A National Broadcasting Policy, outlining the vision, mission, strategies, and action points, is seen as a critical step to guide the development and growth of the broadcasting sector, especially in the context of new and emerging technologies.
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MIB approves path-breaking ‘Digital Advertisement Policy 2023’
The Policy will enable Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) to empanel agencies and organisations in the OTT and Video on Demand Space.
Zee in “active engagement” with Sony over proposed merger scheme: Punit Goenka
Zee and Culver Max merger was given the greens signal by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in August but there was an obstacle when Goenka, who was spearheading the plan, had to step down as CEO.
As Disney bleeds subscribers in India, Bob Iger remains optimistic but says ‘open minded’ to selling
Disney+ Hotstar is not having a good time in India: subscriber base has seen its biggest decline since the service launched. While Disney boss Bob Iger says Disney “would like to stay”, he’s keeping an open mind where more drastic options are concerned. The ray of hope: a jump in subscribers count, and potentially, a new content partner in the world’s most populous market.
Disney+ Hotstar loses 2.8 million subscribers in fourth consecutive quarterly decline
Disney CEO Bob Iger says they would like to stay in the India market and are considering their options, amidst deal talks over its Disney Star business.
Disney CEO Bob Iger: We’d like to stay in that (India) market
As per their declarations, Disney is now progressing toward attaining annualised savings of $7.5 billion, demonstrating its proactive approach to cost management.
NCLAT defers hearing IDBI’s appeal against Zee Entertainment to December 6
In May 2023, the NCLT’s Mumbai bench refused to entertain IDBI’s plea noting that it was barred under Section 10A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
TRAI extends deadline for comments on “Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies” consultation paper
In its consultation paper, TRAI had analysed digital inclusion gaps in India.
CNN-News18 presents India’s biggest awards on news television, ‘Indian of the Year 2023’
The distinguished panel of jurors includes renowned figures such as screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, former solicitor general of India Harish Salve, former Indian athlete and vice-president of Athletics Federation of India Anju Bobby George, chairperson of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Sanjiv Goenka, and environmental activist and lawyer, Afroz Shah.
Q2 sees surge in adex and subscription revenue as Indian TV defies threats
Experts predict an 18-22 percent growth in ad spends and a potential 20 percent jump in subscription revenue.