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Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year CCI approves merger of Jio Cinema OTT with Viacom 18 Media Bengali OTT platform Hoichoi sees 50% rise in subscriptions, plans to expand into Southeast Asia Draft Telecom Bill proposes fee, penalty waiver, OTT regulation Tamil OTT streaming service Aha enters Malaysia India expects $25 bln investment under semiconductor incentive scheme Biggest threat to mainstream media is the mainstream media channel itself : Shri Anurag Thakur Multiplex revenues to hit all-time high of Rs 6,000 cr in FY23, occupancies to fall short: CRISIL Bharti-backed OneWeb to launch 36 new satellites from Sriharikota NDTV promoters move Supreme Court against SAT order Legends League Cricket streaming live across US, Australia and Indian Subcontinent Sports matches, live events, concerts : Theatres bank on non-film revenues Prasar Bharati adopts multi-pronged strategy to strengthen financial control mechanism CCI approves merger of Jio Cinema OTT with 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President of Indian Film & TV Producers Council MeitY Startup Hub and Meta launch XR startup program Multiplex association postpones National Cinema Day Zee sues Rajat Sharma, India TV for broadcasting Bal Thackeray interview MX Player teams with Lionsgate for hollywood content Sony, Zee offer concessions to ease India watchdog worry over merger Sony Sports Network to broadcast WTA250 Chennai Open 2022 Netflix and Ubisoft partner to create 3 exclusive mobile games for worldwide members from 2023 ISRO is developing ‘intelligent’ GSATs NDTV pays Rs 10 lakh penalty as directed by SAT in non-disclosure case Disney Star acquires broadcasting rights for Legends League Cricket Season Two No restrictions on RRPR Holding for warrant conversion, says I-T dept TRAI releases Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2022 Chip delivery times shrank in August, but some shortages drag on India accounts for over 25% of videos removed by YouTube in June quarter Anti-profiteering authority holds that Tata Play profiteered over Rs 450 crore News18 India leads 15+HSM market with 14 percent market share in week 35 Adani Group’s offer to NDTV starts on October 17, JM Financial TRAI recommends amendment in Cable Act to enable telecom broadband services No additional regulations required to enhance competition in cable TV sector, says TRAI NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14 for Sony deal Bollywood pins hopes on Brahmastra after back-to-back flops at the box office Ministry of I&B invites entries for ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ Gloves come off in India’s digital content wars ISRO could see India capture 8% of global space economy Disney may offload 10% stake in Tata Play set for IPO TRAI faces resistance in allowing more players to launch community radios I-T department nod not needed for Adani to acquire NDTV shares NDTV open offer date of Oct 17 ‘indicative’, subject to regulatory nod, Adani group clarifies Zee is in talks with CCI to get approval for merger with Sony Adani Group responds to NDTV letter that said IT authorities’ nod needed for transfer of shares, terms it as “misconceived” Win for YES Bank as Dish TV Chairman Jawahar Goel agrees to step down Adani rejects NDTV’s claims that stake sale needs IT Department’s nod After cinema halls, mobile theatres in Assam under threat from OTT platforms Zee-Sony merger unlikely to be called off, delay to hurt stock Airtel partners with Qwilt to provide content delivery services throughout India Regional movies’ revenue doing little for Inox, PVR Ravi Capoor relieved of duties as Sansad TV CEO; Utpal Singh to take charge Delhi High Court directs Telegram to disclose details of channels violating copyright law CCI to delay regulatory approval of Sony-Zee merger Vasudha Gupta appointed director-general of AIR’s news services division DoT, TRAI to start consultation on regulating OTT apps Adani Group to launch open offer for NDTV on October 17 Disney Star signs licensing agreement with Zee for ICC TV rights Digital cable industry suggests renewal of MSO registration should be done for ten years Voot strengthens its content slate to drive IPL viewership India-Pak clash takes digital viewership past 10 million BCCI plans change in broadcasting rights strategy for bilateral cricket As we embrace the 5G revolution, our partnerships will enable us create a world-class M&E business, says Mukesh Ambani What is JioAirFiber and how does it work? Adani Enterprises seeks SEBI’s response on conversion of NDTV warrants Delhi HC sets aside arbitral award asking ISRO’s Antrix to pay $562 million to Devas BookMyShow Stream to premiere BBC shows INOX and IDCA team up for deaf cricket awareness in India YuppTV bags broadcasting rights for Asia Cup 2022 Cinema returns to Kashmir after 32 years of intermission Adani says regulatory curbs do not restrict bid to take over NDTV Takeover of NDTV by India’s richest man worries journalists PwC exit casts shadow on ICC media rights auction which is to be held this Friday Nickelodeon continues to dominate as India’s No.1 Kids’ network 2009 pact with VCPL leaves Roys no room to prevent Adani’s bid to takeover NDTV Sony Pictures Networks India acquires exclusive digital and TV rights to US Open Adani will need SEBI approval to acquire stake: NDTV Southern stars see brand value soar as films gain national appeal Global creative studio to display the prowess of Indian animation artists at KAM Summit 2022 Broadcasters submit technical bids for ICC media rights India to make second foray into chip manufacturing as demand seen rising Adani group firms make an open offer to acquire 26 per cent stake in NDTV Netflix, Amazon, Apple and Google India executives to depose before Parliamentary panel HBO Max India launch put on indefinite hold by Warner Bros Discovery Netflix ad-supported plan to have some commercial-free content TDSAT to conduct hearing at six more cities Rolling Stone Bharat debuts as a new pan-India pop culture platform on JioTV South Indian movies beat Bollywood in overseas box office sales Streaming surpassed cable for the first time in US capturing its largest share of TV viewing to date : Nielsen Report TRAI extends date to receive comments on community radio station paper Govt’s Digital India Act to hover its hands over OTT, metaverse and social media I&B Ministry blocks 8 YouTube channels for spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations and public order India Today Group launches new vertical “India Today Originals”, forays into web originals Broadcasters concerned over transparency of ICC rights bidding Viacom18 pursues criminal action against movie piracy Impact Wrestling extends broadcasting partnership with Eurosport India Nooyi to recuse herself from ICC media rights process Tata Play Binge adds regional platforms like Namma Flix, Chaupal and Planet Marathi to OTT offerings VFX helping filmmakers to lure crowds back to the theatres MasterChef India’s rights acquired by Sony Entertainment Television Satellite spectrum to be auctioned, not assigned, DoT sends note to TRAI India stripped of FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights Chipmakers’ pandemic boom turns to bust with recession looming Shri Anurag Thakur launches Bharat24, channel goes LIVE ISMC writes to the ministries to fast track approvals YouTube plans to launch streaming video service Theatre owners in Tamil Nadu demand 8 weeks of gap between theatrical and OTT release Small and medium budget films brave enough to release in cinemas first ECB renews broadcasting deal with Sony Pictures Networks for the next 6 years TRAI extends last date to receive comments on consultation paper India Today Group launches Aaj Tak 2; Anjana Om Kashyap to lead Bharti Airtel’s DTH revenue declines in 1Q FY23 Sports18 to officially broadcast Durand Cup 2022 International streaming companies wary as competition heats up PVR Cinemas celebrates 25 glorious years in cinema entertainment 99% of Netflix users have not tried its games Anti-trust regulator to get a say in global digital M&As Himachal CM Jai Ram urges PM Modi to allocate 5 self-learning DTH educational channels to state Tata Play launches new budget friendly packs 5G will unlock a world of possibilities, Ookla New rules for data privacy may be more like China’s than Europe’s Relief for Times Now news anchor Navika Kumar, SC grants interim protection from arrest Premier Badminton League season 6 to kick-start from December 17 Shemaroo takes its premium Bollywood content to the global FAST market with Amagi Expression of essence of India not possible without Doordarshan and All India Radio: Union Minister Shri Amit Shah Box office disasters add to pressure on Hindi film industry Delink FM Phase-III auction from technology, TRAI reiterates recommendations 9 TV channels taken off air for code violation: MIB Thakur India would become the first country to deliver indigenous 5G Sony Sports extends broadcast deal with England & Wales Cricket Board for 6 years Streaming Video Alliance rebrands as Streaming Video Technology Alliance Shri Satyendra Prakash assumes charge as Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau Local OTT platforms battle rising costs of production Bharat 24 reveals its logo, to begin broadcast from 15th August Tollywood shuts down production citing poor patronage at theatres As TV gets a resurrection online, simplicity of its model keeps it going Commonwealth Games 2022 being telecast LIVE on DD Sports Zee Sony merger receives approval from stock exchanges Mid-scale films struggle as audience flock cinemas for large spectacles ZEE launches ZEE Brand Works Cricket Kenya selects Fancode to exclusively broadcast Kenya D10 in India Private DTH operators lost 1.6 million active subscribers in Q1 2022: TRAI report ISRO earns $279 million in forex through satellite launches Netflix back up after brief streaming outage Bollywood charms south with tie-ups, dubs, promotions Telugu Film Producers Council (TFCC) draws up resolutions, imposes curbs on OTT releases Won’t cooperate with actors, production houses preferring OTT release: Kerala film exhibitor body Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging IT, Cable TV Rules 2021 today Panel moots separate corridor for submarine cable system in Chennai Star Bharat revamps brand identity Delhi HC blocks 26 rogue websites, apps violating broadcasting rights of ‘FanCode’ India’s OTT market likely to touch $7 billion by 2027, says report Govt spent Rs 911.17 crore on ads over last three years Disney+ Hotstar leads viewership of Hindi originals in H1 2022 Prasar Bharati invites applications to grant exclusive global license for “Swaraj” For Tollywood, OTT the villain as audience keeps off theatres SEBI likely to challenge SAT order in SC : NDTV Case Cricket Australia inks seven-year deal with Disney Star to broadcast matches in India Roy ceding NDTV’s control to Ambani aide is SEBI’s imagination, says SAT ‘Sachet subscription’ for Rs 10 per movie on Netflix not very far Media needs to introspect role if wrong perception being created: Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur SAT relief for news broadcaster NDTV, fine slashed to Rs 10 lakh Cloud adoption can potentially add $380 bn to India’s GDP and create 14 mn jobs: Nasscom ASCI releases ad- violations by top six sectors in a report card 747 websites, 94 YouTube channels working against India brought down in 2021-22: Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur Govt has taken effective steps for development of AI TRAI releases consultation paper on community radio stations Sony Sports Network acquires broadcast and live streaming rights of India tour of Zimbabwe TRAI seeks views on renewal of multi-system operator (MSOs) registrations IIT Bombay partners with Eros Investments to develop Kurosawa, an AI-based film script generating tool ZEE conducts metaverse induction program in Bengaluru Centre flagged 163 instances of communally provocative remarks on TV channels over 3 years 78 YouTube news channels, 560 links blocked in 2021-2022 by MIB : Centre Rs 12.05 crore allocated to DD Kisan for FY’22 : MIB Anurag Thakur OHD on new framework for broadcasting services postponed by TRAI TV9 Network launches India’s first multilingual personal finance OTT app, Money9 Sony Pictures Networks India bags exclusive TV and digital rights to broadcast Commonwealth Games 2022 in India Tata Play adds OTT platform hoichoi to Tata Play Binge Popular actors double fees as viewership on streaming sites surges Amazon Prime Video signs deal with Warner Bros Discovery, will premiere HBO Max originals In India Netflix looks at alternative route to charge for password sharing I&B ministry proposes bill to regulate digital media outlets, lists it for monsoon session Viacom18 Studios partners with HeyHey! to launch NFTs Loco to broadcast FIFAe pinnacle events in India I&B Ministry deletes AXN, AXN-HD from list of permitted satellite channels SEBI drops charges against former bureaucrat Shankar Aggarwal in DishTV matter Kerala becomes first state to have own internet service Streaming providers cautious of poor free-to-paid-user conversion Broadcasters to see muted growth in Q1FY23, analysts say high inflation to impact ad revenue Sony Pictures bags broadcasting rights for World Athletics Championships FanCode partners with DD Sports for TV broadcast of the India tour of West Indies Eros Now partners with Fetch TV to expand presence in Australia CM Bhupesh Baghel to launch TV9 Chhattisgarh digital platform on July 16 Disney+ Hotstar leads Indian market that presently has much less than 30% SVOD penetration Multiplexes struggle after covid devastates showbiz YES Bank must take the lead in deciding next steps for Dish, say proxy advisory firms Netflix partners with Microsoft for ad-supported subscription plan India’s space policy to let SpaceX-type projects for pvt cos The shortage of semiconductors is almost over, says Deloitte Self-censorship newest episode to woo plenty OTT platforms should be subjected to self-regulatory standards instead of legislative regulations : Former BARC CEO Instagram tests Live Producer tool Bollywood set for bumper box office collections in the second half of this