DD’s TV Transmitters To Now Be All India Radio Set Ups
July 16, 2019Closed TV transmitter set ups of the Doordarshan will now be turned to All India Radio set ups by the Prasar Bharati as part of its efforts to rationalise its…Read More
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Better Times Ahead For PayTV As Advertisers Rejig Marketing Strategy
July 2019Advertisers queuing up to buy inventory across prime TV shows may have to rethink their media buying strategies, keeping in mind Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s latest initiative to…Read More
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MIB Permits Name Change Of 21 Satellite Channels
July 15, 2019The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has approved a total of 21 applications from satellite channels for name change. Among the newly renamed channels ABP News HD, Sony Marathi HD,…Read More
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TRAI Looking To Make Modifications To The New Broadcasting Regime
July 12, 2019Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has been under pressure over the last few months because of the new broadcasting regime it introduced earlier this year. Once the new mandate became…Read More
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Prasar Bharati To Continue Monitoring Airtime
July 12, 2019Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has decided to continue monitoring air time allocation on Doordarshan and All India Radio to ensure fair and adequate coverage of news related to opposition parties,…Read More
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BARC India To Start Reporting Viewership From Free & Pay Platforms
July 11, 2019BARC India will start reporting viewership from free and pay platforms separately starting week 27 (29th June – 5th July). The systems at BARC India always evolve basis feedback from…Read More
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Prasar Bharati Has Stepped Up Efforts To Increase Its Global Presence
July 9, 2019Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is looking to increase its global presence by airing international programmes on Doordarshan India and its digital app NewsOnAir, and making itself available in more countries, Hindustan Times…Read More
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PIL Seeks Law Changes To Take Free Transmission Of Sports Events Beyond TV
July 9, 2019A large segment of India cannot afford paid television channels or platforms owned by private broadcasters. With a view to provide access to live broadcast of certain sporting events to…Read More
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Budget 2019: FM Proposes Liberalisation Of FDI For Media Industry
July 9, 2019“An up-splurge was been observed in 2018-19 when India’s FDI investments grew by six percent to USD 64.37 billion,” stated union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget speech 2019,…Read More
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Independent TV To Cover Dues Of Rs 12 Crore Towards Antrix
July 9, 2019Posted by TDSAT Through M.A. No. 166 of 2019 filed, the petitioner has furnished the necessary facts and developments after the last order passed on 07.06.2019. Admittedly, in view of the…Read More
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I&B Secy Writes To Personnel Ministry Seeking Extension For Doordarshan DG
July 9, 2019Information and Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare has written to the Personnel Ministry seeking a three-month extension in service for Director General of Doordarshan Supriya Sahu. Sahu, a 1991-batch IAS officer…Read More
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PIL In HC For Refund Of Excess Subscription Collected By TV Broadcasters In 2014-15
July 7, 2019The Delhi High Court Friday sought the Centre’s response on a PIL seeking refund of the excess subscription fees that TV broadcasters had collected in 2014-15 on the basis of…Read More
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Budget 2019: FM Proposes New Channel On Startups
July 6, 2019Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her maiden Budget speech on July 5, said a new channel is proposed to be started under the Doordarshan bouquet to provide a platform for…Read More
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Budget 2019: Impact On The Media Business
July 6, 2019The Government is examining suggestions of further opening up of FDI in media, primarily in the space of animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) in consultation with all stakeholders,…Read More
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Post Budget Quote – BARC India
July 5, 2019“Today’s budget directionally augurs well for boosting long-term economic growth by focus shown on infrastructure improvements, strengthening benefits to MSME sector and investments on improved skill sets of human recourses….Read More
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Budget 2019 – Media Industry
July 5, 2019Various trade bodies of the Media sector have sought reconsideration of the GST rates ever since the comprehensive dual GST was introduced in India. Indian Broadcasting Foundation urged the government…Read More
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MIB Approves Launch Of Sony Marathi HD And ABP News HD
July 2019The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has granted approval to Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and ABP News Network to launch Sony Marathi HD and ABP News HD, respectively. The…Read More
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PILs Seek Direction For Wider Reach Of Shared Sports Feed On DD Platforms
July 2, 2019Two separate public interest litigations have been filed against restricting the shared feed of the “sports events of national interest” to only the terrestrial and DD Free Dish platforms. The…Read More
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BARC India Launches PrimaVU To Measure Premium Homes Viewership Patterns
July 1, 2019TV viewership measurement company BARC India has launched its latest offering, PrimaVU which is aimed at measuring viewership from premium homes. Through ‘PrimaVU’, BARC India also introduces the industry first…Read More
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EC Asks I&B Ministry About Namo TV
June 28, 2019In response to Election Commission over Namo TV launch, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) said Namo TV is not a licensed channel but a direct-to-home advertisement platform. The response…Read More