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Sony YAY! secures licensing rights for ‘Swat Kats’ in India

In a major boost to its growing IP-led consumer products business, Sony YAY! has acquired the master licensing rights for the legendary animated series ‘Swat Kats’ in India. The strategic move marks a significant milestone for the kids' entertainment channel as it expands its licensing and merchandising (L&M) footprint with iconic, legacy br...

Prime Video set to premiere ‘Ballard’ on July 9

Prime Video is expanding its acclaimed ‘Bosch’ universe with ‘Ballard’, a ten-episode spinoff led by Maggie Q in the titular role. Scheduled to debut on July 9, ‘Ballard’ follows Detective Renée Ballard as she heads the LAPD’s understaffed cold-case division, ...

Katrina Kaif named global brand ambassador for Maldives tourism

Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has been announced as the new global brand ambassador for the Maldives, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) said on Tuesday. The 41-year-old actor will be the face of “The Sunny Side of Life” campaign, w...

Manorama News unveils fresh look

Manorama News, widely regarded as the most trusted news channel among Malayali audiences, has undergone a striking transformation. With a renewed visual identity and enhanced viewer experience, the channel now promises even more clarity, energy, and sophistication—both on television and across its digital platforms. The redesign, introduced w...

IABM names Sushant Rai as APAC head of member engagement, growth

In a move set to bolster its regional engagement and growth efforts, the International Trade Association for the Broadcast & Media Industry (IABM) has appointed Sushant Rai as the new Head of Member Engagement and Growth – APAC. The announcement was made via a LinkedIn post by the organization’s global team, expressing excitement and confide...

Abhisheik Joshi takes charge as Group CEO of New Media Holding

In a significant leadership development in the digital media space, seasoned media executive Abhisheik Joshi has been appointed Group CEO of New Media Holding (NMH), a media-tech company that operates at the intersection of content, creators, and commerce. Joshi, who has spent over two decades navigating diverse facets of the media ecosystem,...

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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!