year Indian broadcasters raise multiple red flags on ICC auction process India’s public service broadcaster launches new logo Viacom18 promotes Amit S Derasaria to Vice President Google launches Chromecast with Google TV in India Bhojpuri GEC ZEE Ganga’s authentic content hits primetime viewership high, reaching 125% Brands and media plans Multiplexes set to brave out onslaught of inflation better than broadcasters Centre asks FM channels to ‘strictly adhere’ to rules mandating broadcast of public interest announcements UK court fines firm broadcasting Republic TV Multiplexes set for spectacular Q1FY23, challenges stay for broadcasters BBC News is no. 1 online news brand accessed daily in India, IPSOS Indian startup offers software-based digital radio broadcast receiver 5G-advanced to launch in 2025 and 75% of 5G networks will upgrade by 2030 Sony YAY! launches in Malaysia in Tamil OTT platforms bet on the fame game of Bollywood A-listers Result Preview – Media: Strong quarter for multiplexes! Media landscape has changed in past few years: MIB Anurag Thakur 5G in India: True convergence with direct to mobile broadcasting DM’s approval need for producers to feature children in their programmes E-commerce companies warned by DoT on illegal sale of wireless jammers India’s GSLV Mk3 rocket to launch Oneweb satellites in Oct’22 and Jan’23: ISRO Chairman Tata Play unveils Toons+, a new animated content platform for kids Cooperation between govt and industry required for film tourism to grow Government approves assistance for 7 journalists and 35 families of journalists under Journalist Welfare Scheme TRAI’s attempt to regulate cross-media ownership meets opposition Medical Dialogues launches the first digital medical news channel in the country Toonz Media to co-produce a brand new animation property Creep Candy ASCI sets up AI-based tracking system to monitor ads for misleading content CNBCTV18.com launches new OTT platform ‘CNBCTV18 Binge’ Jio signs pact with DigiBoxx to offer extra cloud storage Dish TV-YES Bank saga helpless over Jawahar Goel as director Sector Update – Media: Multiplexes – resilient segment… Prasar Bharati invites NIA for allotment of vacant MPEG-4 slots Streamkar: India-based start-up helping the youth earn through live streaming Two space start-ups authorised, marks beginning of private space sector launches in India Applause Entertainment to acquire and produce regional content Netflix is working on ad-supported cheaper subscription plans ESPL ropes in LOCO as exclusive digital broadcast partner for season 2 Interactive shows set to drive next phase of OTT growth India well set to become the global hub of content creation and post production Yes Bank-Dish TV battle set to move to SC; Goel camp to appeal HC order Opening up space domain to private sector a real game-changer Exclusive broadcast of India’s tour of West Indies on DD Sports on all cable & DTH platforms Downlinking of “lPlus TV” channel on the network of cable operators prohibited Parameswaran Iyer appointed as Niti Aayog CEO Amazon Prime Video ties up with AMC Networks for content in India Viacom18’s Fully Faltoo NFT gratifies its first drop; organizes an exclusive stand-up gig for all NFT owners Bombay HC dismisses Dish TV promoter’s plea to restrain Yes Bank to vote in EGM Social media platforms need to comply with India’s laws: MeitY Tata Play partners with Google to bring Nest cam home security service to India India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-24 successfully launched for Tata Play ISRO’s PSLV-C53 to launch 3 Singapore satellites on June 30 Khalsa TV surrenders UK broadcast licence over Khalistani propaganda PVR-INOX merger gets clearance from BSE and NSE PVR goes 100% laser projection with Cinionic ZEE Sarthak unveils new brand identity Content makers, OTTs look beyond southern languages Nickelodeon in partners with Ayush Ministry promotes physical and mental well-being amongst kids ACT Fibernet builds ‘Digital Inclusion’ through public Wi-Fi Hotspots in India Communication satellite to be launched by Arianespace tomorrow Sony Sports Network to broadcast two bilateral series live with India tour of Ireland and India tour of England successively SonyLIV 2.0 to launch 100+ original series in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam India TV now available in the USA on Sling Television Free streaming services attract more viewers and advertisers The C-band still 30 MHz short SonyLIV aims to double subscribers in the next 2 years Govt to bring regulations for greater social media accountability Zing releases line-up of Korean Fiction shows in Hindi ICC media rights: Sale process for 711 matches starts from June 20 Bombay High Court declines to bar YES Bank from voting at Dish TV’s EGM on June 24 PVR Cinemas marks debut in Punjab; opens 4-screen multiplex in VRC City Mall Big-ticket southern films fail to excite box office BCCI makes regional commentary obligatory in IPL 2023 Collector’s fiat to local cable TV service providers Airtel launches Xstream Fiber in Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Video streaming platforms return to splurge on outdoor advertising Voot Studio and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle renew partnership TRAI releases guidelines for CAS, SMS testing and certification for broadcasting sector Defence and private space industry leaders call for greater collaboration to boost Indian space economy Star Sports partners with NODWIN to broadcast eSport event on TV Cricket and IPL personify the best of sport, says Nita Ambani after Viacom18 bags digital streaming rights Chingari launches token mining program offering crypto rewards to users IPL rights winners might take 4 yrs to bridge gap between price and revenue Yes Bank cannot exercise control over DishTV: Proxy firm SES cites SC judgement Prasar Bharati procurement policy West Bengal govt issues advisory for MSOs, cable operators over ‘misleading, sensationalized and communal news’ BCCI hits jackpot as the three day IPL media rights auction fetches Rs 48,390 crore Digital deal overtakes traditional TV in battle of bids for the IPL media rights ZEE5 launches 11 web series in Telugu IIM Indore Signs an MoU with ABP Network Airtel launches its first multiplex in the metaverse MIB asks media to refrain from advertising online betting platforms Disney Star, Viacom18 bag media rights for 2023-27 in IPL e-auction’s second day OTTs fine-tune content quality as users take to big screens IPL media rights likely to lift the OTT play of Viacom18 Pocket FM to start IP licensing of its content Two broadcasters for IPL: Digital and TV rights valued at Rs 44,075 cr Airtel Xstream reaches 20-lakh paid subscriber mark IPL franchisees set to make a killing; revenue from media rights may go up Pak-based group hacks news channel in Assam IPL per match value crosses Rs 100 crore mark on Day 1 Day 1 of IPL media rights e-auction closes at ₹43,050 cr Impose 4% licence fee on OTT firms: Tata Play DD Director-General Mayank Kumar Agrawal given additional charge of Prasar Bharati CEO OTTplay turns aggregator with new premium platform Google and Amazon keep away from bidding for IPL media rights TRAI should move towards price deregulation of TV channels TRAI further extends last date to receive comments/counter-comments on consultation paper on “Issues Relating to Media Ownership” Govt looking to finalise new social media rules before July-end: MoS IT Film studios forced to take legal counsel as controversies hit projects Amazon Prime to shake things up in South India with original content Ad volumes in IPL 15 up 11% compared to IPL 14 20-30% drop in viewership of Hindi entertainment channels IT Ministry plans to reverse content moderation decisions by Big Tech Channels that leave ratings body could face ad drought Drone market gets the attention of some of India’s large corps Hindi GEC ATRANGII launches today TRAI sets new timeline for implementation of NTO 2.0 in broadcast sector Online platforms bank on ‘sachet culture’ to sell digital content I&B Ministry asks YouTube, Twitter to take down controversial deodorant ad IT rules draft to be back with revisions DD News Conclave on eight years of government Shri Anurag Thakur inaugurates Doordarshan News Conclave hoichoi to bring Dolby Atmos experience to streaming content in Bengali Star Sports and Quidich takes drone augmented reality to new heights ‘Press freedom subverted’: NBF writes to I&B minister over BARC ‘skewing final data’ with ‘landing page’ views Govt weighs panel to rule on appeals against social media content takedowns Netflix’s password-sharing test is making user confused Communication satellite GSAT-24 launch on June 22 Kerala: Registration of films on state-owned OTT platform from today Viacom18 pursues criminal action against cartels of pirates Centre to monitor output feed of multi-system cable operators IIT-K collaborates with Prasar Bharati for Direct2Mobile & 5G Broadband Convergence Conclave NxtDigital signs MoU with Thaicom to provide Broadband over Satellite Services in India Airtel Xstream Fiber launches new plans for CTV homes TRAI extends last date to receive comments on consultation paper on broadcast regulations Animation films powerful medium to get community voices out to the larger audience: Debjani Mukherjee Amazon Prime Video and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment announce multi-year licensing slate collaboration FIR against websites lodged by Disney Star to fight piracy IPL 2022 concludes with concerns over declining viewership Mumbai International Film Festival begins with a colourful opening ceremony India’s foremost documentary film festival MIFF 2022 to begin on Sunday Data center capacity expansion along with 5G rollout to boost OTT growth in India Fox Star Studios is now Star Studios Only 31% of India’s digital video audience are paying subscribers, says report Doordarshan and Sanjeev Kapoor collaborate to promote DD Free Dish Cricket chiefs’ passage to India in search of $200 million broadcast deal 5G set to speed up news delivery, improve content OTT platform OMTV raises ₹ 4 million in seed funding, to scale production of original content Free flow of information and need for correct information go hand in hand: Shri Anurag Thakur Millions tune into AIR News on digital platforms ASCI updates advertising code Streaming giants to benefit from India’s mega multiplex merger LMC’s broadband, cable wires removal causes network disruption DPOs to install bandpass filters to avoid interference by 5G trials Zee Entertainment bags global media rights contract with UAE’s T20 League Netflix goes to ‘Tollywood’ and beyond for long-sought India growth Come, shoot your movies in India: Union Minister of State Dr L. Murugan at Cannes Cineline plans to open 300 screens in three years India needs strong cyber security norms to curb VPN misuse Zindagi channel to launch on Indian TV as DTH offering Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen among prominent investors in US’ T20 league NewsOnAir Radio Live-stream India Rankings India set to add 30 crore more OTT users : I&B Minister Anurag Thakur ‘India to shortly become leading quality content producing nation in media, entertainment’ HITS TV launches on Airtel Digital TV Disney Star’s dedicated Odia channel – Star Kirano to premiere soon ORF survey finds 88% want say in data sharing Netflix is losing long-term subscribers: Report The reach, scope and employment is huge in the broadcasting sector : Apurva Chandra Kerala to launch India’s first state-owned OTT platform on November 1 Shooting of foreign films in India get a boost, Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur announces major sops India possesses potential to become content hub of world: PM Modi on India’s participation as a Country of Honour at Cannes Mankind Pharma launches Docflix, an OTT platform for doctors OTT firm MX Player aims to increase user base by 50 million Tata Communications launches cloud platform DIGO Broadcasters spin-off TV reveals for streaming providers Disney Plus with ads will keep the breaks down to four minutes per hour ASCI and SEBI examine regulation of celebrity crypto ads Largest ever official Indian delegation led by I&B Minister Shri Anurag Thakur walks together at Cannes opening night red carpet Prasar Bharati to air WNBA, NBA G league programming on DD Sports DTH players seek 8% licence fee waiver to remain competitive CCI studying film distribution to explore self-regulation Disney Star’s Gaurav Banerjee joins the technical committee at BARC India Multiplexes’ hike ticket cost, small funds movies might endure Netflix is exploring live-streaming feature, says report Google joins the race for media rights of IPL Adani’s media venture to buy 49% stake in Quintillion Business Media BCCI extends IPL media rights tender purchase date till May 20th 41% consumers in India okay to share OTT account details: YouGov Sports18 secures Diamond League broadcast rights until 2024 CNN-News18 becomes India’s no.1 English news channel, racing ahead of the competition Zee5 partners with BBC Studios India TV ad volumes clock 20% growth in Q1 2022 over pre-pandemic levels: BARC India report Disney+Hotstar crosses 50-mn subscription mark, with IPL batting for it Streaming companies shed income as customers share account passwords JioSaavn & aha partner to offer joint subscriptions to expand user base Amazon, Disney, and now Google also interested in IPL broadcast rights Last date for comments on TRAI Paper on Media Ownership extended Shared channels by private sports broadcasters with Prasar Bharati widened Prasar Bharati, ORTM sign MoU on cooperation and collaboration in Broadcasting Uptick in movie biz prompts exhibitors to increase screen count in FY23 South Indian productions rake in 44% of Hindi movie collections Star Sports 1 Hindi numero uno among male audience Streaming apps raise content budget for ad-led model 200K Subscribers for DD India, 20 Million for Prasar Bharati on YouTube SC stays further proceedings in matters challenging regulatory frameworks for social media, OTT platforms Vi ties-up with SonyLIV to offer exclusive plans bundled with premium content Why TRAI is seeking comments on broadcasting, cable pricing framework TRAI releases consultation paper on issues related to