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Far from obsolete: The economics of why TV still works

Far from obsolete: The economics of why TV still works

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 14, 2025

According to a recent report from MIB & EY’s released at the WAVES Summit, television retains a staggering reach of over 800 million viewers—a number...


CTV ad spends more than tripled in 2 yrs to reach Rs 1,500 crore in 2024: Report

CTV ad spends more than tripled in 2 yrs to reach Rs...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 05, 2025

According to a Deloitte-MPA report, the combined film, TV, and OCC industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6–7% over the next three...


25 Cr viewers, 2,770 Cr minutes in opening weekend: IPL 2025 confirms TV's enduring power

25 Cr viewers, 2,770 Cr minutes in opening weekend: IPL 2025 confirms...

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 09, 2025

A TAM report shows that ad volumes for the first 13 matches of IPL 18 grew by 12% over the previous season


TV advertising projected to grow 6% in 2025: PMAR

TV advertising projected to grow 6% in 2025: PMAR

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 13, 2025

As per the Pitch Madison Advertising Report, in 2024, the FMCG sector remained dominant on TV, showing a 3% growth and contributing 46% of total...


PMAR: CTV advertising to reach Rs 2,500 crore by 2025-end

PMAR: CTV advertising to reach Rs 2,500 crore by 2025-end

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 13, 2025

According to the Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025, CTV advertising in India grew by almost 35% in 2024, reaching an estimated market size of close...


Coldplay Streaming: How brands hit the right note

Coldplay Streaming: How brands hit the right note

  • by Soumya Gawri
  • January 27, 2025

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...


GEC ad volumes drop 6% in H1 2024: TAM AdEx

GEC ad volumes drop 6% in H1 2024: TAM AdEx

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • October 24, 2024

Industry experts weigh in on the factors that led to the decline and offer insights for advertisers to reassess their strategies


Is traditional media missing the festive spark?

Is traditional media missing the festive spark?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • October 22, 2024

From FMCG to Auto to Jewellery, top categories have curtailed ad spends this season on traditional media, particularly on TV, say industry watchers


H2 looks promising with signs of a larger-than-usual festive season: Ashwin Padmanabhan

H2 looks promising with signs of a larger-than-usual festive season: Ashwin Padmanabhan

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • July 26, 2024

Ashwin Padmanabhan, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, GroupM, shares his optimism for the Indian ad landscape, shifting dynamics between TV and digital and the role...


Festive demand to fire up TV ad rates by 10-15%?

Festive demand to fire up TV ad rates by 10-15%?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • July 18, 2024

Experts say GECs and movies may walk away with major chunk of the ad monies


Festive season to be a hit for TV ad rev, say marketers

Festive season to be a hit for TV ad rev, say marketers

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • July 01, 2024

Despite spending on IPL, elections and the T20 World Cup, brands will still have budget allocations for the festive months, share industry experts


T20 World Cup: High demand for TV ad inventory as India makes it to Super 8?

T20 World Cup: High demand for TV ad inventory as India makes...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • June 20, 2024

Industry sources say that 15% of the inventory is kept for later stages and sold at a high premium of 50-200%; but given TV's extensive...


Counting on the big day: News channels expect up to 50% jump in revenues for poll results

Counting on the big day: News channels expect up to 50% jump...

  • by Chehneet Kaur Sonam Saini
  • May 20, 2024

Ad rates too typically go up 40-50% during elections, say industry experts


Elections 2024: News channels expect 25-30% jump in ad revenue in Q1

Elections 2024: News channels expect 25-30% jump in ad revenue in Q1

  • by Chehneet Kaur Sonam Saini
  • April 22, 2024

Industry insiders say some news channels increase ad rates by more than 50%, while others hike them 100% during polls


IPL 2024: Broadcasters on edge as brands take too long to close ad deals

IPL 2024: Broadcasters on edge as brands take too long to close...

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • March 14, 2024

Experts believe that brands waiting for broadcasters to lower rates closer to the start, and the upcoming elections have slowed down deal closures


The future of TV is a combination of mass reach and personalisation: Shubhranshu Singh

The future of TV is a combination of mass reach and personalisation:...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • February 01, 2024

At e4m TV First conference, Shubhranshu Singh of Tata Motors explained why TV was never and will never be dead, and rather remains to be...


