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AIDCF has formally written to both the Ministry of Finance and MIB, urging the government to take up the issue during the forthcoming deliberations of...

With no official clarity, industry players remain uncertain whether the Bill has been shelved for good or is being reworked behind closed doors

Before this, Jain worked as Director of Amenic Entertainment

The report jointly released by the MIB and Ernst & Young during the WAVES Summit also pointed to a 7% CAGR of India's M&E at...

Instead of investing Rs 8–10 lakh per episode for an original fiction show, Sony has opted for a cost-effective route: syndicating an already-produced show, repackaging...

Increasing reach of DD Free Dish, combined with quality programming, has created a robust platform for broadcasters to not only enhance viewership but also build...

From legacy players to new-age content houses, broadcasters are tapping into the immense reach of Free TV, proving that in an industry driven by innovation,...

Scrutiny mail on a weekend, rejection at midnight—small broadcasters question the process of Free Dish auctions

As per highly placed sources, leading news channels secured slots at nearly half the price they paid in the previous auction, signalling a shift in...

The inside story of mismanagement at MPEG-2 slot e-auction

Brands like Maybelline New York, Absolut Mixers, Ballentine Soda, Chivas Luxe Perfumes, Oreo Pokémon Pikachu Edition Yellow Pack, Johnnie Walker Mixers ran ads during the...

With 2-3x more ROI, this marketing approach allows brands to use influencers profile to run ads, creating a better connect with its target audience

The comment has been made by TRAI in its recommendations for regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters released on Wednesday

JioStar has introduced 83 channel packs comprising 134 channels—85 standard definition, 44 high definition and 5 free-to-air options

New consultation paper signals TRAI’s intent to bring broadcasting under a unified telecom framework

Daily soaps, once a prime-time staple, are now witnessing shift of viewers to digital platforms. Is it time to revive GEC soaps?

This is the second time that the government has asked stakeholders to share suggestions as it recalled first draft of the Bill in August, just...

Latest viewership data for GECs shows a slight decline for some leading channels. While still the most-watched genre, GECs are no longer showing the consistent...

As the dispute unfolds, experts believe the outcome could set new precedents for future sports rights deals, with both parties considering a settlement to avoid...

Sources tell e4m that Prasar Bharati received applications from 106 channels across genres. Out of these, 44 were selected, with 40 agreeing to join the...

Sources say several shows—including Pukaar Dil Se Dil Tak, Kavya- Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon, Jubilee Talkies —will be taken off-air due to low TRPs

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...

Media owners are expected to seek the Prime Minister's support in shaping structural policies that could impact the industry

The ministry has informed stakeholders that a fresh draft will be issued after detailed consultations 

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...

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

The publishers allege the Broadcasting Bill aims to enforce censorship by putting a compliance burden on the creators

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...

This fine is for not conforming with standards specified by the central government regarding interference or equipment usage

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...

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...

TAM’s application for a licence to start broadcast ratings is pending at the MIB for over a year now, sources say

In a meeting held with stakeholders yesterday, MIB shared that it is setting up a core committee to finalize its submission to the Supreme Court

In its recommendations on inputs for National Broadcasting Policy, TRAI touches on a lot of peripheral issues rather than recommending core issues which impact growth...

In its recommendations on National Broadcasting Policy, TRAI said that there's a lack of an effective mechanism to authenticate subscriber data numbers on the FreeDish

Stakeholders, who will be impacted by SC’s self-declaration certificate mandate, express how the decision has not been thought through and entails more challenges than benefits

Industry experts attribute the decline to several factors, including dwindling viewership of non-fiction shows across Hindi GECs

Prashant Khanna, Head - Field Operations, Studios, Design & Tech R&D - Sports, Disney Star, tells us how technology has improved

Sources say TRAI has requested broadcasters to not increase prices of TV channels till June this year to avoid any kind of action and reaction...

