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Advertisers still keen to spend on terrestrial for 2-3 years: Mukesh Sharma

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DD Sahyadri, the Marathi channel under Doordarshan, announced revamp of their prime time slot through the launch of 9 new shows. With the launch of BARC rural ratings, it is expected that these shows will get the eyeballs needed to compete with the private players in the genre. Mukesh Sharma, Additional Director General – DD speaks on the revenues from terrestrial, advertisers spending there, investment into new content, etc

Collin Furtado Nov 3, 2015 8:30 AM

Rajesh Kamat & Paul Aiello to jointly head KKR's new $300 mn Asia media platform

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Global investment firm KKR and The Chernin Group, LLC today announced a multi-faceted partnership that includes the creation of Emerald Media, a new vehicle to fund investments capitalizing on fast-growing opportunities in the media and entertainment industries across Asia. KKR has committed up to $300 million to the Emerald Media platform from its KKR Asian Fund II and The Chernin Group will join as a minority co-investor. KKR has also acquired a significant, minority stake in CA Media, the existing Asian media portfolio of The Chernin Group

e4m Desk Nov 3, 2015 7:10 AM