FY23 Poor Show: Broadcasters see drop in ad rev

FY23 Poor Show: Broadcasters see drop in ad rev

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • November 28, 2023

Decline in television consumption and inflationary pressures on FMCG led to a drop in TV advertising revenue, share experts


TRAI extends last date of submission on National Broadcasting Policy

TRAI extends last date of submission on National Broadcasting Policy

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 12, 2023

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


Sebi case: SAT reserves order on Punit Goenka’s plea

Sebi case: SAT reserves order on Punit Goenka’s plea

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 27, 2023

The tribunal has given one week’s time to the parties to file written submissions, if any


NDTV gets permission from MIB to launch 3 HD channels

NDTV gets permission from MIB to launch 3 HD channels

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 27, 2023

The three high definition channels that received the nod are NDTV 24x7 HD, NDTV India HD and NDTV Profit HD


Don't give platform to people charged with terrorism: MIB tells TV channels

Don't give platform to people charged with terrorism: MIB tells TV channels

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 22, 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


Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox Corp and News Corp Chairman; Lachlan Murdoch to take over

Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox Corp and News Corp Chairman; Lachlan...

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 22, 2023

Murdoch's departure coincides with the upcoming US presidential elections, a year ahead of schedule


Include distributor bouquet pricing autonomy issue in consultation paper: MIB to TRAI

Include distributor bouquet pricing autonomy issue in consultation paper: MIB to TRAI

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 20, 2023

The ministry has asked the regulator to consider AIDCF's request for allowing TV distributors the autonomy to break broadcast bouquets


Avinash Pandey re-elected as NBDA President

Avinash Pandey re-elected as NBDA President

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 19, 2023

MV Shreyams Kumar re-elected as Vice President and Anuradha Prasad Shukla too will continue as Honorary Treasurer of NBDA for the year 2023-24


Broadcasters can now access Respondent Level Data weekly by paying Rs 15 lakh per annum

Broadcasters can now access Respondent Level Data weekly by paying Rs 15...

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • September 19, 2023

The data will be released every Thursday


Axis moves NCLAT against NCLT allowing Zee-Sony merger

Axis moves NCLAT against NCLT allowing Zee-Sony merger

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 18, 2023

The lender has said that the approval for the merger is a “contravention" of a regulatory order against Punit Goenka


How will RLD impact channels: 'Picture will be clear once BARC shares guidelines'

How will RLD impact channels: 'Picture will be clear once BARC shares...

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 18, 2023

A decision on the price at which BARC will provide Respondent Level Data to channels is expected soon


MIB clarifies stand on ‘RLD’, tells BARC to share Respondent Level Data with broadcasters

MIB clarifies stand on ‘RLD’, tells BARC to share Respondent Level Data...

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 15, 2023

As reported by e4m, BARC had asked MIB to clarify if it is supposed to provide broadcasters Respondent Level Data or Raw Level Data


Unencrypted channels on DD Free Dish promoting piracy?

Unencrypted channels on DD Free Dish promoting piracy?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • September 13, 2023

Cable operators allege that unregistered local players in rural areas are illegally taking unencrypted feed from DD Free Dish and providing it to customers, which...


'DD Free Dish not abiding by TRAI's regulation': AIDCF moves TDSAT

'DD Free Dish not abiding by TRAI's regulation': AIDCF moves TDSAT

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • September 12, 2023

The QoS regulations that require the channels to be provided in an encrypted manner is being disregarded, say sources


Rs 80,000 crore riding on cricket: Will broadcasters get their money’s worth?

Rs 80,000 crore riding on cricket: Will broadcasters get their money’s worth?

  • by Aditi Gupta Sonam Saini
  • September 08, 2023

Most experts are optimistic that broadcasters will make good returns on their cricket media rights investments in the long run, provided they up the game...


