UK proposes sweeping SM ban for under-16s; WhatsApp exempted 
Jio Platforms in global top20 of WIPO patent alliance list 
Govt notifies expanded list of sports events of national importance 
Vaishnaw urges Prasar Bharati to keep pace with tech changes 
Sushant Sinha brings ‘Desh Ki Pathshala’ to News18 India prime time 
Trailer of ‘Pritam and Pedro’ released ahead of July 3 premiere 
‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’ secures record 11 sponsors ahead of launch 
News18 India to host fourth edition of ‘Amrit Ratna’ on June 17 
AVIA’s CAP study warns of rising cyber risks linked to piracy services 
Balaji Telefilms’ digital arm ALTBalaji for the year ending March, 2021recorded total subscriptions sold at 4.7m vs. 3.4m in FY20, while direct subscription revenues stood at Rs 54...
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TV, films & web shootings begin in West Bengal
Shootings of TV serials and films began on Wednesday after being allowed by the West Bengal government. With the cap of not more than 50 people to be present on floor, shooting began in all the four studios in Tollygunje area, including old Technicians Studio and NT One, apart from other shooting floors in Garia, ...
JioSaavn launches JioSaavanTV
The Indian online music streaming platform JioSaavn on Monday has launched its new video product - JioSaavnTV. The unique feature from Reliance Jio aims to bridge the gap between expert curation and ease of consumption. JioSaavnTV is the newest addition to the video product offers via the platform. ...
OTT platforms mull removing news channels as confusion prevails
Amidst confusion prevailing over India’s newly-implemented digital regulations as court cases are filed and companies seek exemptions, some of the OTT players are exploring if it makes more sense to remove news channels streaming over their platforms.
Many OTT platforms either give s...
Media and Entertainment Sector Update – Ad revenues to float atop Wave II debris
Wave II submerses advertising spends softly versus 2020 levels* Covid-Wave I defaced Q1FY21 ad revenues with decline of 61% YoY(ex- IPL)/79%/87% for TV/print/radio sectors, respectively. Nevertheless, we expect Q1FY22 tapering to diminish, versus FY20 base, at 25%/45%/35% decline, respectively, primarily on: 1) ongoing TV shoot...
ITV Studios and BBC Studios India ink deal for shows
UK’s ITV Studios and BBC Studios India have signed a production partnership deal to adapt popular ITV Studios scripted-dramas in India.
BBC Studios India will bring to life the popular ITV Studios hits Gold Digger, Sticks and Stones, Trauma and 35 Days. The deal is ...