Gaurav Banerjee’s first phase as MD and CEO of SPNI has been about internal alignment, stabilising the organisation, resetting reporting structures and rethinking how content and platforms are managed
While the TRAI frames itself as the guardian of consumer interest and market order, the MIB retains control over licensing, policy framing and final rule-making
With strong viewership across regional and rural India, TV news is poised to unlock new revenue opportunities
Industry watchers have suggested that a compromise ruling is a possibility; court could allow slight flexibility for channels or offer exemptions for specific types of programming
According to sources, a broadcasters’ body has urged the government to reduce GST on subscriptions across cable television and OTT platforms from the current 18 % to 5%
The lawsuit aims to compel Warner Bros to disclose the financial analysis that led its board to support Netflix’s $82.7 billion cash-and-stock deal
Broadcasters are increasingly integrating digital creators into TV, offering new platforms and opportunities as traditional media adapts to the creator-driven attention economy
In its argument, Paramount has said that the cable business at the centre of Netflix’s proposal holds little to no standalone value
SPNI India is expected to announce an organisational rejig this month, with sources indicating that up to 180 to 200 roles could be impacted as part of a cost rationalisation exercise
Broadcasters say that even as Bangladeshi sports continue to be monetised in India, Indian TV channels and IPL remain inaccessible in Bangladesh, reflecting a cross-border media rights imbalance
According to TRAI Annual Report 2024–25, the country has approximately 60 million cable TV households, around 2 million HITS subscribers, and 56.92 million active DTH subscribers as of 31 March, 2025
From hit-driven businesses to IP-led studios, content producers are reworking their financial playbooks as costs rise, revenues fragment and global ambitions sharpen
The company reiterated that it is contesting the orders on merits and based on legal advice
Industry awaits clarity on capacity, slot disclosures and auction rules ahead of FY26 DD Free Dish bidding
The store carries a limited assortment compared with Instamart’s online catalogue and is positioned as a touchpoint for consumers to interact with products in person
Leif Stromnes will commence the role in January 2026
President attacks Democrats in post on Truth Social after US lawmakers swiftly move bill through Congress
Travis Scott’s CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR is on November 19
The case could influence how future sports-rights deals are negotiated, forcing clearer contractual terms and stricter compliance expectations for both broadcasters and streaming platforms
Star India had contributed $84 million to the segment in the same quarter last year, and its absence this year also pushed international operating income down to $(33) million from $52 million
As per sources, the watermark-based identification will make a clear distinction between normal broadcast feeds and landing page feeds
The question is no longer whether quirky ads attract attention, but whether they continue to drive lasting recall, brand engagement, and relevance beyond the initial impression
Known for forts and blue lanes, Jodhpur is emerging as Rajasthan’s next real estate hotspot, offering affordable homes, rising infrastructure, and promising investment opportunities.
With the Rs 4,500 cr IPO approaching, Radhika Zingade, Group Marketing Head at InCred, outlines strategies to expand market reach & boost investor trust
Dhoni appears as a relatable coach, guiding parents on safe, eco-friendly, and cost-effective travel solutions for kids’ school, tuition, and activities
As Snapchat and Instagram roll out new updates, how will marketers and industry experts decode them to their advantage and spot new opportunities?
