AajTak secures majority in market share during counting hours

During the crucial counting hours of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024, AajTak emerged as the undisputed leader in news broadcasting, capturing an astonishing market share of over 50 percent. This milestone represents not just a victory but an absolute dominance in the media landscape, with AajTak’s viewership surpassing the combined sum of all other channels.

Telcos eye T20 WC to boost data usage, ARPU

After the Indian Premier League (IPL), telecom companies are now trying to capitalize on the cricket fever with the upcoming World Cup by launching low-priced data-only packs as well as bundled subscriptions to over-the-top (OTT) platforms, in a bid to push data usage and average revenue per user (ARPU). Bharti Airtel, on Tuesday, announced a three-month subscription to Disney+ Hotstar, the official streaming ..

Spotify raises US prices of its premium plans

Spotify raised prices for its premium plans in the United States on Monday, the latest step by the Swedish music-streaming service in its push to increase margins. The company raised prices of its plan to USD 11.99 from USD 10.99 per month, the duo plan to USD 16.99 from USD 14.99, and its family plan to USD 19.99 from USD 16.99 in its largest market by revenue, Reuters reported.

News18 India surpasses Aaj Tak in YouTube concurrency during 2024 Lok Sabha election counting

In a significant milestone on the day of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, News18 India emerged as the leading Hindi news channel on YouTube, surpassing its competitor Aaj Tak in terms of live concurrent viewers. During the peak counting hour, News18 India achieved over 2 million (21 lakh) concurrent viewers....

CNBC-TV18’s Future. Female. Forward’s Bengaluru leadership circle celebrates women leadership and impactful changes

CNBC-TV18, committed to promoting gender parity and empowering women leaders, celebrated another milestone with the ‘Future. Female. Forward Season 2: The Women’s Collective – Leadership Circle – Bengaluru edition’, presented by HSBC India.

TVF ‘Panchayat’ S3 sets record with 12mn+ views in first week

TVF’s ‘Panchayat’ S3 has become a record-breaking success, amassing over 12 million views within its first week of release. This makes it the most viewed streaming show or movie, dominating the charts with an overwhelming response from the audience. The series has captivated viewers with its engaging content and relatable storyline, resonating deeply and trending at No. 1 since its release.

Junglee Music acquires music rights for ‘Sarfira’

Junglee Music has acquired the music rights for the highly anticipated Hindi film ‘Sarfira,’ produced by Abundantia Entertainment and presented by Cape of Good Films in association with 2D Entertainment. Known for its successful history of blockbuster collaborations with Akshay Kumar on films like ‘Welcome’ and ‘Singh is Kinng.’  ‘Sarfira’ is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on July 12, 2024.

CricFan partners with Radio City for T20 WC

CricFan, the dynamic fan-centric platform for cricket enthusiasts, has announced a strategic partnership with India’s leading radio station, Radio City, to enhance fan engagement ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the cricket entertainment industry through innovative formats and interactive fan experiences.

Cillian Murphy to produce and star in ‘Peaky Blinders’

Hollywood star Cillian Murphy is set to return as the fearsome gangster Tommy Shelby in a film adaptation of the hit OTT series ‘Peaky Blinders.’ The film, directed by Tom Harper, who helmed episodes of the series’ first season in 2013, promises to condense the gripping narrative into a cinematic experience, IANS reported. Murphy expressed his excitement about the project....

Sarah Snook to star in ‘All Her Fault’

Emmy-winning actress Sarah Snook, known for her role as Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Roy in HBO‘s acclaimed series ‘Succession’, has landed her next major project with Peacock. Snook will both stars in and executive produce the upcoming thriller ‘All Her Fault’, based on Andrea Mara’s 2021 novel, PTI reported. Snook will portray Marissa Irvine, a mother who encounters a terrifying situation when she arrives at 14 Arthur...