Rs 500-cr boost for Print likely as DAVP hike plan may prompt states to revise ad rates
In practice, DIPR rates are typically 10% to 50% higher than DAVP rates
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Digital onslaught: Can IRS be the saviour for Print?
Many newspapers have either reduced their circulation or shut some editions to improve profitability. Publishers hope advertisers would invest more once the IRS returns
A festive cocktail: Newspapers offer Print + Digital ad packages to spark up sales
Industry experts are hopeful of a 20-25% spike in ad revenue in H2 as compared to H1
Budget 2024: Print sector disappointed as govt gives no relief on newsprint cost duty
Industry players were looking forward to government easing the 5% newsprint cost duty
Budget 2024: Print hopes for relief from e-paper GST, newsprint custom duty
The industry expects measures that will ease their financial burden, help reduce costs and continue delivering reliable news to the public
As newsprint prices surge, print pins hope on festive season
The newsprint cost has increased 7-8% in recent times, crossing $600 USD per metric tonne as compared to $500 six-seven months ago
Print’s Q4 bears good news for ad revenue
However, circulation revenue has seen better days, say publishers, who are hopeful of finding potential avenues
Mint Launches ‘India Rising’ Initiative for Union Budget 2024
Mint's Union Budget offerings present a distinct platform for brands to align with the vision of inclusive growth, macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth laid out by the Finance Minister
Media veteran Naresh Mohan passes away
Naresh Mohan, who served as the President of Indian Newspaper Society from 1990 to 1991, passed away at age 82 after being hospitalised for multi-organ failure
IRS to resume very soon: Rakesh Sharma, INS
In a chat with exchange4media, Rakesh Sharma, President of the Indian Newspaper Society shared that the biggest challenge in the print industry today is the pressure of advertising
Hindustan Times Tops ABC data charts
According to ABC data, 6.86 lakh copies of Hindustan Times are circulated in a day
New Press & Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 comes into force
As per the new Act, all applications for registration of periodicals shall be made in online mode through the Press Sewa Portal only
INS backs ISEC, says advertisers’ money precious
In a chat with e4m, INS President Rakesh Sharma said changes in audience classification systems carry significant weight for publishers and advertisers, and that he hoped the IRS was conducted soon
Govt brings automated media planning and e-billing systems
The new system of CBC is designed to enhance transparency and efficiency in media planning processes, said MIB
DB Corp registers 15% growth in Q3 FY24 revenue
Advertising revenue registered growth of 18% YoY
MIB invites comments on Draft Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024
The last date for submission of comments/suggestions is 4th of February, 2024
Deccan Herald announces DH Changemakers 2024
The sixth edition of DH Changemakers recognises 15 changemakers who are leaving an indelible mark on our society
Newspaper industry set to grow as PRP Bill will cut red-tapism: Rakesh Sharma, INS
In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, Rakesh Sharma, president of the Indian Newspaper Society, deliberates on the provisions of the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023
HT City Takes Season’s Celebrations Notches Up With Four Themed Special Editions
There will be special editions for Christmas, New Year, Weddings and Valentine’s Day comprising exclusive content packages
Ad 'camouflaged' as headline catches PCI's eye amid Rajasthan assembly polls
Show-cause notices have been sent out to editors of several newspapers
HT Media reports revenue of Rs 427 crore in Q2FY24
The company said that the total revenue for the quarter declined Y-o-Y due to the shift of the festive season to Q3
We have been benefitting from the downward trend of newsprint prices: Girish Agarwal
During the Q2 earnings calls, Agarwal stated that traditional categories, such as education, real estate, government, jewellery and health, have continued to choose print as their preferred medium
‘4 out of every 5 readers look for festive offers in the newspaper’
In its third edition, Times Wishlist asked questions for the festive season
ABC reports gross income of Rs 350 lakh in FY2022-23
According to the annual report, revenue from operations increased by 1.21% to Rs 201 lakh
Ad space in print increased by 5% in H1 2023: TAM AdEx
According to the report, the top three sectors together accounted for more than 45 per cent share of ad space in print during January to June in 2023
Print Media: Is the dust finally settling after the Covid storm?
