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According to the directive, old ads are exempt from the mandate. Only the new ones will have to comply with the self-declaration requirement
At an open house discussion on National Broadcast Policy held by TRAI, stakeholders said there was a need to create a level playing field
Aditi Gupta May 16, 2024 9:07 AM
At the TRAI open house on National Broadcast Policy, IBDF said that more rating agencies would dilute currency, while news and digital reps pointed out issues in accuracy, seeking more competition
Aditi Gupta May 16, 2024 8:37 AM
Media bodies like IBDF, NBDA and IAMAI reportedly raised several concerns about the National Broadcasting Policy consultation paper released in April
The 5-6 member task force is likely to have representations from general entertainment (GEC), news, sports and other genres, e4m has learnt
e4m Staff Feb 27, 2024 1:06 PM
Younger audiences have seen higher growth in TV consumption: 7.1% among 15-21 year olds and 7.2% among 22-30 year olds
Punit Misra, I Venkat and Rajat Sharma also re-elected to the Board; John Brittas and Kevin Vaz join as new members
e4m Staff Oct 31, 2023 6:20 PM
IBDF members have written against price caps, ceilings, discount caps and limitations on bouquets for both broadcasters and distribution platforms
e4m Staff Oct 20, 2023 8:56 AM
The broadcasters' forum has reportedly objected to the government's proposal to move Indian broadcasting to a different frequency band, stating that over 100 TV channels would be impacted
exchange4media Staff Jun 19, 2023 10:23 AM
The two factions released statements over the weekend after broadcasters disconnected channel signals to cable operators who refused to sign fresh distribution agreements under NTO 3.0
exchange4media Staff Feb 20, 2023 9:10 AM
The IBDF has written to the government asking it to either delete the stipulation or provide subsidies and tax incentives to broadcasters airing content of national interest
exchange4media Staff Dec 7, 2022 8:12 AM
Rajat Sharma re-elected as VP (News & Current Affairs), Rahul Joshi as VP, (Govt. & Regulatory Affairs) and Punit Misra as Treasurer
exchange4media Staff Nov 18, 2022 5:55 PM
The two regulators have already held one round of talks and want to iron out issues before CCI comes out with recommendations on media ownership
Javed Farooqui Sep 22, 2022 8:20 AM
Responding to TRAI's recent consultation paper, the IBDF has said the regulatory body should move towards forbearance
Javed Farooqui Jun 9, 2022 8:08 AM
The paper seeks stakeholders’ comments on points or issues that are pending for full implementation of New Regulatory Framework 2020
exchange4media Staff May 7, 2022 12:02 PM
The broadcasters withdrawing the appeal against NTO 2.0 signals a thaw in the relationship after two years of litigation
Javed Farooqui Feb 16, 2022 8:22 AM
While the withdrawal will be unconditional, it is learnt that the TRAI is likely to come out with a consultation paper to take care of the grievances of all stakeholders
Javed Farooqui Feb 15, 2022 11:01 AM
On 1st October, the apex court had refused the request of IBDF and other broadcasters for interim relief and listed the matter before the appropriate court for final disposal on 30th November
exchange4media Staff Nov 30, 2021 4:14 PM
The ministry has asked IBDF, NBDA, and NBF to provide their comments on the 39-page report dated 4th January 2021
exchange4media Staff Nov 23, 2021 8:39 AM
The appointment of R. Mahesh Kumar, MD, Sun Network as a Director on the Board under Casual Vacancy has also been ratified by the members of the foundation
exchange4media Staff Oct 22, 2021 4:38 PM
Apart from IDPCGC, the MIB has already granted registration to OTT self-regulatory bodies floated by IBDF and IAMAI
exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2021 8:34 AM
The IBDF Secretariat has also received valid nominations from Avinash Pandey, ABP Network and Megha Ariez Tata, Discovery Communications India for election to the Board of Directors
exchange4media Staff Oct 5, 2021 8:21 AM
Counsels for all parties have been directed to file their written submissions before 12 November 2021
exchange4media Staff Oct 4, 2021 8:24 AM
In the previous hearing, the bench had stated that it will consider IBDF's prayer for interim relief on 7th Sep. It had also asked TRAI to file its counter affidavit before the next hearing
exchange4media Staff Sep 16, 2021 9:04 AM
The regulator contended that the bouquets prescribed by the broadcasters are created only with a view to increase their ad revenue
Javed Farooqui Sep 6, 2021 2:08 PM
The petition states that the Bombay HC's recent order rejecting petitions filed by broadcasters against the NTO will allow TRAI to micro-manage the broadcasting sector
Javed Farooqui Jul 19, 2021 7:55 AM
The schism has left broadcaster-owned OTT platforms on the IBF side and standalone streaming platforms on the IAMAI side
Javed Farooqui May 28, 2021 9:38 AM
The renaming marks IBF's plans to form a new subsidiary that will handle digital media
exchange4media Staff May 27, 2021 11:26 AM
