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  • Eros Now has a vast movie catalogue that features cult classics to modern, new-age films

    Eros Now partners Dish TV

    By A Correspondent

     

    Eros Now has announced a partnership with Dish TV whereby Dish TV and D2H users can access Eros Now’s content library including 12,000 plus movie titles, original shows, short-format content Quickie, music through their android set-top boxes – Dish SMRT Hub and D2H Stream, respectively.

     

    Commenting on the partnership, Ali Hussein, CEO, Eros Now said: “Eros Now has a vast movie catalogue that features cult classics to modern, new-age films. The massive content library offers high-quality experience to the consumers who can consume the content from their homes on smart TVs, at their convenience. This transformation of OTT consumption moving from personal, private devices to television sets in the living room, is a growing trend with movies and other long-format content being consumed on large screens. Eros Now’s endeavour has always been to present the best of online streaming content and provide seamless access to consumers across markets as well as different mediums. The association with Dish TV’s innovative services keeps its vast consumer base glued to the television sets with the inclusion of Eros Now’s content that offers premium OTT experience.”

     

    Added Anil Dua, Executive Director & Group CEO, Dish TV India: “In our endeavour to provide the best of both the linear and online entertainment options, we have recently introduced a whole range of connected devices including Android STB’s and streaming sticks. We are happy to partner with Eros Now and this partnership will enable our customers to have access to their vast online content library across both our Dish and D2H platforms. Dish TV India is committed to delivering the best TV viewing experience while offering unique content options to its customers and this partnership is another step in the same direction.”

     

     

  • Before India TV, he was working as Vice President, Tech and Operations at Network18 Pvt Ltd

    Prakash Natarajan is back at India TV as CTO

    By A Correspondent

     

    It’s raining appointment news at India TV. The network has appointed Prakash Natarajan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to take charge of the channel’s news broadcast operations. Before India TV, he was working as Vice President, Tech and Operations with Network18 Pvt Ltd. This is Natarajan’s second stint with India TV.

     

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV: “I am happy to welcome back Prakash Natarajan. At India TV we like to be one up in technology and Prakash is someone who keeps himself updated with the latest releases in television technology, I am sure in his new role, Prakash will be able to take India TV’s technological advancement to the next level.”

     

    On his new appointment, Natarajan added: “Feeling elated to be back home! Experience gained in my previous organisation of managing multiple channels spread across the country will come handy in achieving many technological goals and plans at India TV.”

     

     

  • The pre-school channel from BBC Studios returns to India

    CBeebies plays peekaboo. Is back in India

    By A Correspondent

     

    BBC Studios has announced the re-launch of its popular children’s channel, CBeebies, in India. The channel is available across leading multi-system operators in the country including Tata Sky (DTH & Mobile) Sun DTH, IMCL, Fastway, and Kal Cables amongst others.

     

    CBeebies is a dedicated pre-school channel (for kids age six years and under) offering 100% ad-free content (C is for children and BBC is popular called Beeb, hence CBeebies). The programme schedule for India will include popular like Hey Duggee, Go Jetters, Sarah and Duck, Thomas & Friends and Teletubbies.

     

    Said Ryan Shiotani, SVP and GM, South and South East Asia, BBC Studios: “CBeebies is trusted by parents internationally and we are thrilled to bring this dedicated pre-school channel back to India. We are passionate about nourishing little minds and having a positive impact on their intellectual, social and emotional development. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive nature of CBeebies content, and our young audience love being able to see themselves reflected in our content, and engage with their favourite award-winning characters.”

     

    BBC Global News in India will be marketing and distributing the CBeebies channel. Added Rahul Sood, Managing Director, India, BBC Global News: “We are extremely pleased to have relaunched CBeebies in India, especially at a time when there has been a massive increase in viewership in the genre and in overall screen time by kids. We’re sure that CBeebies will provide kids and their parents a safe environment that offers a unique combination of learning with entertainment. At BBC audiences are always at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to bring quality content to our viewers no matter what the challenges are.

     

    Our only concern: Other than the OTT boom, how has the business environment changed for the channel from November 2012 when it was pulled out? And second, we do hope that there were thousands of tinytots – if not lakhs or crores – who were mighty upset when they didn’t find their favourite channel on the tube. So, this time, no peekaboo and hide-and-seek, puhleez!

     

     

  • The comeback campaign  is titled #TayyariHumariZabardastHai

    Starting July 13, fresh entertainment gets back on &TV

    By A Correspondent

     

    After a three-month hiatus from fresh episodes owing to the lockdown, &TV brings back fresh programming starting July 13 with its comeback campaign  #TayyariHumariZabardastHai.