In an interview with IMPACT, Hari Marar, MD & CEO, and Shalini Rao, CMO of BIAL, share how BLR Airport is evolving into a cultural hub besides a transit centre
In India’s influencer boom, backlash isn’t always bad news - it’s sometimes the rise of infamy-led fame in India’s influencer scene
As Godrej Enterprises unveils its vibrant new identity, Sumeet Bhojani, Head of Brand & Strategic Insights, decodes the brand's journey and the story behind the new logo
In conversation with Manish Bandlish, MD, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd, on summer marketing plans, new product launches and D2C foray
Singh, known for his in-depth reporting and incisive analysis, brings over two decades of experience to the role
The company reported advertising and publicity expenses of Rs 363.95 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2024
Rakesh Sharma held the President’s position for the term 2023-24
Over 5,000 panels have been ordered to be fitted at premium homes to measure their CTV consumption
Despite competition from OTT and private channels, Doordarshan is far from retiring, reaching millions of viewers with a mix of classic and new content
The ad aims to promote Manappuram Finance’s instant gold loan app which allows to get a gold loan anytime from anywhere
Devika Dayal, who reported to Mona Jain, former Chief Revenue Officer of News and ZMCL, had joined the 6 months back
TV news ad rates to ride high on festive fervour
Before joining TV9 Network Tiwari was part of India Today Magazine (Hindi)
Nishant Chaturvedi is the Senior Executive Editor at TV9 Bharatvarsh
ZMCL’s ad revenue declined by 12% in FY24
According to Sun TV Network’s annual report, the network’s income from subscription grew 5% whereas income from advertising and sale of broadcast slots declined by 1.89%
Mishra was the host of the channel's morning show ‘Jago Bharat'
Before joining Zee Media, she was the Head of Human Resources at HT Digital Streams
ACKO, Aditya Birla Group, IDFC First Bank, Atomberg, Vimal, Sensodyne, Veeba, Ultratech Cement, Kalyan Jewellers, Raymond, Godrej Locks come onboard
The platform has asked Rs 1.75 crore for co-powered sponsorship and Rs 1 crore for associate sponsorship
In a press conference, Essel Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra accused the SEBI Chairperson of being a “negative force” and a key reason for the failure of the ZEE-Sony merger
Subhash Chandra has called for a thorough investigation into Madhabi Puri Buch’s financial dealings and the “biased actions” against ZEE
Viewers can tune into the live action on Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv
Zee's latest filing, dated August 29, 2024, requests the NCLT to recall this order, signaling potential hurdles in the merger process with Sony
The Mumbai bench of the NCLT has noted that the scheme appears 'fair and reasonable' with no violations of any provisions of law or public policy
Rohit Bansal, Group Head of Communications, Reliance Industries Limited, remembers Umesh Upadhyay
The merger, however, could be an opportunity for advertisers as the sheer reach and diversity of the new entity mean they can now connect with audiences on a larger scale, across multiple platforms
The meeting, held on Thursday at the Prime Minister's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, was also attended by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw
Speaking at Reliance Industries AGM, Mukesh Ambani said the new entity will combine content creation with digital streaming to cater to every consumer's taste
The e-auction will be conducted as per e-auction methodology for allotment of DD Free Dish slots to private TV channels, notified by the pubcaster on Jan 27, 2023
The Founder and Group CEO of Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India talks about Bigg Boss, evolution of TV and OTT viewers and collaboration with SERA for its new space exploration-based reality show
While the CCI's conditional approval is a major milestone, the merger may still encounter further legal and regulatory hurdles over concerns of harming competition, say experts
The NBF is set to raise issues such as the challenges faced by national and regional channels and the concerns regarding the lack of transparency and data sharing within the present systems
After months of uncertainty, the CIC finally approved the $8.5 billion merger between Reliance and Walt Disney on Wednesday
The green light from the CCI comes with a caveat: the companies must comply with certain voluntary modifications to address potential competition concerns
According to sources, the co-presenting sponsorship is priced at Rs 7-8 crore, and the associate sponsorship is being offered for Rs 3-5 crore
The share price of ZEEL jumped from Rs 135 to Rs 154.9 and closed at Rs 150.9 per share after it announced settling the merger dispute with Sony
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, was also present in the meeting
Withdrawal applications will be filed by the parties before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, NCLT and all relevant regulatory authorities
Media owners are expected to seek the Prime Minister's support in shaping structural policies that could impact the industry
Gaurav Banerjee's onboarding as the new CEO of Sony is expected to propel the network in an upward growth trajectory and improve its ratings
Markand Adhikari is the Chairman and MD of Sri Adhikari Brothers Group (SAB Group)
