TRAI to discuss provisions for broadcasting services under Telecom Act on Dec 18

The Central Government will now review TRAI’s recommendations before finalising the regulations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will hold the open house discussion on ‘framework for service authorisations for provision of broadcasting services under the Telecom Act, 2023’ on December 18, followed by ‘regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters’ on December 20.

Major telcos oppose mandatory registration or licensing of CDNs

TRAI had underscored that “such a regulatory arbitrage is likely to topple the competitive balance in the industry towards such free-of-cost service providers” and emphasized that this “anomaly” could not be ignored.

During the open house discussion, stakeholders urged TRAI to avoid imposing registration, licensing agreements, or requirements on Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).

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HT Media, DB Corp, Malayala Manorama among applicants for FM Phase-III e-auction

Radio industry requested TRAI for subsidies, minimum costs for hardware upgradation, a phased transition, and the usage of existing spectrum to also do digital in a simulcast mode.

The I&B Ministry invited applications for the e-auction of Private FM Radio Phase-III channels in October 2024, where the last submission date was December 9. In 2015, the central government raised Rs 1,187 crore auctioning 91 FM stations across 54 towns in phase-III of private FM radio policy.

Big Brands Gone Latent for Samay Raina’s YouTube show?

National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo has directed YouTube to remove the concerning video of India's Got Latent, a YouTube show by comedian Samay Raina.

With each episode surpassing an average of 20 million views, big and traditional brands are still shying away from sponsoring/associating with Samay Raina’s- ‘India’s Got Latent’ show over ‘brand safety’ concerns.

Only 12% of director/CXO positions in M&E firms held by women in 2024: report

O Womaniya! 2024 report analysed 169 films and series released in 2023 in nine Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Gujarati), across streaming and theatrical.

Spearheaded by Ormax Media and Film Companion Studios, the O Womaniya! 2024 report highlights a widening gap in female representation in the Indian entertainment ecosystem.

Dynamic Deepinder vs Reclusive Majety: The fine line between influence and overexposure

"Become a thought leader who avoids the trappings of celebrity," say experts. (In picture: Deepinder Goyal of Zomato (left) and Sriharsha Majety of Swiggy (right).

Founders must take care to avoid overexposure, remembering that their role is to serve as custodians of the brand—a delicate balance that requires authenticity, humility, and a relentless focus on the long-term benefit of the company.

India is the heartbeat of Unilever; unequivocally crucial to drive growth: Esi Eggleston Bracey of Unilever

Esi Eggleston Bracey, Global CGO and CMO, Unilever says that the company will continue to drive volume-led growth.

Esi Eggleston Bracey, Global CGO and CMO, talks about how India is the only market leader that sits on Unilever’s global executive team. She also shares how technology is driving premiumisation and innovation.

TRAI extends deadline to receive comments on ‘regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters’

TRAI had underscored that “such a regulatory arbitrage is likely to topple the competitive balance in the industry towards such free-of-cost service providers” and emphasized that this “anomaly” could not be ignored.

Stakeholders sought extension of time for sending comments on consultation paper ‘Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters’. Last date for submission of written comments is November 22 and counter comments by December 6.

Union Govt has not worked even handedly with states on gaming sector: TN IT Minister

Tamil Nadu was the first state to actually pass a bill banning real money gaming. (In picture: IT Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan)

During an event in Hyderabad, IT Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan told Storyboard18 that gaming-specific policies and decisions should be apolitical. He also shared of working on the modified policy for real money gaming ban.

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