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TV-As-A-Service: How Streambox Media’s Dor plans to redefine content consumption

Founded by Anuj Gandhi, Streambox Media is backed by Micromax Informatics, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, and Stride Ventures.

The homegrown media tech company is also planning to expand its services in Far East countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia.

Marathon sponsorships surge by 15%, brands drive engagement

TMM’s sponsors include Tata Sons, TCS, IDFC First Bank, Tata.ev, Asics, Bisleri, Vida, Fast&Up, and Vedanta.

The Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) is expected to generate revenue of Rs 60 crore from brand sponsorship in its upcoming event in January 2025.

FM Radio phase III: Govt approves one-time relaxation for provisional empanelment

During the provisional empanelment period, the base rate applicable to Private FM Radio stations for which no IRS (Indian Readership Survey) data is available will be applied.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is also considering extending the deadline for applications and giving more time for the e-auctions for the allotment of 730 channels across 234 uncovered cities under the third batch of FM Phase-III radio channels.

Misleading advertisements plague video gaming industry, ASCI to probe

According to research by Newzoo, 72% of individuals aged 35-54 and 46% of those aged 55 and older play video games at least once a week.

Despite gaming’s 3.4 billion audience and significant cultural impact, in-game advertising investment remains slow.

Massive disruption in US media industry, Comcast to spin off cable channels

The majority of NBCUniversal, including the NBC broadcast network, its movie studio, and theme parks, will remain under Comcast’s ownership.

Comcast announced that the new entity will include USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and the Golf Channel, along with several “complementary digital assets” such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and SportsEngine.

MIB launches India Cine Hub portal for filming permissions; Prasar Bharati’s new OTT Waves offers interactive games

In a letter to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, AIDCF stated, "Unlike traditional distribution platform operators (DPOs), these services do not seem to be subject to the same regulatory scrutiny, potentially creating an uneven playing field for Pay TV operators.

The ICH portal, previously known as the Film Facilitation Office, allows producers and directors to apply for financial incentives and provides online payment processing. The portal now supports applications for filming at railway stations, on trains, and at Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) sites.

No further consultations: TN online gaming authority set to enforce strict rules for RMG industry

It should be noted that multiple RMG companies have taken Tamil Nadu government to court over the gaming regulations.

Storyboard18 was the first to report that N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, had hinted at regulating certain games, citing concerns over the growing addiction to online gaming among children and its harmful effects.

Tata Motors PV’s media pitch concludes; auto major retains existing agencies

Tata Motors PV and CV posted a 22 percent year-on-year decline in net profit

Various components of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ media mandate, such as above-the-line, digital (for both electric and ICE vehicles), and outdoor advertising, are managed by agencies like Lodestar UM, OMD, Dentsu, and Madison

Prasar Bharati launches its OTT platform Waves at IFFI in Goa

Waves also features a diverse range of content, including movies like Aarakshan, One Day, The Impossible, and Alice Darling, as well as TV shows, games, and a live events section.

Storyboard18 had first reported about MIB’s plan to launch Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform at IFFI in Goa. MIB Secretary Sanjay Jaju had shared details of the launch with this publication on 13 November.

‘There is no monopoly on facts’, OpenAI tells Delhi High Court

In addition to summoning OpenAI, Justice Bansal announced plans to appoint an amicus curiae to assist the court in resolving the matter.

This ongoing case marks ANI as the first media organization in India to take legal action against OpenAI. In December 2023, a similar lawsuit was filed by The New York Times, making it the first news outlet globally to initiate an AI copyright lawsuit.