Online news’ reach to grow; print readership to stagnate, but revs to go up

There’s good and bad news for news publishers – both online and print. A FICCI-EY report on India’s media and entertainment sector said that while the reach of online news will grow in coming years, newspapers reach and readership will start to stagnate, but print revenues will grow at a CAGR of 3.4 percent until 2026. Citing 2023 data from Comscore, the FICCI-EY report, themed #Reinvent..

News18 Tamil Nadu launches ‘My Vote My Right’ campaign

News18 Tamil Nadu is thrilled to unveil its ‘My Vote My Right’ campaign, a significant initiative designed to inspire first-time voters to make informed choices and actively engage in the democratic process. This campaign underscores the pivotal role of each vote and urges young citizens to commit to the democratic ethos.

Zee Ent revenue setup rejigged; Biz prez Rahul Johri quits

Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd on Saturday announced the resignation of Rahul Johri and changes in the revenue vertical of the broadcast business implemented by its MD & CEO Punit Goenka. Johri, who was President-Business of Zee Entertainment, and heading revenue and monetisation, has resigned after a stint of over three years

‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at Oscars, ‘Barbie’ manages a trophy

‘Oppenheimer,’ the blockbuster biopic about the race to build the first atomic bomb, claimed seven Academy Awards including the prestigious best picture trophy on Sunday as Hollywood celebrated a triumphant year in film. Irish actor Cillian Murphy won best actor for playing theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, leader of the U.S. effort in the 1940s to create a weapon that ended World War Two.

Zee News launches prime-time show ‘Madam Sir’

In a significant stride towards amplifying women’s voices and achievements, Zee News proudly announced the premiere of its latest prime-time show, ‘Madam Sir,’ which went on air from March 8, 2024, at 7 PM. This pioneering show is set to make a remarkable impact on empowering women and advancing gender equality in media representation.

HDFC Life partners Gujarat Giants on women’s financial planning

HDFC Life, known for endeavours towards creating awareness about financial planning, has partnered with Women’s Premier League team Gujarat Giants to encourage women on the path of financial planning. Through this association, HDFC Life aims to inspire women to financially plan for their dreams while protecting the future of their loved ones, the insurer said in a press release.

Zee Media, IndiaDotcom Digital launch ‘Petuz’

Zee Media and IndiaDotcom Digital Private Limited proudly introduce Petuz, a revolutionary food channel poised to redefine the culinary content landscape. With a dynamic video-first approach, Petuz promises to enthrall audiences with an array of programming accessible across major social media platforms and its dedicated website, Petuz.India.com.

IMAX, BookMyShow forge digital partnership

IMAX Corporation and BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination, have joined forces in a new collaboration aimed at revolutionizing the way audiences discover and engage with premium entertainment experiences online. The partnership brings together IMAX’s cinematic prowess and BookMyShow’s extensive platform to enhance the user experience...

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ renewed for two more seasons

Saying that an ‘Avatar State’ has officially taken over the world, alluding to the global success of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’, Netflix announced the show has been renewed for two more seasons. Fans across the globe have embraced ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’, leading to a two-season renewal The live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series follows Aang, the young Avatar....

Cricbuzz, eVision partner to launch new cricket channel

eVision, the media and entertainment arm of UAE-based e&, has partnered with Times Internet-owned cricket platform Cricbuzz to launch Cricbuzz TV, a 24/7 channel featuring top global cricket competitions and events. The strategic collaboration will provide fans with more live cricket action on eLife, SwitchTV, and Starzplay throughout the year, the Economic Times reported.