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Pankaj Rathod expands role to lead History TV18 revenue

Pankaj Rathod has taken on an expanded mandate at Network18 Media & Investments, adding revenue leadership for History TV18 to his existing portfolio. According to a LinkedIn update, Rathod, who currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer for English and business channels at Network18, wi...

ZEE5 Bangla to stream ‘Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel’ from Poila Baisakh

ZEE5 Bangla is set to bring a festive offering for viewers with the streaming of ‘Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel’ from April 15, 2026, coinciding with Poila Baisakh. The horror-comedy promises a mix of suspense and humour, set against the backdrop of a my...

Birla Studios, Vi launch mobile-first talent hunt ‘Reel Se Real Star’

Birla Studios has partnered with Vodafone Idea Limited to launch ‘Reel Se Real Star’, a mobile-first acting talent discovery platform aimed at opening up opportunities in India’s entertainment industry. According to a Birla Studios press release, the initiative is positioned as a first-of-...

ChromeDM on IPL 2026 ads: Creativity drives recall over scale

A new advertising analysis of IPL 2026 by Chrome OTT has highlighted a clear shift in brand performance metrics, showing that creative effectiveness—not just media spend or visibility—is emerging as the primary driver of consumer recall in India’s most competitive advertising environment. According to a

Akshay Kumar reflects on ‘seva’ in ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode

A recent episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ saw Akshay Kumar strike a thoughtful chord as he shared his perspective on the idea of “seva,” turning a festive Baisakhi special into a moment of reflection alongside celebration. According to a press note, the episode featured contestants Sadeev Singh, Gurpreet Singh Tikku, and Karandeep Singh...

Vikram Vijay Chandan joins Gambig Inc as CRO

Vikram Vijay Chandan has joined Gambig Inc as Chief Revenue and Sales Officer, marking a notable leadership move in India’s fast-growing sports and athleisure market. The development, seen as more than a routine leadership transition, reflects a broader shift of senior talent from mainstream media into the sp...

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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!