New Regulatory Framework for Broadcasting and Cable services Jio Platforms Ltd reports a 23.6% growth in net profit in FY22, at USD 2 billion CNN-News18 becomes number one English news channel in India – BARC data Say goodbye to subtitles on OTT with lip-sync tech India embarks on the world’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission: I&B Minister Anurag Singh Thakur ABP Group completes 100 years in Indian media, launches campaign and new logo MotoGP™ strengthens exclusive strategic collaboration with Tata Communications Southern studios take a slice of business from Bollywood producers for their remakes Sony Pictures Networks India gets exclusive broadcast rights for Roland-Garros 2022-24 Amazon, Netflix, Disney and Reliance want you to keep streaming MeitY partners with academic institutions for semiconductor chip design India has potential to become content sub-continent of the world Competition from OTT leads to launch of new TV channels SIA urges India to align with Europe, 120 nations on spectrum allocation Paramount+ announces 2023 India launch in partnership with Viacom18 Facebook shuts down its podcast platform less than a year after its launch Broadcasters raise concern regarding the massive IPL base price set by BCCI LESA : Unlawful optical fibre on poles is behind hearth incidents Post-pandemic recovery continues for Marathi cinema iTV network launches news broadcast media institute in New Delhi NXT Digital’s OneOTT Intertainment crosses 1 mn broadband subscribers Chip consortium ISMC to set up $3 billion plant in India’s Karnataka Ban on Indian films overseas adding to industry concerns NITI Aayog welcomes Suman Bery as NITI Aayog Vice Chairman BARC India releases industry-first CER report NewsOnAir Radio Live-stream Global Rankings ; Finland to Russia – AIR Punjabi trends on NewsOnAir PVR, Oma Cinemas tie-up to enhance luxury offerings Aim to make India a hub for semiconductors for the world: PM Narendra Modi Amazon Prime makes a bigger play in India ; forays into movie production Sony Sports Network to broadcast Badminton Asia Championships for two years Amazon Prime launches movie rental service in India NSIL’s satellite for Tata Sky set for June 22 launch Adani Enterprises forays into media with the incorporation of AMG Media Networks Reliance and Viacom18 announce partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems to form TV, streaming platform Atrangii – A new Hindi GEC by Vibhu Agarwal Video streaming services take to an ad-supported business model OneWeb’s India launch delayed to early 2023 due to Russia-Ukraine war Netflix and I&B Ministry to partner to develop creative ecosystem in India for post-production, VFX, animation, music production: Shri Thakur Prasar Bharati set to close year with 13% growth India woos Intel and TSMC to set up local semiconductor plants Eros renamed to Eros Media World after completing sale of STX Entertainment IPL menace reduces for rival broadcasters, cinemas, OTTs IPRS collects 310 cr in FY 21-22 so far in revenue as digital music consumption surges Rise in satellites threatening orbital space around Earth, Scientists Viacom18 launches of Hindi sports channel Sports18 Khel on DD FreeDish Ministry of I&B blocks 16 YouTube news channels for spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations and public order Wurl partners with Planetcast International to enable India’s media & entertainment companies to launch FAST channels PVR opens new property in Odisha Refrain from using scandalous headlines, Ministry issues advisory to private channels Khelo India University Games LIVE on DD Sports Sony Pictures Networks India launches sustainability guidelines for content production Abundantia Entertainment, Suresh Triveni launch content studio Cinema has created an identity for India in the world: I&B Minister Anurag Thakur Ad volumes on south TV channels grew 27%: Report OneWeb agrees satellite launch programme with New Space India Nickelodeon continues to dominate the pole position as the no. 1 kids’ network in India Ad-supported plans to help Netflix grow India subscriber base, experts say Sun emits massive solar flare with potential to impact satellite communications, CESSI Disney Star India to launch two channels June 1 Amazon, Reliance, Sony competing for IPL broadcast rights: Report Netflix stocks plunge 25% after service loses two lakh subscribers Shilpa Shetty Kundra 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QYOU Media India launches digital exclusive animation channel ‘The Q Kahaniyan’ Edtech startup PrepInsta launches new OTT learning platform- PrepInsta Prime Short video platform Chingari in talks to raise funds at $1 bn valuation Marginal increase in ad volumes in first 22 matches over last season seen in IPL 15 India to host first global semiconductor conference on April 29 Small-town audience signals recovery in cinema business Disney Star to expand its regional entertainment portfolio Odisha Television (OTV) turns 25 Prasar Bharati archives enliven PradhanMantri Sangrahalaya TV viewership for IPL declines for the second week in a row SITI Networks issued NCLT notice for Rs 296 cr default claims OTT platform aha eyeing to expand in India New sports broadcasting channel Sports18 launched by Viacom18 Star India rebrands to Disney Star Allocate 28 GHz band exclusively for satellite communications, Indian Space Association NewsOnAir Radio Live-stream India Rankings In-house studio for digital broadcast of Delhi Govt’s schemes, policies launched by DIP Sony Sports Network begins Asian Games campaign Shemaroo Entertainment launches Hindi GEC on DD Free Dish TRAI seeks views on monitoring cross media ownership Chingari app ties up with streaming platform Bongo Annapurna Studios and Qube Cinema announce launch of full-service virtual production stage in Hyderabad Govt plans to distribute 1.5 lakh DD Free Dish in areas without cable TV FIFA takes giant step into broadcast business with launch of FIFA+ streaming channel India’s semiconductor pursuit gets a strong push 14 ads violation of ASCI online real money gaming guidelines found in the first week of IPL TRAI slashes 5g spectrum prices ; 526-612 MHz range to still be used by MIB Manisha Kapoor elevated as ASCI’s CEO Google and Reliance-backed Glance launches live content platform for smart TVs Zee Media launches Zee Delhi-NCR Haryana channel AT&T and Discovery close WarnerMedia transaction Television needs to reinvent as a medium to thrive under OTT threat Dish TV files for settlement with SEBI while independent directors will fight it out Media and entertainment industry in South India sees 15% growth: CII report No curbs on media in J&K – MIB Anurag Thakur DD FreeDish emerges as a platform for national outreach Ministry of I&B constitutes animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) promotion task force Bombay HC Directs CCI not to take coercive action against Disney, Star India and Asianet Star Q4 Earnings preview of media sector – Multiplexes on recovery path! TRAI highlights that issues continue to be pending with DoT & MIB ZEE5 to focus more on the South English and Hindi film TV channels are losing viewers as streaming gains ground Govt forms advisory committee for semiconductor manufacturing Invesco to sell 8 % stake in Zee Almost 50% of Zee5 viewership is from non-Hindi market ALTBalaji launches AVOD Amazon adds NammaFlix to Prime Video channels ShemarooMe partners with Airtel Xstream Premium to expand OTT reach Comcast launches Eros Now streaming app on X1 and Flex devices Ministry of I&B blocks 22 YouTube channels for spreading disinformation PVR INOX merger raises concern for producers Bollywood faces muted first quarter Broadcast Seva Portal’s launch will help in doing business- Anurag Thakur Govt launches broadcast portal in a step towards EoDB I&B Minister Anurag Thakur to launch Broadcast Seva Portal today in New Delhi Disney Star announces launch of dedicated Marathi movie channel Pravah Picture HFCL completes optical fiber cable network in Jharkhand under BharatNet Project 5G will spark innovation, make OTT a competitive space – Counterpoint Enterr10 TV Network to launch a new GEC channel – Dangal 2 Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary MIB reviews functioning of all departments under the ministry in Bhubaneswar Three renamed channels granted TV licenses Sports18 Khel to be launched soon MIB to launch Broadcast Seva Portal on April 4 Bids for IPL media rights could hit ₹50,000 crore DD FreeDish with 43M homes announces new channel line-up Merger of Film Media Units with National Films Development Corporation Poker Sports League partners with VOOT as their official streaming partner Cricket Australia’s team exploring broadcasting partnership with Reliance Viacom and others Disney Star to produce cricket show in metaverse BCCI releases tender for IPL broadcasting rights Mukesh Ambani, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos bet on satellite broadband to take internet to rural India Multiplexes : Together to win – ICICI Securities Disney Star announces tech innovations for IPL 2022 Vibhu Agarwal to launch a Hindi GEC YuppTV bags broadcasting rights for TATA IPL 2022 Aim to make India content sub-continent of the world- Shri Anurag Thakur Viacom18 consolidates its movie channels portfolio under ‘COLORS Cineplex’ umbrella Reliance Entertainment launches new premium content studio OTT winning Oscars Dhinchaak renamed as Goldmines Movies ‘Realflix’ : An OTT platform from Andhra Pradesh Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur launches TEJAS skilling project at Dubai Expo PVR-Inox : Merger faces no threat from OTT; CCI approval eyed, say analysts India’s largest multiplex operators to merge, creating cinema giant From Zee to Meta — Subhash Chandra’s new universe Shashi Sinha appointed as new BARC India chairman Not considering setting up of media commission recommended by parliamentary panel, says Centre Tata Group firm Nelco and Omnispace announce Strategic Partnership Man duped of Rs 1.22 lakh on pretext of OTT subscription renewal in Indore ITPO & EIG close ‘Day II’ of the 29th Convergence India & 7th Smart Cities India 2022 Expo with City Leaders Conclave & Digital Transformation Conclave DishTV independent directors question SEBI for passing ex-parte order sans any hearing MIB grants 13 MSO licences MIB approves 3 new TV licenses MIB grants 4 satellite TV channel licenses Bollywood to shoot five films in Panama FoodFood channel to go on air on DD Free Dish, India’s free DTH service ITPO & EIG mark a successful day onse of the 29th Convergence India & 7th Smart Cities India 2022 Expo Disney Star looks to close IPL advertising deals worth Rs 4,300 crore Invesco backs Zee, Sony merger, decides against pursuing litigation Govt sets up Indian Semiconductor Mission DTH operators, OTT players create new ways to stream content Single-screen theatres struggle even after the third covid wave wanes Bombay High Court allows EGM to vote on Zee managing director removal FanCode becomes official broadcast partner of Meiji Yasuda J1 League in India CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati calls upon Asia-Pacific broadcast community to lead standardization efforts towards digital innovation AMC networks launches premium streaming service AMC+ in India VFX fastest growing segment, Indian OTT content going global: FICCI-EY Report Media is the eyes and ears for the Government: ADG, PIB PVR to launch NFTs for upcoming movie RRR in collaboration with producers EU, India, 8 other countries call for international cooperation on data protection Doordarshan’s news content will now be available in Australia Indian M&E sector to grow 17% in 2022 to reach INR1.89 trillion : EY FICCI Report OneWeb to resume satellite launches through agreement with SpaceX Disney Star Sports to broadcast IPL live in 8 languages on 24 network channels Code of ethics has brought discipline to OTT sector Govt plans to merge BBNL with BSNL this month Dangling cable TV wires emerging as a major threat to road users Shri Apurva Chandra inaugurates Media and Entertainment Week at Dubai in presence of bollywood actor Shri R. Madhavan After 18 months, BARC resumes publishing news channel ratings Govt yet to receive investment from Telecom FDI proposal Amazon closes deal to acquire MGM Tata Communications return to sports as the official broadcast connectivity provider for Formula 1 OneWeb gears up to set up earth station in India Delhi High Court orders blocking of rogue websites illegally telecasting IPL matches Notice inviting applications for allotment of vacant MPEG-2 slots of DD Free Dish DTH Platform on pro-rata basis for the period from 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023 Enough opportunities are given to TV channels before their licence is cancelled: Govt tells Lok Sabha SET leads Hindi GEC in TRA’s Brand Trust Report Supreme Court stays Centre’s ban on MediaOne 7th Mumbai International Film Festival: Deadline for film submissions extended Subhash Chandra : We are open to buying back Dish TV shares from Yes Bank NewsOnAir radio live-stream global rankings ; Nepal tunes into Akashvani Shah Rukh Khan announces new OTT platform SRK+ HBO Max and Discovery Plus to be combined into one streaming service Inox and PVR expecting 2-5 per cent of their revenues from alternative content in the upcoming years Chimp&Z Inc wins digital mandate for ALTBalaji’s metaverse game Lock Upp Disney Star renews English Premier League broadcast rights for next three seasons NMIC is Asia’s best film museum, it takes you on a nostalgic journey of films: DG, Films Division Supreme Court issues notice on Media One’s plea challenging broadcast ban In talks with Arianespace on how to complete contracted launches: OneWeb YuppTV Scope partners with AHA Audio content platform Kuku FM bags $19.5 million Series B funding led by KRAFTON, Inc. 8 TV channels discontinued and 4 cancelled in January SAT declines to stay SEBI’s observations against Dish TV, asks for reply by March 20 DTH sector can only grow by becoming OTT’s friend ASCI launches advisory service for brand ambassadors Broadcasters to pull out their GECs from DD Free Dish Zee to discontinue Zee Vajwa and Zee Odisha MTV HD and Colors Cineplex Superhits rechristened Dish TV shareholders vote against all 