Sun TV’s HD Channels Join Amagi’s Geo

Sun TV’s HD Channels Join Amagi’s Geo

Sun TV Network, South India’s largest broadcast network, has joined Amagi Media Labs’ targeted TV advertising network, to help advertisers reach out to niche South Indian audiences. As part of the partnership, Amagi Media Labs will add Sun TV’s high -definition (HD) channels to its bouquet of channels offering targeted advertising solutions. These channels include Sun TV HD, KTV HD, Sun Music HD, Gemini TV HD, Gemini Movies HD, Gemini Music HD, Udaya TV HD & Surya TV HD.

Network18 Digital Launches CricketNext Mobile App

Network18 Digital, the digital arm of Network18 Group, has launched a mobile apps of its cricket brand CricketNext. The new app gives users the liberty to directly tap into their preferred content on hand -held devices. CricketNext is known for having the fastest scorecard in the business with the layout of the scorecard in sync with the international linear standard.

TV Ad Expenditure To grow At 10.3%

MediabrandsAfter GroupM, Madison & Dentsu Aegis, the IPG Mediabrands has come out with its own estimate of the ad expenditure growth in 2017. According to IPG MB Magna AdEx 2017 Forecast, the TV AdEx will grow at 10.3% to reach Rs 24,516 crore. TV’s market share of the total AdEx is expected to 41%. The media agency’s forecast of TV AdEx growth is more optimistic compared to GroupM’s prediction of just 8% growth for the segment to Rs 27,378 crore.

Ad Expenditure In India To See 13% Growth

DentsuAdvertising expenditure in emerging markets will continue to grow faster than in the developed economies, Dentsu Aegis Network said in its new forecast report. Ad spend in India is expected to grow by 13% in 2017. TV & cinema are forecast to grow at 12% while digital will grow by 35%. Radio & OOH should grow by 10% & newspapers by 8%.

Sony Wah Reclaims Top Spot

Free – to – air (FTA) channel Sony Wah pipped Zee Anmol Cinema to grab the top slot in rural Hindi – speaking market (HSM), according to BARC data for the week ended 9th Jun, 2017. Sony Max & Star Utsav Movies swapped positions.

Sony Pix & History TV18 Lead Their Genres

Sony Pix displaced Movies Now to take the top spot in the week ended 9th Jun, 2017 BARC data showed. Sony Pix collected 3.27 million impressions in Week 23, up by 21.71% from the preceding week. Movies Now saw a 31% decline in its viewership, garnering 2.84 million weekly impressions.

Reboot Of Hum Paanch To Air On Big Magic

After Doordarshan’s Chandrakanta & Star One’s Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, it is Balaji Telefilms’ hit comedy series Hum Paanch that is all set to make a comeback on television. Hindi GEC Big Magic will air the new season of the popular comic caper as Hum Paanch Phir Se from 19th June, every Mond to Fri, at 7.30 pm. Adapted from the original show Hum Paanch, the sequel tries to keep the intrinsic elements of the original intact and give a modern – day take on the sitcom. It will feature an all – new star cast in a contemporary set – up, bringing a breath of fresh air to the show.

Colors To Host World TV Premiere Of Badrinath Ki Dulhania on 25th Jun 2017

Hindi GEC Colors will host the world television premiere of 2017’s hit romantic comedy Badrinath Ki Dulhania on 25th June at 12 pm. The film, produced by Dharma Productions & directed by Shashank Khaitan, stars Varun Dhawan & Alia Bhatt in the lead. The film is the 2nd instalment of a franchise that began with Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania in 2014.

Zee TV To Replace Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’L Champs

Hindi GEC Zee TV is all set to launch non -fiction show India’s Best Judwaah on its weekend primetime. Though the date & the time of India’s Best Judwaah is not yet announced, it is said to replace the channel’s top – rated singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’L Champs.

Girl In The City Season 2 Garners 34 mn viewers

The 2nd season of Hindi youth GEC Bindass’ popular show Girl In The City is now coming to an end. The latest season has enjoyed strong support from its viewers earning over 34 million viewers even before it has come to an end, the channel said in a release. The show has managed to attract & engage audiences throughout the season as it had strong hold on digital footprint across Facebook & YouTube, the release further stated.

