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Digital media surpassed TV with 32% of media revenue: Report
New Delhi, April 2: Digital media has surpassed traditional media such as television, capturing 32 per cent of India's media revenues of Rs 802 billion in the calendar year 2024, according to a report by Elara Capital.
Digital to contribute about half of India's media-entertainment sector revenue by 2027: FICCI-EY report
New Delhi, March 29: New media space in India is growing by leaps and bounds, with an ever-increasing rise in internet penetration supported by the affordability and aspiration of its citizens.
Digital media attracted higher revenue than TV, becomes largest segment in the sector: FICCI-EY Report
New Delhi, March 28: Digital media overtook television to become the largest segment, contributing 32 per cent of media industry revenues in 2024, according to a report by FICCI & EY.
Digital offerings to provide 300 basis points margin boost for TV broadcasters by 2026-27: Crisil report
New Delhi, March 17: Operating margins of television (TV) broadcasters are poised to rise 300 basis points to 15 per cent by 2026-27 with increasing digital offerings beaming up economies of scale, according to Crisil.
Govt working for fair compensation for media houses: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, February 27: Recognising the importance of Storyboard18 - DNPA Conclave 2025, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology said that a conference of this stature could help provide clear policy directions, and offer policy recommendations to the government.
I-B Ministry issues advisory on adherence to Indian laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed under IT rules 2021
New Delhi, February 20: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday issued an advisory on adherence to Indian laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Govt acts tough on OTT, social media platforms, asked to adhere to laws of the land
New Delhi, February 20: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised the OTT platforms to adhere to the laws of the land while publishing content on their platforms.
Follow code on age-based content classification, I&B Ministry tells OTT platforms
New Delhi, Feb 20: In the backdrop of 'India's Got Latent' controversy linked to Ranveer Allahbadia, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised OTT platforms to follow the norms for age-based classification of content prescribed under the Code of Ethics.
NCW summons Ranveer Allahbadia for hearing on Feb 17
New Delhi, Feb 11: The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday summoned podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and other content creators of a controversial episode of YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' for a hearing on February 17 here.
PM Modi Chairs WAVES advisory board meeting, calls for making India a global entertainment hub
New Delhi, February 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES via video conference on Friday. WAVES is a global summit that brings together the world of entertainment, creativity, and culture, the Prime Minister's Office said in an official statement.
WAVES 2025 Reel Making Challenge receives over 3,300 registrations from 20 countries
New Delhi, February 5: The "Reel Making" challenge at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 has received a total of 3,379 registrations from across India and 20 countries till now.
Reading is more important than digital life: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy at Jaipur Literature Festival
Jaipur, February 1: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy attended the Jaipur Literature Festival on Saturday, where she shared her views on the differences between acquiring knowledge through reading books and through digital media.
South Korean platform firms move to strengthen short-form video creation
Seoul, Jan 29: Major South Korean platform operators have been working to bolster their short-form video business amid the growing global popularity of content that is quick and easy to consume.
NDTV reports 34 pc revenue growth in Q3 FY25
New Delhi, Jan 25: Leading media network NDTV on Saturday reported an impressive 34 per cent increase in revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-2025, compared to the same quarter last year, and a 20 per cent increase compared to the previous quarter.
Roma Arora: Feel there's much more range to explore in negative characters
Mumbai, Jan 21: Doctor-turned-model and actress Roma Arora, who was last seen in TV shows like “Jhanak”, “Kathaa Ankahee” and “Kundali Bhagya”, has talked about why she enjoys playing negative roles.
Participants at 1 Billion Followers Summit highlight importance of purposeful content
Dubai, January 12: Participants at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, which kicked off in Dubai on Saturday, stressed that purposeful content is essential for effective communication in the digital age as it raises awareness, stimulates critical thinking and adds value to users by addressing their needs.