamp

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What is lacking in the banking sector communication in India?

Private sector banks communicate excessively; Public sector 'No communication' and only Chairman centric

Indian Banks Association (IBA) and Consumers Association of India (CAI) organised a Seminar at Chennai on 6th October 2008 on "Rights and Responsibilities of consumers and banks in banking services". Top officials from Reserve Bank of India, Banking Ombudsman, Information Commission, Banking codes and standards of India, IBA and Commercial banks from public and private sector participated in the seminar. From the consumers side, many eminent consumers participated. This is the first time, that consumers and banks are interacting at macro level in India in a large scale.

The entire pre-lunch session was devoted for the banking authorities to speak about their issues, problems and expectations from customers. Post lunch session was devoted to consumers to share their views on their experiences and expectations.

Ms Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reseve Bank of India participated and delivered the valedictory address. (we will be releasing her speech in our next part)

On behalf of the consumers, K. Srinivasan, Founder, Prime Point Foundation delivered a talk on "Communication in Banking services". The script of his speech may be downloaded from the following link (pdf 50k)

http://www.prpoint.com/banking.pdf

Please watch and listen to the podcast - lecture by K. Srinivasan (14 minutes) - Click to play (the podcast needs a broad band of 150 kbps for smooth streaming. In case, the streaming is slow, you may download in your desktop and listen through windows media player)


You may also watch / listen to this podcast from the following links

http://blip.tv/file/1332052/
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Role of Indian Public Sectors and PR in the National building

Mr S Anshar Shah, Chief Manager (PR), Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Chennai, one of the largest refineries in South India retires from the services of CPCL on 30th September 2008. Mr Ansar Shah is also one of the co-founders of Public Sector PR Forum (PSPRF) and he is the President of the Forum since its inception. PSPR Forum organised a felicitation and farewell function at Chennai on 26th September 2008.

In the picture below, Mr Vadiyanathan, Secretary of PSPR Forum (left) and Mr N Ravi, Treasurer of PSRP Forum (extreme right) are seen felicitating Mr Ansar Shah (centre) with Shawl and bouquet for his contribution to the PR movement.

Mr K K Acharya, Managing Director of CPCL was the Chief Guest. Besides, many eminent personalities like Mr Ganesan (Director General of Doordarshan, Delhi), Mr Deenadayalam (Former Chairman of CPCL), Mr Ramalingam (Former Chairman of CPCL) fecilitated Mr Ansar Shah. Many Senior Journalists of the City and representatives of Media also participated int he event. It is an unique event where a Public Relations professional is felicitated for his achievements by the Media professionals and his own past and present CEOs.

Picture below : Mr Ganesan , Mr Ansar Shah, Mr K K Acharya, Mr Deenadayalan Mr Ramalingam, N Ravi

Mr K K Acharya in his felicitation speech gave a detailed account of how Public Sector organisations in India are contributing to the National development. He also emphasised the need for Public Relations in transparent communication, so that people get the right message at the right time. Please listen to his speech.

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National Media Conference 2008 in India - A Roundup

A National Media Conference and Exhibition 2008 was organised by Brahmakumaris (a well knwon spiritual organisation) and Global Forum for Public Relations (GFPR) at Mount Abu from 20th September 2008. Around 2000 media and PR professionals across the country and Nepal participated.

Many eminent professionals shared their views on the current trends in media and communication. Please watch the podcast on the National Conference- Roundup. Rajayogi B K Karuna, Vice Chairman of Media Wing of Brahmakumaris and also the President of GFPR explains the purpose and the proceedings.

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National Media Conference - Social Media: An overview

Report by K. Srinivasan

In the National Media Conference held on 22nd September 2008, I delivered a talk ln 'Social Media'. Please watch the podcast and listen to my talk. (14 m)



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Live from Mount Abu - National Media Conference - Second Day

Report by K. Srinivasan from Mount Abu (Rajasthan, India)

Plenary Session II - 22nd September 9.30 AM to 11.30 AM

The Second day sessions started with the disussions on "Role of Mass Media in changing scenario".  B K Nikunj (Chairman of GFPR, Mumbai) initiated the discussions.  Prof. K C Mouli (Bhopal), Akshay Kumar (Former Director PR of Prime Minister of India), Devendra Patel (Consujlting Editor, Sandesh, Ahemadabad), Vijay Saihgal (Former Editor of Tribune, Chandigarh), K. Srinivasan (Prime Point, Chennai) shared their views.  (see picture below)

Speakers emphasised that Media was not above law and they had to function with more responsibility to the society.  One of the speakers pointed out that though the media was doing great job, they are caught like 'Abhimanyoo' in Mahabaratha war.  They find it difficult to come out of the various influences. Another speaker pointed out that because of the reporting by media, the Courts have taken up the genuine cases suo-moto and punished the culprits.  One speaker mentioned that the media is a double eduged weapon and needed to be handed carefully.

Social media came in for discussion.  How the social media has started influencing the youngsters and the need for following cyber laws was also discussed.  (In the picture below B K Nikunj is initiating the debate)

Panel Discussion - Need for socially committed media - 3.30 pm to 6 pm

In this session Prof. Pradeep Mathur (IIMC, Delhi), Madhurjee (CPRO, IIIT, Roorke), Jai Krishna Gaur (Govt. of MP, Bhopal), Anil Kumar Anal (Nepal), Shyam Kumar (Lucknow), Dr R L Jalan (Jaipur) parfticipated and shared their views.  (picture see below)

Valedictory Session - Spritualism for holistic and sustainable development  6.30 pm 8.00 pm

B K Om Prakash, Chair Person of Meida Wing of Bramakumaris chaired the session.  Dr V M Prasad (Jawaharlal Nehru Technical Univeristy, Hyderabad) delivered the valedictory address.  B K Sarala (Vice President, GFPR) concluded the sessions.

