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Shyam Tallamraju joins JioHotstar as VP – Fan Loyalty & Live Experiences

In a strategic move to deepen viewer engagement and scale live fan experiences, JioHotstar has appointed Shyam Tallamraju as its new Vice President – Fan Loyalty & Live Experiences. A seasoned media and marketing executive, Tallamraju made the announcement on LinkedIn, sharing his excitement about the role and...

Deadline extended for FreeDish MPEG2 slots submissions

Prasar Bharati has extended the deadline for submissions to take part in the e-auction of vacant MPEG2 slots on Doordarshan FreeDish to May 15 and, therefore, the actual biddings will start May 19.

The successful bidders will get a slot on FreeDish for the period May 28, 2025 to Marc...

Zee Q4 profit jumps 85% on higher subscriptions, films’ releases

India's Zee Entertainment reported an 85 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit yesterday, as higher subscriptions and more film releases offset weak advertising demand.

Zee, which owns TV channels, produces movies and runs an online streaming platform

NBF issues another advisory to member TV news channels

Late evening yesterday even as India and Pakistan exchanged heavy fire, including downing of two Pak jets and several drones, the News Broadcasters Federation (NBF) issued an advisory to its member-channels to avoid reporting of troops movement or live updates of military assets. “Further to instructions from MOIB (Ministry of Information and...

Shekhar Kapur appointed chairperson of AI ethics board at Studio Blo

Studio Blo has appointed acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur as the Chairperson of its newly formed Board of AI Ethics & Creative Stewardship. This announcement, reported by The Economic Times, highlights the studio's commitment to ensuring responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the creative industry. In his new role, ...

Disney unveils strong Q2, streaming on 2.5mn additional subs

In an earnings quarter teeming with uncertainty around tariffs, Walt Disney's Q2 results are looking like the happiest place on earth.

The media giant exceeded expectations in its most recent quarter, bolstered by an unexpected boost in its

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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!