Disney+ Hotstar Premium to launch all seasons of 'The Simpsons'
The platform will feature all 675 episodes of the award-winning show, which spans 31 seasons
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NBA requests FM to remove 18% GST on advertisements
NBA in its letter to the minister said that while the news broadcasters are coping with the financial problems of recovery of dues, they are also faced with serious problems of advertising inventory
Rahul Joshi takes up additional charge as Group CEO and MD of Viacom18
This development comes after Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO and MD of Viacom18 decided to move on from Viacom18.
Sudhanshu Vats resigns from Viacom18 as MD, Rahul Joshi to take over
Vats will be serving at Viacom18 until 15th April 2020
Colors launch video campaign to spread positivity & hope during COVID-19
Through the song Hum Honge Kamayab, actors of the channel's popular shows motivate viewers to not lose hope
SPAG appoints Abhinav K Srivastava as new COO
Srivastava joins SPAG from Avian WE where he was the Group Business Director
It is not doomsday for media & entertainment, only a reset of existing norms: Amit Khanna
Writer, filmmaker & media guru Amit Khanna spells out how media and entertainment will fare in a post-COVID-19 world
NBA seeks carriage fee waiver for DD Free Dish slots in Q1
The association has asked the government to charge 50% in the next quarter
Rachana Television Pvt. Ltd takes a stand against pay cuts during COVID-19 crisis
The television company has sworn against trimming employees' salaries even at the cost of incurring losses
eBay names former Walmart COO Jamie Iannone as new CEO
Iannone also served as CEO of SamsClub.com, the eCommerce unit of Walmart's chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs, Sam’s Club
Star Bharat to premiere show on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's life
The first episode of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar - Ek Maha Manav Ki Maha Gatha will be aired at 8 pm today, on the social reformer's 129th birthday
Kaizzen supports RAHI with 20,000 meals for vulnerable groups during COVID-19 crisis
The meals will be distributed in partnership with RAHI, an NGO that is working towards hunger eradication and currently focussed on providing meals to COVID-19 impacted communities
Sri Adhikari Brothers pledge to care for 1000 families in need during COVID-19 lockdown
Adhikari Brothers have partnered with BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha which is globally known for its social services
SBI Life unveils 'We Can, We Will’ anthem, to rally the nation’s battle against COVID-19
Conceptualised by Be the Bee, the anthem aims to highlight the influence of collective willpower to sail through the ongoing crisis while maintaining social distancing
ITC Nimyle presents 'Stay Home Sangeetham' music initiative
The Trend Music initiative is the first of its kind marathon musical performance that is exclusively digital featuring a fusion of classical music & film classics
Vikatan Web TV announces first-of-its-kind debate around COVID-19 lockdown
A panel of distinguished speakers will debate on 'Curfew - Is it creating panic & anxiety? Or is it building discipline & patience?
INS seeks govt assistance to save ailing newspaper industry
Among its demands are a two-year tax holiday, removal of 5% customs duty on newsprint, a 50% increase in DAVP ad rates and a 100% increase in budget spends
Zomato joins Zoom calls to stay connected with patrons
The app recently launched a digital campaign wherein it has been providing quirky wallpapers to all ZOOM users
Advertising FCT grew 9% on the back of social ads in week 13: BARC- Nielsen
As per the report, some of the top brands in week 13 are Dettol, Lifebuoy soaps, Harpic and Lizol, as well as Hotstar VIP
Media houses sanction layoffs & pay cuts amid COVID-19 crisis
In the wake of the pandemic, prominent Indian media houses have been tasked with imposing pay cuts and terminations
The role of established media is now more important than ever: Kalli Purie
Purie, the Vice-Chairperson of the India Today Group, discusses burgeoning viewership, TV ratings, and programming plans in the times of COVID-19 in a chat with e4m
Senior role models help women grow within a company & industry: Archana Jain, PR Pundit
Archana Jain, Founder & Managing Director, PR Pundit, says companies must have a gender-neutral outlook to ensure that there is a balanced blend of opinions
Republic Media Network forges strategic partnership with Flipkart Video
As part of the association, Republic TV & Republic Bharat’s live news will be streamed round-the-clock on the OTT platform
BMC ups Instagram game to spread COVID-19 awareness
With quirky memes centred on popular shows, the civic body has managed to capture the attention of the youth
There is opportunity, but now is not the time to be opportunistic: Navin Khemka, MediaCom
In our 'Beating All Odds' series, Navin Khemka, CEO South Asia, MediaCom, speaks with Naziya Alvi Rahman, Editor of exchange4media
Godrej's new 'slice of life' campaign touches upon gender equality
The campaign features Godrej Appliances employees at their homes, sharing the burden of every day
Yulu to deliver groceries & medicines to meet rising demands
The micro-mobility service provider is currently supporting home delivery companies in Bengaluru and will eventually expand to Delhi, Mumbai, Pune & Ahmedabad