Zee Ent chief Punit Goenka trims own salary by 20%

India’s Zee Entertainment yesterday said its CEO Punit Goenka will take a 20 percent pay cut, days after downsizing the workforce at its technology and innovation centre, as part of the company’s cost-cut drive. The pay cut comes as the broadcaster tries to trim losses in some of its businesses, including its English TV channels, and reduce costs to meet a key profit target, as instructed by a newly formed review... 

TRAI releases consultation paper for National B’cast Policy

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released a consultation paper for the formulation of the ‘National Broadcasting Policy 2024’, to bolster the broadcasting sector which is a sunrise industry. According to the regulator, the consultation paper highlights pertinent issues prevalent in the broadcasting sector to make India a ‘Global Content Hub’, IANS reported from New Delhi.

Sony BBC Earth in April offers diverse programming

This April, Sony BBC Earth brings in a mixed bag of content — all poised to captivate hearts, invigorate minds, and spark the spirit of adventure. Showcasing the world through the lens of people with autism spectrum disorder, the channel premieres ‘Inside The Autistic Mind‘ and ‘Big Little Journeys’ which takes people through the real-life adventures of six tiny animals

CNBC-Awaaz warning on fraudulent use of editor Singhal’s name

CNBC-Awaaz has issued a stern warning regarding fraudulent activities exploiting the name of their Managing Editor, Anuj Singhal. Reports reveal a surge in deceptive schemes propagated through social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, falsely associating with Anuj Singhal and CNBC-Awaaz.

Apple TV+ unveils Emmy Award-winning ‘Jane’ S2 trailer

The Emmy Award-winning kids and family series ‘Jane’ will return for a second season on April 19 on Apple TV+, which yesterday unveiled the trailer The mission-driven series for kids and families is inspired by the work of world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Meta removes 18mn+ harmful FB, Insta posts in India

Meta said that it took down over 13.8 million pieces of bad content across 13 policies for Facebook and over 4.8 million pieces of objectionable content across 12 policies for Instagram in India in February. In February, Facebook received 18,512 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism and said that it provided tools for users to resolve their issues in 9,300 cases, IANS reported.

Hungama digital unveils 2024’s 50 women game changers

Hungama Digital Media, India’s premier digital entertainment company, has presented the exceptional talents recognized under its esteemed initiative, Hungama Game Changer 2024. This prestigious selection of 50 game-changers spans across the domains of Music, Video, and Gaming, serving as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring young women across the nation.

T-Series introduces monthly albums, EPs in the new strategy

T-Series on Tuesday revealed its plans to release numerous extended playlists (EPs) and albums every month, spanning various genres, to meet the diverse tastes of its audience “This ambitious initiative by Bhushan Kumar aims to captivate audiences with an extensive mix of music, showcasing talent from the indie space, commercial, and rap music,” ANI reported from Mumbai.

Pankaj Tripathi endorses ‘Yeh Meri Family S3’ on Amazon miniTV

In an exciting development, Amazon miniTV, the free video streaming service from Amazon, is gearing up for the much-anticipated premiere of the third season of TVF’s beloved family drama, ‘Yeh Meri Family.’ Anticipation is running high among audiences eager to reunite with the endearing Awasthi family for another nostalgic journey.

Apple’s services revenue set to surpass $100bn in 2025

Apple‘s services revenue is likely to cross the $100 billion mark for the first time, despite legal and regulatory risks, accounting for one-fourth of its revenue by 2025, a new report said on Tuesday. According to Counterpoint Research, the company should breach the $400 billion revenue mark for the first time in 2024, supported by the growth of its hardware and services segments.