3 proposals in AGM ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 LIVE on All India Radio Budget has not made import of critical inputs for semiconductor startups costlier SC agrees to hear MediaOne channel’s appeal on March 10 TV ad volumes register double-digit spike in 2021: BARC Russia-Ukraine war brings more uncertainty to chip supply in the market Sebi gives Dish TV 24 hrs to disclose AGM results, directors get show-cause DD India on Yupp TV – Global OTT platform widens reach Spacecom policy might receive approval from union cabinet by April DTH operators seek PLI schemes to promote local manufacturing of STBs Tata Play cutting channel packs rates to attract customers Government focusing on increasing screen density. Single window clearance for setting up theatres soon – I&B Additional Secretary, Neerja Shekhar Government holds consultation with film industry on proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act CCI orders probe against Star India for alleged abuse of dominant position Neeraj Roy talks about NFTs being a gateway into the metaverse and much more as a keynote speaker at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Bharti-backed OneWeb suspends Russia launches NASA supported reality show ‘Space Hero’ inks Asia partnership deal with One Digital Entertainment BBC Studios sets content deal with MX Player YouTube’s creator ecosystem contributed Rs 6.8k cr to Indian GDP: Report Govt asks FM radio channels to refrain from using vulgar, objectionable content Public sector cos cannot be exempt from paying AGR dues, TDSAT Jio’s entry into satcom not an issue for OneWeb: Sunil Mittal Appeal against Centre’s ban on MediaOneTV dismissed by Kerala HC Disney, Warner Bros., Sony pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion India’s Adani makes foray into media business with Quintillion stake Sony Pictures Networks acquires broadcast rights for India-Denmark Davis Cup fixture Anushka Sharma’s Clean Slate Filmz plans women-centric OTT platform ZEE5 Global surges ahead in the U.S. as the platform of choice for South Asians within just eight months of launch INOX joins hands with Esports Federation of India to popularize esports in India Himachal Pradesh HC notice to Centre over OTT content Musk activates Starlink satellites in response to Ukraine plea Govt cancels Rs 19,000-cr tender for connecting villages in 16 states National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai reopens for public Govt to complete evaluation, ink pacts with cos in 8-10 months I&B Ministry bans Digital Assistant devices in its offices Disney to replace Marvel HQ by ‘Super Hungama’ on 1 March ISRO NASA jointly building new gen US$1 billion satellite Zee asks NCLT to dismiss IndusInd’s petition ASCI frames guidelines for advertising and promotion of NFTs, crypto NDTV opts out of ratings for ‘Blackout’ period Amazon, Disney, Reliance gird for $5 billion cricket prize fight Ministry of Information and Broadcasting orders blocking of apps, website and social media accounts linked to banned organization Sikhs For Justice Indian OTT market to grow at a CAGR of more than 20% ; to touch $13-15 bn in 10 years: Deloitte Ultimate Kho Kho appoints RISE Worldwide as exclusive broadcast production partner and league consultant Cable TV operators and internet service providers mark defunct wires as they agree to remove them NXTDIGITAL board OKs transfer of media biz to Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd. Jio’s subsea cable will connect Maldives to India, Singapore State govt to lease OTT movie platform from private players for 2 years Naval Fleet Review LIVE with Doordarshan IPL media rights value will reflect the growth of the league, says BCCI’s Shah Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over India’s cricket media rights India gets $20 billion in investment proposals for chip production Arasu to pay 50% of Rs 277.5 crore dues to Sony : TDSAT Hollywood actress to adapt NFTs into movies, TV Shows Southern cinema’s rights sale rise over 300% Airtel, Eros Now announce content partnership for Xstream Premium Dish TV vs Yes Bank: SEBI can take action, Bombay HC clarifies India’s semiconductor moment Manoranjan Group to launch its new TV Channel – Manoranjan Prime Legal notice filed against Discovery Communications by Baseline Ventures Viacom18’s Fully Faltoo NFTs sell out in 48 hours Australian Open 2022 records 22 million viewers on SPSN channels Digital to overtake TV in 2022 with 45% ad share says GroupM report Broadcasters withdraw petition filed in SC against NTO 2.0 Superb response to govt’s semiconductor manufacturing push ASCI now accepts paid partnership tags on Instagram as adequate disclosure for influencer advertising YouTube channel was compromised by scamsters, Sansad TV said TRAI extends comments deadline for local manufacturing in broadcasting paper TV9 Network to soon launch OTT news platform News9 Plus Supreme Court hearing on NTO 2.0 case today NewsOnAir Radio Live-Stream Global Rankings – China tunes into AIR FM Gold Ficci appoints Viacom18’s Jyoti Deshpande as co-chair of media and entertainment board DTH majors like Tata Play, Dish TV seek level-playing field with OTT players Reliance Jio, SES announce JV for affordable satellite internet services Global media giants looking to India for growth DD FreeDish MPEG4 4th annual e-auction results Sebi asks Dish TV to make AGM results public  Oman T20 Series’ broadcasting rights bagged by Eurosport India No decline in Doordarshan’s viewership despite increase of private TV channels: I&B ministry Darjeeling MP – Raju Bista demands for establishment of DD Channel broadcasting in Nepali language WATCHO – Dish TV’s OTT platform crosses 45 million subscribers on the platform Oman T20 Series’ exclusive digital streaming rights secured by FanCode Airtel launches Xstream Premium; targeting 20 million subscriptions Prime Video and NBCU’s hayu team up to bring popular reality TV shows to India Allotment of vacant MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish announced by Prasar Bharati Paid subscriber base of Disney+ Hotstar rises to 45.9 million Import of drones banned in India, exceptions given for R&D, defence and security 6,154 complaints against misleading ads in 3 years: Centre Cinemas back in action after third-wave hiatus Ministry of I&B order on revocation of uplink and downlink permission to Media One Channel upheld by Kerala High Court Sun TV promoters took home nearly ₹1,500 crore in managerial remuneration in last 10 years Kerala HC dismisses plea by Media One against Centre’s order barring transmission VR Films and Studios founders reveal the USP of their new OTT platform VROTT Indian box office lost more than ₹15,000 crore to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021: Report BARC to resume release of News Channels’ viewership data from March 17 NewsOnAir Radio Live-stream India Rankings – AIR Digital listenership rise by 2 million for 2nd consecutive month Film producers take to market research to test project viability Joydeep Mukherjee joins myclassroom Zapped Technologies launches ‘Pocket Cinema’: A unique platform for gaming + OTT Opposition protests motion towards Media One: Go to Shah, I&B Minister advised Kerala MPs IndusInd Bank moves NCLT against Zee Entertainment over alleged default of over Rs 83 cr Vikram Sakhuja is now Chairman, BARC India’s Technical Committee Doordarshan’s coverage of Republic Day a global hit Affordable BSNL plans with OTT subscription PVR signs agreement with M3M India in their largest retail project in Gurugram Final prices only ascertainable after consumer exercises choice of channels in NTO 2.0: MIB Anurag Thakur DD Sports will not air Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremony Concerned about freedom of speech, we’re not in Emergency: Govt TRAI extends deadline for NTO 2.0 to June 1 RBI cautions public against unauthorised forex trading platforms, misleading advertisements Animation, gaming sector gets leg-up; likely to see more jobs Tata Sky rebranded as Tata Play NBF baffled by BARC’s delay on resuming ratings for news channels Toonz Media Group to revive animation show SWAT-KATS T-Series enters OTT space Kerala HC asks Union govt to submit reasons for ban on MediaOne channel Union Budget 2022-23 presented by FM Star Sports to broadcast Tata Open Maharashtra 2022 Underlining the state of broadcasting-Economic Survey, 2021-22 Centre suspends Malayalam news channel MediaOne; Kerala HC stays the order Fiberization and densification of towers important to increase internet reach: COAI ACN Digital removed ZEE Network channels Sony Pictures Networks launches Sony Kal in US Not here for a price war to buy IPL, ICC media rights: Disney Star Discovery extends TV commissioning lead in 2021 Airtel and Google partner to help grow India’s digital ecosystem MAI welcomes Delhi Govt’s decision to re-open cinemas with 50% seating capacity I&B ministry sought information using IT rules despite High Court stay Sony Pictures Networks India bags exclusive rights to broadcast Asia’s biggest multi-sporting event, 2022 Asian Games Indian viewers find streaming platforms complicated, frustrating: Report Netflix now available on Tata Play Telcos seek spectrum allocation via auction only, satellite players oppose Zee Media launches 4 new digital channels to expand its regional coverage Tata Sky changes its name to Tata Play after 15 years OTT viewership rise slows despite wave 3 Uday Shankar, James Murdoch firm to pick up 39% stake in Viacom 18 Republic Day LIVE with Doordarshan Multiplexes on expansion spree TRAI directs DTH service providers to ensure TV channels are displayed as per genres Streaming services splurge on promoting South Indian titles Prasar Bharati invites applications for vacant DD Free Dish MPEG-4 slots in the 57th online E-Auction Netflix India unveils Take Ten competition to scout for next-gen storytellers IPL media rights tender to be released in February Netflix needs its ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ lest it lose the India plot IndiaCast Partners with ABS to Expand on UK’s Sky Glass Govt blocks 35 ‘Pakistan-based’ YouTube channels for propagating fake news Any website, YouTube channel spreading lies, conspiring against India will be blocked: I-B minister Anurag Thakur Three OTT subscribers cheated of practically Rs 5 lakh by cyber fraudsters Lack of new content forces closure of single-screen theatres Viacom18 to launch FullyFaltoo NFT marketplace Netflix tempers growth expectations as pandemic pulls down 2020 gains TRAI extends deadline for “Promoting local manufacturing in broadcasting” paper OneWeb, Hughes in pact to offer LEO connectivity in India Axis finance wants to use Zee-Sony merger to recover dues DD Free Dish has grown immensely in last few years says Prasar Bharti CEO NewsOnAir Radio live-stream global rankings – Global youth tuning into AIR TV, web shoots continue, but at added costs EPIC partners with DistroTV; Channel’s popular shows now available to international audience TRAI and TV broadcasters’ conflict evolves over OTT platforms Netflix earnings to set the pace for 2022 streaming wars boAt forms jt venture with Dixon Tech to manufacture wireless audio products in India Zee Tamil gets I&B Ministry’s notice for airing content mocking PM Modi, asked to respond in 7 days Beleaguered film industry seeks relief from government Chingari raises $15 million in Series A extension round led by Republic Capital Flicknexs – A video streaming platform provider adds a live video streaming feature to its service SC upholds NCLAT order on winding up of Devas Multimedia An epic three-way fight for a $23.7-bn market Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft weave a fiber-optic web of power NCPCR chief calls for more taxes on tobacco products, OTT, films displaying their use AIR Hyderabad B 1377 kHz discontinued after 49 years of broadcasting Govt blocks several social media handles circulating fake, inciting content Eurosport, Jio TV acquire broadcast rights for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India’s antitrust body orders Google inquiry after news publishers complain YES Bank may offer Dish TV stake to Tata Sky and Bharti Airtel Yes Bank moves court to order Dish TV to declare AGM results IndiaCast Media Distribution files revised RIO under NTO Phando brings forth services that are taking OTT platforms to new heights Multiplexes face flak for charging high prices for small films Nelco to provide satellite communications at ONGC offshore sites COAI condemns BBMP cutting optical fibre in Bangalore Popcorn Time, the piracy app that spooked Netflix, shuts down TRAI seeks cable TV group to withdraw legal notice Hughes and Airtel form joint venture to provide satellite broadband services in India South Indian films lead viewership on OTT platforms Indian OTT industry poised for growth. But are low prices sustainable? NewsOnAir radio live-stream global rankings – Japan, New Zealand and Ireland enter top 10 UPI AUTOPAY feature goes live on SonyLIV Announcing the launch of white label video platform provider – Flicknexs Digital communication, broadcasting platforms saw significant changes in 2021 Media cos will have to create, aggregate, disseminate content for consumer AIR doubles broadcast time for programmes in six languages Indian streaming industry expected to grow $13-15 bn over the next decade Prasar Bharati in 2021 – Digital/TV Viewership Highlights Indian OTT industry to grow $13-15 bn in next 10 years Pune: Plans afoot to get overhead cables shifted underground I&B Ministry wants 5G base stations and TV transmitters to be protect TV service quality Dish TV AGM concludes, e-voting results to be placed before Bombay High Court I&B ministry moots huge gap between 5G BTSs, TV transmitters Sony Pictures Networks India acquires the exclusive media rights to broadcast Legends League Cricket in India Regional TV channels see viewership growth Cable TV operators approach TRAI against Sony, Star-Disney PVR and Inox stocks continue to nosedive on Wednesday Dish TV AGM: Testing time for Chandra family’s hold over DTH player Cables through tunnels or above trays: Kolkata Municipal Corporation board mulls new law Delhi govt’s decision to shut cinemas could lead to irreparable damage for film industry: MAI Sony’s content arm StudioNEXT steps up production INOX opens cinemas in Dhanbad, Gurugram We’ll love to see Intel, TSMC, other chip giants invest in India Bharti backed OneWeb launches 36 satellites to bring in-orbit constellation to 394 satellites Regional OTT platforms look to go big OTT in 2021: Regional content emerges as big winner ‘HIT’ OTT: A self publishing platform Jio leads race for IPL broadcasting/digital rights BCCI to rope in KPMG for media rights bid process Cable providers warn that NTO 2.0 will result in the loss of 1 million jobs NCLT allows Yes Bank to vote in Dish TV AGM Eros Now associated with Global Networks Infocom to expand its reach in India TRAI pushes for more of local devices in broadcasting sector Zee – Sony better positioned to challenge Netflix, Amazon: analysts’ opinion Sony and Zee want to create $10 billion media giant by end of 2022 Zee nears mega merger with Sony Prasar Bharati signs MoU with ICCR to promote Indian Culture Amazon Prime Video debuts live cricket streaming starting January 1st, 2022 Yes Bank approaches Tribunal, Ministry and SEBI alleging mismanagement at Dish TV TV continues to usher in new brands! DoT working to simplify clearance process for satellite services Viacom18’s Sonic celebrates 10 years of entertaining kids I&B Minister Anurag Thakur laments lack of digital media accountability Coimbatore to get its first IMAX theatre Excitel Broadband with PlayboxTV launches Rs 799 OTT plan Prasar Bharti invites applications for allotment of vacant MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish India and Vietnam sign Letter of Intent to establish partnership in Digital Media Hayu bets on the less crowded side of streaming Bombay HC decision in Zee-Invesco case could have wider ramifications for shareholder rights, say legal experts ZEE5 enters into partnership with Applause Entertainment Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite intends to apply for licenses for commercial launch AWS goes down again; Hits Twitch, Hulu, Halo, Apex Legends, and other services Govt approves Rs 76,000-cr plan for semiconductor, display manufacturing Zee Media settlement with related party passes despite Institutional Veto Netflix’s reduced India pricing still costliest among peers Netflix lowers prices in effort to deepen penetration in India TRAI extends comments submissions deadlines for satellite gateways consultation Disney+Hotstar beats Amazon Prime and Netflix in market share DD Freedish reaches India’s 40 mn TV homes; South gains maximum ‘Pay DTH’ Vodafone-Idea ties up with Hungama to roll out music streaming service Sony, Discovery want TRAI to probe functioning of cable TV operators Bidding for ICC broadcasting rights likely to get intense with Mukesh Ambani’s entry; Amazon, FB may also join Dish TV fires fresh salvo against YES Bank DTH, cable TV players clash as TRAI mulls new norms to ‘improve’ competitiveness Refusal to take back defunct set-top boxes costs Ludhiana cable operator ₹4,000 EPIC ON partners with YuppTV to reach untapped markets ALTBalaji partners telecom service in Nepal to further reach Keep hands off USO fund, it’s our money: Telecom firms to satellite players TRAI directs broadcasters & DPOs to comply with Interconnect rules Cloud related roles take up 10% of total jobs: Monster After DoT, TRAI asks Starlink to stop taking pre-orders in India IT minister calls for stricter rules for OTT platforms Large number of mid-market enterprises moving applications to cloud: report TRAI seeks public views on simplifying process for telecom, broadcast players Amazon cloud outage disrupts Prime, Netflix, Disney+, other apps, websites Almost ₹1,700 crore spent on advertisements in three years: Centre Prasar Bharati not closing any Akashvani radio stations in country: I&B Minister Anurag Thakur Starlink plans to get commercial license in India by January 2022, aims to get over 2 lakh terminals next year Audio OTT platform Pocket FM raises $22.4 million Series B funding HBO Max India names Arjun Nohwar as Country GM Star elevates Vaibhav Goyal as SVP – Ad Sales for sports Viacom18 appoints Siddharth Sharma as EVP – Sports KTO, PVR curate special Korea experience for Hallyu fans Big picture: Netflix to focus more on regional content Invesco to back Zee-Sony deal as long as Punit Goenka is not given PE NBA ropes in Viacom18 for multi-year broadcasting partnership In10 Media Network to rebrand Epic Panel discusses emergence of OTT as future of media Govt has Rs100cr budget for chip design related activities this fiscal: Vaishnaw UP gets 2nd Earth station for Doordarshan Kendra, 3 more FM relay stations Parliamentary panel expresses displeasure over present way of measuring TRPs Dish TV shares up 5%; denies stake sale talks with Bharti Airtel Spectrum for satellite broadband services to be auctioned, not allocated SpaceX launches rocket carrying 48 Starlink Internet, 2 BlackSky satellites NBCUniversal launches on-demand streaming service hayu Data shows India remains BBC’s largest market for global audiences IT Rules 2021: Centre defends new rules for social and digital media ITU meeting on new wireless technologies continues studies on Wi-Fi in 6 gHz, automated driving and new harmonized spectrum for utilities and railways Yes Bank’s voting rights in Dish TV unfrozen by Supreme Court Musk says SpaceX bankruptcy risk ‘Unlikely’ but not impossible Deloitte India partners with News Broadcasters Federation to build an integrated performance and rewards forum for the news media industry Bharti Airtel in talks to buy a majority stake in Dish TV New Tariff Order 2.0: Apex court adjourns hearing to Feb 15 I&B Minister says Prasar Bharati is striving to develop Next Generation Broadcast solution consistent with 5G broadcast Supreme Court stays notice by UP police on Yes Bank in Dish TV case Pogo launches a new Telegu language service Social media platforms will have to adhere to Indian Privacy Laws now Punit Pandey, CBO – 9X Media takes additional charge of revenue Kolkata Municipal Corporation serves shift-or-snip ultimatum on cables to service providers Twitter’s Parag Agrawal youngest CEO in S&P 500, nudges out Zuckerberg All India Radio launches youth programme AIRNxt Star India postpones launch of 16 channels until further notice Zee and Invesco EGM issue: Division Bench of Bombay HC postpones hearing for November 30 ZEEL re-enters sports broadcasting biz, acquires UAE T20 League TV rights for 10 years Sony Pictures Sports Network to broadcast Ashes 2021 ED freezes ₹7-cr bank deposits; I-T raids Fastway cable owner’s properties Govt. says Elon Musk’s Starlink not a licensee; asks to refrain from booking satellite internet services Tata Elxsi wins OTT TV Technology of the Year Award at the Videotech Innovation Awards 2021 Ticket price issue: OTT the only choice for Telugu producers ED raids Punjab’s Fastway Cable network owner Gurdeep Singh Eros Now extends partnership with BSNL to cater to postpaid customers DreamWorks and E! now available in India on Jio platforms ICC Men’s T20 World Cup delivers record viewership globally with 167 million reach Star’s entertainment, sports channels have intl subscriber base of 216 mn: Disney Small-budget films get lost in OTT universe Yash Raj Films contemplates OTT launch in India’s cluttered market India weighs new regulator to oversee Facebook, Twitter Bollywood likely to return to longer window for OTT premiere by March Zee Entertainment gains 8%, inches towards 52-week high PVR to install UFO-Wolf AirMask air sterilisation device in cinemas PVR expects full recovery in March quarter; slew of movies set to release TRAI gives extension for comments on cable TV consultation paper I&B Ministry interested in TRAI having a member from broadcasting sector: I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra COVID, OTT play spoilsport for theatres in Hyderabad MIB seeks views from broadcasters on the recommendations of the TV Rating Committee IBC cancels Amsterdam event amidst escalating COVID concerns NCLT adjourns Yes Bank- Dish TV matter till Dec 22 Zee in ‘final stages’ of merger with Sony Capping rates at ₹100 unfeasible: Cable service providers Broadcasting authority pulls up Zee News, Times Now for violating ethics code ISRO working on futuristic technologies, intelligent satellites Zee Media Corporation announces the first season of OTT Awards for 2021 Sony Pictures Network appoints Prashant Bhatt as Head – Programming, Sony SAB UNESCO-ABU Peace Media Awards 2021 – Doordarshan and All India Radio Win Big YuppTV Scope ties up with ION broadband As theatres reopen, Bollywood is turning up digital marketing Nepal government opposes yoga guru Ramdev for broadcasting television channels without seeking permission ‘We aim to make India power house of content creation’: Anurag Thakur Airtel postpaid plans for OTT streamers ACT, Airtel, Hathway and Excitel noteworthy broadband plans India has the potential to be the largest OTT market in the world: Gaurav Gandhi, Amazon Prime Video Before World Television Day, Star India Network launches a new campaign as a tribute to DTH and cable fraternity Film producers and exhibitors spar over revenue share Tata Sky will now offer ABP Sanjha as FTA channel Non-feature films need to be given more space in theatres and OTT Platforms: IFFI 52 Indian Panorama Non Feature Section Chairperson Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurates Indian Panorama Section at IFFI 52 Government working towards creation of National Centre of Excellence for AVGC : Shri Apurva Chandra Media, entertainment industry bats for light-touch regulation BookMyShow traffic surges to 76% of pre-Covid levels IndiaJoy 2021 inaugurated, Telangana bets big on e-sports, VFX, and OTT, Sign MoU with MPL Amazon finally launches a Prime Video app for the Mac Scientists develop unique optical fibre to record world’s fastest internet speed Media has key role to play in vibrant democracy of India: I&B Minister on National Press Day Dish TV loaded fresh content on in-house OTT platform Watcho Former CEO’s acquisition of Reliance Entertainment could fructify by April Trai invites views on framework to set up satellite gateway in India BBC launches Disinformation Unit in India to counter fake news, delivers media awareness workshops to over 5000 students Dish TV India reports 41% yoy decline in Q2 PAT at Rs354 million Toonz Media Group launches new kids TV Channel in Indonesia ZEEL confident of maintaining the growth momentum DTH sector tangled in regulatory web Government feeding OTT platforms’ growth by allowing self-regulation Zee Entertianment initiates legal proceedings against RailTel Corporation of India OTT space set for greater competition among foreign players Sebi cautions Zee Entertainment on delay in EGM notice TRAI puts off implementation of new tariff order to April 1 Disney+ has 118.1 million subscribers two years after launch ALTBalaji direct subscriptions up 69% YoY and half-yearly revenue at Rs 34cr Netflix to introduce TikTok-inspired short clip feature for kids Regional TV channels may withstand disruption from NTO 2.0 YES Bank moves Allahabad High Court on dispute over Dish TV stake Starlink and OneWeb: Can satellite broadband bridge India’s digital divide? BCCI invites quotations for broadcast graphics services DIY.org launches OTT platform for kids Sun TV may hive off SunRisers Hyderabad as a separate entity or go for an IPO Broadcasters suggest hike in channel charges; SC to resolve Satellite operators battle broadcast declines amid looming connectivity growth Netflix India’s FY21 revenue zooms 66% to Rs 1529 crore Bollywood stars return to India’s big screens after more than a year Broadcasting sector requires light-touch regulatory regime Eurosport India acquires broadcasting rights for inaugural season of Hero Futsal Club Championship PVR-Reliance drive-in theatre opens on 5 Nov OTT platform aha launches 2.0 version Amazon Fire TV in U.S. and Canada get TikTok India’s first rooftop, open-air, Jio drive-in theatre to open in Mumbai Musk’s Starlink registers India unit, targets rural districts CNN to bring full, global coverage of crucial COP26 summit Amazon miniTV collaborates with Pocket Aces Nippon TV Netflix licensing deal covers 30 titles Sony Pictures Network India retains UEFA media rights till 2023-24 Amazon Prime, Sony in talks to bid for IPL broadcast rights Business of films like ‘Sooryavanshi’ and ’83’ will end OTT vs theatres debate: PVR CEO Gautam Dutta This Jaipur based NGO is educating over 1000 underprivileged children through OTT model Kerala cinemas struggle for content as they reopen Festive season spurs highest-ever ad volumes on TV: BARC HBO GO announces pricing, programming and service upgrades in Asia Media companies strive to retain subscribers as social begins to bite Indian short video-app market logs 3x growth after TikTok ban India’s OTT sector rides on collaborations and consolidations on its growth journey Airtel launches IQ Video platform, aims at $1 million revenue Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Vempati rubbishes charges of selling recorded history to private players GTPL Hathway-Recent run-up leaves limited room for upsides, ICICI Securities Excitel offers more affordable broadband than JioFiber Why PMO must intervene and rescue India’s broadcasting sector from the clutches of TRAI Star India pulls driver GEC, sports channels out of bouquet Court summons for Netflix following Sahara’s complaint against documentary on Subrata Roy NTO 2.0: TRAI seeks compliance report from broadcasters Satcom can be affordable option for rural broadband Invesco rejects Zee Ent’s allegation of pushing Indian group’s deal DoT, TRAI working on optimising spectrum used for both 5G and satcomm Video streaming platform MX Player crosses 1 billion downloads Tata Sky launches its new Maharashtra-focused marketing campaign that includes actor Nana Patekar Former I&B Secretary Amit Khare appointed advisor to PM Invesco pushed large Indian group’s ‘bad’ deal: Zee Entertainment Broadcast Reforms by Prasar Bharati to pave way for new technologies new content opportunities BSNL Cinemaplus OTT service now available for free TRAI discussion paper soon on licensing framework for satellite earth station gateways PM offers ISRO’s technology and resources to private players Union MoS for