While some media reports have stated that the contract is non-negotiable, experts suggest feasibility of Star India’s request to renegotiate the media rights deal depends on specific terms and clauses
The CCI might require the sale of some cricketing rights as a condition for approving the $8.5 billion media merger, experts from legal fraternity told e4m
The channel was launched by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
This is TV Today Network's first venture into the FAST sector in India
Tata Play removed Sony TV's linear channels from its bouquets on August 1, saying they were restructuring their channel bouquets by removing less-watched channels
According to a media report, Star India has sent an email to ICC to renegotiate the deal
Banijay Asia is producing Indian remakes of five of Sony Pictures’ international scripted series
The move may expedite CCI nod for the merger and also have a low impact on revenue, said a news report quoting media agency officials
Last year, TRAI recommended that DTH operators should pay a licensing fee of 3% instead of 8% on their AGR
Shweta Singh, the celebrated news anchor, is known for her show 'Dastak', which she hosts every night at 10 on Aaj Tak
For over 3 decades, Navika Kumar has not only been presenting her strong insights but also lending her powerful voice to causes of national importance
According to the report, the number has increased from 9,351 lakh at the end of May ’24 to 9,407 lakh at the end of June ’24
Prasar Bharati has laid down two categories for apps to send their proposals for integration with its OTT platform; the pubcaster has said there is no last date for submission of proposals
A detailed dialogue with CCI is crucial to move ahead say legal experts who believe that the antitrust regulator may ask for more meaningful divestiture if it allows the combination to go ahead
e4m Editor Tasmayee Laha Roy reflects on the withdrawal of the second draft of the Broadcast Bill and the concerns of the stakeholders
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union I&B Minister, has said that the ministry will maintain its flexible approach and keep an “open mind” during the consultations
According to industry estimates, the network is expected to make Rs 200-300 crore from TV advertising revenue and sponsorship deals, and another Rs 100-150 crore from its digital platform
Stakeholders share the platform's proposed multi-channel ecosystem is a welcome move but there are concerns about the yardsticks to be put in place for aspects like content and revenue-sharing
This series is being jointly hosted by Nikunj Garg, Senior Managing Editor of NDTV and Marya Shakil, Executive Editor (National Affairs) of the channel
According to TRAI, the active pay subscriber base for these providers was around 61.97 million as of March 31, 2024, down from 69.57 million on March 31, 2021
The e-auction, tentatively scheduled for August 28th, 2024, will offer MPEG-2 slots for the period from September 5th, 2024, to March 31st, 2025
Advertising revenue of the company increased to Rs 10 crore in Q1 FY25 from Rs 9 crore in Q1 FY24
DPOs want TRAI to reduce broadcaster discount on channel bouquets from 45% to 15%, saying that the current discount makes broadcasters push unwanted channels to customers
As per media reports, both RIL and Disney are not keen on making changes to their cricket broadcast rights
Sukumar Ranganathan, Editor-in-Chief, Hindustan Times, was the jury chair this year
The pubcaster has outlined modes for sourcing content, including commissioning (may involve co-production or public-private partnerships), revenue sharing, licence fees or royalties & sponsorships
Concerns among stakeholders regarding specific clauses and alleged secrecy around the draft’s distribution led the ministry to consider developing a new draft after further discussions
Given the lengthy and contentious process surrounding the Bill, a delay at this stage could hinder progress and add to industry uncertainty, believe legal experts familiar with the broadcast industry
The ministry has informed stakeholders that a fresh draft will be issued after detailed consultations
Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, was the Chief Guest this year
As per sources, the MIB has reached out to broadcasters, cable operators, and other stakeholders to return the bill copy that they received earlier this month
The two will invest in content that spans original shows and adaptations
Industry leaders express concerns over Broadcast Bill exempting DD FreeDish from the encryption mandate that can undermine efforts to combat piracy and maintain industry standards
The company’s profit stood at Rs 559 crore in Q1 FY25
Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by September 6. Counter comments can be submitted by September 20
Foxtel has reportedly been facing tough competition from narrow-margin rivals
Kartik Mahadev, the CMO for Content SBU Brand Management at Zee, challenges the notion that pay TV is on the decline at the e4m Business Leaders Retreat
During the earnings call, Walt Disney’s Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston said the company would lay out positive earnings from the India business consolidation once the merger deal is closed
The company has attributed the losses to higher programming and production cost attributable to the timing of the ICC T-20 World Cup
As per reports, Viacom18 has posted a 75% jump in revenue to Rs 8,032 crore in this FY
Experts, however, say Prasar Bharati’s OTT raises significant concerns for DPOs, as the move to offer free registration & revenue sharing could disrupt the industry and negatively impact rev streams