     

    So there will be a fresh lineup of episodes for its shows like Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari, Ek Mahanayak Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein, Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan and of course Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai. Notes a communique: “With its creative idea of #TayyariHumariZabardastHai, the channel has on offer Zabardast Entertainment with Usse Bhi Zabardast Kirdars Aur Kahaniyans celebrating every facet, flavour, character, and story authentically bringing alive the essence of our Indian culture.”

     

  • We remain committed to our philosophy of spreading happiness, said Neeraj Vyas, Business Head, Sony Sab

    Sony Sab to air fresh episodes from July 13

    By A Correspondent

     

    Hindi GEC Sony Sab is all set to air fresh episodes of their shows starting Monday, July 13.

     

    Said Neeraj Vyas, Business Head, Sony Sab: “We feel humbled that the audience continued loving our shows and tuned in to watch them even during this difficult time. Nothing makes us prouder than knowing that they choose to spend their time at home with Sony Sab characters. It gives us utmost happiness to bring back new episodes of their favourite shows on Sony Sab beginning July 13. We remain committed to our philosophy of spreading happiness through our values-driven light-hearted content while ensuing safety of all our cast and crew who work relentlessly to produce the content for our channel.”

     

     

  • The channel has acquired a special place in the hearts of Marathi viewers through wholesome content

    ABP Majha celebrates 13 years

    By A Correspondent

     

    Marathi News channel ABP Majha celebrated 13 years of successful operations on June 22.

     

    In 2019, ABP Majha was Maharashtra’s most preferred news channel with 44.6 avg wkly GVMs, a communique notes.

     

    On the milestone, Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network said: “I’m absolutely elated and overwhelmed to be celebrating this significant milestone in the memorable journey of ABP Majha. It gives me immense pride to reflect on the past 13 years and see the consistency, perseverance and dedication with which ABP Majha has remained on the top of its game, year in year out. Through numerous heartfelt shows and initiatives, the channel has acquired a really special place in the hearts of Marathi viewers. And this touchstone only inspires us create & innovate more, and fulfil the needs of our viewers.”

     

     

  • The move will strengthen Tata Sky’s OTT offerings on its Android powered Smart Set-top Box, notes a communique

    Tata Sky Binge+ onboards Zee5

    By A Correspondent

     

    Tata Sky Binge+ has onboarded Zee5 on its Android powered Smart Set-top Box, notes a communique.

     

    Commenting on the partnership, a Tata Sky spokesperson said:  “OTT apps are gaining ground as a popular medium of content consumption.  Considering the stupendous response we have received from the viewers for the fully integrated Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box, we are now strengthening this offering further by bringing onboard Zee5’s unmatched content library that will further elevate the content viewing experience for our subscribers. We are confident that the Tata Sky Binge+ Smart set top box will offer a seamless experience of live TV channels and apps such as Zee5, making it a winning proposition for our customers.”

     

    And this is what a Zee5 Spokesperson stated: “Zee5 is continuously working towards offering bespoke content for diverse consumer taste clusters across India. As part of this journey, partnering with Tata Sky reinforces our commitment to democratise content by truly providing a Super-app experience for consumers anytime, anywhere. We are happy to extend our partnership with Tata Sky on their new initiative Tata Sky Binge+ Smart set top box. We are certain that with Tata Sky’s reach and Zee5’s extensive library of content across languages, we will be able to provide consumers with an enriching and engaging content viewing experience.”

  • In the fifth episode of the MxM Live Leadership Series, TV9 CEO Barun Das speaks on how it’s incorrect to make allegations on rigging ratings

    MxM Live: TV9 CEO Barun Das responds to naysayers

     

    By A Correspondent

     

    Over the last few weeks, there have been rumblings in the news broadcast world given the sudden rise of Hindi news channel of TV9 Bharatvarsh. The network’s CEO Barun Das spoke with Pradyuman Maheshwari, Editor-in-Chief, MxMIndia on specific allegations levelled by rivals.

     

    Watch the video for more

     

    Das is an alumnus of IIT Madras, IIM Calcutta and the London School of Economics and has over 25 years of experience in the media sector, both in India and abroad.

     

    His last corporate assignment was with Zee News Ltd (now Zee Media Corporation Ltd) as its CEO where he held that position for five years. Prior to this, he held leadership positions at MCCS (now ABP Network), the India Today Group, ABP etc. He has worked as Head of International Business at Astro All Asia, Networks Plc. Kuala Lumpur. After his stint in Zee, Das turned an entrepreneur and build his start up focusing on the convergence of technology, content and healthcare.