With Q1 2024 results of most major newspapers showing a silver lining, we find out if the print media industry has inched closer to its pre-Covid levels of revenue and circulation
Leading from the front: Shobhana Bhartia
In today’s edition of the series, we look at the journey of Shobhana Bhartia who scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to take on the role of the Chief Executive of a newspaper
‘DB corp took 3% jump in cover price without any loss in circulation’
During the Q4FY23 earnings call, DB Corp non-executive director Girish Agarwal shared that there has been a constant decline in newsprint cost & this will reflect in margin going forward
Paper price reduction to boost profits of Print companies
Industry experts believe it is the reduced global demand for the paper that has led to the reduction in price
INS asks MeIT to withdraw IT Amendment Rules
The Indian Newspaper Society wants the government to hold talks with news media bodies regarding the amendments
CRED ad hides in plain sight among newspaper classifieds
The campaign for the brand's BidBlast service was designed by meme marketing agency Youngun
NYT sees walkout by employees over pay disputes
This is the first such protest by the newspaper’s staff in the last 40 years
ABC figures show decline in newspaper circulation; industry calls it 'artificial drop'
The audit, which was conducted for the January-June 2022 period after a gap of two years, showed a decline of 20-30% in the circulation figures
Print: Ad volumes on the rise, more for English dailies
As per TAM AdEx data, while ad volume for English newspapers climbed 17% in 2022 compared to 2021, it grew 4% for Hindi publications
ABC audit: Newspaper circulation numbers for Jan-June ’22 show 20-30% drop
The decline is as compared to data from the previous audit conducted 2 years ago; experts attribute the drop to dailies omitting editions from ABC reporting
ABC raises RR price to Rs 30 per kg, evokes mixed response from publishers
The RR price for the January-June 2022 audit period was Rs 26 per kg
ABC move to include free copies riles publishers
The two sides are trying to thrash out solutions which include not considering the free/complimentary copies for the next audit period, say sources
'Urgent need to explore new rev models, cost-cutting measures, reinventing content'
Speaking at the 83rd AGM of the INS, Jain said that the Indian newspaper industry’s growth will depend on the futuristic and strategic thinking of newspaper publishers
K Raja Prasad Reddy elected president of INS
M V Shreyams Kumar named vice-president
The Hindu was not just a redesign but a total rethink: Mario Garcia
In conversation with e4m, the newspaper designing legend talks about his works, the changing media landscape of print in the digital age, and his creative process
Advertising revenue of INS members up 17% to Rs 12,268 crore in 2021
Accredited advertising agencies are most dominant source of advertising revenue, according to INS annual report
We are cautiously optimistic about the near-term future: Shobhana Bhartia
Bhartia, Chairperson & Editorial Director of HT Media Ltd., in the company’s annual report for 2021-22, said the company has achieved good results irrespective of the tough times they navigated
The Tribune inks two-year exclusive partnership with Taboola
The publisher aims to drive readership engagement and revenue growth
The Times of India launches campaign with inspiring stories of individuals, institutions
‘The Times of a Better India’ campaign is created by Wunderman Thompson India
1,154 new empanelment applications from newspapers & magazines submitted to CBC
The government has empanelled 6,703 publications in 2022-23 as on 11th July, 2022, I&B minister Anurag Thakur informed the Lok Sabha
Govt amending law to regulate digital media
This is the first time that the digital media in India will have regulations
1,44,520 publications registered till March 2021: Anurag Thakur
Thakur said that the details of registered publications are published in the ‘Press in India (2020-21)’ report and are available on RNI website
Print media revenue projected to grow by 20% in FY23: Crisil
Rising newsprint prices could impact profitability
Central govt spent Rs 190-625 crore on print ads in last five years
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, I&B minister Anurag Thakur said the Bureau of Outreach and Communication has empanelled 7,256 newspapers
13th edition of Dainik Jagran - inext launched in Moradabad, UP
Inext has a 33% share of female readership, which is the largest for any Hindi broadsheet