I&B Dr L Murugan inaugurates Prasar Bharati Auditorium in Srinagar Bharti Group’s OneWeb ties up with Isro to kick off India chapter PM’s idea of inclusive growth roadmap to J&K’s rapid development: Murugan Srinagar Zee’s merger plan serves only the promoters: Invesco OneWeb first private player to launch satellite from Indian soil PM Narendra Modi launches the Indian Space Association (ISpA) Video streaming becomes easier and simpler with Prime Video Channels OTT world goes big on budget Prasar Bharati partners with IIT Kanpur to adopt 5G for direct-to-mobile broadcasting Regional films steal the show as festive quarter begins How drones can beat rush hour by ‘thinking’ on their landers Inox Leisure opens 4-screen multiplex in Guwahati Media & entertainment space gets new PE fund; IMEF raises Rs 500 crore All analog terrestrial TV transmitters to be phased out NCLT gives Zee two weeks to reply to Invesco’s EGM Petition Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre, news broadcasting and digital standards body, India Today in plea Starlink might face legal troubles in India soon Dish TV’s OTT platform, WATCHO collaborates with India Film Project for the 11th season Nielsen combines streaming metrics into single tool, aiming to head off skepticism ahead of fall 2022 milestone NCLAT gives more time to Zee to file reply to Invesco’s plea for EGM Invesco trying to take over Zee in clandestine manner, founder Subhash Chandra alleges Zee-Invesco feud: NCLAT concludes hearing Zee open to rival offers to Sony bid as largest investors balk Drones will soon be enabled with automatic ‘on/off switches’, says Scindia Multiplexes bet big on Disney India’s movie slate Mega coverage of T20 world cup on Prasar Bharati Network Big studios stitch deals for projects post pandemic Maintenance error caused Facebook’s six-hour outage, company says NCLT seeks reply by October 7 on plea seeking EGM order We are looking to collaborate, not compete: Sanjay Bhargava, Starlink’s India head Regional films see steady innings at box office BSNL launches new FTTH plans with free premium OTT subscription Kannur Doordarshan relay centre to be shut forever Centre awards Kochi-Lakshadweep submarine OFC project to NEC SC posts the final hearing on NTO 2.0 to 30 November Facebook says root cause of outage was faulty configuration change Telesat-Nelco satcom services might be launched in 2024 Eurosport will broadcast India’s SAFF Championship 2021 matches live in India Sony-Zee merger to bid for IPL 2023-27 broadcasting rights Cellular operators seek laying of aerial optical fibre cables Eros Now partners with Special Broadcasting Service Starlink to focus on 10 rural constituencies for broadband connectivity Maharashtra multiplexes roll out welcome mats for moviegoers OTT platforms struggle for revenue despite millions of subscribers HC directs OTT platform to block episode of crime series Prime Video gets into marketplace mode to grab a larger share of OTT pie Voot Select to focus on ‘freemium’ strategy for Indian market India’s chip dreams aren’t crazy, they’re just misguided Prolonged battle ahead as ZEE Entertainment takes Invesco to court Zee board rejects Invesco’s demand to hold EGM to remove Punit Goenka Dream Sports joins India’s march towards becoming a US$5 Trillion economy at Expo 2020 Dubai Multiplex owners are heading for another face-off with OTT players Tribunal directs Zee to announce EGM by October 3 Invesco says it is fighting to give minority Zee shareholders a voice Viacom18 appoints Jyoti Deshpande as CEO Bharti Airtel to invest $673 mln on data centre expansion Assamese film industry struggles to create OTT buzz Return of movie mania: Silver screen set to hog the limelight once again Sanjay Bhargava joins SpaceX to serve as Starlink Country Director, India starting October Citing ‘Security clearance’, I&B Ministry threatens to cancel Kolkata TV’s license Disney’s Head of Corporate Development Prateek Garg quits Unruly Asia MD Vijay Anand Kunduri joins PubMatic to lead APAC OTT biz as VP Bollywood slows down on direct-to-digital release of films BCCI stumps ICC as IPL media rights tender to be released in October after announcement of 2 new teams Call for Zee EGM: Invesco moves NCLT ViacomCBS backs new audience-measurement option as TV seeks to expand beyond Nielsen The three challenges facing Netflix’s expansion in India Viacom18 bags broadcast and digital rights for football league Italian Serie A Geomagnetic storm update: Did it impact satellites, electricity grids? Homegrown OTT platforms invest in tech to improve viewer experience Local Doordarshan shut as PB to close its regional broadcasts OTTs to profit from the provision of price-discovery platform as cinemas reopen Dish TV gets 2 months extension from registrar of companies to call AGM Tata Sky Videshi Kahaniyan service channel launched in partnership with One Take Media Bollywood producers rush to lock theatrical release dates Rajat Sharma, India TV Editor-in-chief, elected NBDA President Inox, PVR shares at 52-week high after Maharashtra decides to reopen theatres Amrita forays into the OTT segment with Planetcast Dish TV’s Goel buys time to counter bid by YES Bank to oust him Bharti Airtel stops importing STBs, starts production locally Geomagnetic storm hit Earth yesterday, may affect satellites, electricity grids India inks pact for joint development of small satellite for Bhutan Invesco likely to move court if Zee Entertainment fails to call EGM Google is slashing the amount it keeps from sales on its cloud marketplace Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launches DD/AIR Transmitters at Hamboting La in Ladakh Cinema halls, auditoriums in Maharashtra to reopen from October 22 Fighting rivals, Netflix changes plotline with Seinfeld and Stranger Things Sony Yay sees recovery in ad revenue with onset of festive season Television ad volumes in August 2021 witnesses strong growth: BARC India Amazon announces Prime Video channels – A first step towards creating a video entertainment marketplace in India Maharashtra to get OTT Park, just like IT Park in Bengaluru Amazon Prime partners 8 OTT channels to create video-on-demand hub Zee, Sony brands to continue; Merger to focus on expanding viewership, says Punit Goenka OTT giants catch ‘Indian desi’ bug Telecom operator arrangements critical to Disney+ Hotstar Viacom18 appoints Vipul Nagar as business head for Colors Gujarati PVR, INOX hit year high Screen synergy: Diverse portfolios of Sony and Zee to complement each other Zee Entertainment is Global Citizen Live’s India broadcast partner How premium single-screen cinemas are leading the fightback Viacom18 Studios partners with Dharma Productions for four films Zee-Sony deal: The non-compete fee twist Zee Entertainment approves in-principle merger with Sony Pictures India Netflix’s Reed Hastings meets I&B Minister Starlink made lots of people happy with satellite broadband SAB Group partners with DistroTV to reach USA, Europe and UK TRAI appoints TEC as testing and certification agency for CAS TV18 Broadcast Ltd stays slippery Sony’s new VC to roll the dice on Indian startups IPL 2021 broadcast banned in Afghanistan due to possible anti-Islam content Tata Sky Binge service now comes with two more OTT platforms Cable operators warned against telecasting undesirable programmes Dish TV seeks more time for AGM to discuss Yes Bank proposals C-DoT developing tech to tap all media for broadcasting disaster alerts Indian industry to produce two more entire rockets – GSLV-Mk III and SSLV Sea cable tender bid ‘rigged’: Panel to resolve challenge destiny YES Bank may consider legal recourse in Dish TV issue MTV Insights Studio launches MTV Youth Study 2021 titled ‘Atmanirbhar by Circumstance’ ‘Govt may rob the media of its independence’: HC stays sub-clauses of IT rules Instagram tests specific audience broadcasting feature to give creators some relief from ‘Live’ anxiety Multiplex-producers fight may escalate as release window shrinks Viacom18 appoints Anil Jayaraj as CEO-Sports Sanjay Pugalia steps down as President and Editorial Director of Quint Digital Media Zee TV became the first private broadcasting channel 29 years ago Airtel hikes prices of plans offering Disney+Hotstar subscription Zee board backs former directors, condemns ‘baseless’ allegations Sansad TV will become a new voice of the nation’s democracy: PM The app that’s making Dish TV investors see red Rental charges of poles | Telecom, cable operators asked to execute agreement within 5 days Zee Entertainment institutional investors want clarity from Invesco SpaceX makes history, launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip Netflix’s sizzle reel needs to impress IPL expected to help Disney+ Hotstar with 7 million subscribers Zee Entertainment’s stock jumps more than 50% in four sessions after investor activism Post industry backlash, AP govt says no final call on online cinema ticketing portal SES denies support to Yes Bank’s Dish TV plan Spotify launches integrated miniplayer on Facebook for users in India Billionaire Jhunjhunwala, BofA buy shares of Zee Entertainment Zee Entertainment AGM skips discussions on Invesco board removal plans Zee Entertainment leads rally in Essel Group stocks as brokerages welcome investor activism I&B ministry launches its account on Telegram to counter fake news Streaming got its viewers but where are the revenues? NBF writes to BARC to resume ratings for news channels Viacom18 bags media rights of FIFA World Cup 2022 for 450 crore Reliance, T-Series to collaborate on 10 films 616 Punjab schools to get broadcasting systems: Vijay Inder Singla IAMCR selects IIMC’s Prof Surbhi Dahiya as ambassador Invesco seeks EGM to remove Punit Goenka from Zee Entertainment board OTT platforms emerge as focal point for Telecom, DTH operators BARC India’s Dr. Derrick Gray appointed as the Vice-President of the Market Research Society of India (MRSI) Reliance entry into sports broadcasting becoming reality, Star Sports Sales Head hired as a CEO Bollywood seeks to move past COVID with a $135 million film deal Malayalam film industry’s losses touch Rs500 crore as theatres remain shut aha Video sets sights on pan-India market ‘Amazon Prime Video to have more content in local languages’ PM Narendra Modi to launch Sansad TV on September 15: Report NewsOnAir Radio Live-Stream India Rankings : Indian Adults hooked to NewsOnAir Indian Film Exporters Association renamed as Entertainment Content Owners Association of India (ECOA) Dish TV: Governance concerns spurred Yes Bank attempt to overhaul board Online is the second largest consumed media after television in rural India: Kantar and GroupM report IdeateLabs the agency behind latest Planet Marathi OTT launch Media properties become profitable in 4-6 years: The Quint’s Bahl, Kapur NCLAT dismisses Devas Multimedia’s plea against its winding up Live events industry limps back with small gigs DTH services: Active subscriber base declines sequentially by 14.2 lakh in March quarter Doordarshan’s free-to-air channels spark a dish war Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur meets H.E. Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Minister of Information & Broadcasting of Bangladesh Active DTH users fall for the first time in six quarter OTTs go local; after Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, ZEE5 boosts presence in regional market Bigg Boss on streaming service Voot boosts viewership, ad revenue Punjab to install broadcasting systems in Government schools Panchkula MC to submit report on mobile towers, underground cables Media stocks languish as weak recovery, tariff concerns remain Ekta, Shobha Kapoor’s salary proposals vetoed in odd vote at Balaji Telefilms Trai’s suggestion to waive RoW charges to reduce network rollout cost: COAI RISE Worldwide bags multi-faceted mandate from Abu Dhabi T10 Pandemic forces Bollywood to shift approach to films ZEE5 forays into Punjabi language programming Majority Indians spend 1 – 4 hours on CTV : Affle’s mediasmart India Report YES Bank to oust entire Dish TV board Media – BARC rating: No encouraging signs for Zee and Sun Drone rules to give a fillip to manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles Amazon Prime Video’s Vijay Subramaniam quits Indian Olympic stars dominated TV ads during Tokyo Olympics 2020: BARC Hathway Cable removes NDTV India from popular channel packs, Ravish Kumar asks for support OTT is no longer niche Tamil Nadu theater owners say no to screen OTT releases OTT parks in Maharashtra to make sector content? TN Govt. to speed up Thirumazhisai satellite township project LaLiga: Spanish football on MTV India sees three-time reach on opening weekend Trai’s order paves the way for tariff hike by telecom operators MRC strips accreditation from Nielsen’s national and local TV measurement services Award of contracts under BharatNet project: HC issues notice to DoT for police action against whistleblower Zee News is the most coveted and trusted Hindi news channel How south Indian cinema lured viewers across India Ministry constitutes committee to review guidelines of Journalist Welfare Scheme TRAI’s recommendations for low bit rate applications will enable better quality and cheaper satellite services Netflix inks multi-year deal with Farhan Akhtar’s production house OTT platforms bolster kids’ content with original IPs Sony Sports TV channels at the top of the sports genre for seven consecutive weeks BRICS Film Technology Symposium to open avenues for cooperation and growth in the film business California’s Distro TV partners Raj Nayak’s House of Cheer TRAI asks govt to address AGR issue for cable ops; give incentives to boost broadband services Transcript of Conference Call on Rights Issue- Bharti Airtel August 30, 2021 When big influencers steal content, small original creators lose out Madhuri Dixit launches ‘Planet Marathi’ OTT platform Jio brings new prepaid plans with Disney+ Hotstar subscription Regional cinema could overtake Hindi films in box office collections Roadmap to promote broadband connectivity, TRAI Streaming platforms worried that RBI’s new auto payment rules could affect biz ‘Chip shortages have made an impact on the whole industry’ Iconic week by Ministry of Information of I&B comes to a close Carnival Cinemas & MovieTime enter