TAM Blink session discusses different aspects of the ‘Emerging Indian TV Landscape’
At a recent TAM Blink session on ‘Emerging Indian TV Landscape’ industry experts threw light on new platforms like CAS, DTH and IPTV and their implications with regard to advertising, media planning, viewership measurement and implementation hurdles. Preceding the panel discussion, IMRB and TAM study declared that DTH subscribers population is 2.3 million in India.

The television landscape is witnessing significant changes in the wake of new platforms like CAS, DTH and IPTV. There couldn’t have been a more relevant time to discuss the implications with regard to advertising, media planning, viewership measurement and implementation hurdles.
At a recent TAM Blink session on ‘Emerging Indian TV Landscape’, L V Krishnan and Pradeep Hejmadi of TAM took the audience through reports on both platforms, CAS and DTH. According to L V Krishnan, CEO, TAM Media Research, CAS would be successful with the magical mix of good content and affordability. He observed that CAS had succeeded in Chennai because it was a market dominated by FTA (Free to Air) channels’ consumption, owing to which CAS became a favourable option for viewers there. However, Mumbai and Delhi are markets dominated by pay TV channel consumption. So the dynamics are different.
The findings related to DTH pointed out that 2.3 million homes are using the service as in February 2006. An intense rural skew (88 per cent of DTH consumption is in rural areas) also came to the fore. DTH platform has two players –DishTV and Doordarshan. While DishTV rules urban markets, in the rural areas, DD is a dominant player. Lower SECs in urban and higher SECs in rural areas are consumers of DTH. However, only 35 per cent of the people are actually aware that a technology platform like DTH exists.
A panel discussion, which was moderated by Amit Agnihotri, Co-founder and Director, exchange4media, and which included eminent industry people like Jagjit Singh Kohli, CEO, Siticable; Sunil Lulla, CEO, Times Global Broadcasting; K S Sarma of Doordarshan; Vikram Sakhuja of Group M; Sunil Khanna, CEO, DishTV; and L V Krishnan of TAM covered major points of concern.
Agnihotri started off the discussion by seeking the causes of the DTH rural urban divide with regard to SEC. Doordarshan’s Sarma explained that since C&S penetration in rural areas was low, more channels being provided by DTH platform woo the viewers there who otherwise had access to only two channels. DishTV’s Khanna rightly observed that the profile of DTH consumers kept changing with newer services being offered. With more value added services being added, more people get inclined to DTH for different reasons.
As the moderator sought advertisers’ and media perspective, Sakhuja pointed to a possibility of more channels going free to air owing to CAS and also lowering of advertising rates. Sakhuja admitted that as of now, the mood in the media and agency fraternity was that of cynicism. “While CAS is good in the long run, in the short run, it will bring disruption (more fragmentation), but if it is inevitable, necessary preparations would have to be made” he added.
Whether CAS will really be implemented as per the High Court order is something that only time will tell. However, based on his attendance of meetings with I&B Ministry, Kohli of Siticable said that the compulsion of the Government was clear this time for CAS implementation.
Lulla provided the broadcasters’ perspective and said that they would like to have short term as well as long term benefits.
Sudip Malhotra of SCAT observed that CAS was not going to be implemented at least in 2006. He said that strong lobbying was preventing the implementation. He added that while Mumbai networks were ready and prepared for CAS, Delhi’s over 160 cable networks were not.
The event also saw TAM introducing the TVM 5 Peoplemeter along with a demonstration of how it works and how because of being platform independent it would have wide acceptance and use in the industry.
Overall, there was a consensus that CAS will happen soon. DTH’s growing strength was also acknowledged and was well justified by the numbers. Khanna of Dish TV insisted that more interactivity in DTH platforms with services like Movie on demand will only further bolster its growth. He said that more than the technology platforms, it is the way television is consumed which is driving growth for new services.
Agnihotri managed to give the audience an overall perspective on CAS and DTH by involving all relevant spokespersons in the discussion.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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