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Ofcom says ‘no’ to easing public-funded TV channels’ ad norms

Following a period of consultation, UK communications regulator Ofcom has

oraimo names actress Mrunal Thakur brand ambassador

Smart accessories brand oraimo has announced its association with film actress Mrunal Thakur, a move aimed to broaden the brand’s horizons.

Since her debut in 201...

Apple releases all free software updates, new iCloud plan

Apple has released all its latest free software updates for its users across iPhones, iPads, Watches and Apple TV, along with new iCloud+ plans. iOS 17 makes iPhone even more personal and intuitive with major updates to communication apps - StandBy, a new way to experience iPhone when it is charging, easier...

Is Disney in talks for India biz sale with investors like Reliance?

Walt Disney Co. has held preliminary talks with potential buyers for its India streaming and television business, including billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported yesterday. The US entertainment giant has discussed a...

‘Gadar2’ ‘Jailer’, ‘OMG2’ top 3 August-released films: Ormax

An Ormax study into box office collections of films released in August 2023 shows the released flicks grossed Rs. 1,610 crore domestically, the highest monthly figure since March 2022, while ‘Gadar’ emerged the top product of the month.

The ...

Karthik Rao named Nielsen CEO; David Kenny is Exec Chairman

Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, has said that Karthik Rao has been named CEO, effective immediately. David Kenny, who served as CEO since 2018, will assume the role of Executive Chairman.

“Nielsen has been...

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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!