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TV-As-A-Service: How Streambox Media’s Dor plans to redefine content consumption

Founded by Anuj Gandhi, Streambox Media is backed by Micromax Informatics, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, and Stride Ventures.

The homegrown media tech company is also planning to expand its services in Far East countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia.

Streambox Media launches Dor as ‘India’s first subscription TV service’

(From left to right: Rahul Sharma and Anuj Gandhi)

Streambox Media is a media-tech venture founded by Anuj Gandhi and backed by Micromax Informatics, along with Nikhil Kamath and Stride Ventures.

Punit Goenka withdraws consent for re-appointment as ZEEL’s MD in upcoming AGM

In his personal capacity, Punit Goenka, through his wife and son, bought ZEEL’s shares.

In a November 18 statement, Punit Goenka said he had asked ZEEL’s board to relieve him from the position of managing director as he wants to ‘focus’ on the operational responsibilities as the chief executive officer.

Sony Pictures secures exclusive media rights for ACC, pays 70% hike for deal

This partnership ensures comprehensive coverage of Asian cricket’s tournaments across television, digital, and audio platforms. (Image source: YouTube)

According to the ACC, the landmark deal comprises media rights for tournaments like Men’s and Women’s Asia Cups, Men’s and Women’s Under-19 Asia Cups, and the Men’s and Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cups.

Massive disruption in US media industry, Comcast to spin off cable channels

The majority of NBCUniversal, including the NBC broadcast network, its movie studio, and theme parks, will remain under Comcast’s ownership.

Comcast announced that the new entity will include USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and the Golf Channel, along with several “complementary digital assets” such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and SportsEngine.

TRAI extends deadline for comments on authorisation framework for broadcasting services

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

The telecom authority’s consultation paper aims to streamline licensing and service rules across broadcasting services.

BARC reports net profit of Rs 20 crore in FY 2024

BrandPulse report underscores the need for dynamic and engaging content that can quickly capture and hold audience attention.

The revenue of BARC fell marginally by 0.6 percent to Rs 319 crore in FY 24 from Rs 321 crore in FY 23

Disney Earnings Q4 2024: “Well positioned for growth and optimistic about our future,” says CEO Bob Iger

“This was a pivotal and successful year for The Walt Disney Company, and thanks to the significant progress we’ve made, we have emerged from a period of considerable challenges and disruption…” said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company.

BARC identifies premium households, panels to be installed by April 2025

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 Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) had ordered over 5,000 premium panels to measure CTV consumption in the country.

NBDA to keep its stance regarding ‘fake news’ infront of Parliament panel

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

An official statement said the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet on November 21 on the subject of “Review of mechanisms to curb fake news.”