Tag: Media

QYOU appoints former TikTok country manager Raj Mishra as India CEO

Mishra's career highlights include his role as the first employee at Musical.ly in India (now TikTok), leading it to over 60 million monthly active users. As the country head for both Musical.ly and later for TikTok following their acquisition, he fostered growth for ByteDance in India, established local teams, cultivated business partnerships, and nurtured the creator community.

Mishra will drive day to day operations of all India business units including QYOU Media India Pvt. Ltd, Chtrbox Technologies and Maxamtech Digital Ventures.

NCLAT transfers Axis Finance and IDBI Bank appeals on Zee-Sony Merger to chairperson led bench

Vice will be transitioning to a studio model, following the cancellation of its  "Vice News Tonight” TV program and other layoffs before Vice filed for bankruptcy. (Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash) (Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash)

This is the third time in less than a month that challenges to the Zee-Sony merger have been shifted to a different bench.

JetSynthesys partners with venture accelerator firm Brinc to launch new gaming accelerator program

Structural shifts toward a higher propensity to pay for in-game features and the burgeoning popularity of casual and midcore games are poised to play pivotal roles in shaping the landscape by FY28. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

The company will be funding and sharing expertise with startups working on Game Titles and IP, DevTools and Gaming Infrastructure, as well as Consumer Applications. This includes Immersive Gaming, Cross Platform Gaming, Blockchain Gaming, Games as a Service, Cloud Gaming, eSports, AI for Gaming and more.

SAT’s decision clears path for smooth Zee-Sony merger, easing legal hurdles

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.

The tribunal’s decision to set aside Sebi’s order has come as a significant relief to Zee Entertainment, alleviating the company from the legal uncertainties that clouded its merger plans with Sony Pictures India.

TRAI grants second extension for comments on National Broadcasting Policy Pre-Consultation Paper

The terrestrially transmitted channels can be carried to multiple DPO networks simultaneously for re-transmission. Considering these developments, it is essential to establish an enabling framework to ensure that service providers can fully leverage technological advancements.

A National Broadcasting Policy 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.

TRAI extends deadline for comments on 5G digital transformation consultation

Majority of the broadcasters and the members of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) oppose the TRAI's regulation requiring broadcasters to provide free channels on DD Free Dish to private distribution platform operators (DPOs).

TRAI has decided to extend the deadline for the submission of written comments until November 27, 2023.