In the Lok Sabha, the Information and Broadcasting Minister said the Parliamentary Standing Committee should take up the issue and also called for a consensus to frame more strict laws in this regard.
Author: Imran Fazal
Kondurkar Studio wins creative mandate for Tata Group’s premium brand IRTH
IRTH aims to achieve a topline target of approximately ₹600 crore, while the combined accessories division projects revenue of ₹1,000 cr by 2027
TV-As-A-Service: How Streambox Media’s Dor plans to redefine content consumption
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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