BCCI hands Tata WPL 2026 ceremonies and match entertainment mandate to Laqshya Media Group
Laqshya Media Group will orchestrate the entire spectator experience across all 22 matches
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CCI probe: Delhi HC grants Madison time to file rejoinder
The bench also noted that a connected constitutional challenge is already pending before the Division Bench, which is scheduled to hear the matter on January 8
Cricket To Commerce By OK
Top Indian cricketers are not just endorsing brands they are actually owning a stake in it too, will this help the brands score?
NCLT approves Star India-Viacom18 merger scheme
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
Disney-RIL Merger: The power of consolidation & the risk of monopoly
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
CCI approves Viacom18-Star India merger
The green light from the CCI comes with a caveat: the companies must comply with certain voluntary modifications to address potential competition concerns
Rohan Jaitley likely to be next BCCI secretary: Reports
Rohan Jaitley is currently president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association
Cricket rights monopoly: Will CCI stand in the way of RIL-Disney merger?
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
RIL, Disney mull 2-year ad rate freeze proposal for CCI approval: Report
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
Jay Shah likely to be next ICC Chairman: Reports
Jay Shah is currently the Secretary of BCCI
Ex-Tesla exec Rebecca Tinucci joins Uber as Global Head of Sustainability
Prior to this, Rebecca Tinucci was with Tesla for over 6 years
RIL, Disney must divest more to allay CCI concerns: Experts on merger
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
'Could harm competition:' CCI voices concerns about Reliance-Disney merger
According to a media report, the main concern for the CCI appears to be the control over cricket broadcasting rights, which could potentially lead to issues with pricing and market dominance
BCCI sees 116% jump in surplus income for IPL 2023 over 2022
While total income from IPL 2023 rose 78% YoY to Rs 11,769 crore, expenditure increased 66% to Rs 6,648 crore, said a news report
RIL, Disney offer to sell some channels for faster merger anti-trust nod: Reports
As per media reports, both RIL and Disney are not keen on making changes to their cricket broadcast rights
BCCI invites applications for General Manager (Marketing)
Apart from developing and implementing the overall marketing strategies of the cricket body, the person will also be required to collaborate with BCCI sponsors
Govt tells BCCI, SAI to stop sportspersons from appearing in surrogate ads
The Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare suggested a series of measures like signing an anti-tobacco declaration and issuing directives against appearing in surrogate promotion
GSK’S new campaign educates parents about importance of vaccine for children
The campaign will run across multiple media platforms
Health Ministry may ask BCCI to stop displaying tobacco ads during matches: Report
The ministry will particularly highlight surrogate ads from gutka manufacturers endorsed by Bollywood celebrities and former cricketers
Reliance-Disney merger may take longer pending CCI inquiry: Report
The two parties have reportedly filled Form 2, which notifies CCI about the merger and its impact on competition
What does CCI's anti-trust clearance mean for Disney-RIL merger?
As per legal experts, the clearance was vital to assess if the merger would create an appreciable adverse effect on competition in areas like cricket broadcasting
Alia Bhatt on Gucci billboard in Madrid wows the internet
The picture of Alia Bhatt is from Gucci's Eyewear Spring Summer 2024 campaign and has sparked the debate about the actor's global popularity
Show me the money! How much do India's top influencers rake in?
Big marketing bucks, data and insights, and rise of social commerce have been creating the right grounds for content creation to grow into a viable career choice these days, say experts
CCI orders probe into Google over app billing policy
CCI’s investigative arm has been mandated to complete the probe in 60 days
ROI Riddle: Time to look past the one-size-fits-all tactic?