into a strategic alliance ASCI on-boards Google India, Facebook talent for better implementation of guidelines TikTok’s Nikhil Gandhi joins MX Media as chief working officer TV Today Network’s Aaj Tak Tez to rename as Good News Today Copyright dispute over web-series: Writer takes broadcaster to court College students will develop satellites: PM Modi TRAI guidelines on satellite broadband is a good start for the technology Hotstar beats all OTT platform in India Hon’ble MoS (I&B) inaugurates a community radio station in Mysuru Indian visual effects, gaming industry needs to look beyond boundaries, says Goyal Regulatory certainty to drive Satcom as an affordable mainstream option for India: BIF Latest FDI rules force Yahoo to shut down news websites in India The world economy’s supply chain problem keeps getting worse DD News crosses 4 Mn Subscribers on YouTube, Prasar Bharati gains total of 15 Mn since 2017 TRAI recommends reducing levies on satellite services Former Sony India CEO bets on OTT, forms JV with Screenhits TV Vi app now doubles up as OTT app with Vi movies & TV app integration Carnival aims to double screens by 2023 on low capex model FanCode to exclusively broadcast all pathway events of ICC World Cups in India until 2023 Industry welcomes new drone rules, sees Rs 50,000 crore market potential aha Video forays into kids content Google ramps up its India commitment for a safer internet for everyone PVR reopens its oldest cinema property in the luxury format at New Delhi Streaming a new reality: Malayalam movies in the OTT world A new OTT platform BlackTicketCinemas.com, a brand of Hangover Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. SC restrains DoT from invoking Airtel’s bank guarantees India’s Largest Audio OTT Player, Pocket FM, Appoints Ankket Jain And Manish Nagar To Strengthen Its India Leadership IAMAI’s India Affiliate Summit to take place today 5,000 reopened cinemas face challenges OTT content to play safe despite partial stay on IT Rules clauses BBMP removing legally drawn cables, operators’ association tells HC Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting provides official recognition to the self-regulatory body of NBF Apurva Chandra takes charge as Secretary in Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Multiplexes, theatres in Tamil Nadu to welcome guests from August 27 Official broadcaster Star Sports promises ‘enhanced viewing experience’ for IPL Phase 2 in UAE 9 NE digital media groups come together to form new association Viacom18 scores broadcast and digital rights for Italian Serie A Media stalwart Pradeep Guha dies at 68, tributes pour in Contempt of court: SC imposes Rs 1 lakh fine on Information and Broadcasting Ministry Starlink, OneWeb and Amazon to change broadband scenario in India Nakul Chopra, appointed as Chief Executive Officer of BARC India Apurva Chandra appointed next I&B secretary BARC CEO Sunil Lulla quits ‘Separate licensing for Access Network Provider’ BRICS signs deal on cooperation in remote sensing satellite data sharing Govt set to inform new Spacecom coverage that can underline key function of LEO satellite tv for pc operators: DoT official SC refuses to stay TRAI’s new tariff order, issues notices India recorded highest growth in fixed broadband download speeds in July, up by 7 ranks from 2020 TV9 Network joins News Broadcasters Federation Two arrested for cheating cable TV operator Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur meets NBF’s governing board members BookMyShow Stream announces new film premieres ZEE’s brand new Bhojpuri GEC – Zee Ganga launches with a stellar line-up of original Bhojpuri content Applause Entertainment announces partnership with Amar Chitra Katha, licenses 400+ titles Disney to surpass Netflix Southeast Asian subs by end of 2021 SITI Networks’ Q1FY22 operating EBITDA jumps 33.1% to Rs.537 mn Viacom18 bags TV and digital rights for Abu Dhabi T10 HBO Max plans India entry to make most of OTT demand Centre mulls single law to supervise all media Doordarshan to LIVE telecast Tokyo Paralympics 2020 on all cable and DTH platforms for free Indian media cheer court order putting new IT rules on hold News Broadcasters Association is now News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) Delhi HC restrains Netflix from streaming documentary on 7-year-old school kid’s death Balaji Telefilms to invest in original content with affordable subscription for OTT platform Google Cloud adds second cloud region in India in Delhi-NCR; Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says this Glitch with GSLV’s third stage caused ISRO to lose its earth observation satellite NewsOnAir Radio live-stream India rankings India’s most popular radio show – Bhoole Bisre Geet Prasar Bharati’s accessible and inclusive Olympics coverage – a hit with multi-million digital viewership Has Covid-induced OTT boom been helpful for Indian cinema? India’s upcoming 5G rollout could bump up broadband speeds by 10 times: Ookla Cinemas brace for dull Independence Day weekend There’s very little margin for error in broadcasting: Radhika Reddy What is NTO and why broadcasters are opposing it? Satellite broadband by Tata Nelco, Telesat may soon rival Musk’s Starlink in India Broadcasters to skip August 12 deadline on new tariff order GSLV-F10 fails to launch earth observation satellite into intended orbit Eurosport India secures rights to broadcast Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games Delhi HC stays single judge order refusing to interfere with CIC order on TRAI plea Southern filmmakers look at direct-to-TV premieres during covid Hyderabad Hams develop low cost Transverter for QO-100 satellite Why Kannada cinema failed to ride the OTT bandwagon Prasar Bharti adds five new MPEG2 slots after 54th e-auction Video-streaming platforms build on non-fiction shows ASCI unveils a new brand identity to reflect the agenda of becoming future-facing and more inclusive Increased scrutiny of OTT platforms may benefit unorganised adult content sector TRAI tariff order hearing adjourned to August 18, broadcaster and regulator tussle continues SonyLIV records 3X in viewership with recent sporting events NBA board members meet I&B minister, discuss impact of pandemic on broadcasting sector Tripura TV channel shuts for telecasting harassment of TMC leaders in police station Digital releases cost the box office ₹580 cr: Ormax Single-screen owners highlight old and new issues in CCI complaint Eros Now and Mid-Day Partner to offer unlimited newstainment FIR in opposition to nation head of OTT platform OTT has opened the world to regional and foreign cinema Discovery hits 18 million paid streaming subscribers Tata Sky to go public, Disney to exit OTT’s pay-per-view film strategy fails to take off India SVOD subs on track to hit 89 million South Indian films likely to have a dull box office as key markets remain closed Licences of 204 private TV channels revoked during 2016-20: Govt Prime Day sees traction for Amazon’s OTT content from 4,100 towns Prasar Bharati intends to enhance global footprint: I&B Ministry Prasar Bharati has invited EoI for establishing international channel: Govt Neeraj Kabi: OTT will only rise and become better ASCI sees red as social media influencers disregard ad rules Only 10% citizens plan to visit cinema halls or multiplexes in the months of August and September Punjabi TV channel Pitaara TV to launch streaming platform CCI to launch study into film distribution, examine OTT impact on releases Singapore’s Bomanbridge Media and IN10 Media Network announce global distribution partnership OTT plans compared: Netflix v Amazon Prime Video v Hotstar v Sony Liv Not a single instance of govt intervention since new IT rules: I&B secy 50% of India’s operational screens to reopen by Friday TRAI tariff regime proving detrimental to broadcasters not only consumers Tata Sky Binge delivers aggregation across 11 streaming apps, powered by ThinkAnalytics Sony reveals 61 million viewers watched Euro 2020 in India As Malayalam film industry struggles, Kerala Govt moots plan to launch OTT platform with the pandemic India-based ANI expands its live newsgathering capabilities with LiveU’s LU800 multi-cam solution Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar say OTT space is offering ‘Solid roles’ to older women Statutory motion moved against IT intermediary rules Serious non-compliance of IT Rules: HC to Twitter News channels hook younger audiences online The Q adds 10 million new TV homes via d2h Banijay Asia to focus on unscripted reality content for streaming platforms Times Network restructures its leadership team; announces key elevations and new appointments Airtel Digital TV receives channel updates along with new audio feeds NewsOnAir radio live-stream global rankings Disney Plus Hotstar gets new plans including a Netflix-like mobile-only plan Sony Pictures Networks India rejigs organisational structure Senior journalists move SC seeking independent enquiry into govt snooping allegations Amazon eyes potential stake in Indian film, media businesses; Inox denies report Netflix introduces first production team in APAC Reliance Jio to invest in ZEE5? Tata group to enter sat broadband market with Canada’s Telesat Doordarshan over Sony — Why Indian sports fans are now rooting for the former? CBI, ED ought to probe all OTT platforms for illegalities, says Shelar After six-month delay, start-up targets satellite launch in October Kannada film industry’s OTT conundrum Why broadcasters are up in arms against the TRAI I&B Minister greets people on National Broadcasting Day Elaborate arrangements made by All India Radio, Doordarshan & DD Sports to cover Tokyo Olympics Disney+Hotstar, Sonyliv, Paytm, Zomato, ESPN sites down after outage at cloud provider Akamai Voot Select brings the largest-ever direct to OTT film festival in India Centre receives 27 proposals from private entities for undertaking various space activities in India Exhibitors bullish on big stars to revive theatres Eros Now partners with Live Satellite Media to strengthen reach in India DD Sports will live broadcast Tokyo Olympics 2021 Pandemic helps ISRO pursue privatisation plans SonyLIV to have 20 live streams from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme generated over ₹30.80 cr. revenue since 2014: I&B Ministry YouTube to acquire local video app Simsim PVR organizes vaccination drive for film industry workers Prasar Bharti’s DD free dish grows popular among audience, crosses over 40 million subscribers Webinar on digital media ethics code organized by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Gulshan Verma quits as SVP & Head-Advertising at Disney+ Hotstar Film industry wary of impact from Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) Regional OTTs — streaming ahead, full steam Tata Sky adds NEET PREP, MUSIC (data), and JEE PREP channels Prasar Bharati, IIT-K to collaborate on NextGen broadcasting tech Delhi High Court restrains unauthorised broadcast by rogue websites, cable operators Chief Justice of India advises caution to lawyers and judges on live streaming Saurabh Varma joins JIO Studios as CMO OTT adds spice to Indian content as Bollywood loses masala Every DTH users will get 26 mandatory FTA channels: Why this is bad for TV audience? No coercive action against NBA members for non-compliance of Cable TV rules: Kerala HC to Centre International music streaming app Moodagent comes to India Streaming platforms vie for tent-pole film rights Netflix’s plan to jump into video games puzzles Wall Street The new Google Cloud region in Delhi NCR is now open Taapsee Pannu announces her production house, calls it Outsiders Films Broadcasting icons of India – The Manoranjan Group Theatre owners’ woes increase as states refuse to extend benefits ASCI enforces fresh norms for social media influencers Maharashtra Cyber cracks the whip on Thop TV for copyright violation of Viacom18’s content Media Q1FY22 preview: Ad revenue to dip on second wave of covid Indians need primary cloud storage that matches their pockets: Digiboxx CEO TRAI launches Channel Selector Portal NIT Andhra Pradesh ties up with industry partners for mobile satellite comms, semiconductor design and more Broadcasters’ body moves Supreme Court on Bombay HC’s NTO judgment Madhya Pradesh allows cinemas to reopen Theatre, OTT platforms can co-exist and grow together, says actor Fahadh Faasil OTT platform is here to stay irrespective of COVID pandemic: filmmaker Anjan Dutt OTT platforms line up extensive original content to grow user base OTT platforms give new lease of life to regional language authors What should top I&B minister Anurag Thakur’s immediate priorities Kerala High Court gives interim relief to NBA in plea challenging IT rules Government school to be part of satellite launch: Karnataka Dy CM Viacom18 ups its ‘digital-first’ ante, will launch its biggest property – Bigg Boss – first on VOOT India doesn’t require Information and Broadcasting Ministry: Congress leader Manish Tewari News Broadcasters Association moves Kerala HC to challenge new IT rules for digital media outlets Dia Mirza on OTT boom: We are just beginning to explore its potential Euro viewership on SonyLIV overtakes FIFA World Cup 2018 Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT summons officials of MeitY and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today Zee Media appoints Abhishek Nigam as Chief Operating Officer for digital business A tug for spectrum between satcom providers and telcos DoT secy and indy to chart roadmap to mfrr satcom gear next week Southern film industry lost ₹1,000 crore during COVID OTT platforms eye big-budget shows as they go mainstream Viacom18’s MTV enters into a strategic alliance with LaLiga Bharti Group chairman Sunil Mittal says auction not needed for satcom spectrum UP allows cinema halls, gyms, stadiums to reopen from today Government’s OTT platform a cultural intervention: KSFDC Chairman Do not go for OTT release till Oct, Telangana Film Chamber urges producers TV broadcasters’ body issues advisory on portrayal of gender-based violence Premium video content command higher CPM’s than linear tv Dish TV India Limited reports earnings for Q4FY21, FY2021 ‘Indian media powerful but suffers perception issues’ TRAI tariff order update: Why you might