NBF writes to Anurag Thakur on BARC’s news genre data

The News Broadcasters’ Federation (NBF), in a letter to the Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, has raised an alarm that weekly ratings for TV news channels could be impeded, which could be detrimental for the genre.

Ad watchdog ASCI broadens ‘celeb’ definition in new guidelines

Influencers having over five lakh (500,000) followers or earning more than Rs 40 lakh per year will now be classified as ‘celebrities’ appearing in ads, ASCI said yesterday.

Despite rise in total income, Zee reports quarterly loss

Zee Entertainment Enterprises yesterday reported a quarterly loss, hurt by weak demand for advertisements, while expenses surged. The broadcaster, according to a Reuters report, which is closing in on a merger with the India unit of Japan’s Sony Group

SPNI, Rajasthan charity launch mental health campaign

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF) have collaborated to introduce the #KhulKeBolo campaign, focusing on promoting mental health awareness among Indian women.

Disney raises streaming prices, Iger reassures investors on cost focus

On August 10, Walt Disney’s CEO Bob Iger has acknowledged the prevailing challenges in the entertainment industry while underlining the company’s dedication to cost reduction and creative innovation. Despite revealing some weak points in quarterly results, Disney’s stock surged by nearly 3 percent in after-hours trading.

IAA leadership awards recognize outstanding achievers

The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter marked a significant milestone with the grand 10th edition of the prestigious IAA Leadership Awards. The event, held at Mumbai’s St. Regis Hotel on August 9, celebrated outstanding accomplishments in the realms of marketing, advertising, and media.

Parliament okays PDP Bill safeguarding citizens’ digital rights

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill passed by the Parliament yesterday is an important step to protect citizens’ rights and support innovation economy and governance, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.

NCLAT dismisses plea against PVR-INOX merger

On August 10, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) rendered a verdict rejecting an appeal lodged by the Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS), contesting a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order.

Chrome DM releases TV channel genre landing page report: Week 31

Television continues to captivate global audiences, maintaining its status as a primary entertainment source. In a momentous move, Chrome Data Analytics & Media (Chrome DM) has introduced the highly anticipated genre wise landing page report, a Week 31 analysis masterpiece.

Airtel launches 5G on 26 GHz spectrum

Bharti Airtel announced yesterday that it has begun rolling out 5G services on 26 GHz spectrum across all 22 telecom circles in the country. The roll-out was carried out by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) standards for meeting the minimum roll-out.