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DD to air 4K restored version of ‘Manthan’ in tribute to Shyam Benegal

National broadcaster Doordarshan will honor the late filmmaker Shyam Benegal by screening the 4K restored version of his iconic film Manthan on January 1, 2025, at 8 pm. The move comes shortly after Benegal's passing on December 23 at the age of 90, following a pr...

Amy Armstrong joins Publicis Groupe as CRO

Publicis Groupe has appointed Amy Armstrong as its Chief Revenue Officer, effective March 1, 2025. In her new role, Armstrong will connect the sales organizations across the Groupe’s Connected Media businesses, including Epsilon, Publicis Media, PMX, and its Commerce and Digital Experience agencies, to drive growth and value for its clients. ...

WBD board member Li Haslett Chen to exit in 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has announced that Li Haslett Chen will step down from its Board of Directors on January 31, 2025. Chen, who has been a board member since April 2022, has significantly contributed to the company’s strategic direction during her tenure. Chen brought expertise in direct-to-consumer strategies, multi-platform develo...

Josh Duhamel to star in action thriller ‘The Neglected’

Josh Duhamel is set to lead the cast of ‘The Neglected’, an action-packed thriller that promises edge-of-the-seat entertainment. Directed and produced by David Lipper, the film features a gripping storyline penned by Lipper and Adam G. Levine. Joining Duhamel in this intense narrative are ‘Inglorious Bastards’ actor Til Schweiger and Dylan Sp...

Surbhi Nagpal appointed National Sales Head for Wion, Zee Business

Surbhi Nagpal, a seasoned sales leader with over two decades of experience, has taken on a new role as the National Head of Sales for Wion and Zee Business, part of the Zee Media Group. Based in Noida, Nagpal will lead efforts to drive revenue, optimize sales operations, and bolster profitability for both channels. Nagpal's illustrious career...

Zee Tamil announces special lineup for Margazhi season

Zee Tamil, a leading entertainment channel in Tamil Nadu, is set to infuse the ‘Margazhi’ season with an extra layer of devotion and joy through its iconic morning show ‘Olimayamana Ethirkaalam’. Known for its astrology and daily predictions, the show will feature ‘Margazhi’ special songs performed by celebrated singers from

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!