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Issues such as high carriage fees, disputes with LCOs, MSOs & DTH players, and the unorganised market at the grassroot level continue to be the bone of contention for all stakeholders
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 18, 2013 9:35 AM
If the MSOs fail to complete the formalities within the stipulated time, the regulator has asked the broadcasters to shut down their respective signals by December 31
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 17, 2013 9:01 AM
Industry experts say that some broadcasters might use the NBA petition in the court as a shield or might individually file case in the High Court, but there might be no significant outcome before the polls in 2014
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 14, 2013 10:51 AM
TRAI has asked MSOs and broadcasters of pay channels to enter into written interconnection agreements and also reduce the number of terms and conditions
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 14, 2013 8:24 AM
The distribution in Chennai is still largely on analog mode, being controlled either by SUN TV or Govt-owned ARASU TV. This is not providing a level playing field to players
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 13, 2013 9:17 AM
Except Star Plus & Zee TV, the other GECs saw a decline in viewership. Sony, however, saw a small hike, but continued to be placed in the sixth position
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 13, 2013 7:54 AM
Most content in the English entertainment genre is imported as there is reluctance to invest & create content. Moreover, appointment viewing is less as shows are downloaded & watched
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 11, 2013 8:54 AM
The CEO of MSM maintains that cartelisation will be a win-lose attempt instead of a win-win. If cartels are formed anywhere, it will be the time for the Competition Commission of India to step in, he adds
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 11, 2013 8:35 AM
Extending brand equity & viewership base, getting edge over competition and capitalising on the burgeoning cricket sentiment are the prime reasons for STAR's decision
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 10, 2013 8:23 AM
Kapil Sibal, Prasoon Joshi, Anil Dharker & Gurbir Singh stress that media should be transparent in its reporting, present genuine facts & have an unbiased approach towards reporting
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 9, 2013 8:56 AM
Arpit Mankar, Programming Head & Sunil Punjabi, Business Head, AXN say that while time spent on English entertainment channels has increased, the reach has dropped
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 6, 2013 8:46 AM
The channel's positioning and placement has suffered in the past few weeks due to the ongoing dispute between One Alliance and the two major MSOs - DEN and Hathway
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 6, 2013 8:34 AM
Seal was earlier the Marketing Head of Life OK. Parinda Singh, currently the AVP - Marketing of Life OK, likely to fill in Seal's position
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 5, 2013 10:26 AM
Seal was earlier the Marketing Head of Life OK. Parinda Singh, currently the AVP - Marketing of Life OK, likely to fill in Seal's position
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 5, 2013 7:54 AM
Star Sports does not only have telecast rights to all BCCI matches, ICC Champion's League T20 & ICC World Cup, it also showcases them brilliantly, giving it an edge over other cricket b'casters
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 4, 2013 8:29 AM
The regulatory authority also stated that it will interfere in cases from time to time to protect the interest of the subscribers or monitor the quality of service
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 4, 2013 7:50 AM
Rajesh Sethi, CEO, TEN Sports talks about the marketing initiatives taken by the channel for the India-SA series, the monetisation game, having sold 90% of the inventory and much more...
Abhinav Trivedi Dec 3, 2013 9:00 AM
The Business Head of ZeeQ says that the core focus has been subscription, and because of the ZEE mother brand, the channel is at 1.5 cr set top boxes out of the 2 cr installed
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 29, 2013 8:44 AM
Broadcast players are repositioning themselves to cater to new and evolving tastes, expand their brand identity, and add new set of audiences
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 28, 2013 9:17 AM
Star-Sports' FIR against GTPL Hathway has again brought the distribution industry's issues over revenue sharing, declaration of subscribers & signal transmission into the limelight
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 21, 2013 8:19 AM
Various facets of the Cable Network and Regulations Act, 1995 are being discussed in the TDSAT court; experts believe this might buy broadcasters more time
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 18, 2013 8:34 AM
B'casters are ramping up their digital strategies to create greater engagement via YouTube channels, blogs, apps, merchandise, centralised shows and user data acquisition
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 15, 2013 9:27 AM
B'casters are ramping up their digital strategies to create greater engagement via YouTube channels, blogs, apps, merchandise, centralised shows and user data acquisition
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 15, 2013 8:44 AM
Frugal innovation, low margins & entrepreneurial spirit driving Indian digital companies; this is setting them apart from the capital-driven model in the West, say experts
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 15, 2013 8:36 AM
Sony added 41 million TVTs this week, moving up the ranking ladder. Star Plus garnered 536 million TVTs as opposed to 486 million TVTs in Week 44
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 15, 2013 7:37 AM
Highly placed sources have suggested that though the TDSAT court will take its normal course over the ad cap issue, there is a possibility of "high level lobbying"
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 12, 2013 8:12 AM
B'casters & editors speak against the UPA Govt's ban on opinion polls & boycotting of TV debates. The Govt should not try to curtail media in any manner in a democracy, say experts
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 11, 2013 7:46 AM
A development is likely to take place within a week. The change will be on parameters of accountability, security & the number of people managing the social accounts of STAR India
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 8, 2013 10:01 AM
Star India issued an apology on Twitter for abusive tweet & decided to overhaul in terms of accountability, security & number of people managing social accounts of network.
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 8, 2013 8:06 AM
With Zee TV toppling Star Plus from the No. 1 position in Week 43 on the back of Chennai Express' TV premiere, big ticket movies continue to wield their power over mainline GECs
Abhinav Trivedi Nov 7, 2013 9:45 AM
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