Category: Television

Media titan Ramoji Rao dies; Filmmaker SS Rajamouli demands Bharat Ratna for Rao

Ramoji Rao No More: Filmmaker SS Rajamouli took to social media to say, "The only way we can pay tribute to Ramoji Rao garu is conferring him with BHARAT RATNA."

Ramoji Rao died at the age of 87. He was the founder of Ramoji Group and Ramoji Film City. Ramoji Group also owns Telugu newspaper, Eenadu and ETV Network and its bouquet of channels.

NDA-INDIA bloc drama fuels news viewership; ad budgets reallocated from T20 World Cup to news channels

A survey by the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) revealed that 25% of brands have reallocated their advertising budgets from the World Cup to news channels.

The unexpected election result has created a demand for immediate updates, analyses, and expert opinions – leading to news channels’ viewership surge. Brands have reallocated their advertising budgets from the World Cup to news channels.

Balaji’s consolidated revenue at Rs 625 crore; Digital business turns cash positive

Crew staring Kapoor Khan, Tabu & Kriti Sanon released in March which subsequently released on Netflix in May. ‘Dream Girl-2" and ‘Crew’ earned more than 100 crores worldwide at box office.

Balaji Telefilms has been focused on strategic cost rationalizing across business segments, especially the Group’s digital business (ALT Digital).

Avg. ad volume per channel per match surged by 20% in IPL 17 compared to IPL 16: TAM

The report revealed that Parle Products topped in terms of advertising with 10% share during this year’s season, replacing Dream 11 (in the last season).

Ad volumes rebounded in the IPL 17 season after a 50% drop in IPL 16 over the previous year. Also, the categories, advertisers, and brands tally increased by 40%, 26%, and 21% respectively this season compared to the last season.

NCLT replaces resolution professional in insolvency case against Subhash Chandra

Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, RPs are appointed by the tribunal to carry on the financial affairs and process the claims against a person admitted to the insolvency resolution process.

The resolution professional was replaced after Chandra expressed lack of confidence. Chandra was “unable to gain confidence in the RP and the impression what he gathered is that the RP could not aptly comprehend and understand the vastness and intricacies of the complicated affairs as businessman, a philanthropist and as a public servant,” said the order

Sony looking at M&A options in India after Zee deal break: Tony Vinciquerra

In his new role, Janakiram will now report to Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer of Distribution & International Business and Business Head of Sports Cluster.

During the company meeting, the CEO, SPE, shared that the merger deal between Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Zee couldn’t materialise due to regulatory issues. He also added that the company is still considering multiple candidates to replace its incumbent CEO, NP Singh.