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B'casters to bet on in-house tracking & brand perception in absence of TAM?blur=25

Media planners believe this would establish anarchy in the system and the credibility matrix would suffer

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 19, 2013 8:41 AM

Broadcasters see 15% increase in income post digitisation?blur=25

Major channels are garnering almost 15-20 per cent returns – either through reduction in carriage fees or increase in revenues, say industry experts

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 17, 2013 9:51 AM

TAM Ratings Row: Now, TV18 & Viacom18 pull out of TAM?blur=25

Senior officials from Network18 Group have confirmed to exchange4media about unsubscribing to TAM ratings from Monday, June 17, 2013

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 15, 2013 9:53 AM

TAM Ratings Row: Now, TV18 & Viacom18 pull out of TAM ratings?blur=25

Senior officials from Network18 Group have confirmed to exchange4media about unsubscribing to TAM ratings from Monday, June 17, 2013

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 14, 2013 8:06 PM

TAM Ratings Row: 5 ways to address the TAM imbroglio?blur=25

As per media planners, b’casters and TAM need to build trust, talk the same language, & set up a working committee, among others, to resolve the impasse

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 14, 2013 9:22 AM

TAM Ratings Row: Is unsubscription a move to counter 10+2 losses??blur=25

Media planners & industry experts highlight the possibility of unsubscribing TAM as a counter to losses channels might incur from TRAI’s ad cap regulation

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 13, 2013 9:47 AM

If not TAM, then what for broadcasters??blur=25

Experts skeptical about how b’casters will make their sales pitch to advertisers without TAM data. The step of renouncing TAM data is destructive for the industry, they say

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 11, 2013 7:30 PM

Raise funds, we will deliver dreams: LV Krishnan?blur=25

The TAM CEO says that there is a need for more funds & the industry has to work together for the same. Until then, it is unfair to put the blame on TAM

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 10, 2013 9:39 PM

As IPL final ratings drop 28%, advertisers exhibit cautious optimism?blur=25

The future of IPL would depend entirely upon how the crisis is handled by BCCI and IPL management; however, there won’t be any serious setback, say experts

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 7, 2013 8:00 PM

IPL 2013 final match ratings drop by 28 per cent?blur=25

The TVR rating for IPL 5 final match (CSK vs. KKR) was 8.92; in comparison, the rating for IPL 6 final match (CSK vs. MI) was 6.90

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 7, 2013 7:45 PM

10+2 ad cap could give fillip to brand placement in content?blur=25

Post the ad cap mandate, channels are resorting to placing/inserting ads within content. Will such a move be included in the 12-min directive or considered beyond it?

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 6, 2013 12:36 AM

Carriage fees for b'casters may go down by 80%: Man Jit Singh?blur=25

The subscription rate should double or triple; hence, channels will rely more on subscription and less on advertising, says the IBF Prez and MSM CEO

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 5, 2013 7:49 PM

10+2 ad cap will ensure more bang for the buck: Experts?blur=25

Discipline, innovation, improved content quality and increased focus on RoI are few ways in which the 10+2 ad cap will change the industry for good

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 4, 2013 11:08 AM

"Content is the king, platform is secondary"?blur=25

All screens create brand communication singling out audiences, but basics remain the same, say industry experts

Abhinav Trivedi May 30, 2013 11:14 PM

IPL sponsors may take a cue from Nike - Tiger Woods reunion?blur=25

When Nike can come back with Tiger Woods after the controversy, IPL sponsors may make a far less effort in renouncing (if they do) & accepting IPL all over again

Abhinav Trivedi May 28, 2013 1:45 AM

Can IPL credibility impact brands riding on it??blur=25

With spot fixing, fingers being pointed at CSK CEO, alleged links with underworld and the nexus getting bigger by the day, should brands betting on IPL be worried?

Abhinav Trivedi May 24, 2013 7:51 PM

Despite fixing scandal, IPL finals spots are a sell out?blur=25

Set Max viewership has surged post spot fixing & the channel sold final inventory at Rs 17 lakh, with many brands lapping it up. Are the monies justified?

Abhinav Trivedi May 24, 2013 7:35 PM

Brand Rajasthan Royals remains intact; IPL to be affected more?blur=25

The brand equity of Rajasthan Royals has been displaced post the spot fixing controversy, but it is not dented. Brand IPL has taken a harder hit, say market experts

Abhinav Trivedi May 23, 2013 9:43 PM

MSM hikes ad rates for last few nail-biting IPL matches?blur=25

Ad rates for IPL 6 have surged in spite of steady TRPs as marketers bet on the reach factor. Critics, however, argue that spends may not be justified

Abhinav Trivedi May 17, 2013 8:23 PM

Digitisation will heavily impact media stocks: Experts?blur=25

Broadcasting & DTH stocks have seen a surge in value in the stock market post DAS announcement. Experts predict a huge rise in investments post digitisation

Abhinav Trivedi May 16, 2013 8:28 PM

Slowdown in automobile sales to not hinder media spends this year?blur=25

Experts predict that decline in auto sales is just temporary and to hold ground in the increased clutter, ad spends by auto makers will not be curtailed

Abhinav Trivedi May 14, 2013 9:38 PM

Content innovation - only way for GECs to capture post IPL viewership?blur=25

Most channels after IPL come up with shows that do not experiment, and rely on set audiences and set mindsets, which is not good for the growth of the industry

Abhinav Trivedi May 13, 2013 7:08 PM

Karnataka polls media coverage fair, but marred by few paid news instances?blur=25

Editors & media observers have rated media coverage for the elections as sensible. However, there were few reports of paid news from some local TV channels

Abhinav Trivedi May 9, 2013 8:45 PM

Can Jet-Etihad deal revive media spends in the cautious airline market??blur=25

Experts predict that a price war will surge post the deal, making competition very intense & this will have a vital affect on media spends

Abhinav Trivedi May 8, 2013 9:53 PM

As interim relief, HC instructs Sony to carry Parle ads on IPL HD feed?blur=25

Parle might have to pay for the HD feed if the final order goes against them

Abhinav Trivedi Apr 30, 2013 7:45 PM

Will niche channels gobble the pie of GECs post digitisation??blur=25

Once Phase II digitisation is achieved, GECs will need to fight harder for their market share as there will be a surge in the viewership of niche channels, say experts

Abhinav Trivedi Apr 30, 2013 7:39 PM

Is IPL hitting sixes over GEC revenues??blur=25

Is IPL affecting the top line of GECs? At least Q1 every fiscal marks a shift in viewership & advertising trends. e4m decodes...

Abhinav Trivedi Apr 22, 2013 7:34 PM

GECs continue to face the ratings heat in Week 2 of IPL 6?blur=25

IPL 6 has again disturbed the ratings of GECs. Are GECs really losing out to the IPL mania or is this just a short term impact that they are unfazed about?

Abhinav Trivedi Apr 19, 2013 9:17 PM

Brands latch on to the chutzpah & entertainment of IPL 6?blur=25

IPL is always an advertising gamble for brands. e4m finds out how advertisers are trying to woo consumers through the cricket extravaganza this season

Abhinav Trivedi Apr 17, 2013 9:24 PM

How IPL gets it right every time? Learnings for b'casters...?blur=25

IPL 6 first week ratings demonstrated that the cricket extravaganza has hit a six. What is it that IPL does right every time? e4m decodes...

Abhinav Trivedi Apr 15, 2013 9:29 PM