Sony says monitoring Zee-related regulatory issues

Sony Pictures Entertainment yesterday said it took “seriously” an Indian regulator’s ban on Zee Entertainment’s founder and CEO from holding board positions and will monitor developments that may affect its deal with Zee.

FCC proposes cable TV, DTH ops disclose full customer pricing

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a rule that would require cable TV and broadcast satellite operators to disclose to consumers the full pricing for video programming services in promotional materials and on their bills, a plan quickly endorsed by President Joe Biden

News9 Plus extends content offering with News9 Plus Lounge

With the launch of News9 Plus Lounge, the world’s first news OTT promoted by TV9 Network expands beyond news and current affairs.

Colors Infinity, Vh1 to simulcast ‘Never Surrender’ docuseries in India

Viacom18’s English entertainment channels, Colors Infinity and Vh1, join forces with Sevilla FC, to bring the highly anticipated docuseries ‘Never Surrender’ to audiences across the country.

AVIA research: ad effectiveness up in premium OTT vs. mass services

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has released the second phase of its research into differences between advertising in premium OTT and mass streaming video environments (UGC / video sharing services).

India 5G mobile subscriptions to reach 700 mn by 2028

5G mobile subscriptions in India reached about 10 million by the end of 2022 and are estimated to reach around 700 million by the end of 2028, accounting for about 57 percent of mobile subscriptions in the country, a report showed yesterday.

News18 Punjab/Haryana introduces AI anchor ‘AI Kaur’

News18 Punjab/Haryana is the first regional channel to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

Disney’s Diversity Chief Latondra Newton quits

Latondra Newton, Disney‘s chief diversity officer and senior vice president, is leaving her position after more than six years, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.