NBDA expects swift action from BARC on I&B raw data missive

NBDA expects swift action from BARC on I&B raw data missive

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 05, 2023

Asks ratings body why it didn’t proactively disclose the MIB order


BARC India’s revenue marginally up to Rs 323 crore in FY23

BARC India’s revenue marginally up to Rs 323 crore in FY23

  • by Sonam Saini
  • September 04, 2023

Profit down 60% to Rs 33.57 crore


BCCI media TV, digital rights: Viacom18 to pay approx Rs 68 cr per match

BCCI media TV, digital rights: Viacom18 to pay approx Rs 68 cr...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • September 01, 2023

The rights are for bilateral India matches on home turf for the next five years


Viacom18 bags BCCI's TV & Digital media rights for Rs 5966 crore

Viacom18 bags BCCI's TV & Digital media rights for Rs 5966 crore

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • August 31, 2023

The rights are for bilateral India matches on home turf for the next five years


Network18 joins hands with DistroTV to stream channels live and free in India

Network18 joins hands with DistroTV to stream channels live and free in...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 31, 2023

The collaboration is expected to bring a portfolio of Indian channels to DistroTV users in India


Review of broadcasting & cable services rules: TRAI extends deadline to submit comments

Review of broadcasting & cable services rules: TRAI extends deadline to submit...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 31, 2023

The regulatory body issued the consultation paper on August 8


Strategy for 'Pushpa Impossible' focused more on engagement & outreach: Vaishali Sharma

Strategy for 'Pushpa Impossible' focused more on engagement & outreach: Vaishali Sharma

  • by Sonam Saini
  • August 29, 2023

Sharma, Head of Marketing and Communications, Sony SAB, SET & Sony MAX Movies Cluster, spoke to e4m about 'MainKhushTohFamilyKhush’ campaign for one of the channel's...


Disney Star, Sony & Viacom18 in the fray for BCCI bilateral rights

Disney Star, Sony & Viacom18 in the fray for BCCI bilateral rights

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • August 29, 2023

The media companies will be taking part in the online auction for TV and digital rights


Green light for ZEE-Sony merger: Road cleared for $10-bn media powerhouse

Green light for ZEE-Sony merger: Road cleared for $10-bn media powerhouse

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • August 11, 2023

ZEE and Sony together are expected to secure an audience of over 700 million in the TV and digital verticals, enhancing their market presence and...


Is the humble cable TV facing an existential crisis?

Is the humble cable TV facing an existential crisis?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • August 07, 2023

According to reports, the number of homes using cable and DTH has dropped from 131 million in 2020 to 120 million in 2022 and is...


BCCI invites bids for media rights for international and domestic matches

BCCI invites bids for media rights for international and domestic matches

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 03, 2023

The right is for 2023-2027 period


Indian Super League: Rs 550 cr set as base price for media rights tender

Indian Super League: Rs 550 cr set as base price for media...

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 27, 2023

As per reports, TV rights will be for the entire subcontinent and digital for the Indian market only


What hit TV ad revenue in H1?

What hit TV ad revenue in H1?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • July 24, 2023

Industry experts cite split in IPL media rights, channels exiting FTA & inflationary pressures as factors for cut in TV ad spends; H2 likely to...


Subhash Chandra in talks to buy back DishTV stakes: Report

Subhash Chandra in talks to buy back DishTV stakes: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 21, 2023

Chandra has also reportedly put forth a proposal to buy other assets, which includes shares in Zee Learn and a bungalow in central Delhi


Network18’s TV news business sees 26% revenue growth in Q1

Network18’s TV news business sees 26% revenue growth in Q1

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 19, 2023

The company has attributed the revenue growth to an increase in advertising revenue


Polls & festivals: TV news industry hopeful of good H2

Polls & festivals: TV news industry hopeful of good H2

  • by Sonam Saini
  • July 19, 2023

Experts expect 10-15% growth in the ad revenue during the upcoming elections


Startup slowdown: Alarm bells for media & advertising sector?

Startup slowdown: Alarm bells for media & advertising sector?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 12, 2023

Most startups have been spending mostly on TV advertising, especially around big sports events. Hence, ad revenues of TV channels are likely to be affected...


Zee-Sony merger likely to be sealed, says industry

Zee-Sony merger likely to be sealed, says industry

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 11, 2023

Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka mulling over moving the SC against SAT’s dismissal of their appeal against Sebi


Will TV see growth in distribution revenue this year?

Will TV see growth in distribution revenue this year?

  • by Aditi Gupta Sonam Saini
  • July 11, 2023

Industry experts say TV distribution revenue is likely to go up this year on the back of price hike by broadcasters following the implementation of...