Advertisements on the OTT stream will be inserted by Prasar Bharati at appropriate junctures, the ministry has said
Looking forward, experts say the second quarter, which includes the festive season, could also be strong as TV will continue to be a key medium for advertisers to reach out to consumers
Sanjog Gupta, Head of Sports, Disney Star, spoke to e4m on the network’s expansion into esports, the strategy to diversify the sports portfolio beyond cricket & more
Following NP Singh's stepping down in May, the network has witnessed a series of departures and role rejigs at the leadership level
In addition to his current portfolio, Rao will now lead all ITGD editorial teams, who will report directly to him
Singh is known for his expertise in political journalism and his ability to deliver breaking news with accuracy and depth
Prior to ZEE News, Pranay Upadhyaya held prominent roles at ABP Network for nearly seven years
Guest Column: Rohit Jain, Managing Partner, Singhania & Co., critically examine the Bill, its objectives, grievance mechanisms, the manner of its introduction, and its practical implications
This fine is for not conforming with standards specified by the central government regarding interference or equipment usage
While the revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill incorporates some industry feedback, it still has significant ambiguities, say sector experts
As per media reports, both RIL and Disney are not keen on making changes to their cricket broadcast rights
In the Bill, government has proposed that every cable and satellite broadcasting network operator shall transmit or re-transmit programmes in an encrypted form through a digital addressable system
Harit Nagpal, MD and CEO, Tata Play, told e4m that they are restructuring their channel bouquets by removing less-watched channels and adjusting monthly charges accordingly
No one shall be allowed to broadcast a programme without the license from copyright owners, states the draft
Profit up nearly 500% at Rs 51.38 crore, a massive jump from the same period previous fiscal when it stood at Rs 8.7 crore
The Bill proposes every broadcaster to appoint a grievance redressal officer to receive and hear complaints in contravention of the Programme Code and the Advertisement Code
In a BSE filing, ZEEL said that Star India, on June 20, communicated to ZEEL about ending the agreement and “opted to only seek damages during the arbitration proceedings”
Punit Goenka, ZEEL MD & CEO, spoke about the business performance in Q1, the competitive landscape, and the company's forward-looking growth, during the Q1 FY25 earnings discussion
The revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 also introduces a broader regulatory framework for digital news, encompassing individual content creators
According to the company, the domestic advertising revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 911 crore
Even if the NCLT grants its approval, the Scheme cannot be implemented unless all regulatory clearances, including those from the CCI, MIB, and others, are secured
Joshi was earlier associated with Times Now
While distribution methods (terrestrial, cable, satellite, streaming) have changed, the core value of TV, which is mass impact, remains relevant, say experts
The Adani Group-owned company has also reported net loss increasing four-fold, due to higher production costs and finance costs
As part of the campaign, unbranded billboards featuring Sakshi and her family appeared across India
The tribunal has reportedly instructed both parties to issue fresh notices of final hearing to governments, tax authorities and regulatory bodies
Uday Shankar, during his stint at Star India, is credited with not just building successful businesses but also cultivating a generation of CEOs and leaders
Industry experts say factors such as lack of innovative formats, competition from OTT platforms and rising content costs are discouraging advertisers
The company said it is also considering incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in India which will infuse Rs 10 lakh towards the share capital
Nearly half will stream it online (47%), while over a third will opt for coverage in newspapers or news sites (36%)
As CNBC-TV18 celebrates its 25th anniversary of budget coverage, e4m spoke to Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18, about the line-up this year, and more
The platform will have a multi-language broadcast for the tournament to be held from 19th to 28th July
Broadcasters, e4m has learnt, have found the base price exorbitant
As per reports, Warner Bros Discovery has reached out to rival media groups for merger and acquisition possibilities
According to sources, Tamil Nadu’s Arasu Cable TV has not cleared dues pertaining to subscription fees of several TV channels
As per media reports, the funds will be raised from Resonance Opportunities Fund, St. John's Wood Fund Limited and Ebisu Global Opportunities Fund
Uday Shankar is also the only media thought leader to have won two coveted titles - Impact Person of The Year (2010) and Impact Person of the Decade (2014)
Only the satellite channels licensed by the Ministry of I&B would be allowed to participate in the e-auction
The FDI figure stood at Rs 7012 crore
The network’s national, business and regional TV news channels registered 30% advertising growth during the quarter
The company said it is in the process of obtaining requisite approvals for completion of the merger