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
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
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
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
IBDF members have written against price caps, ceilings, discount caps and limitations on bouquets for both broadcasters and distribution platforms
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
IBDF president K Madhavan writes letter to MIB
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
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
Rajat Sharma re-elected as VP (News & Current Affairs), Rahul Joshi as VP, (Govt. & Regulatory Affairs) and Punit Misra as Treasurer
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
Responding to TRAI's recent consultation paper, the IBDF has said the regulatory body should move towards forbearance
The matters have been adjourned to May 19
The paper seeks stakeholders’ comments on points or issues that are pending for full implementation of New Regulatory Framework 2020
The broadcasters withdrawing the appeal against NTO 2.0 signals a thaw in the relationship after two years of litigation
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
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
The ministry has asked IBDF, NBDA, and NBF to provide their comments on the 39-page report dated 4th January 2021
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
Apart from IDPCGC, the MIB has already granted registration to OTT self-regulatory bodies floated by IBDF and IAMAI
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
Counsels for all parties have been directed to file their written submissions before 12 November 2021
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
The regulator contended that the bouquets prescribed by the broadcasters are created only with a view to increase their ad revenue
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
The schism has left broadcaster-owned OTT platforms on the IBF side and standalone streaming platforms on the IAMAI side
The renaming marks IBF's plans to form a new subsidiary that will handle digital media