Star Sports Acquires Media Rights

Star Sports has acquired the media rights to Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), India’s 1st – ever table tennis league. The inaugural edition of the league is being aired on Star Sports Select 2 & Star Sports Select 2 HD from 13th Jul, 2017 to 30th Jul, 2017 from 7:30 pm onwards. The league will also be streamed live on Star India’s digital platform Hotstar.

BTVi To Host 2nd Season of Women Mean Business

Business Television India (BTVi) is coming up with a new edition of Women Mean Business. The show will exclusively feature powerful women role models who are leaders in their respective domains. The 2nd season of Women Mean Business will start from 17th Jun, 2017. It will air every Sat at 8 pm. The prime focus of this show & its subjects are reaffirming and addressing women empowerment, providing viewer’s a revolutionary perspective of women’s achievements in different verticals. Through this show, the channel aims to bring women thought leaders under 1 platform.

Colors To Replace Naagin 2

Hindi GEC Colors has found a replacement for its top – rated show Naagin 2, which is all set to go off air this week. Continuing its association with Balaji Productions, the channel will replace Naagin 2 with a revived version of Doordarshan’s fantasy series Chandrakanta. Premiering on 24th Jun, 2017 the fantasy series will air on Sat & Sun at 8 pm.

Star Plus To Launch Dance+ 3

The 3rd season of dance reality show Dance+ will air on Star Plus from 1st Jul, 2017 every Sat & Sun, at 8 pm. The show will replace couple dance show Nach Baliye 8. This year, the contestants will face their toughest challenge yet, Remo’s squad, comprising 5 dancing stalwarts, highly respected & renowned all over the world.

Alice Through The Looking Glass To Air on Star Movies Select HD

James Bobin’s Box – Office turnstile hit Alice Through The Looking Glass, featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood, is all set to make its Indian television debut on 24th Jun, 2017 at 9 pm on Star Movies Select HD. What happens when you put Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska & Helena Bonham Carter in one frame? Simple, Magic!!! That’s exactly what you get in Disney’s fantasy film Alice Through The Looking Glass.

Sony Max To Air King Kong

Hindi movie channel Sony Max will telecast the action packed Hollywood blockbuster King Kong on 17th Jun, 2017 at 8 pm and on 18th Jun, 2017 at 1 pm. The film depicts a special & unbreakable bond shared by the great ape (King Kong) & a girl (Ann Darrow) who happen to meet on a mysterious island.

MIB Cancelled 10 TV Channel Licences

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) cancelled 10 TV channel licences in May. This includes 2 news channels & 8 in the non – news genre. The total number of cancelled permissions stands at 189 TV channels, as of 31st May, 2017. ZEEL’s uplink – only non – news licence Zee TV Russia was withdrawn. The 10 year licence period of the channel had expired in Mar, 2017.

Sony Issues Disconnection Notice to

After Star India, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has threatened to disconnect the signals of its channels & those of TV Today Network to Hinduja Group – owned multi -system operator (MSO) IndusInd Media & Communications Ltd (IMCL) & HITS service NXT Digital. Earlier, Star India had issued a disconnection notice to Grant Investrade, the company that runs NXT Digital, for non -payment of subscription fee.

Sony Sab’s Revamp plan

Sony Sab revamped its shows & expanded its distribution footprint to seek for a wider audiences base to look at creating a new prime time & continue to grow its tent – pole property Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltha Chasma. The plan was also to launch a non – fiction show in future. The family humour channel currently does not have a non – fiction show.

Global Pay TV subscribers Reach 969 million

Based on 138 countries, Digital TV Research estimated 254 million additional pay TV subscribers, up 35%, between 2010 & 2016 to take the global total to 969 million. According to the Global Pay TV Subscriber Databook, digital cable TV created the most additions by platform – at 256 million between 2010 & 2016. However, analogue cable TV lost 218 million subscribers, dampening overall cable gains. There were 76 million extra subscribers for IPTV to nearly quintuple its total. Satellite TV added 77 million & pay DTT 5 million.