Nine Point resolution was also passed.  The resolutions demanded ethical and responsible reporting by the media; establishment of a Media Council;  coordination of PR and Media for Nation building, etc. (see picture below)

A special mention need to be mentioned about the large contigent of delegates from Hyderabad, representing GFPR.  They also demanded an one-day Public Relations Conclave at Hyderabad to enable the participation by South Indian professionals.   (see picture below - Hyderabad delegates).  

A mention has to be made about the environment and finest arrangements made to the delegates, including accommodation, food, meditation sessions, etc.  Around 1600 delegates representing various Media and PR organisations participated in the two day Conference. 

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Live from Mount Abu - National Public Relations Conclave

21st Sep 2008 - Afternoon - PR Conclave - Session 1 (picture ab ove)

Theme : Emerging New India

Rajayogi B K Karuna, Chief of Media Wing of Brahmakumaris and President of GFPR welcomed and stressed the role of communication professionals in the Nation building. Dr C V N Reddy (Hyderabad), Dr V M Prasad (Professor in JNTU, Hyderabad), Mr Ananya Mehta (Professor of Symbiosis), Mumtaz Fatima (Vice President of GFPR) and K. Srinivasan (Prime Point) shared the views. All the speakers stressed the role of communication professionals in building the Nation. After the financial crisis in USA, India is likely to emerge as a financial giant in the world. Hence, the need for preparing ourselves to face the new paradigm was discussed. B K Aditi (Secretary of GFPR, Delhi) coordinated the session.

Session II was focussing on the paradigm shift and enhancing the values.

Prof. K C Murali (Bhopal), Dr A P Natarjan (Hyderabad), Ms Manju Wadgekar (PGIMER, Chandigarh), Kamalesh Meena (Rajasthan Govt), Madhuarjee (IIIT, Roorkee), Vasanth K Sharma (Northern Railway, Jaipur) aad)nd P B Raghavendra Rao (Hyderabad) spoke stressed the need for developing value in the profession. They also insisted on how CSR has to become the part of PR profession. (See pictures below). B K Heena of Perfect Relations, Mumbai coordinated the entire session.

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Live from Mount Abu - National Media Conference - Inauguration

Reporting from Mount Abu - K. Srinivasan

National Media Conference organised by Brahmakumaris and Global Forum for Public Relations was inaugurated on Sunday the 21st September 2008 here. Mr B K Om Prakash, Chairperson, Media Wing from Indore and Mr B K Karuna, Vice Chairperson of Media Wing from Mount Abu explained the objectives of the Conference. The inauguration was formally done by lighting lamps (see picture above)

It was followed by the first Plenaruy Session with Dr C V Narasimha Reddy, Editor, PR Voice from Hyderabad chairing the session. Prof. Pradeep Mathu from IIMC, Delhi, Mr Akshya Kumar, Former Advisor to Indian Prime Minister, Dr Sudhakar, Director, Doordarshan Kendra, Hyderabad, Mr Sarat Mishra, Publisher and Editor of Samaj Daily, Cuttack and Mr N K Sindh, Political Editor of ETV, Delhi shared their views. (phto below)

The following points emerged during their talks:.

1. Presently, Indian Media is giving importance to 4Cs (Cricket, crime, cinema and celebrities). Vision is needed for Media and they should focus more on developmental communication.

2. Empowerment of journalists

3. Any freedom without restriction leads to chaos; Media has to develop National responsibility;

4. Media is accused of promoting sex and violence. They are also accused of glorifying the criminals;

5. Media should function like a watchdog;

6. Media should follow positive approach; get themselves prepared for that and train the journalists towards that purpose;

7. Valued based journalism is getting eroded. Spritualism plays a greater role to develop values and systems;

8.Media instead of reflecting the community voice, reflects only the corporate voice; Instead of public interest, media has developed commercial interest;

9. TV Channels have changed the culture of our country, which could not be done by even Britishers during their 200 years rules.

10. There is a disconnect between mass media and the masses (general public);

11. Media should develop self code of conduct, keeping the public at large.

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Live from Mount Abu - National Media Conference and Exhibition 2008

Reporting from Mount Abu - K., Srinivasan

A National Media Conference and Exhibtion is being organised on 21 and 22nd September 2008 at Shanthivan, Abu Road (Rajasthan) by Brahmakumaris and Global Forum for Public Realations (GFPR). A grand receiption was held for the delgatges and speakers on Saturday the 20th September 2008 evening. An exhibition was also inaugurated depicting the various activities of the Media and PR wing of Brahmakumaris.

There are more discussions on 21st and 22nd on the various aspects of Media and Public Relations in India. I will try to report live and also podcast on the two day event.

Photo top: Reception meeting
Photo below : Section of the audience ( aroiund 2000 people participated)

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Live from Olympics 2008 - Gym & Massage Parlour for Journalists

Mr S Sukumar, Photo Journalist reports from Beijing Olympics 2008:

The Media Professionals around the Globe now in Beijing have to keep their nose to the grind stone. May be they have to work for about 20 hours a day, since venues of the sports events are spread out through out Beijing. One cannot cover all events taking place at one time hence they have to pick and choose the sports events they are interested as well their country is participating. Even though the Media Transport system is available round the clock it will take hours to reach certain venues like Rowing, Boxing etc. Inside Beijing itself. For Sailing Competitions one has to go out of BEIJING.

The Media professionals could not get time to attend to their personal work hence Hair Cutting Saloon, Gym & Fitness Centre with latest equipment, Massage parlour, Library etc are provided inside the Main Press Centre Complex.

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