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SC dismisses plea seeking regulatory body for OTT platforms

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

The PIL, filed in September of this year, referred to Netflix series IC 814:The Kandahar Hijack to highlight the need for such a regulatory mechanism as the OTT platform claimed it was based on real-life incidents.

MIB, TRAI put weight behind D2M Broadcasting, says trial in progress

Dr. L Murugan, Minister of State for MIB, emphasized that India's judicial system ensures the protection of constitutional rights, including press freedom.

Prasar Bharati, the public service broadcaster in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and Saankhya Labs, is conducting D2M trials using both high-power and low-power transmitters.

‘Smaller DPOs misrepresent their subscriber base’, says Harit Nagpal, MD and CEO, Tata Play to TRAI

Tata Play argued that the tariff structure and other regulations apply to all entities, regardless of size, and there should be no differentiation in audit requirements.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the clash of broadcasters and DPOs as TRAI received mixed feedback on its consultation paper released on August 9.

DPOs may approach MIB to prevent OTT platforms from streaming live TV channels

BrandPulse report underscores the need for dynamic and engaging content that can quickly capture and hold audience attention.

According to distribution platform operators, live TV channels on OTTs will undermine cable and DTH industries.

GroupM predicts record festive growth for TV, Digital and OOH

Ashwin Padmanabhan, Chief Operating Officer, GroupM, South Asia says TV and Print are expected to grow at high single digits, driven by investments in non-fiction programming on TV and impactful formats in Print.

Ashwin Padmanabhan, Chief Operating Officer, GroupM, South Asia expects digital media to grow between 15-20% this festive season, and out-of-home (OOH) advertising to see healthy double-digit growth.

NCLT approves recall of Zee-Sony merger order, allowing ZEEL to withdraw the scheme

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

Zee Entertainment withdraws merger with Culver Max and BEPL

Auction charges eased for private FM radio in uncovered new cities

Radio industry requested TRAI for subsidies, minimum costs for hardware upgradation, a phased transition, and the usage of existing spectrum to also do digital in a simulcast mode.

In its latest order, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has said that the permission holder in the uncovered new cities including the North East, union territories, and island territories will be charged a 2% annual fee of its gross revenue.

Viacom18’s JioCinema and Sports18 clock record views for Paris Olympics

Olympics coverage in India was presented across 20 concurrent feeds, on JioCinema for free. On linear platforms, Sports18 – 1, Sports18 – 1 HD, Sports18 – 2 ran India focused feed, Global Action was available on Sports18 – 3. Sports18 – 1 and Sports18 – 1 HD presented the Games in English with Tamil and Telugu available on language button. Sports18 – 2 offered Paris 2024 in Hindi.

Viacom18 presented the Olympics in four languages with an expert panel of former Olympians along with the on-ground coverage of the event by an Indian broadcaster with a crew of 20+ people and ground presence across six venues.

Broadcasting bill killed?: No fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill: Report

Dr. L Murugan, Minister of State for MIB, emphasized that India's judicial system ensures the protection of constitutional rights, including press freedom.

The Govt will not bring in a new Broadcasting Bill, states a news report. Last week, MIB said it would be issuing a fresh draft post a thorough stakeholders consultation.