Category: Television

India’s entertainment industry battles a relentless foe: Digital Piracy

Streaming Pakistani channels in India is illegal and poses a potential national security threat. The Kerala Police are now considering filing more serious charges against the accused, depending on further investigations.

Despite advanced security measures, streaming platforms and filmmakers struggle to curb the rapid spread of pirated content, costing billions in lost revenue.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025: MIB Secretary Sanjay Jaju to discuss vision for India’s media transformation

"Govt is looking at a range of regulatory reforms which will allow for modernisation, inclusivity and fair play in the industry," said Sanjay Jaju at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27.

Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the MIB, will detail the government’s initiatives to empower both digital and traditional media. His address will emphasize efforts to support sustainable industry growth, drive innovation, and enable new monetization models in an AI-driven media landscape.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 to see leaders’ dialogues on ‘Redefining Reach, Revenue & Responsibility’ in an AI age

This session will lead the discussion on the impact of AI-powered algorithms on news consumption and platform prioritization; the influence of AI on revenue models, personalized ad targeting and content recommendation systems.

The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) is once again setting the stage for pivotal conversations at the highly anticipated Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, scheduled for February 27 in New Delhi.

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan to elucidate on AI and accountability at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025

S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India, is slated to share his insights on a futuristic regulatory AI blueprint. (Image: S Krishnan speaking at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave in 2024)

MeitY’s S Krishnan to spotlight AI and accountability and the regulatory roadmap at Storyboard18’s Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2025, on February 27, in New Delhi.

TV News commands advertiser interest despite digital surge; print yet to reclaim pre-Covid ground

With digital platforms prone to misinformation, and print's premium rates and uncertain circulation numbers, advertisers are increasingly turning to TV news channels.

As digital platforms grow, Television News too continues to capture both viewers and advertisers, while print media is yet to regain its pre-Covid audience and advertiser interest.

EXCLUSIVE: Parliamentary Committee meets OTT players; discuss AI and ‘vulgarity’ in content

Earlier, in March 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some cases, pornographic content.

The committee also discussed the use of artificial intelligence and other challenges faced by OTT players. Streamers argue that new regulations in this rapidly growing sector could hinder progress and discourage investment.

Paramount and Nielsen sign multi-year measurement and analytics deal across Paramount’s broadcast, cable and streaming platforms

The deal comes on the heels of a number of Nielsen innovations. On February 3, Nielsen announced its Out-of-Home (OOH) measurement now covers 100 percent of the US contiguous television population. In January 2025, Nielsen was accredited for Big Data + Panel measurement, following its November 2024 announcement of its accreditation for a first-party live streaming solution. (Image Source: Awful Announcing)

Paramount has licensed new Nielsen services as part of the agreement, including Advanced Audiences, Big Data + Panel, Ad-Supported Streaming Platform Ratings, Nielsen ONE Ads for Connected Television, and National out-of-home expansion to inform advertising, programming and licensing strategies.