Senior govt. officials, M&E industry stalwarts to headline SatCab Symposium ’24

SatCab Symposium 2024, the annual congregation of the Indian media and entertainment industry in Delhi, is back. To be held today, the conference is bigger and stars a more diverse range of speakers, including senior government officials. Themed ‘Time for Reimagining & Reinvention of the Broadcast Sector’, the symposium will see Sanjiv Shankar, Joint Secretary

News head honchos for unity against Big Tech; bemoan inadequate audience data

Head honchos from some news channels yesterday stressed it was high time that Big Tech pay Indian news publishers for content used by them on their platform as is done in Australia. “The news industry has to come together” on content monetisation efforts on the Internet, said Varun Kohli, Director & CEO of Bharat Express News Network

AajTak concludes ‘Suniye Netaji’ campaign, delivering citizen voices to PM Modi

AajTak recently wrapped up its impactful ‘Suniye Netaji’ campaign, signaling a milestone in citizen engagement across more than 100 towns. The campaign provided a platform for citizens to voice their concerns, hopes, and aspirations, highlighting the crucial role of participatory democracy in influencing governance and policy decisions.

CNBC-TV18, Moneycontrol launch AI Alliance in Pune

Pune, renowned for its diverse industrial landscape encompassing automotive, SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, and engineering services, is set to host the inaugural chapter of the ‘AI Alliance’ by CNBC-TV18 and Moneycontrol on March 27, 2024. According to a press release, this pioneering initiative aims to harness the burgeoning AI ecosystem in Pune

Republic Media Network launches pre-election campaign ‘Nazar Ka Tikka – Vote Jaroor Kare!’

Republic Media Network proudly unveils its groundbreaking pre-election campaign, ‘Nazar Ka Tikka – Vote Jaroor Kare!’ This initiative, set to be the largest of its kind, brings together over 10 esteemed brands to inspire voter turnout and evoke a deep sense of national responsibility among citizens.

Navneet Sehgal appointed Prasar Bharati Chairman

Retired bureaucrat Navneet Kumar Sehgal has been appointed as the new Prasar Bharati Chairman, a post that was vacant for four years. Sehgal succeeds A. Surya Prakash, whose term ended in February 2020 after he turned 70, the upper age limit for a person holding the post. Sehgal took charge on Saturday, a PTI report stated.

News9 Plus unveils exciting subscription plans for viewers

News9 Plus, the world’s pioneering news OTT platform introduced by TV9 Network, has rolled out a series of subscription plans, promising unparalleled value to subscribers seeking diverse and captivating content. With a focus on delivering news as engaging content, News9 Plus aims to revolutionize the news industry by offering a range of attractive subscription options.

TV9 Network, Sensodyne team up to promote Oral Health Awareness

On March 20th, World Oral Health Day, TV9 Network and Sensodyne have united once again to advocate for oral hygiene awareness. This collaboration aims to encourage individuals to prioritize their oral health through a campaign titled #TakeTheFirstStep, leading up to the second edition of the Oral Health Summit.

Aussie regulator demands anti-terror efforts from SM platforms

An Australian regulator has sent legal letters to social media platforms from YouTube, X and Facebook to Telegram and Reddit, demanding they hand over information about their efforts to stamp out terrorism content. The e-Safety Commission said it was concerned the platforms were not doing enough to stop extremists from using live-streaming features..

Telecom operators demand DoT intervention to combat equipment theft

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing leading telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, has raised urgent concerns regarding the rampant theft of telecom equipment. In a letter addressed to telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal, COAI highlighted the escalating cases...