News broadcasters are looking at live events as brand extensions rather than immediate P&L drivers, offering visibility, audience engagement and cross-platform value, share experts
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
The cost of the readership survey is expected to be higher than the approximately Rs 20 crore spent in 2019; final amount to be determined once bids are solicited
Dentsu leaders Anita Kotwani, Amanda Morrissey, Shenda Loughnane and Prerna Mehrotra spoke to e4m on new accounts, plans for India, the process of rebuilding and much more
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
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
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 green light from the CCI comes with a caveat: the companies must comply with certain voluntary modifications to address potential competition concerns
At Pitch CMO Summit, Ajit Varghese, Head of Network Advertising Sales at Disney Star, spoke about how professionally generated content (PGC) powers brands
Using outdoor campaigns to go viral has become a powerful tool for brands to expand their reach and spark meaningful conversations with their audience, say experts
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
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
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
Adam Smith joins Disney from YouTube where he was as Vice President, Product Management, leading Music and Premium, and Subscriptions and Commerce since 2016
At e4m’s 40 under 40 Journalism Conference, Rajiv Dubey, Head of Media at Dabur India spoke about the relevance of traditional media and the importance of doing everything on scale
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