India-WI cricket series: DD set for a good innings with advertisers?

India-WI cricket series: DD set for a good innings with advertisers?

  • by Aditi Gupta Sonam Saini
  • July 06, 2023

Feeds in 6 regional languages, prime-time matches and no clashes with other cricket events make the month-long series a good bet for marketers, say industry...


Sumit Awasthi joins NDTV India as Consulting Editor

Sumit Awasthi joins NDTV India as Consulting Editor

  • by Ruhail Amin
  • July 05, 2023

He will be hosting the prime time show on the channel.


Colors Rishtey bags slot on DD FreeDish for Rs 19 crore

Colors Rishtey bags slot on DD FreeDish for Rs 19 crore

  • by Sonam Saini
  • July 05, 2023

According to sources, two news channels also bid for the spot at Rs 15 crore


Hindi news channel India Daily Live to be launched today

Hindi news channel India Daily Live to be launched today

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 03, 2023

The channel is led by senior journalist Shamsher Singh


SAT reserves order in Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka's plea against Sebi

SAT reserves order in Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka's plea against Sebi

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 28, 2023

Reports say that the bench reserved the order after hearing all the arguments


NDTV shareholders okay appointment of Sanjay Pugalia, Senthil Chengalvarayan as directors

NDTV shareholders okay appointment of Sanjay Pugalia, Senthil Chengalvarayan as directors

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 28, 2023

The duo will now be whole-time directors for three years, starting April 2023


Over 6100 brands advertised on TV during Jan-Mar 2023: TAM

Over 6100 brands advertised on TV during Jan-Mar 2023: TAM

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 22, 2023

According to the TAM AdEx quarterly report on television advertising, TV ad volume in Jan-Mar 2023 declined by 4 % over Jan-Mar 2021


ABP Network announces ABP Ganga & ABP Sanjha’s transition to digital-led format

ABP Network announces ABP Ganga & ABP Sanjha’s transition to digital-led format

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 21, 2023

The shift, says the network, will enable its viewers to enjoy enhanced flexibility, convenience, and on-demand access to a diverse range of compelling content


I&B Ministry revokes permission to uplink and downlink ROSE TV

I&B Ministry revokes permission to uplink and downlink ROSE TV

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 20, 2023

In an order, the ministry said that Sub News Broadcast Corporation Private Limited has misused the permission of ROSE TV channel


ZEE plea: SAT asks Sebi to reply in 48 hrs

ZEE plea: SAT asks Sebi to reply in 48 hrs

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 16, 2023

As per reports, Zee has told the tribunal that Sebi's order will affect the hearing before NCLT regarding the merger with Sony


TV AdEx: Big shows & festive season to bring respite after sluggish summer?

TV AdEx: Big shows & festive season to bring respite after sluggish...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • June 09, 2023

The second half will see launch of marquee shows like KBC, Big Boss, Indian Idol, Khatron Ke Khiladi, along with big-ticket event, the 50-over Cricket...


Doordarshan’s prominent news presenter Gitanjali Aiyar is no more

Doordarshan’s prominent news presenter Gitanjali Aiyar is no more

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 08, 2023

Aiyar was associated with the national broadcaster for over 30 years


Rubika Liyaquat quits ABP News

Rubika Liyaquat quits ABP News

  • by Ruhail Amin
  • June 05, 2023

She was associated with the network for over five years


Dish TV dismisses request for EGM to remove independent shareholders: Report

Dish TV dismisses request for EGM to remove independent shareholders: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 02, 2023

The group called for the removal of Shankar Aggarwal and Rashmi Aggarwal who are independent directors


New fiscal brings in optimism, advertisers set to increase spends: Punit Goenka

New fiscal brings in optimism, advertisers set to increase spends: Punit Goenka

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 02, 2023

The Managing Director and CEO of ZEEL also said during the Q4 earnings conference that final legal issues regarding the merger with Sony were being...


TV top choice for kids despite popularity of digital platforms?

TV top choice for kids despite popularity of digital platforms?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • May 31, 2023

Experts from television industry say children nowadays look for stories and conversations that are both relatable and engaging


IPL 2023: 19 new categories & 95 new brands advertised in 71 matches held so far

IPL 2023: 19 new categories & 95 new brands advertised in 71...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 29, 2023

According to the TAM Advertising Report, the top advertisers for this year’s IPL are Sporta Technologies (Dream11.com), K P Pan Foods, Parle Biscuits, Coca-Cola India...


