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Media mogul Charles F. Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98

HBO, under Dolan's leadership, is credited with reshaping television, producing legendary series like The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, and The Wire

Launched in 1972, HBO became the first premium cable channel to offer movies and special events directly to homes, revolutionizing the television landscape and paving the way for future content providers.

TRAI to release recommendations on satellite spectrum allocation “very soon”

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is preparing to release its recommendations on satellite spectrum allocation, a key step toward enabling satellite-based broadband services across India.

NFRA fines Deloitte Rs 2 cr for audit failures in Zee Entertainment, imposes penalties on CAs

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has reportedly sold its prime real estate asset in Hyderabad’s upscale Jubilee Hills area for Rs 99.3 crore.

In its investigation of ZEEL, the NFRA found that Deloitte auditors had failed to address multiple red flags.

Netflix and FIFA sign US media rights deal for 2027 and 2031 women’s World Cups

Besides broadcasting the tournaments, Netflix will play a key role in terms of bringing the fascination of women’s football to a multimillion audience.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the first competition to be acquired in full by Netflix. The streamer will also produce exclusive documentary series on female game in lead-up to both editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Give equal treatment to ground based and satellite broadcasters: Stakeholders tell TRAI

The TRAI recommendations follow a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in January 2024, seeking revised recommendations on M2M communication policies, particularly related to spectrum, roaming, and service quality requirements.

The consultation paper highlighted that GBBs could leverage advanced technologies like cloud-based platforms, broadband networks, and fiber technology to distribute content to DPOs efficiently.

NBDA urges TRAI to withdraw its consultation paper

NBDA had pointed out that the consultation paper’s assumptions about broadcasting’s classification within telecommunications appear both unfounded and counterproductive

NBDA also stated that the telecommunication relates to person-to-person communication, while broadcasting disseminates programming to a general audience.

OHD on service authorization: Stakeholders oppose TRAI’s jurisdiction expansion

The discussion focused on the Consultation Paper on the Framework for Service Authorizations for the Provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Warner Bros. Discovery splits linear business, restructures for future challenges

This restructuring is intended to provide more clarity and focus for each division, setting the stage for potential future spin-offs.

The company announced through its board of directors, the implementation of reorganization plans intending to boost its strategic capabilities and offer shareholders enhanced value.

MIB addressed 73 complaints in three years over obscene ads: Govt informs Parliament

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

In 2017, the MIB, in an advisory, had instructed TV channels to not air ads selling and promoting condoms between 6 am and 10 pm, as the ads were “alleged to be indecent, especially for children”.

TRAI to hold open house discussion on Dec 17 for network authorisations

The Central Government will now review TRAI’s recommendations before finalising the regulations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Multiple stakeholders have strongly opposed these recommendations suggesting that TRAI should limit its recommendations to carriage-related aspects of broadcasting.