MIB’s new digital ad policy to help govt. widen online outreach

India proposes Cinematograph Act changes for digital age

The Indian government has proposed amendments in the Cinematograph Act to keep pace with the changing times and technology, which would also help in curbing online piracy and bring about uniformity in product classification for viewing by consumers as was recently done for streaming content.


NBF launches Digital News Federation (DNF) to give impetus to online platforms

In rare move, news b’casters’ bodies, NBF & ARTBI, merge

The News Broadcasters Federation (NBF) on Friday decided to amalgamate with the Association of Regional Television Broadcasters of India (ARTBI), making NBF the largest trade body representing the news television broadcasters in India.

“The amalgamation of ARTBI makes NBF beyond doub...


BARC ratings: CNN-News18 tops English news genre

TV advertising stays strong; May’21 growth 64%: BARC

Ad volumes in May 2021 have witnessed a significant growth of 64% as compared to May 2020 and have remained at par with previous years, data released Thursday by Broadcast Audience Research Council India (BARC) revealed.

“2021 began on a high note for television Ad Volumes. Despite a...


Take guard against 5G signal interference: MIB tells DPOs

Cable TV rules amended; MIB to register self-regulatory bodies

India’s federal government on Thursday evening announced amendments in the Cable Television Network Rules to provide for a statutory mechanism to address content-related complaints on TV channels, which brings the broadcast sector self-regulatory mechanism at par with other sections of media like the print, advertisi...


TRAI issues discussion paper on mkt structure, competition in cable TV

TRAI launches TV channel selector portal

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday launched a TV channel selector web portal for consumers who are unable to access its mobile phone app of the same name due to lack of a smartphone.

The TV channel selector app for smartphone was launched on June 25 last ye...