Zee-Sony merger : NCLAT sets aside NCLT order to NSE and BSE about reviewing approvals

Zee-Sony merger : NCLAT sets aside NCLT order to NSE and BSE...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 26, 2023

NCLAT posited that Zee should have been heard by NCLT before directing both the exchanges to review the NOC, adding that there was no occasion...


ZEEL posts Rs 8168 cr as revenue for FY23

ZEEL posts Rs 8168 cr as revenue for FY23

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 26, 2023

ZEE5’s total revenue for the year stands at Rs 741 crore, up 36% compared to the previous fiscal


BCCI likely to wait for Zee-Sony merger to sell media rights for bilateral matches: Report

BCCI likely to wait for Zee-Sony merger to sell media rights for...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 26, 2023

The report also claims there is a possibility that the BCCI may not sell the rights for four years but instead for a different tenure


ZEEL to appeal against NCLT order: Reports

ZEEL to appeal against NCLT order: Reports

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 24, 2023

The network is expected to contest that it did not have the opportunity to present its arguments


NCLT directs NSE and BSE to review initial approvals for Zee-Sony merger: Report

NCLT directs NSE and BSE to review initial approvals for Zee-Sony merger:...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 23, 2023

The exchanges have been asked to issue no-objection certificates before the next hearing on June 16


Sony-Zee merger expected to happen by September 2023: Sony Corp CEO

Sony-Zee merger expected to happen by September 2023: Sony Corp CEO

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 19, 2023

Kenichiro Yoshida made the revelation during an annual meeting


TV Today Network posts Rs 214 cr in revenue from operations in Q4

TV Today Network posts Rs 214 cr in revenue from operations in...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 17, 2023

Network’s net profit for the quarter declined by 85% to Rs 5.38 crore


Neeraj Vyas: The captain at the helm of SET starts new innning

Neeraj Vyas: The captain at the helm of SET starts new innning

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 16, 2023

Vyas, who has been associated with the network for over 27 years, now starts a new inning at SPNI as its business head for SET,...


New roadblock for Zee-Sony merger?

New roadblock for Zee-Sony merger?

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 12, 2023

Two stock exchanges have informed NCLT that promoters of Essel firm Shirpur Gold have diverted company assets


IPL 2023: Disney Star seeks higher ad rates for playoffs

IPL 2023: Disney Star seeks higher ad rates for playoffs

  • by Sonam Saini
  • May 11, 2023

The ad rates for league matches are in the range of Rs 15-16 lakh per 10 seconds


MIB set to amend Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act

MIB set to amend Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • January 27, 2021

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...


Pay DTH active subscriber base has 70.70 million in Jul-Sep quarter: TRAI

Pay DTH active subscriber base has 70.70 million in Jul-Sep quarter: TRAI

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 22, 2021

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...


No major impact on ad volumes in news ratings blackout

No major impact on ad volumes in news ratings blackout

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • January 21, 2021

Hindustan Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser India, Godrej Consumer Products, CGMMF (Amul) and Colgate Palmolive India were top advertisers in blackout and also during 3 preceding months...


Bombay HC rules Sebamed can continue claiming their soap is superior to HUL’s

Bombay HC rules Sebamed can continue claiming their soap is superior to...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 20, 2021

However, Sebamed cannot compare HUL’s soaps to washing detergents The Bombay High Court has allowed German personal care brand Sebamed to continue displaying advertisements claiming...


Ex-BARC execs manipulated Telugu & Kannada news genre ratings, exposed by forensics

Ex-BARC execs manipulated Telugu & Kannada news genre ratings, exposed by forensics

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 20, 2021

As per ARCP's analysis, Venkat Sujit Samrat, former BARC Product Head, gave out specific instructions to cut viewership ratings of a few news channels, keeping...


Network18’s PAT more than doubles to Rs 333 cr for quarter ended Dec 31, 2020

Network18’s PAT more than doubles to Rs 333 cr for quarter ended...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 20, 2021

The network added that even amidst the absence of BARC ratings, its news biz has continued to grow stronger and digital news revenue rose over...


