Tag: television

TV broadcasters’ margins set to improve amid digital expansion: Crisil Ratings

Older viewers tend to watch a lot more total TV than their younger counterparts, so the 75% U.S. viewers 65+ spend with linear TV adds up to a lot more hours. There is a similar trend in Thailand with all media types having greater total reach with older audiences than younger generations.

With broadband penetration on the rise and digital platforms offering greater engagement and convenience, traditional linear TV broadcasting is expected to remain stable or see marginal declines.

JioStar integrates Sports18 channels to Star Sports Network

This transition marks a significant milestone in establishing Star Sports Network as the premier one-stop destination for the biggest LIVE sports action

The rebranded channels now include Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Hindi HD, Star Sports 2 Telugu, Star Sports 2 Telugu HD, Star Sports 2 Tamil, Star Sports 2 Tamil HD, Star Sports 2 Kannada and Star Sports Khel.

EXCLUSIVE: Cable operators urge MIB to fast track Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill

Among its significant recommendations, the Committee proposed the establishment of a Media Council to oversee governance across various media formats, including print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

The release of MIB’s Action Taken Report provides important insights into the government’s stance on key issues affecting the cable TV sector.

Social media blunder helps Kochi police bust international piracy network

Streaming Pakistani channels in India is illegal and poses a potential national security threat. The Kerala Police are now considering filing more serious charges against the accused, depending on further investigations.

The suspects are allegedly also part of an international piracy syndicate that streamed banned Pakistani channels through their website.

Sadhna Broadcast Limited to be renamed as Crystal Business System Limited

The company operates a diverse portfolio of channels, including Sadhna TV, Ishwar TV, Sadhna Bhakti, Sadhna MP CG Raj, Sadhna Plus News, VIP News, Rishu Movies and Har Khabar.

Originally founded as a small advertising agency in 1977, Sadhna Broadcast has evolved into a media powerhouse with interests spanning television media, advertising and technology.

YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video smash records in Dec 2024, fueled by Christmas holiday, football

Older viewers tend to watch a lot more total TV than their younger counterparts, so the 75% U.S. viewers 65+ spend with linear TV adds up to a lot more hours. There is a similar trend in Thailand with all media types having greater total reach with older audiences than younger generations.

According to Nielsen’s The Gauge report, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays remained the key drivers, contributing a 4 percent rise in overall time spent watching television compared with November 2024.

Sony Sports Network bags the broadcasting rights of World Pickleball League

The WPBL tournament schedule includes daily games, starting with the opening match between Mumbai Pickle Power and Pune United on January 24

The league will see six dynamic teams, that is, Dilli Dillwale, Pune United, Mumbai Pickle Power, Bengaluru Jawans, Chennai Super Champs and Hyderabad Superstars, battling it out in 18 matches.

BBC Studios considers exiting India content production amid tough market conditions

Industry experts note that as broadcasters and OTT platforms tighten their budgets and focus on profitability, the number of projects being greenlit has declined.

Industry experts note that as broadcasters and OTT platforms tighten their budgets and focus on profitability, the number of projects being greenlit has declined.

Local Cable Operators’ registration goes fully online on Broadcast Seva Portal under amended rules

Effective from today, LCO registrations will be conducted entirely online with the Ministry itself as their registering authority.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 (the Rules), to streamline the Local Cable Operator (LCO) registration process.