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FM Radio ad revenue jumps 26 percent in 2022-23 to touch Rs 1547.13 crore: TRAI

Radio industry requested TRAI for subsidies, minimum costs for hardware upgradation, a phased transition, and the usage of existing spectrum to also do digital in a simulcast mode.

The reported advertisement revenues by the private FM Radio broadcasters have 3 3 increased from Rs 1227.15 crore in the year 2021-22 to Rs 1547.13 crore in the year 2022-23.

Television revenue in India dropped from Rs 72,000 crore to Rs 70,900 crore in 2022: TRAI

Online and OOH have fallen compared to their 2023 levels, offsetting rising TV inflation. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

These numbers suggest a shift in consumer behaviour and potential opportunities for ad-supported models in the Indian television landscape.

Zee Entertainment faces fresh woes as SEBI uncovers $240 million discrepancy

The violation stated reads GST demanded towards excess ITC claimed in GSTR-3B.

As per reports, this figure is roughly ten times larger than SEBI’s initial estimates, raising concerns about financial irregularities within Zee.

NCLT restrains Star India from stopping Essel-backed Siti Network’s TV signals

Star had issued a disconnection notice to Siti on January 25 for non-payment of outstanding subscription dues, requiring the platform to make the payment within three weeks or face disconnection, as per reports. (Image source: Justdial)

Star-Siti wars continue, but the NCLT has granted interim relief to Siti.

Zee says ‘not involved in any negotiations’ with Sony to salvage merger deal

On April 16, ZEEL had said that it has decided to withdraw the merger implementation application filed before the NCLT, Mumbai bench against Sony.

Zee clears the air on reports about a last-ditch effort to revive the $10 billion Sony merger deal that collapsed in January 2024.

Data security, a top priority for MIB: Anurag Thakur

Thakur said, “4 lakh crore sale happened of local items. This happened after PM appealed for ‘Vocal for Local’ and he asked people to buy local products. This shows how much people consider PM.” (Image source: official website - anuragthakur.in)

As Storyboard18 first reported on February 15, MIB Minister Anurag Thakur addressed various topics at the International Conference and Exhibition on Broadcast and Technology, including regional content, sustainable broadcasting, and data security.

As the public broadcaster we have to balance revenue and content diversity: Gaurav Dwivedi

In a world increasingly dictated by algorithms, Dwivedi emphasizes the importance of human judgment in journalism. He believes in empowering reporters to retain control over their narratives and their revenue. (Image via Prasar Bharati website)

In 2023, Prasar Bharati’s revenue from auction of MPEG-2 slots saw a 66 percent boost, touching Rs Rs1071 crore. This bounce-back followed a 12 percent decline the previous year.

DD Free Dish e-auction heats up: Day 2 sees its first slot sold for Rs 20.85 crore

Experts urge Nepal to take decisive steps to curb malpractices and ensure the fair payment of subscription fees to foreign broadcasters.

Prasar Bharati’s revenue from MPEG-2 slots increased significantly by 66 percent to reach Rs1071 crore in 2023.

Zee starts appraisals on time, but hiring tightens as cost cuts loom: Job security in question?

Zee Entertainment reported a 180 percent jump in its profit in the December quarter.

In spite of the no layoff promise in January, on February 13 when ZEEL announced its Q3 FY24 results, it also said they were strategically reassessing overall cost structure. This initiative spans key areas such as technology, content, marketing, and personnel.

DD Free Dish e-auction kicks off: MPEG-2 slots up for bidding, pubcaster secures Rs 40+ crore on day one

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 reserve prices for round one of the buckets are between Rs 3 crore and Rs15 crore.