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Auto ad spends slated to rise despite slowdown in the sector?blur=25

Car sales boost for the new year may lead to a spike in auto ad spends. Push comes to shove, TV spends may take a hit compared to other mediums

Collin Furtado Nov 26, 2014 8:28 AM

E-comm festive flurry: TV takes biggest ad pie, further increase of 25% estimated?blur=25

In the wake of the recent festive spree, e-commerce ad spend on TV is estimated to grow by 25-30% in the near future

Collin Furtado Nov 25, 2014 8:29 AM

Festive windfall for broadcasters; ad spends increase by 20-50%?blur=25

FMCG, auto, and mobile were the biggest contributors to ad spends. Revenues would have been even higher if this year's festive season had prolonged over a period of two months like preceding years

Collin Furtado Nov 21, 2014 8:06 AM

ESPNcricinfo pads up for World Cup with new offerings and eye on competition?blur=25

The digital sports content platform that receives 15-17 million unique clicks every month, is readying its video features and innovative mobile content to increase traction, says Ramesh Kumar, Head of ESPN Digital Media India & ESPNcricinfo

Collin Furtado Nov 19, 2014 8:10 AM

Brand spend on sports properties expected to touch Rs 1000 crore?blur=25

While ICC World Cup and the IPL are likely to remain top draws, other sporting properties too are expected to attract bigger spends in the first half of 2015

Collin Furtado Nov 18, 2014 10:02 AM

Brand spend on sports properties expected to touch Rs 1000 crore?blur=25

While ICC World Cup and the IPL are likely to remain top draws, other sporting properties too are expected to attract bigger spends in the first half of 2015

Collin Furtado Nov 18, 2014 8:06 AM

TV campaigns are no longer about creativity, but about effectiveness: Ajay Kakar?blur=25

Marketers are infleunced by ROI numbers, but it is also important to look at relevance and effectiveness, says Ajay Kakar, CMO, Aditya Birla Group - Financial Services, who is also a member of the jury for exchange4media’s Prime Time Awards

Collin Furtado Nov 17, 2014 8:12 AM

Star India gets 90-95 per cent MSOs to sign the new RIO?blur=25

The agreement has been struck between national MSOs such as Hathway Cable & Datacom, DEN Network, Siti Cable Network, GTPL and IndusInd Media and Cable (InCable), who have taken 19-21 channels from the network, claim sources

Collin Furtado Nov 17, 2014 8:10 AM

Comedy Central doffs its hat to local talent with new shows?blur=25

With news shows featuring established and new comic talents, the channel hopes to localize its content while keeping its international lineup fresh, says Ferzad Palia, EVP & Business Head

Collin Furtado Nov 14, 2014 8:08 AM

Comedy is 'unfunny' business on Indian TV?blur=25

The genre sees channels struggle with content, talent, timing & diversity of markets to tickle the audience's funny bone

Collin Furtado Nov 13, 2014 8:09 AM

Zindagi and Sony Pal are really not in the same space: Priyanka Dutta?blur=25

Priyanka Dutta, Business Head, Zindagi talks about the response received by the channel from audience & marketers, the competition and the road ahead

Collin Furtado Nov 12, 2014 8:06 AM

What you should know about RIO?blur=25

Now that the TDSAT has directed all MSOs to put Star India channels on RIO, here's what you should know about the hotly debated system

Collin Furtado Nov 11, 2014 8:04 AM

Marketers give a thumbs-up to Star's new RIO?blur=25

The new system will empower consumers and force channels to serve strong content through the day in order to be picked up by the viewers, say industry experts

Collin Furtado Nov 10, 2014 8:35 AM

Epic TV announces November 19 launch, unveils plans?blur=25

With content aimed at both discerning men and women, the channel will follow a model based on advertising revenues, subscription and syndication says Mahesh Samat, MD, EPIC TV

Collin Furtado Nov 7, 2014 8:00 AM

Advertising on television has become more participative today?blur=25

Challenge for advertisers is to address diverse TV viewing habits in India today and connect with consumers who are moving towards appointment viewing on mobiles, laptops, says Ohri, Executive Chairman, Dentsu India & CEO, Dentsu Asia Pacific (South)

Collin Furtado Nov 6, 2014 9:51 AM

Aaj Tak, ABP News gained big, Times Now strengthened lead on Assembly poll result day?blur=25

Aaj Tak News, ABP News gained big viewers. NDTV managed to beat CNN IBN, NewsX claimed the No 2 slot as ratings for the counting day of the state elections.

Collin Furtado Nov 6, 2014 8:05 AM

Advertising on television has become more participative today?blur=25

Challenge for advertisers is to address diverse TV viewing habits in India today and connect with consumers who are moving towards appointment viewing on mobiles, laptops, says Ohri, Executive Chairman, Dentsu India & CEO, Dentsu Asia Pacific (South)

Collin Furtado Nov 6, 2014 7:58 AM

Are Indian viewers ready to pay for ad-free TV channels??blur=25

A few channels are providing premium ad free content and the number of subscribers has been growing. But to move to a completely ad-free model will requite a different ecosystem

Collin Furtado Nov 5, 2014 7:58 AM

The world will not change if you don't take risks: Subbiah Arunan?blur=25

Mangalyaan's Project Director shared the guiding philosophy behind the successful mission at O&M's Envies awards

Collin Furtado Nov 4, 2014 8:12 AM

Week 43 ratings: Life OK's ratings crash; SAB TV takes the No. 4 spot?blur=25

Leader Star Plus lost a little ground, as did Colors at the No. 2 spot with Comedy Nights with Kapil contributing to the slump

Collin Furtado Oct 31, 2014 8:03 AM

All-new ETV Gujarati to woo viewers with emotional and community connect?blur=25

The revamping and repositioning includes six new shows that will help create a market for a purely Gujarati entertainment channel, says Anuj Poddar, EVP, Viacom 18

Collin Furtado Oct 31, 2014 7:56 AM

Can live sports thrive on the digital platform??blur=25

Sports channels are promoting live streaming of sport content on digital platforms. But despite the early interest shown by consumers, the model is struggling with technical challenges

Collin Furtado Oct 30, 2014 8:24 AM

Sluggish quarter for TV broadcast networks?blur=25

Despite the optimism around the new government, the second quarter of the financial year including July, August and September and the onset of the festive season saw

Collin Furtado Oct 29, 2014 7:46 AM

Are celebs bringing enough star power to the small screen??blur=25

Channels push for initial hype and advertising revenues with celebrity hosts; stars ride the shows to reach out to their target audiences

Collin Furtado Oct 27, 2014 8:35 AM

Indian Super League kicks off with a buzz in launch week?blur=25

The first week ratings of the inaugural season of Hero Indian Super League recorded a reach of 74.7 million on the launch day and a reach of 170.6 million in the first week

Collin Furtado Oct 27, 2014 8:02 AM

Week 42 ratings: Sony loses ground, Colors holds on to No.2 spot?blur=25

All Hindi GECs witnessed a rise in ratings with the exception of Sony Entertainment Television

Collin Furtado Oct 27, 2014 8:00 AM

TV screens to light up with blockbuster Diwali shows?blur=25

The long festive weekend will see a gamut of special shows, movies and new series aimed at keeping the viewers glued to their screens

Collin Furtado Oct 22, 2014 8:02 AM