Republic Media CEO Bhandari feels polls bode exciting times for TV news & advertisers

Election times are always good for TV news channels. Not only there are hundreds of topics to report, discuss and debate, but also from the advertising viewpoint such phases are exciting as political parties splurge on buying airtime to get across their messages to the masses. With general elections in India around the corner, interesting times are ahead for the media...

Vodafone Idea opposes Jio’s 2G network sunset date proposal

Vodafone Idea has countered Reliance Jio’s request to the telecommunications regulator for a sunset date or timeline for shutting down 2G networks. Reliance Jio, which entered the telecommunications industry with 4G has a purely 4G and 5G network, unlike Vodafone Idea and Airtel who have subscribers on their 2G network predating the 4G era.

Sony BBC Earth promises a ‘Deadly’ adventure in February lineup

Sony BBC Earth is all set to dazzle audiences this February with an array of ‘Deadly’ shows. The channel promises an entertaining experience that offers an insight into the wonders and perils of the natural world with Deadly 60 Series 1 and Deadly 60 Series 2, Specials. Leading the charge is the adrenaline-fueled adventure series, ‘Deadly 60 Series 1’

Warner Music Group to cut 600 jobs

Global music entertainment company Warner Music Group has announced to lay off 10 percent of its workforce, or about 600 employees, to free up more money for music investment across the next decade. The majority of affected employees will be at the company’s owned and operated media properties, corporate and various support functions, as well as its in-house ad sales function, IANS reported from SanFrancisco.

Netflix sets premiere date for ‘Maamla Legal Hai’

Netflix has set March 1 as the streaming date for the much-anticipated courtroom comedy series, ‘Maamla Legal Hai‘. Starring Ravi Kishan, Nidhi Bisht, and Yashpal Sharma, the show is directed by Rahul Pandey, with Saurabh Khanna and Kunal Aneja as the writers. Set within the fictional Patparganj District Court, the series promises a delightful blend of humour, heart, and legal intricacies, PTI reported from Mumbai.

Disney+ greenlights ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ S2

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ has been renewed for its second season at Disney+. As announced on Disney’s latest quarterly earnings call by CEO Bob Iger, Season 1 has been streamed for over 110 million hours across both Disney+ and Hulu. Divided by the season’s runtime, that translates to roughly 20.6 million total views

Anushree Mehta to direct remake of Rajesh Khanna’s ‘Bawarchi’

Filmmaker Anushree Mehta of ‘Mrs. Undercover’ fame will tackle the remake of Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s classic film ‘Bawarchi’, starring Rajesh Khanna. The project is part of a three-film collaboration between Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions. The two studios will also develop retellings of the Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan starrer ‘Mili’ (1975)

Amazon miniTV unveils line-up of international shows

Amazon miniTV, the free video streaming service, is set to captivate audiences in February with a line-up of dubbed international romantic shows in their ‘miniTV Imported’ category. Featuring globally acclaimed shows like Life is Today, My Secret Terrius, When We Meet, and One More Happy Ending, the service aims to bring an extra dose of love to viewers every Wednesday.

Meta expands ‘Take It Down’ programme globally

Meta has partnered with the US National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to globally expand the ‘Take It Down’ programme, aimed at empowering teens to combat sextortion. The campaign seeks to give teenagers control over their private photos, preventing unauthorized sharing online, including by scammers and former partners. Originally available in English and Spanish, the platform...

TheSmallBigIdea marks a decade of innovation and growth with a refreshed identity – ‘What’s Next!’

In a testament to a decade of pioneering innovation, creativity, and unprecedented growth, TheSmallBigIdea, a leading independent full-service digital agency, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Commemorating this significant milestone, the agency is unveiling a refreshed brand identity, complete with a new logo...