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TDSAT directs IMCL to clear dues of ZEEL, IndiaCast to continue receiving signals
MUMBAI: In a major relief for multi system operator (MSO) IndusInd Media and Communications Ltd (IMCL), the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has directed ZEEL not to disconnect signals to the MSO provided the latter clears the outstanding dues.
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Network18 Digital strengthens language portfolio
Mitul Sangani joins as business head and Amit Vichare as national sales head for News18 Languages.Network18 Digital (N18D), digital arm of Network18, has strengthened its management for News18 Languages with two new appointments. The appointments of Mitul Sangani and Amit Vichare in its top management team are in line with the growing demand for Indian language content.
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BARC Week 29: India v/s England ODI series match 2 and 3 grab 12.7 mn and 13.4 mn impressions respectively
In week 29 of the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data, match 2 of the ODI series between India and England, has registered 12.7 million impressions (L/T Royal London -18), while the third ODI garnered 13.4 million impressions.
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MIB cancelled 14 channels' permission on MHA advice
MUMBAI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is getting strict on giving channel licences, even cancelling some. 14 channels, whose licence was cancelled by the MIB due to security denial by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), challenged the decision and have got a stay order from the High Court.
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The resurgence of horror shows on GECs
The horror genre has formed an important part of TV entertainment since the 1990s when Zee Horror Show, Aahat and Ssshhh...Koi Hai were anticipated shows. A resurgence of horror shows on TV has been noticed in the past one month. Ekta Kapoor's Qayamat Ki Raat, which airs on Star Plus, and Colors TV's Kaun Hai, both opened to incredible ratings in their first week.
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BARC Week 29: Colors Kannada, Asianet, Sun TV and Star Maa retain top positions
The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) has published viewership data for Week 29. In the South GEC category, market leaders Colors Kannada, Asianet, Sun TV and Star Maa continued their domination. In the across genre category, SUN TV topped the list with 1071451 impressions. Star Maa climbed one position up in this category, bagging the fourth spot.
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Tamil Thalaivas launches initiatives to promote kabaddi
MUMBAI: Star India’s move to launch Star Sports Tamil has served as a launch-pad to consolidate its foothold in the Tamil market for its new initiatives. The newest franchise in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Tamil Thalaivas (TT), is taking full advantage of the channel and is spreading local love for sports across the state through its year-round initiatives.
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MIB: No deadline to TV channels on use of foreign satellites
NEW DELHI: In what may come as a relief to TV channels, the Indian government said on Monday it has “not set any deadline” on the domestic media companies for use of transponders on foreign satellites, though it has withdrawn permission to over 200 channels for various reasons.
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Viacom acquires Awesomeness TV
MUMBAI: Viacom is acquiring Awesomeness TV Holdings, a media company and digital-first destination for original programming which will go live under Viacom Digital Studios (VDS) and play an important role in Viacom’s premium content production ecosystem, drive additional growth at VDS, and strengthen digital and social relationships in youth culture.
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ZEE5 goes aggressive with OOH marketing for 'Karenjit Kaur'
MUMBAI: Despite touting digital as the next big thing, brands haven’t given up on traditional modes of marketing. Digital is great for disruption but they cannot still do without the out-of-home (OOH) marketing strategy.