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Sony Sports Network secures exclusive broadcast rights for PCB’s home series and 2025 PSL

The agreement commenced with the recent tri-nation 4 ODI series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa.

The television rights are exclusive for the regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar while Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri-Lanka being non-exclusive.

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

TV ad volumes experienced a 14% increase in 2024 compared to 2020, as per TAM report.

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.

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.

Breaking: Prasar Bharati’s DD Free Dish MPEG-2 slot auction to start from Feb 10

According to the revised e-auction methodology (by Prasar Bharati) for allotment of slots on DD Free Dish Platform 2025, the e-auction process for MPEG-4 slots will be held bucket-wise, one slot at a time.

The auction date for MPEG-4 slots meant for HD channels is likely to be announced soon.

Breaking: Prasar Bharati revises DD Free Dish auction policy, HD channels allowed to bid

In the 2024 MPEG-2 e-auction, Prasar Bharati reportedly earned Rs 1,156 crore from selling 64 slots.

The reserve price for e-auction of MPEG-4 slots for private HD channels is Rs 80 Lakhs with second slot at increment of Rs 1 Lakh for second slot.

Pay DTH subscriber base drops to 59.91 million, declines by 2.26 million in Q2 FY 2024-25, reveals TRAI data

Cable TV networks are mandated to broadcast all DD channels. (Photo: Unsplash)

As of September 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had granted approval for approximately 912 private satellite TV channels.

Warner Bros. Discovery splits linear business, restructures for future challenges

This restructuring is intended to provide more clarity and focus for each division, setting the stage for potential future spin-offs.

The company announced through its board of directors, the implementation of reorganization plans intending to boost its strategic capabilities and offer shareholders enhanced value.

Siti Networks’ ad income drops 20.3 percent to Rs 115.8 crore

Siti Networks Ltd narrowed its consolidated loss to Rs 204.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 314.5 crore in FY 23

Siti’s advertising income also witnessed a drop of 20.3 percent to Rs 115.8 crore in FY 2024 compared to Rs 145.3 crore in FY 2023