Can TV channels designated as pay-per-view on one distribution platform turn into a free-to-air (FTA) on another platform? Well, that’s an issue that has been occupying quite a bit of mind space in the Indian M&E industry, keeping on the boil the traditional ‘fight’ between broadcasters and distributors for subscribers and revenue. According to a report yesterday by Storyboard18.com, stakeholders...
Media company Network18’s TV news business recorded a jump of 28 percent in its revenue in the fourth quarter of FY24, while India’s largest television news network yesterday said it registered a revenue of Rs 461 crore in the last quarter of FY24 ending March 31. Its revenues for the same period last year was Rs 360 crore. According to a press release issued by Network18 yesterday...
ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh, business news channels in English and Hindi, respectively, will celebrate ‘BSE Day’ on April 19. The commemoration of the BSE Day will kick off with the ceremonial market opening, featuring Nikunj Dalmia, Editor-in-Chief of ET NOW & ET NOW Swadesh; BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy; Keki Mistry, VC & CEO of HDFC Ltd and Hemendra Kothari....
Netflix on Thursday unexpectedly announced that it will stop reporting subscriber numbers each quarter, a decision seen as a sign that years of customer gains in the streaming wars are coming to an end. Shares of the streaming video pioneer fell after it reported a large batch of new customers in the first quarter but gave a revenue forecast that missed analyst targets. The stock was trading at $585.41 after-hours, down 4.2...
In a strategic move, the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC) have announced the relocation of Goafest 2024 and ABBY Awards Powered by One Show 2024 from their traditional venue in Goa to Mumbai. The decision, aimed at accommodating the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, underscores the organizers’ dedication to ensuring a seamless and impactful event.
The National Basketball Association’s exclusive media rights negotiating period with current partners Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery is likely to expire without a new deal on Monday, CNBC reported on Thursday. NBA will be able to engage with new partners to show packages of games from the start of next week, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter, Reuters reported..
The illustrious RR Kabel Filmfare Awards Marathi 2024 unfolded with grandeur at the Mahakavi Kalidas Natyamandir in Mumbai on April 18, marking a spectacular celebration of Marathi cinema. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Amey Wagh and Siddharth Chandekar, the event dazzled audiences with stellar performances, heartfelt speeches, and well-deserved accolades, the company said in a press release.
Anurag Basu’s highly anticipated film ‘Metro… In Dino’ has officially secured a new release date. The filmmakers announced on Friday that the anthology movie will hit the silver screen on November 29, 2024, marking an eagerly awaited follow-up to Basu’s acclaimed 2007 film ‘Life in a… Metro’. With an ensemble cast featuring Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Anupam Kher.....
As Tamil Nadu braces for a pivotal moment in its democratic history, News18 Tamil Nadu stands ready to deliver comprehensive live coverage of the state’s polling day. With voters across Tamil Nadu exercising their fundamental rights, News18 Tamil Nadu pledges to bring viewers exclusive live updates, gripping stories, and memorable moments directly to their screens.
Sony YAY! television channel commemorated its 7th anniversary by introducing the popular series ‘Shin-chan, reaffirming its dedication to delivering quality content for young audiences. The channel’s lineup promises a diverse mix of shows, including ‘Shin-chan’, ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’, and ‘Honey Bunny’, catering to the varied tastes of viewers, the channel said in a press release.