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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%
The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, providing attendees with valuable insights and inspiration
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
Sonam Saini Aug 30, 2024 9:16 AM
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
e4m Staff Aug 29, 2024 3:26 PM
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
Aditi Gupta & Sonam Saini Aug 29, 2024 8:55 AM
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
e4m Staff Aug 29, 2024 8:33 AM
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, was also present in the meeting
e4m Staff Aug 27, 2024 7:47 PM
Media owners are expected to seek the Prime Minister's support in shaping structural policies that could impact the industry
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2024 5:38 PM
Dr. Anil Singh has been in broadcast journalism for more than 2 decades
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2024 10:22 AM
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
Aditi Gupta Aug 26, 2024 8:47 AM
The affidavit was reportedly filed by Senthil Rajan, Joint Secretary in the MIB, seeking exemption for ad agencies, and exclusion of programmatic ads and user-generated content from the SDC system
Last year, TRAI recommended that DTH operators should pay a licensing fee of 3% instead of 8% on their AGR
Aditi Gupta Aug 22, 2024 8:44 AM
e4m Editor Tasmayee Laha Roy reflects on the withdrawal of the second draft of the Broadcast Bill and the concerns of the stakeholders
Tasmayee Laha Roy Aug 21, 2024 8:46 AM
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
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2024 5:02 PM
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union I&B Minister, has said that the ministry will maintain its flexible approach and keep an “open mind” during the consultations
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
Chehneet Kaur Aug 19, 2024 9:07 AM
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
Aditi Gupta Aug 14, 2024 8:37 AM
The President of Editors Guild of India, Anant Nath, spoke to e4m on Tuesday about MIB withdrawing the second draft of the Broadcasting Services Bill, his apprehensions on the bill & more
Kanchan Srivastava Aug 13, 2024 12:38 PM
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
e4m Staff Aug 13, 2024 8:55 AM
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
Aditi Gupta Aug 13, 2024 8:45 AM
The ministry has informed stakeholders that a fresh draft will be issued after detailed consultations
e4m Staff Aug 13, 2024 8:29 AM
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
e4m Staff Aug 12, 2024 5:47 PM
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
Aditi Gupta Aug 12, 2024 8:47 AM
The publishers allege the Broadcasting Bill aims to enforce censorship by putting a compliance burden on the creators
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
Sonam Saini Aug 8, 2024 9:05 AM
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
Aditi Gupta Aug 7, 2024 8:47 AM
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
Rohit Jain Aug 5, 2024 11:01 AM
This fine is for not conforming with standards specified by the central government regarding interference or equipment usage
Sonam Saini Aug 5, 2024 9:04 AM
While the revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill incorporates some industry feedback, it still has significant ambiguities, say sector experts
Aditi Gupta Aug 2, 2024 9:10 AM
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
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
e4m Staff Aug 1, 2024 12:29 PM
The revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 also introduces a broader regulatory framework for digital news, encompassing individual content creators
Tasmayee Laha Roy and Sonam Saini Aug 1, 2024 8:54 AM
The letter, addressed to I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, alleges that the consultation process excludes key public stakeholders, including digital media content creators and the general public
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2024 9:06 AM
DIGIPUB News India Foundation has asked for a copy of the Broadcast Regulation Bill from the MIB, saying that the bill was circulated to select news media organizations and not to all stakeholders
e4m Staff Jul 30, 2024 8:40 AM
As per the new draft of the broadcasting bill, people who regularly post content on news and current affairs may be classified as digital news broadcasters
Industry experts say factors such as lack of innovative formats, competition from OTT platforms and rising content costs are discouraging advertisers
Aditi Gupta & Sonam Saini Jul 25, 2024 9:11 AM
According to sources, Tamil Nadu’s Arasu Cable TV has not cleared dues pertaining to subscription fees of several TV channels
e4m Staff Jul 18, 2024 10:24 AM
The meeting, held with industry players, emphasised the necessity of a consistent licensing framework and equitable adherence to regulations for all participants
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2024 11:39 AM
The slots are for the period between July 24, 2024 and March 31, 2025
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2024 12:26 PM
Additionally, there's a trend towards multitasking; employees are increasingly being asked to handle diverse roles rather than being confined to a single job profile, say experts
Sonam Saini Jul 15, 2024 9:15 AM
According to GTPL Hathway, IPL and T20 World Cup aided subscriber traction
e4m Staff Jul 12, 2024 6:01 PM
TRAI, however, has jurisdiction in the case of tariff forbearance and permission to DPOs to form their own bouquets, said the experts
Aditi Gupta Jul 12, 2024 8:49 AM
In its predictions, India Ratings and Research said that MSOs will increasingly bundle their offerings with broadband services which ride on the same infrastructure
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2024 3:35 PM
TRAI has highlighted that the broadcasters have been charging DPOs with subscription fees for pay channels, but are also paying DD Free Dish to carry the same channels
Aditi Gupta Jul 11, 2024 8:53 AM
Since affluent audiences are shifting towards OTT, entertainment channels are concerned that they might lose ratings in the new system, say industry sources
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 11, 2024 8:42 AM
As per experts from the broadcast industry, the recommendation to encrypt DD Free Dish channels is “just to please DPOs” and is pointless until Prasar Bharati falls within TRAI’s ambit
Aditi Gupta Jul 10, 2024 9:23 AM
