Author: Akanksha Nagar

Prasar Bharati’s OTT plans likely to push DD Kids launch further: Exclusive

The industry has long advocated for the establishment of DD Kids, a dedicated channel that would significantly enhance the ecosystem for children's content.

The pubcaster is yet to start with content sourcing for the proposed DD Kids channel for Free Dish, which has been in the pipeline for the last seven years. Meanwhile, content sourcing for kids’ content for its upcoming OTT has already begun.

Swiggy onboards ex-Flipkart SVP Amitesh Jha as CEO- Swiggy Instamart

Amitesh Jha, a seasoned e-commerce expert, brings over two decades of experience to Swiggy Instamart. (From left to right: Amitesh Jha and Phani Kishan Adepalli (Image Source: Moneycontrol))

Amitesh Jha will replace Phani Kishan, who is also the co-founder, Swiggy. Kishan will assume a broader organisation-wide role overseeing Swiggy’s central growth unit, and working closely with and reporting to CEO Sriharsha Majety.

Hettich India appoints Wondrlab Network as Creative Partner

Wondrlab aims to elevate Hettich India's connect with its audience in meaningful and creative ways.

Wondrlab will partner with the German furniture fitting brand- Hettich India, in its strategic brand positioning to maintain global standards and leadership in the Indian market.

TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti calls for collaborative approach to combat spam calls

Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), currently is the Vice Chairman of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC).

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened a meeting of the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) on August 27, to discuss measures for protecting consumers from harms of spam and fraud.

Apple to cross $400 billion revenue mark in 2024 with new launches

It is to be noted that services segment of Apple, which is touted as the growth engine for the company, reportedly saw a job cut of about 100 jobs in its digital services group. (Representative Image: Laurenz Heymann via Unsplash)

Apple’s revenues are expected to reach a record high in 2024, where the growth will be driven by both hardware (3% YoY) and services (14% YoY).

TRAI to soon release recommendations on regulating OTT apps under Telecom Act: Exclusive

The overall tele-density in India also dropped slightly, from 84.69 percent in September to 84.46 percent in October. (Image source: Unsplash)

Debate heats up in the industry over regulating OTT communication apps like WhatsApp, Telegram under the Telecom Act, 2023. TRAI held an open house on August 21, where the divide among the telcos and OTT apps remained evident.

Sony, Zee may seek partner to counter Disney/RIL merger threat: Karan Taurani

"In case Zee/Sony operate individually without any partner, there may be constant pressure on their profitability to match up to the might of RIL/Disney, as the latter has a big advantage of scale in the digital business, which is the future of M&E content," says Karan Taurani.

The failed merger between Sony and Zee, which would have created one of the largest entities in the M&E sector, now leaves the two media companies to compete against the potential Disney-RIL merged entity for TV broadcasting supremacy, highlights Karan Taurani, SVP at Elara Capital.