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Bhupendra Sharma May 16th, 2015 3:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

DEN Network To Reduce Stake In Soccer And Invest Rs. 250 Crore In Broadband

DEN Network looks forward to abbreviating its stake in soccer which hasn't earned any profit lately. However, it looks certain about the broadband business and hints at investing Rs. 200-250 crore in the current fiscal year. While talking to reporters, one of the senior DEN Network leaders stated, "Shareholders haven't liked us doing soccer business; therefore, we are looking forward to reducing our stake in this business." If numbers are... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 15th, 2015 9:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

TAM: Star Plus leads, Colors at second position

Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has rolled out the Week 19 data, from May 9th to May 15th, 2015 of Television Audience Measurement, which saw a decline of most of the channels. Star Plus maintains its top position in both household and individual ratings, with 566 GRPs and 249 GRPs respectively. Colors occupied the second position with a household and individual rating of 464 GRPs and 202 GRPs respectively.... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 15th, 2015 10:21 AM 1 COMMENTS

MSOs and LCOs receive new dos and don’ts from TRAI

In order to ensure smooth functioning of the Digital Addressable System (DAS), the Telecom Regulatory of India (TRAI) releases few do’s and don’ts for local cable operators (LCOs) and Multisystem Operators (MSO). The regulator believes that such factors will provide a better operational framework to them. The dos and don’ts are categorized as three levels, considering its stakeholders. First, with regards to the subscribers and customers of digital addressable cable... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 13th, 2015 10:00 AM 2 COMMENTS

India has 73.06 million DTH subscribers and 245 pay channels as of January 2015, reports TRAI

A total of 826 private satellite television channels are sanctioned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as of December 2014, shows Indian Telecom Services Performance Report, released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. There are around 245 pay channels as of 31st January 2015. The details of the channels are availbale on the TRAI website. In case of radio, apart from the public broadcaster Prasar Bharati, there are 243... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 13th, 2015 2:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

Den Networks reports another loss for Q1 2015

Den Networks, India’s leading cable TV distribution company reported a huge loss of Rs. 62.08 crore in Q1 quarter of 2015. The company had reported a profit last year during Q1 2014, with Rs. 10.05 crore. The net loss is reported to Rs 144.01 crore in the year, against the net profit of Rs. 38.40 crore during the previous year ended March 2014. The sales too seems to be a... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 12th, 2015 9:42 AM 11 COMMENTS

Nearly 140 channels do not follow 12-minutes ad cap directive, reports TRAI

According to a report released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), 101 general entertainment channels and 39 news channels in the country failed to follow the directive of 12-minutes ad cap per hour, between 23rd February and 1st March. As per the directive, the channels are allowed to air only 12 minutes of ad programs per hour. The 12-minutes ad cap per hour is already challenged in Delhi High... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 12th, 2015 9:37 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Dish Network Corp reports a loss of 21.8 percent subscribers in Q1-2015

In the first quarter of the year, Dish Network Corporation, the US subscription pay television service provider reported a subscriber loss of 21.8 percent, falling from 639,000 to 554,000 from the corresponding quarter of previous year. The ongoing programming spat and competition are the cited reason for this huge loss of customers. The service provider had spats with Tuner Broadcasting, 21st Century Fox and certain local TV channels. Most of... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma May 6th, 2015 4:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

MIB directs BARC to stop releasing TV Viewership Data, meanwhile TAM to continue

The Broadcast Audience Research Council or BARC has set forth its offerings in a competent way. Within a week of initiating services and releasing maiden TV viewership data, BARC has come on top in the ongoing trends in Media and Entertainment industry. The first week of data has imported a lot of startling changes in the industry, which once looked out of the question. Switching from TAM to BARC has... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 29th, 2015 11:51 PM 12 COMMENTS

Airtel Digital TV shows a massive subscriber increase of 1.06 million in FY2015

Airtel Digital TV has shown a remarkable growth during the fiscal year ended on March 2015. The operator has gained a net subscriber base of 10.07 million as of March 2015, showing a growth rate of 16.33% over the previous fiscal year. Around 1.06 million new customers have opted for Airtel direct-to-home (DTH) in the fiscal. Overall, the operating profit of the service provider has raised at 102%. The number... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 29th, 2015 11:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Sky UK shuts its dedicated 3D channel

Sky UK has decided to close its 3D channel, as it failed to generate widespread consumer interest. The provider will, however, continue to offer the service on on-demand basis from 9th June 2015. The closure of its 3D channel is expected to help create extra satellite bandwidth for its anticipated 4K service. “From June Sky 3D is going fully on demand,” said Luke Bradley-Jones, brand director, TV products. “From the... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 24th, 2015 7:29 PM 1 COMMENTS

BBC Earth arrives in India with the partnership of Multi Screen Media

On Earth Day, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (MSM) and BBC Worldwide announced a strategic partnership to launch BBC Earth, a new premium television channel in India. BBC Earth will inspire the Indian audience by sharing incredible wonders of universe and will feature programs like Life below Zero, Life Story, Human Universe and Operation Wild. The channel is specialized in showcasing the factual works of world’s foremost factual film makers. Featuring... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 24th, 2015 12:34 PM 3 COMMENTS

We fixed the error, the ban is totally unwanted: Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera, which is banned in the country for five days, for repeatedly showing wrong map of India during 2013 and 2014 condemns the ban heavily and has proposed a mutual talk with the Government of India. According to the letter, the channel claimed that it has corrected the error earlier, when the Government first reported the issue. Al Anstey, Managing Director, Al Jazeera-English, also blamed the Government for denying... Read More