Tag: Media

DGGI Mumbai Zone sends GST notices to Dream 11 and Play Games 24/7

Nazara is aiming to identify opportunities within the gaming, esports and adtech arenas internationally particularly with a focus on established gaming IP’s/studios, those advancing in technologies like web3, Virtual Reality, and AI.

Dream11 has been accused of improper classification of online fantasy sports gaming activities. The DGGI Mumbai Zone, in its notice, said Dream11 failed to submit the requisite documents despite several reminders. To address these concerns, a detailed inspection was conducted by the DGGI on September 14, 2023.

Election season fuels surge in ad spends in news media across MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

Recently, there were deepfake videos circulating of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress’s Rahul Gandhi and of actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh. These videos were promptly taken down from social media platforms and complaints were filed to this effect. (Representative Image: Phil Scroggs via Unsplash)

Experts see a surge in ad spending across states as political campaigns and regional advertisers look to amplify reach, fuelled by increased disposable incomes and post-election economic dynamics.

Zee-Sony merger may face further delay

After the deal was terminated in January, Zee apparently has reached out to the Sony executives to reconsider the termination and has also offered for talks this month.

Following its merger with Sony Entertainment India, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is set to be delisted from FTSE Global Equity indices.

Deccan Herald’s Shanth Kumar is PTI chairman, Praveen Someshwar of HT is vice-chairman

KN Shanth Kumar started his career at The Printers Mysore in 1983. The Printers Mysore publishes Deccan Herald, Kannada daily Prajavani, followed by newspapers Sudha and Mayura. Praveen Someshwar began his career at KPMG, and worked across ICI Paints and PepsiCo.(From left to right: KN Shanth Kumar and Praveen Someshwar)

Shanth Kumar replaces Aveek Sarkar, who served as Chairman of PTI for two consecutive terms

Rahul Shivshankar to host CNN-News18’s upcoming show ‘The Hard Facts’

The upcoming show aims to set itself apart through a singular commitment to objective reporting. Spearheaded by Rahul Shivshankar and supported by a team of seasoned researchers, the show embarks on a quest to unearth the stories that matter to the public.

Starting from 2nd October at 7 p.m., ‘The Hard Facts’ will deliver meticulously researched, unbiased news

IAMAI counters TRAI’s OTT revenue sharing demands as ‘rent-seeking’

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.

IAMAI also flagged demands made by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER).

MSO registration to be renewed for a period of ten years: MIB

In August 2024, there were over 850 registered MSOs and a year before that, the number stood at 998. (Representative image by Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

The renewal procedure is in line with the Government’s commitment to ease of doing business as it will provide certainty to cable operators to continue their services without interruption and therefore make the sector attractive for foreign investment.

TRAI Chairman: Major initiative to check spam calls hits legal roadblocks under newly passed DPDP Act

Vaghela stated that the issue of spam calling is a huge challenge that is being faced by multiple countries. However, the solution to this problem is not banning all advertisers. He mentioned that TRAI recommendations could be a possible way out. (Image sourced via YouTube)

TRAI Chairman PD Vaghela said spam issues are proving to be a huge challenge. But the answer was not to ban all advertisers.