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Ad revenue of private radio channels decreased to Rs 428.45 crore in Q1FY25

Maruti Suzuki India was the leading advertiser in 2024 followed by LIC of India. (Representational image by Alexey Ruban via Unsplash)

The ad revenue of the 388 private FM Radio players in the country in the previous quarter (i.e. Q4FY24) stood at Rs 491.98 crore, according to a TRAI report.

Pay DTH subscriber base increased to 62.17 million in Q1FY25: TRAI

Increased content acquisition costs and consistent capex/opex towards network expansion and maintenance will continue to compress margins for Pay-TV operators.

As of March 31, 2024, the net active Pay DTH subscriber base stood at around 61.97 million, down from 65.25 million the previous year.

DPOs may approach MIB to prevent OTT platforms from streaming live TV channels

Increased content acquisition costs and consistent capex/opex towards network expansion and maintenance will continue to compress margins for Pay-TV operators.

According to distribution platform operators, live TV channels on OTTs will undermine cable and DTH industries.

Honasa Consumer’s Anuja Mishra on influencer marketing, customer expectations and more

"We are operating at different price points and different indices; there's strong growth in both the premium and mass segment. But in the current context, we are very much a masstige brand", says Anuja Mishra, EVP & CMO, Honasa Consumer.

Anuja Mishra, EVP & CMO, Honasa Consumer talks about the company’s growing focus on offline retail and the growing significance of quick commerce in tandem with its online presence. She further discusses the discontinuation of Ayuga and Momspresso and how value continues to drive growth for Honasa Consumer.

Broadcasters may move TDSAT against TRAI regulation after Kerala HC dismisses the plea

TRAI had issued the consultation paper on August 9 seeking responses from stakeholders until September 6 and counter comments until September 20.

The Kerala High Court has reportedly dismissed the broadcasters’ petition challenging TRAI’s notification.

DD Sports, FanCode to broadcast bilateral hockey series between India and Germany

FanCode and DD Sports’ combined reach will mean that hockey action will be accessible to fans in every corner of the country.

The two-match bilateral series will be played on October 23 and 24 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

Amazon miniTV and MX player merged to become ‘Amazon MX Player’

With this acquisition, Amazon is merging two of India’s most popular free AVOD (or ad-supported video on demand) services – MX Player and Amazon miniTV into one service - Amazon MX Player.

Amazon has completed the transaction of acquiring certain assets of Times Internet-owned streaming platform MX Player- which will continue to keep the services free.

“No assets in UAE, no attachment” responds Honasa Consumer over Dubai Court order

On October 1, Dubai Court rejected Honasa Consumer grievance filed over fiasco with UAE distributor. Further, Court allowed to attach Honasa Consumer’s assets in the UAE while rejecting to cancel the trading license of Honasa Consumer General Trading LLC.

Prasar Bharati invites four applications for legal vacancies

The notice by Prasar Bharati says that each agency must select and plan its own ad-serving arrangements.

Prasar Bharati has invited applications for the posts of Legal Expert and Senior Consultant/Advisor on a full-time contract basis.

Sony Pictures Networks India’s ad revenue decline by 11% to reach Rs 2,912 crore in FY24

According to the regulatory filings, SPNI's revenue from operations decreased by 3%, which amounted to Rs 6,510 crore. Its total expenses stood at Rs 5,548 crore in FY24.

Sony Pictures Networks India reported a 19% decline in net profit to Rs 839 crore and a 3% decrease in revenue to reach Rs 6,510 crore in FY24.