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Zee-Sony Merger: “Good faith negotiations” going on, deadline extension request

After the deal was terminated in January, Zee apparently has reached out to the Sony executives to reconsider the termination and has also offered for talks this month.

What is causing sleepless nights for Zee in the $10 billion merger with Sony?

Tata Sons matches Aditya Birla Group’s bid, secures IPL title sponsorship rights until 2028

According to BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) sponsorship guidelines, highest bid submitted by the parties are subject to Tata Sons Private Limited exercising its ‘Right to Match’, wherein BCCI is required to notify Tata of the highest bid amount (highest bid) received for the Title Sponsorship Rights. (Image source: Twitter - @IPL)

Tata Sons, that secured the title sponsorship of the IPL in 2022, acquiring the two-year rights for a sum of Rs 670 crore will now be paying Rs500 crore annually.

Havas India elevated Jaibeer Ahmad to Chief Transformation and Growth Officer

Jaibeer Ahmad started his career at Lowe Lintas and Partners as account executive, and went on to work across Ogilvy & Mather, Draft FCB Ulka, Rediffusion Y&R, Samsung Electronics, Saatchi & Saatchi, J. Walter Thompson and Cheil Worldwide.

Ahmad previously was the managing partner – north, Havas Worldwide India.

Home appliances company Atomberg inks a long-term sponsorship deal with BCCI

The deal was consulted by Madison Media Alpha and Professional Management Group (PMG), which are part of Madison World.

Atomberg has signed up with BCCI as an official partner for all India home cricket till June 2026.

BARC boosts TV meter count to 59,000

The committee invited three industry organizations: the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

Utilizing Bar-O-meters to collect crucial TV viewership data, BARC is consistently adding new meters on a monthly basis to meet its goal

MIB issues final advisory to non-compliant MSOs

In a final notice, issued to MSOs on January 1, 2024 are urged to furnish necessary details and change their status by January 31, 2024.

265 MSOs have been advised to furnish the requisite details and get their status changed to compliant latest by 31.01.2024, failing which their MSO Registration shall be liable to be cancelled.

Should OTT players be worried about The Telecom Bill, 2023?

Alongside viewership growth, there has been a notable increase in ad impressions, with APAC and LATAM still showing triple-digit growth while EMEA experienced a 111% rise in HOV and a 119% increase in ad impressions.(Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

Companies including Meta express concerns that messaging apps or email and cloud services could fall within the purview of telecom regulation.

The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha

Thakur said, “4 lakh crore sale happened of local items. This happened after PM appealed for ‘Vocal for Local’ and he asked people to buy local products. This shows how much people consider PM.” (Image source: official website - anuragthakur.in)

The bill aims to replace the current Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867.

Government prepares to release Digital Personal Data Protection Law Draft Rules; January notification expected

After releasing the draft rules for consultation, the government intends to allocate a week for industry stakeholders to provide feedback. (Representative Image: Luca Bravo via Unsplash)

After releasing the draft rules for consultation, the government intends to allocate a week for industry stakeholders to provide feedback.

TRAI extends deadline for comments on digital inclusion consultation paper

The terrestrially transmitted channels can be carried to multiple DPO networks simultaneously for re-transmission. Considering these developments, it is essential to establish an enabling framework to ensure that service providers can fully leverage technological advancements.

Stakeholders now have until December 29, 2023, to submit their comments.