Tasmayee Laha Roy – Page 10

NCLAT to rule on Zee-Sony merger challenges on April 15

On April 16, ZEEL had said that it has decided to withdraw the merger implementation application filed before the NCLT, Mumbai bench against Sony.

On August 10, the Mumbai bench of NCLT approved the merger between ZEEL and Sony which eventually got called off in January 2024.

ZEE’s Punit Misra quits; second big head rolls after Rahul Johri

Punit Misra oversees content for both the TV network of ZEE as well as its digital offering ZEE5, both domestically and globally. He also manages ZEEL’s international business spanning 190 countries.

After Punit Goenka’s 20 percent salary cut, the other big head of Punit Misra rolls.

TRAI seeks public input on auctioning new spectrum bands for mobile services

According to TRAI, number of telephone subscribers reached 119.9 crore in FY24.

This feedback will help TRAI formulate recommendations on factors like reserve price, band plan, quantum of spectrum to be auctioned, block size, and other auction conditions specific to these new bands.

Centre Court Capital announces Rs350 crore sports tech and gaming VC fund in India

The fund is aimed at backing founders bringing in innovative tech and pushing the boundaries of the sports and gaming ecosystem.(Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash)

Founded by former JSW Sports CEO, Mustafa Ghouse and anchored by Parth Jindal, the fund has raised Rs 200 crore to date.

Bob Iger wins shareholder vote, but Disney’s future still uncertain: Successor search and box office woes linger

The biggest concern for the entertainment giant is to figure out Iger’s succession plan. Iger has already extended his tenure by almost two decades.

While Iger has won the shareholder battle, Disney’s challenges still remain. Some of these would be reviving the movie business, finding Iger’s successor, and navigating the complexities of streaming profitability and ESPN’s online transformation.

Dream11’s parent Sporta Technologies is top advertiser for the first 7 IPL matches

The fantasy sports brand is also the co-presenter for IPL 2024 on both Disney Star and JioCinema. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The brand also launched an IPL special campaign last month. The ‘Team Se Bada Kuch Nahi’ campaign for IPL 2024, featured a long line of celebrities from Rohit Sharma to Preity Zinta, to Samantha Prabhu, Supriya Pathak, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson and Suneil Shetty.

IPL 17 kicks off with 4 percent surge in TV ad volume over first 7 matches

IPL meeting ends in a stalemate due to differences of opinion on issues related to mega options and substitute players

As per latest TAM data, Dream11’s parent company, Sporta Technologies is the top advertiser for the first seven matches of IPL 17, contributing close to 11 percent of ad volume.

Sony to focus on organic growth, amping market presence through strategic partnerships in FY25: NP Singh

According to senior management, clear strategy and focused execution have helped the brand grow in a challenging business environment.

According to plans mentioned in the newsletter, Sony is channeling investments into new shows, including those on Sony LIV as a part of its strategy emphasising on driving organic growth and amping market presence through strategic partnerships.

MCD removes over half a million political ads in Delhi before Lok Sabha elections

The advertisements removed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi comprised hoardings, posters, banners, wall paintings, signages, and flags.

IPL 2024 viewership soars, sponsors take note

This season, JioCinema took the opening match presentation with six leading consumer brands, Dream11, Charged by Thums Up, Parle Products, Britannia, Dalmia Cements, and HDFC Bank, debuting their TATA IPL campaigns within the first six overs of the opening game under the newly-introduced JioCinema Brand Spotlight. (Image source: @IPL via X)

The viewership boom is attracting new sponsors, with the total count jumping from 30 to nearly 35 in just two weeks.