Big Brands Gone Latent for Samay Raina’s YouTube show?

According to some experts, Samay Raina's IGL is a goldmine for brands aiming to connect with younger, digitally native audiences. For challenger brands or D2C players, it’s a chance to carve out a distinct, relatable identity that feels bold and human. (Image Source: YouTube and Plex)

With each episode surpassing an average of 20 million views, big and traditional brands are still shying away from sponsoring/associating with Samay Raina’s- ‘India’s Got Latent’ show over ‘brand safety’ concerns.

Parliamentary Committee’s OTT Meet: Will it hinder MIB’s effort to make India a global content hub?

With an aim to ensure ensure responsible digital advertising, MIB had launched the Digital Advertisement Policy in November, 2023.

Three industry bodies- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) will meet Parliamentary Committee on November 20.

Protean powers ONDC-compliant ecommerce feature on Waves OTT platform

This is the first time in India that an OTT player has integrated commerce experience with content

This ONDC-compliant buyer application, powered by Protean, will enable Waves’ users to browse and buy products, across categories live on the ONDC network, while enjoying their favourite movies or TV shows.

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MIB’s Ashwini Vaishnaw: Need stricter laws to curb vulgar content on social media platforms

He was responding to questions by BJP member Arun Govil about existing mechanisms to check telecast of vulgar and sex-related content through social media platforms

In the Lok Sabha, the Information and Broadcasting Minister said the Parliamentary Standing Committee should take up the issue and also called for a consensus to frame more strict laws in this regard.

MIB launches India Cine Hub portal for filming permissions; Prasar Bharati’s new OTT Waves offers interactive games

With an aim to ensure ensure responsible digital advertising, MIB had launched the Digital Advertisement Policy in November, 2023.

The ICH portal, previously known as the Film Facilitation Office, allows producers and directors to apply for financial incentives and provides online payment processing. The portal now supports applications for filming at railway stations, on trains, and at Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) sites.

Prasar Bharati launches its OTT platform Waves at IFFI in Goa

Waves also features a diverse range of content, including movies like Aarakshan, One Day, The Impossible, and Alice Darling, as well as TV shows, games, and a live events section.

Storyboard18 had first reported about MIB’s plan to launch Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform at IFFI in Goa. MIB Secretary Sanjay Jaju had shared details of the launch with this publication on 13 November.