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Netflix wins subscribers as ad strategy pays off

Netflix on Thursday said it added eight million new subscribers in the second quarter, as the home of hit shows ‘The Crown’ and ‘Bridgerton’ posted its latest financial earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.

The world's leading streaming video service said it ended the April-to...

Ofcom seeks industry views on proposed changes in Listed Events

United Kingdom’s communication regulator Ofcom has opened up a consultation on its decision to bring about changes in rules that govern listed sports events in the country and the list itself in the light of the ...

Collective Artists acquires influencer marketing platform Galleri5

Collective Artists Network, India’s leading new media entity focused on pop culture, has acquired Galleri5, an AI-powered influencer marketing analytics and content management platform for brands and influencers. This acquisition is part of Collective Artists Network’s strategic efforts to expand its

Locomotive Global Media acquires India rights for ‘Boat Story’

Locomotive Global Media, an international production company based in Mumbai, is thrilled to announce that it has acquired the exclusive India rights to adapt UK distributor All3Media International’s award-winning series ‘Boat Story’. The show will be adapted for India by Mayank Sharma, known for creating, writing, and directing three seasons...

Google rolls out sound search feature to YouTube Music

YouTube Music users can now find songs by simply humming them, thanks to the official rollout of Google's Sound Search tool. This innovative feature, previously available to a select group of users in May, is now being made accessible to all Android and iOS users. According to a report by the Times of India, the Sound Search tool allows users...

India to be fastest growing OTT market during 2024-28: PwC report

India is projected to be the world’s fastest-growing OTT video-streaming market between 2024-28 with total revenue hitting $4.3 billion in 2028, a new research by consulting firm PwC stated yesterday, adding global advertising revenue will hit $1 trillion in 2026 as streaming services look to consolidation and live sports to drive growth. The...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!