Category: Special Coverage

OTT and TV audiences: One measurement system, one currency or multiple currencies?

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).

In its recent recommendations on NBP, TRAI batted for multiple rating agencies for audience measurement across platforms including disclosure of viewership data by OTT. Advertisers and stakeholders, however, say ‘it is economically not feasible’ and recommend enhancing the existing mechanism.

Agencies launch AI tools to help advertisers navigate ‘self-declaration certificate’ mechanism

The survey reveals that Indian businesses are optimistic about the future, especially with the advent of generative AI (GenAI). (Photo: Unsplash)

In response to advertisers raising concerns about uploading multiple SDCs on daily basis, industry has come up with AI-based offerings to help advertisers navigate this transition. Not only these tools reduce the time spent on uploading SDC, but also drive efficiency, and ensure regulatory checks.

The science of connection: How emotional intelligence boosts brand performance

Most enterprises retain focus on the price, features and other transactional aspects of products, overlooking the fact that 95% of consumers base buying decisions on emotions, not logic, writes Anirban Banerjee, Senior Vice President & SBU Head (batteries and flashlights), Eveready Industries India Ltd.

EQ is not merely about striking an emotional chord with customers or resolving pain points. Rather, it entails going much deeper to earn the trust and confidence of users at a subliminal level, writes Anirban Banerjee, Senior Vice President & SBU Head (batteries and flashlights), Eveready Industries India Ltd.

BREAKING: MIB prohibits private channels from subleasing uplinking/downlinking permissions

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.​

At the beginning of this month, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory to all private Satellite TV channel broadcasters and operators to refrain from unfair practice of multiple uplinking of the permitted channels on multiple frequencies without the approval of the Ministry. However, some channels were seen floundering the norms.

The unintended consequences of regulating User-Generated Content

The proposed overhaul of these laws comes amid a surge in applications from non-governmental organizations, trade bodies, and private firms seeking permission to use terms like “India,” “Commission,” “Corporation,” and “Bureau” in their names.

India’s content and app economy is at a critical juncture. Policymakers have the opportunity to cultivate a digital market that leverages creativity, supports product development, and is globally competitive, writes Koan Advisory’s Vivan Sharan.