&TV To Launch Comedy Series

Hindi GEC &TV is all set to launch a new comedy series, Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot, on 24th Jun, 2017. The series will air every weekend at 8 pm. Produced by JD Majethia & Aatish Kapadia’s Hats – off Productions, the show brings together veteran actors Sarita Joshi as Bakula & Apara Mehta as her sister -in – law Rekha. The show also stars actors like Deepak Pareek, Tulika Patel, Amit Varma & Muskan Bhamne.

&Pictures Partners Eros

Hindi movie channel &Pictures has tied up with Eros International & Next Gen Films to launch an exciting pan – India talent hunt Main Hoon Michael. The hunt is meant to promote Eros’ upcoming dance & action film Munna Michael. The film is dedicated to the late King Of Pop Michael Jackson, who was famous not only for his singing prowess but for his dance moves as well.

Star India Redesigns Website

Broadcaster Star India has redesigned its website startv.com in order to make it more interactive, more engaging and at the same time easy to navigate. The approach that has been taken is mobile first. In an email communication, Star India president, head of consumer strategy & innovation Gayatri Yadav noted that Star India has been on a journey to bring its mission of “Inspiring a Billion Imaginations” to life. “From innovating entertainment, promoting gender equality, creating a multi – sport culture, shaping the digital landscape, Star impacts society.”

Network18 Beefs Up ETV Revenue Team

Media conglomerate Network18 has strengthened its revenue team by appointing Mukul Gupta & Tauquir Zaidi as national sales heads for ETV News HSM (Hindi Speaking Markets) channels & ETV News Language channels, respectively. Both Mukul Gupta & Tauquir Zaidi will be reporting to ETV News Network EVP & national revenue head Sudip Roy, an official statement said. Sudip Roy in turn reports to Joy Chakraborthy.

Sony Max 2 Will Run Movie Festival

Sony Max 2 will take its viewers on a journey through the euphoric 90s / 2000s with Cine Express. Starting 17th Jun, 2017 the movie festival will run until 23rd Jun, 2017. The movies will be shown at 7 pm.

Channel 4’s New Show To Be Set In A Boarding School

Statistics show that white working class boys are falling behind their classmates in GCSE attainment, but where they are taught alongside peers in multi – cultural classrooms they perform better. Could this be down to a broader world view or a differing cultural approach to education & ambition? To test this theory UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned Himalaya High.

DD India To Turn Into An English News Channel

Public broadcaster Doordarshan is repositioning its key channels DD India & DD News. While Doordarshan’s international channel DD India is all set to turn into an English news channel, the bilingual DD News may air only Hindi news. The decision to this effect was taken at a recent meeting of the Prasar Bharati board.

Zee’s News Channel Wion Launches on Kwese TV

Essel Group owned English news channel WION (The World is One Family) has been launched on Africa’s pay TV network Kwesé TV. Zee Africa made this announcement. WION is the 3rd channel from Zee to be on the Kwesé platform. The other 2 channels on this platform include Zee Bollynova on channel 150 & Bollymovies on channel 155. Both were added on 30th Jan, 2017.

Flowers TV Launched New Reality Show

Flowers TV launched its new reality show Oru Nimisham (Just a minute) from 12th Jun, 2017. The show airs on Mons, Tues’ & Weds at 8.30 pm – 9.30 pm. Oru Nimisham is a humourous talk show involving young orators in Kerala.

Madras HC Adjourns Star’s Petition

The Madras High Court has put off the hearing in Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) tariff order matter to 27th Jun, 2017. The matter was supposed to come up for hearing on 12th Jun, 2017. Chief Justice Indira Banerjee said that the court would not be able to hear the case before 27th Jun, 2017 and that the court would decide which bench would hear the case. Star India had challenged TRAI’s tariff order & interconnection regulation, arguing that the regulator did not have any jurisdiction to do so.

Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon Explores New Avenues

Doordarshan’s popular show Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon (MKBKSH), which is watched by more than 400 million viewers, is all set to make its debut on digital platform in the form of a web series. While continuing on Doordarshan, the producers of Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon (MKBKSH) are also exploring partnerships with private channels to telecast the world’s most – watched show. They feel that the issues are as relevant today as they were when the show was launched. The show will find its way to digital through a partnership with Vimeo & YouTube. The plan is to develop & disseminate edutainment content from MKBKSH on digital media platforms and to increase online viewership through Vimeo & YouTube.