Amid the outrage over Google de-listing some Indian apps from Play Store, experts suggest the way forward to avoid a repeat of the situation

Manoranjan Grand paid the highest price, Rs 21.25 crore, for a slot on the platform

Overall, Prasar Bharati has earned Rs 645 crore from 34 channels in the auction so far

According to TRAI’s annual report, advertisement revenue recorded marginal increase of 1.6%

MIB minister Anurag Thakur, who was speaking at an event, cautioned that content regulation requires careful consideration as it calls for a balance between freedom...

Experts say BCCI may suffer from lack of options for cricket rights. However, due to the market being less competitive, the industry may see tech...

Even though Jaju's experience across industries speak for him, not all seems a cakewalk as a host of unfinished tasks lie ahead

Sanjay Jaju has helmed various public service roles across departments and earned several laurels

Major portion of the outlay, Rs 2,960 crore, allocated to broadcasting

Major portion of the outlay, Rs 2,960 crore, allocated to broadcasting

Law experts say implication of merger termination will be more on ZEEL as its promoter is already embroiled in investigative proceedings by SEBI. Sony seems...

Contrary to media speculations suggesting a potential termination of the merger, industry experts indicate that the two parties are actively negotiating a middle ground to...

Guest Column: Sidhhant Agarwal, CEO, SportVot Delves into the Transformative Trends Reshaping Sports Digitization in 2024

Achieving a merger of this scale in 2 months is challenging, considering the complexities involved in obtaining approvals, conducting due diligence & navigating regulatory processes,...

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The regulatory body had released a pre-consultation paper on inputs for formulation of "National Broadcasting Policy" on September 21, 2023

The quirky brand campaign is accompanied by the tagline 'Sting Blue Current, Kamaal ka Current’

The authority has sought written comments from stakeholders by October 23, 2023, and counter comments by November 6, 2023

The ministry issued an advisory after a TV channel featured a person belonging to a banned organisation who made several untoward comments on air

The regulatory body issued the consultation paper on August 8

Speaking at the 11th CII Big Picture Summit, Vaghela said the TRAI will soon come out with amendments to its new tariff order (NTO) framework

The rules also mandate OTT platforms to carry ratings such as U (universal) or A (adult) The government has framed draft rules for intermediaries and...

One of the key proposals of the amendment is to include broadcasters and DPOs in the purview of the act Amidst talks of a new...

A total of 120,000 new subscribers were added to Pay DTH platforms Pay DTH platforms added 120,000 new subscribers to attain a total active subscriber...

According to a report in Hindustan Times, the statute will define a framework for their self-regulation and address the issues of sensitive content and fake...

Looking back at the year when the ministry initiated changes like bringing OTT under its ambit, capping FDI at 26%, amending CTN ACT of 1995,...

Licence will be valid for a period of 20 years from the date of issue The ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) Wednesday issued amended...

MIB has given the company 15 days to remit the payment Direct to home operator Dish TV said in a regulatory filing that it received...

Experts weigh in on the decree to bring OTT content under MIB’s ambit – some alleging censorship while others supporting government oversight Ever since the...

At the CII Big Picture Summit, Neerja Sekhar, Additional Secretary (Broadcasting) & CVO, MIB, said the ministry...

According to Tarun Katial, the ‘implementation code’ flows from the self-regulatory code With Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) refusing to recognise its self-regulatory code,...

Subscribers will be able to see these changes across all logins and modules post upgrading their versions BARC India has renamed Impressions'000 as AMA'000 i.e....

In his first interview as IBF chief, Madhavan spoke to Naziya Alvi Rahman, Editor, exchange4media, about a...

Industry experts share their thoughts on the government's decision to bring OTT content under the MIB's ambit With the government handing over the control of...

In a notification dated November 9, the President has approved the order to bring web films, digital news, etc. under I&B ministry headed by Prakash...

As per the BARC data for Week 42, there has been a drop in total weekly insertions by both top advertisers and brands Back on...

Ad revenue and subscribers will make my bones, but competition won't break me - that's the thought which resonates today in the hearts of digitally...