'Teri Meri Ikk Jindri' starts January 27 on Zee TV

'Teri Meri Ikk Jindri' starts January 27 on Zee TV

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 18, 2021

Aparna Bhosle, Business Head, Zee TV, said that their attempt has been to infuse the love story with as many authentic Punjabi elements as possible...


Truth is a scarce commodity these days, says Journalist Vir Sanghvi

Truth is a scarce commodity these days, says Journalist Vir Sanghvi

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 15, 2021

The senior journalist shares his views about television news with Kailashnath Adhikari, MD, Governance Now, during the Visionary Talk series In a live webcast with...


TRP scam chargesheet alleges Republic & BARC nexus in TV rating manipulation

TRP scam chargesheet alleges Republic & BARC nexus in TV rating manipulation

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 13, 2021

Former BARC CEO and COO have been accused of misusing their official positions in BARC to not just tamper with data but also make personal...


TV advertising in 2020: 10 out of top 20 brands were HUL's

TV advertising in 2020: 10 out of top 20 brands were HUL's

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 12, 2021

As per the BARC report on ad volumes on television for 2020, digital native advertisers turned to television to capitalise on TV’s reach and viewership...


Sony Pictures Networks India to telecast Abu Dhabi T10 tournament's second edition

Sony Pictures Networks India to telecast Abu Dhabi T10 tournament's second edition

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 11, 2021

All 29 Abu Dhabi T10 matches will be telecast live on Sony Six in English and 27 matches on Sony Ten 3 in Hindi Sony...


We had our viewers and advertisers back by Q3: Nina Elavia Jaipuria

We had our viewers and advertisers back by Q3: Nina Elavia Jaipuria

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • January 11, 2021

Jaipuria, Head- Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network, Viacom18, talks about the industry making a comeback in Q3 with a bang after the pandemic...


2020: A peep into TRAI's regulatory manoeuvres

2020: A peep into TRAI's regulatory manoeuvres

  • by Javed Farooqui
  • January 11, 2021

From announcing NTO 2.0 to launching channel selector apps, TRAI had a rather eventful year On 1st January 2020, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India...


TV9 Marathi unveils new look & brand positioning

TV9 Marathi unveils new look & brand positioning

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 08, 2021

The revamped identity is in line with the brand's promise of 'Kaalji Tumchi Hith Maharashtrache' (Viewer’s Concern & In the Interest of Maharashtra) TV9 Marathi...


Life without BARC data: Direct market feedback becomes the new yardstick for advertisers

Life without BARC data: Direct market feedback becomes the new yardstick for...

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • January 08, 2021

Marketers haven’t been shy about spending on news channels in absence of ratings. As per TAM data, top 5 advertisers in the genre were common...


2021: The year of recovery and growth for the broadcast industry

2021: The year of recovery and growth for the broadcast industry

  • by Sonam Saini
  • January 07, 2021

Industry leaders opine that television will continue to grow irrespective of the economy and other hurdles since the medium promises reach and viewership like no...


Five key challenges for Indian television industry in 2021

Five key challenges for Indian television industry in 2021

  • by Shailesh Kumar
  • January 06, 2021

Guest Column: Shailesh Kapoor, Founder & CEO, Ormax Media, examines the road to recovery TV industry will be taking on the revenue front in 2021...


News genre saw 5% growth in advertising in 2020; cars lead ad volume share: TAM AdEx

News genre saw 5% growth in advertising in 2020; cars lead ad...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 06, 2021

There was a noticeable resurgence in ad volumes in the genre during 3rd and 4th quarters. The count of advertisers and brands recovered by 33%...


With 39% growth in average ad volume, Q4 turns saviour for TV in Covid year

With 39% growth in average ad volume, Q4 turns saviour for TV...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • December 30, 2020

As per TAM AdEx-TV Year Rounder Report 2020, during the festive period, ad volumes on television witnessed double digit growth Year 2020 has been a...


Honeygate leads to drop in TV ad volume, but print advertising for honey surges: TAM Adex

Honeygate leads to drop in TV ad volume, but print advertising for...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 22, 2020

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  • November 30, 2020

Industry leaders are optimistic that the growth momentum will continue post festive season, with December likely to witness high single-digit growth over the same period...


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