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Shark Tank India hits roadblock: High costs, low reach

SonyLIV has claimed that this has seen a remarkable 40% surge in Connected TV (CTV) viewership and 22% more users tuning in to watch as compared to the previous season.

Experts have criticized Sony Picture Network India’s move to limit this season of Shark Tank India only to its OTT platform.

Prasar Bharati’s WAVES vs D2M: Committee of Secretaries meet to discuss D2M tech

The MIB has strongly supported D2M, emphasizing that out of 280 million households in India, only 190 million have televisions, leaving many without access to TV.

Multiple sources close to the developments have indicated that the government remains uncertain about the revenue model of D2M broadcasting.

Union Budget 2025: M&E sector seeks GST revision on digital services, investment in skill development

Indian media and entertainment industry is looking for favorable policy and tax announcements in the upcoming budget for growth. (Image source: Julius Drost, Unsplash)

The media and entertainment sector anticipates simplified regulatory frameworks, a conducive environment for innovation, and initiatives that enhance the digital and technical skills of the workforce.

Netflix to boost content spending to $18 Billion in 2025

With a user base surpassing 300 million globally, Netflix is now aiming for $11.04 billion in revenue in Q2, and up to $44.5 billion by year-end, underscoring its confidence in a diversified and evolving business model.

The company’s ambitious $18 billion budget reflects its commitment to long-term growth.

Sony Sports Network bags the broadcasting rights of World Pickleball League

The WPBL tournament schedule includes daily games, starting with the opening match between Mumbai Pickle Power and Pune United on January 24

The league will see six dynamic teams, that is, Dilli Dillwale, Pune United, Mumbai Pickle Power, Bengaluru Jawans, Chennai Super Champs and Hyderabad Superstars, battling it out in 18 matches.

Breaking: ZEEL’s Shiva Chinnasamy quits, marking two major exits in last 30 days

Prior to ZEEL, Chinnasamy held positions with global companies such as Rippling, Google, Amazon, Tesco, and Verizon Labs.

Industry sources have confirmed to Storyboard18 that Shiva Chinnasamy, ZEEL’s CTPO who joined in September 2024 quit for better future goals.

BBC Studios considers exiting India content production amid tough market conditions

Industry experts note that as broadcasters and OTT platforms tighten their budgets and focus on profitability, the number of projects being greenlit has declined.

MIB introduces key amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994

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

MIB to be registering authority for LCOs; Validity of LCO registration increased to a period of 5 years & throughout the territory of India

Local Cable Operators’ registration goes fully online on Broadcast Seva Portal under amended rules

Effective from today, LCO registrations will be conducted entirely online with the Ministry itself as their registering authority.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 (the Rules), to streamline the Local Cable Operator (LCO) registration process.

TRAI releases recommendations on Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters

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.

The framework for Ground-based Broadcasters shall be similar to the framework contained in the ‘Guidelines for Uplinking and downlinking of Satellite Television Channels in India, 2022’ for traditional satellite-based broadcasters.