Serveral marketers from different industries have told exchange4media that they are under pressure from the top management to cut down on tech spends because they are not able to show ‘immediate ROI’
Alia Bhatt turns 31: Rani's rocking brand journey
On Alia Bhatt's birthday, we revisit some of her recent ad campaigns and brand endorsements
Slow and steady: Print players hopeful of continued growth this year
According to the EY-FICCI M&E report, Print can grow to Rs 288 billion by 2026 with advertising at 4.7 per cent CAGR, driven by access to affluent audiences and premium inventory formats
BCCI invites bids for creative agency
The Request for Proposal will be available for purchase till March 18, 2024, BCCI has said
50-60 million TV homes to have DD FreeDish in next 4-5 years: Prasar Bharati CEO
While addressing the audience at the FICCI FRAMES 2024 event, Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi asserted that there has been consistent growth in the only free-to-air (FTA) DTH service in India
Importance of telecom in dynamic broadcast environment can't be ignored: Gaurav Dwivedi
Speaking at the 24th edition of FICCI Frames, Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, said there is a need for a regulatory framework that takes into account the convergence of media and telecom
Indian M&E sector expected to reach Rs 3 trillion by 2026: FICCI-EY report
The sector crossed Rs 2.3 trillion in 2023, according to the report titled ‘#Reinvent: India’s media & entertainment sector is innovating for the future’
It's essential to acknowledge the continued significance of traditional media: Kevin Vaz
At the 24th edition of FICCI Frames, Kevin Vaz, CEO - Broadcast Entertainment, Viacom18, and Chair, FICCI Media and Entertainment Committee, spoke on the country’s diverse media consumption habits
4 IPL 2024 sponsor slots sold for Rs 1,485 crore: Report
The four companies that bagged the slots are My11Circle, RuPay, Angel One, and Ceat
BCCI releases IPL 2024 schedule for first 2 weeks; CSK to take on RCB in first match
During the two-week period, 21 matches will be played across 10 cities
IPL: 9 cos secure tender docs for partner slots
As per media reports, companies like Ceat, Aramco, RuPay and Dream11 are in the fray for associate and special partner slots
Sintex announces BCCI partnership for WPL
The multi-year partnerships spans for four seasons of the Women's Premier League
BCCI sets cumulative base price for IPL partners at Rs 2,700 crore for 5 seasons
Reports say that the price has been set for six associate and three special partner slots
Disney Star-Viacom18 deal: How good a news for BCCI?
Experts say BCCI may suffer from lack of options for cricket rights. However, due to the market being less competitive, the industry may see tech and OTT giants enter the fray aggressively
IPL 2024: BCCI invites bids for Official Partner rights
The Board has announced the release of Request for Quotation, which will be available for purchase till February 19, 2024
Arjun Nohwar appointed as Co-Chair of FICCI Media & Entertainment Committee
Nohwar is currently the General Manager for India & South Asia for Warner Bros. Discovery
Madison Media Alpha and PMG set up Atomberg's partnership deal with BCCI
The deal will begin in 2024 and will cover all major BCCI events until 2026
Kevin Vaz appointed Chairman of FICCI Media & Entertainment Committee
Kevin Vaz is CEO- Broadcast Entertainment, Viacom18
Byju’s reports Rs 8,245 crore loss for FY’22
Revenue from operations increased to Rs 5,014 crore in FY’ 22 as compared to Rs 2280 crore in FY’ 21
Tata Group to continue as IPL title sponsor for 5 seasons
As per reports, the conglomerate has exercised its 'right to match' for the 2024-2028 period at a cost of Rs 2,500 crore
Policybazaar shows the human side of the claim process
The two-film campaign shows the emotional aspects of what goes behind every claim
Campa onboarded as an official partner of BCCI
Reports say that Campa will have an on-stadium presence, pouring rights and beverage partnership for all the matches played in India during the period
Atomberg becomes official partner to BCCI for the national teams' home matches
The association between Atomberg and BCCI will last till June 2026
BCCI invites bids for Women's Premier League partnership rights
Categories like alcohol products, real money gaming, betting, cryptocurrency, tobacco, etc. have been barred from bidding
IPL title sponsorship rights fixed at Rs 1,750 crore for 5 years: Report
BCCI has reportedly asked bidders to bid for 84 and 94 matches at Rs 375 crore and Rs 400 crore but the decision will be taken based on the aggregate value of 74 matches
Will Amazon Prime usher in a golden age for all sports in India?
Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Business World & exchange4media, writes on Amazon’s deal with Diamond Sports and the big developments in the Indian sports broadcasting arena