have to pay more for your DTH Jharkhand permits cinemas to reopen ETV Bharat selects Grass Valley for future-proof work from home workflows Streaming drove 16.4% rise in 2020 global production, licensing spend to $220bn (report) Will streaming kill broadcast and cable news? Wi-Fi is key to bridging the digital, as well as urban-rural divide: BIF Viacom18 and Zee Entertainment in early merger talks I&B Ministry seeks public comments on amendments in Cinematograph Act Prasar Bharati audience research releases NewsOnAir Radio livestream global rankings Big-ticket films eye post-August release Cable Television Network rules amended TV serial shooting begins TRAI launches TV Channel Selector web portal TRAI launches Channel Selector Portal TV, web series & films shooting to resume in Maharashtra Web shows face content lag, drop new episodes periodically ICC announces broadcast and digital distribution plans for inaugural World Test Championship Final MX Player becomes the world’s 1st OTT to deploy H.266, cuts down video streaming data consumption into half Reduced timings, covid protocols raise costs for content producers Digital may overtake TV ad spends by 2024 Satcom Industry Association India roots for level playing field for satellite broadband SSPI Board of Directors Appoints President of Ursa Space and CEO of Mansat to Leadership, Welcomes 8 New Directors from Across the Satellite Industry V Raghunandan new TRAI secretary Kanchan Gupta appointed advisor to I&B ministry OTT platforms announce chairperson and members of Grievance Redressal Board Biggest shutdown of the entertainment industry due to COVID-19 With theatres shut in Kerala due to pandemic, more Malayalam movies are likely to go the OTT way Streaming services appoint chairperson, members of grievance redressal body NBF launches sub-committee on digital news media Justice Sikri to chair Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council’s Grievance Redressal Board Limited unlocking poses challenges for film, web series production COVID slows revenue growth for audio streaming sites No broadcaster to show India vs New Zealand WTC final in Australia Video streaming industry divided over contours of creative liberties Television ad revenue to recover by Q2FY22 Software maker Altium rejects $3.9 billion takeover bid from Autodesk How South India is conquering the OTT universe as Hindi content remains dormant Amit Malhotra named MD for HBO Max in Southeast Asia and India PVR Isn’t worried about losing movies to OTT platforms Netflix to set up its first live-action post-production facility in Mumbai Viacom18 expands its international footprint with the launch of COLORS Gujarati in UK OTT platforms a divided house on self-regulation SCO agreement on Mass Media Cooperation gets India’s retrospective nod Second covid wave: cable, DTH companies may lose up to 20% subscribers Criticizing govt not sedition: SC bars Andhra police from taking action against 2 news channels COVID drives higher streaming consumption in small-town India Confusion in Indian OTT platform space: Two self-regulatory bodies on the anvil OTT self-regulatory body appoints chairperson, members OTT players to stop streaming news channels Immune to OTT: The future of Indian cinema Roll the film: COVID-19 disrupts the movie industry in the US and India Internet and Mobile Association of India sets up grievance council to ensure OTT guideline compliance BIF lauds new satellite broadcasting standard Netflix, Prime, 8 others join IAMAI’s grievance panel Reruns of Ramayan, Mahabharat are back with high traction but it’s not all good news for TV Centre asks online news, OTT platforms to provide compliance In 15 days News broadcasters urge govt to exempt them from new IT rules Indian Broadcasting Foundation to be renamed as Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation Big win for MCA, NCLT orders winding up of Devas Multimedia Lockdown drives streaming sites to add niche, foreign language cinema Piracy plays spoilsport for Bollywood’s hybrid release model Mythological content viewing on TV goes up again as states go under lockdown Social media, OTT platforms likely to request more time for IT rules compliance Prasar Bharti extends its tentacles Small regional film industries set for a dark future as losses mount Bengali films hanging fire amid pandemic blues Netflix film premieres in US theatres, will India mirror such a move? Global AVOD spend to hit $66bn How content piracy has evolved with the rise of OTT Modi govt to launch BBC World-like DD International channel Nine Network chooses Sony’s equipment for State-of-the-art Studio build Zee Entertainment Q4 Result: Profit At Rs 275.8 crore on strong operating performance PVR Continues To Be Cautious, CEO Says Costs To Be Kept On A Tight Leash In FY22 Report: Netflix 40% of SE Asia SVoD consumption A week before the unofficial deadline, most OTT streaming services do not comply with IT rules OTT entertainment platforms gain acceptance in Covid times Warner-Discovery deal may challenge incumbent streaming brands Nickelodeon re-imagines the epic game of Ludo with a little help from Google Filmmakers review projects to cut costs Tax enforcement raid disrupts cable television service Tripura for 2 days Ban on film, serial shootings till May 30 Big networks regain leadership in the FTA space; new GECs struggle to keep pace Kerala Television Federation protests Union minister Muraleedharan’s action against Asianet TV FM Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates US Advertising promoted Argus satellite TV news channel Amazon India launches free streaming service miniTV Disney+ Hotstar ad revenue plunges amid IPL suspension The death of India’s single-screen cinemas Southern film premieres keep streaming platforms going India’s VFX and animation boom: The pandemic has reshaped how stories are told How a mobile-first video market warmed up to consuming OTT content on large screens Netflix, Disney, Amazon plan streaming world domination, but meet resistance James Murdoch, Disney Alum Seek $300 Million for Asia Media SPAC Sony Pictures Sports Network unveils UEFA EURO 2020 matches Golden Globes crisis: Tom Cruise returns awards and NBC drops ceremony Need to examine space-based Internet new business models, Ajay Kumar Contradicting Nielsen, Comscore says TV use didn’t fall in Pandemic India’s filmmakers are confining their scripts to small spaces Nielsen Undercounted Viewing, According to Media Rating Council For multiplexes, second wave pushes recovery to next fiscal India sees huge headroom for growth in TV and digital Fox Corporation Reaches Agreement to Acquire Outkick Dubbed southern films set to increase box office share in north IPL 14 suspension: The biggest property for advertisers is now a missed opportunity Amazon, SonyLiv, MX Player, AltBalaji and Zee5 on what’s next for OTT in India As IPL gets suspended indefinitely, experts discuss the broad implications of the move on all stakeholders Despite pandemic disruptions, OTT leaders predict huge headroom for growth in future SVOD and brand partnership: A successful revenue model Bulls and bears BCCI mulls September window to finish IPL 2021 Cinemas anxious as more films likely to follow hybrid release route BCCI to incur a loss of over INR 2000 crores for halting IPL 2021 mid-way Second Covid wave pushes recovery for multiplexes to next fiscal OTTs fear lag in content pipeline as cases continue to surge Indian film industry may see 70% drop in revenue in 2021 as lockdown extends in many states Is India and its gigantic internet audience the pollen for the bourgeoning video bee? Movie channels expect more eyeballs as lockdown returns Movies debuting on OTT may become norm in lockdown 2.0 Bollywood may incur ₹4,000 crore loss in 2021 Facebook now a credible competitor to TV as it releases new in-stream video stats Programming budgets spike 25% as TV shoots move out of Maharashtra Lockdown impact: Will TV shows with low ratings shut shop? TV ad volumes in January-March highest since 2018: BARC Second wave and second OTT boom! SIA-India for unleashing full potential of all satellite bands for IoT Cable companies make presence felt in cell phone business RIL to pare stake in Hathway Cable; to launch Rs 442-crore OFS on April 26 As filming halts in Maharashtra, producers shoot daily soaps in Hyderabad, Goa, Gujarat Backlog of movies waiting to release to impact finances, smaller films IPL 2021 live streaming sees 25% drop in viewership in opening game compared to 2020 Film and TV producers scramble for solutions as COVID cases rise in Maharashtra Netflix subscriber growth slows after pandemic boom, shares fall 11% Second wave of COVID-19 hits multiplexes’ recovery Movie exhibition industry to be in trouble if cases climb and fails to get govt support Second COVID-19 wave threatens multiplex stocks; will it be 2020 all over again? Fresh COVID restrictions add to woes of M&E cos Multiplexes need a makeover to pull back audiences Covid surge: OTT services may see 20-30% spike in viewership amid mobility curbs User-generated content to fuel remote work, learning in India Multiplex business disruption again, ICICI Securities New curbs in Maharashtra to disrupt film, TV productions Films land up on OTT with shortened window post theatrical release Blow to film releases, fresh content for TV A big blow to cinema The 10 questions NBF has asked BARC following bribery allegations DoT extends norms on network gear purchase to satellite services Music Broadcast board terminates acquisition of Big FM Film, TV producers hope industry will be allowed to continue with shoots Forest Minister Mama Natung launches OTT platform SpaceM Why more streaming platforms may enter film production OTTs to invest ₹1,900 cr in original content this year AIR, DD Sports to live stream & live broadcast Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI for free News Broadcasters Federation ties up with legal tech startup Webnyay Prasar Bharati’s DD Free Dish now has over 40 million subscribers The OTT versus cinema debate Issues are not around use of social media but over abuse and misuse: Prasad OTT platforms should be held responsible and accountable for content Centre’s new IT rules will have a chilling effect on digital news media Union Government notifies the new rules for digital news publishers and OTT platforms Jharkhand Assembly gets channel West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2021: Will the series not have an Indian broadcaster? India vs England 2nd ODI: Star Sports to live broadcast ODI in 5 language Give prior notice of 3 days before arresting Arnab: Bombay HC to cops How OTT has changed the face of India’s media and entertainment industry Editors Guild seeks PM Modi’s intervention, demands revoking of new IT guidelines Telecom sector headed for second round of consolidation OTT platforms eye 20% growth in viewers in ’21 despite easing curbs New IT rules put in place mechanism to follow ethics code by OTT: Centre Supreme Court stays all proceedings on pleas to regulate OTT platforms pending in HCs Multiplexes continue to open new properties in the face of pandemic The game of TRP Delhi HC asks Centre to reply to plea challenging new IT rules Maharashtra announces curbs for drama theatres, auditoriums No proposal to appoint social media regulator: Ravi Shankar Prasad Latin America provides India considerable scope to expand trade & business in the region New rules: Government seeks total control of media OTT platforms future evoke polarizing response from analysts Indian govt determined to enforce WhatsApp message traceability Mashal Sports set to invite bids for Pro Kabaddi League media rights DoT may ask TRAI to cut prices of 5G spectrum OTT platforms to focus on family content amid backlash Parliamentary panel questions legality of new guidelines for OTT, social media platforms India is the next big frontier for Netflix and Amazon OTT platform forays into theatrical distribution A check on OTT platforms New IT rules threaten the creative freedom enjoyed by OTT platforms New rules for digital media intermediaries: How far is too far? Two Ladakh villages get connectivity for the first time Intermediary, social media guidelines challenged in courts by digital news portals IPL brand value fell 8.7% in 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic Netflix, Amazon, Alt Balaji want protection from FIRs, time to classify shows based on age Regulations for OTT platforms: IAMAI representatives put forth concerns before Prakash Javadekar Prakash Javadekar to inaugurate Golden Jubilee celebration of Manipuri Cinema IBC2022 Content Production Industry Pro Audio Pro Video Post Production Content Distribution Industry OFC Cloud OTT Antenna Earth Stations Satellites OB Transmitters STB T&M Converters Daily News Headlines Of The Day Company News International Circuit Trends Editor’s Desk BCS Stories Editorial Pay TV Industry TV Channels MSOs OTT DTH HITS IPTV VoD Technology Hardware Software Standards Perspective Archive Reports Videos Company News Adobe to buy Figma for $20 billion September 16, 2022 Adobe Inc said on Thursday it would buy online design startup Figma for about $20 billion to expand its portfolio of collaboration-focused platforms geared for the hybrid-work era. Adobe, the company that houses the industry’s most renowned graphics and photo editing applications such as Photoshop and After Effects has been increasingly venturing into the collaboration tools space. The cash-and-stock deal for Figma gives Adobe ownership of a company whose online collaborative platform for designs and brainstorming is used by firms from Zoom Video Communications to AirBnB and Coinbase. Shares of Adobe, which had cash and cash equivalents of $3.87 billion as of Sept. 2, were down nearly 8% in premarket trading. The company also reported its earnings on Thursday, with its fourth-quarter revenue forecast of $4.52 billion coming in below the $4.58 billion estimated by analysts, according to Refinitiv data. Reuters Related Topics: Up Next Even with Disney+’s looming price hike, streamer is ‘Way Underpriced,’ says CEO Bob Chapek Don't Miss PVR slips 5% after mega block deals; stock down 17% from 52-week high Your browser does not support the html video tag. 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