     

     

  • The content brand returns with a bigger promise of ‘Zindagi Mil ke Jiyenge’

    Zee5 brings back Zindagi

    By A Correspondent

     

    Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) has announced the return of its popular content brand Zindagi, on its digital entertainment platform, Zee5.

     

    Speaking on the announcement, Amit Goenka, CEO, Zee5 Global and International Broadcast Business: “Zee’s strength has always been in its ability to narrate unique stories, to connect with billions of audiences worldwide, and to offer different genres of content. Zindagi has always been appreciated for its premium content offering and culturally rich stories from across the globe, which are far more attuned to the digital audience sensibilities. Zindagi’s universal content has a very strong appeal, and we are excited to offer this rich & engaging content library to the users of Zee5, in India and across the world. We also understand that the viewers’ needs are diverse and therefore we have a compelling content catalogue from Zindagi, which encapsulates a universality of emotions. We stay committed to offering an extraordinary entertainment experience to our consumers across multiple touchpoints, and we are sure that our viewers will once again embrace this widely acclaimed brand on our platform.”

     

     

  • Official Animal Planet X WROGN merchandise will be available in retail stores and online

    Virat Kohli’s Wrogn joins hands with Animal Planet

    By A Correspondent

     

    USPL’s apparel line Wrogn, in association with wildlife channel Animal Planet, has launched a new collection – Animal Planet X Wrogn. Conceptualised by Black White Orange, Animal Planet’s licensing arm, each style in the range portrays an endangered animal including the Tiger, Sea Turtle, Gorilla, Sumatran Elephant and Panda, amongst others.

     

    Said cricketer Virat Kohli, the face of Wrogn:  “I’ve been associated with Wrogn since inception and we take some exciting initiatives season after season. I couldn’t be happier that Wrogn is taking a step in the direction of creating awareness around animal endangerment.”

     

    Speaking about the collaboration, Megha Tata Managing Director – South Asia, Discovery, said, “Animal Planet has been striving hard to drive attention towards the importance of saving the endangered species in impactful ways. We are confident that this innovative collaboration with WROGN for this inspirational apparel line will help in spreading the message of conservation of endangered species as well as the wildlife.”

     

     

  • Patented technology to power the broadcast honchos’ video experience management platform

    Dilip Venkatraman & Savvy Dilip win 7 US patents

    By A Correspondent

     

    VideoTap, the video technology startup founded by N Dilip Venkatraman (former CEO of CNN-IBN, now CNN-News18 and IBN7, now News18 India) and Savvy Dilip (former Group CMO of ITV Network), has announced that it has been awarded seven patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office for its dynamic, adaptive, real time and non-linear video streaming technology, which enables personalised multi-functional streaming of videos.

     

    Said Venkatraman, Founder and CEO of VideoTap, and co-inventor of the seven patents: “We are excited that our IP portfolio building exercise is off to a good start. We are in the process for filing many more patents. These patents strengthen our resolve to build world class products for world leading customers”.

     

    Added Savvy Dilip, Founder and COO of VideoTap, and co-inventor of the sevent patents: “In linear videos, the main functionality is watching, whereas in Multi-Functional videos the consumer can navigate, engage, participate, get information, personalize and trigger call to action all within the video itself. We look forward to leveraging our IP to build cutting edge products ”

     

     

  • A similar revamp will soon make its way in the weekend portfolio of ABP News

    ABP News launches new primetime shows

    By A Correspondent

     

    Leading Hindi news channel ABP News has launched a fresh line-up of shows.The first is ABP Reporter, a reporter-led show wherein reporters set the agenda of everyday news, the second is Newsgram – a show covering four major stories of the day with an indepth analysis from reporters, Panchnama – a deliberation on top news stories amongst five panellists/experts and four news anchors; Matrubhoomi, a show that presents news of national importance, and anything that concerns the viewers directly or indirectly and Reality Report, a show beaming clips from much-anticipated reality shows like Big Boss, Khatron ke Khiladi, The Voice, etc.

     

    Said Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network: “Covid-19 has significantly transformed the way Indians consume news. Our viewership numbers have witnessed a sharp growth spurt during these times. As our loyal viewers continue to tune into ABP News, the onus is on us to give them the best, newest, and the most novel content. We are extremely excited to be introducing this new line-up, which has been specially created & curated, keeping in mind the viewers’ needs and concerns. We hope the nation will continue to repose their faith in our offerings.”

     

    A similar revamp will soon make its way in the weekend portfolio of ABP News.