DD channels had viewership of 700+ mn in ’22: Anurag Thakur

The government has said that over 700 millions viewers watched Doordarshan’s TV channels in 2022, adding that steps have also been taken to improve quality of content across the public broadcaster’s slate of channels. “Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan’s parent) has informed that as per the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India),

Netflix coolest brand in UK among kids; YouTube No. 1 in US

Netflix has beaten YouTube to the No1 spot in the UK in the Coolest Brands survey for 2023 amongst kids, but the short video platform YouTube has retained its No1 spot in the US, according to a report done by insights consultancy firm Beano Brain.

JioCinema to stream World Athletics championships

Viacom18 has acquired the digital streaming rights for the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 that would be showcased on JioCinema. Scheduled from August 19 to 27, this international event will bring together top athletes from across the globe vying for the pinnacle of achievement.

Viacom18’s Manisha Sharma quits

Manisha Sharma, the programming visionary behind Viacom18’s Hindi mass entertainment business, has announced her departure from the organization. Having served as the Chief Content Officer for Hindi Mass Entertainment.

JioCinema shatters records with 10 crore viewers for Bigg Boss OTT

JioCinema’s digital entertainment extravaganza, Bigg Boss OTT, has risen as the largest digital entertainment property in India. With a pulse-pounding season hosted by the charismatic Salman Khan, the show garnered an astonishing viewership of over 10 crore.

WBD announces layoffs impacting HBO Max marketing team

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has initiated a new round of layoffs that have directly impacted the marketing team responsible for HBO and Max streaming services. Reports suggest that the number of employees affected by this wave of layoffs is in the double digits

Zee24 TAAS honors visionaries in ‘RISE: Udyog Bhushan’ program

In a resounding tribute to the entrepreneurial dynamism within Maharashtra, Zee24 TAAS has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative, the ‘RISE: Udyog Bhushan Program’. The program aims to spotlight visionary trailblazers and young executives who are reshaping the regional and global business landscape.

Studio 17 partners with DistroTV

DistroScale, Inc., the parent company of DistroTV, a leading global independent free ad-supported streaming television service, has unveiled a substantial partnership with Studio 17, a top-tier global producer of children’s video content.

Netflix testing games on more devices to up the ante

Streamer Netflix is testing to introduce a system that would allow the games on its platforms available on more devices. In a blog post earlier this week, Netflix VP of Games Mike Verdu said, “We’ve been focused on creating a great gaming experience for our members since 2021

News18 Kerala Sthree Ratna Awards honor remarkable women achievers

In a grand celebration of women’s achievements, News18 Kerala hosted the prestigious Sthree Ratna Awards, a platform dedicated to honoring exceptional women who have left an indelible mark in various domains.