12 Apr 2013 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 37 - Issue No: 42
 
 
 
 
 
 
Headlines
Trai issues draft tariff package for STBs/CPEs for DTH and cable TV ops

The standard tariff packages for STB/CPE on rental basis are to be offered mandatorily by DTH and cable TV operators; the draft tariff orders have been put on the Trai site to seek comments of stakeholders by 26 April.
IPL season 6 ratings remain steady at 3.8 TVR

The tournament has managed a reach of 100 mn for the first five matches plus the opening ceremony and an average TVR of 3.8, according to Tam data for CS 4+ TG All India market.
Synopsis of Personal Healthcare Sector Advertising on TV during 2012

Auto sector television advertising witnesses a 38% growth in 2012 vis-a-vis 2011; rubs and balms maximum advertised category with 39% share - Adex India Analysis.
 
 
DQE in co-production deal with ZDF
 
VH1 to air MTV Movie Awards live from US on 15 April
 
Amrita TV brings back reality show 'Kasavu Thattom'
 
Consumers taking control of own entertainment ecosystems
 
Murdoch praises late Margaret Thatcher's leadership
 
BBC makes further in-roads into China with CCTV deal
 
SET launches in New York City through RCN deal
 
TalkTalk adds Star TV Boost pack to its offering
 
Michael Lynton renews contract with Sony Ent
Hathaway to work with Nolan in Interstellar
 
Rediff.com launches improved news app
 
Over 60% growth in worldwide OTT video revenue in '12
 
Measat-3a to distribute Martial Arts TV HD
 
2013 NAB Show sees growth in registered attendees
 
Avid unveils upgraded digital audio and video tech
 
India and Bangladesh to Consider Joint Collaboration on Mega-Film on “War of Liberation”
 
Liberty cinema to reopen with Ek Thi Dayaan
 
News Releases
Kya Hua Tera Vaada completes 250 episodes
 
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
Twitter acquires startup Australian music streaming app
Google launches tool to manage 'digital afterlife'
Netflix CEO takes to Facebook again to boast subscriber numbers
TRAI prescribes standard prices for STBs, CPE
Source: Economic Times
   
IPL gaming on mobile reaches fever pitch
Zuckerberg launches lobby, urges immigration reform
Microsoft India gets US Govt award for community service
Google Glass sees many apps in start-ups
Social media could play huge role in next general elections
Digital divide' still wide in developing world: Study
OCP Asia to invest in HomeShop18
Montek urges Govt to seek TRAI views on spectrum base price
Source: Hindu Business Line
   
Next Xbox will interact with your cable box, 'take over' your TV: Report
Source: NDTV
   
India collaborates on war movie
Source: Hindustan Times
   
IPL hits a six in first week
Microsoft Windows weak demand drives worst PC decline on record
Google sued for 'cynical manipulation' as EU probes advance
Source: Business Standard
   
A hit TV show rises from the ashes of Spain's crisis
Prasoon Joshi writes devotional song for Ajmer Sharif Dargah
China pulls 'Django Unchained' on day of premiere
Source: Indian Express
   
Capital18 may sell Colosceum stake
Apple, Yahoo discuss closer mobile collaboration
Tight schedule keeps IPL stars out of studios
IPL: TRP reaches 3.8 in five days
Kuwait seeks tough penalties against media
Delhi Press in talks to buy ‘Man’s World’ magazine
Source: Livemint
   
Akhil Mishra upset with production; quits Uttaran
Neha Marda makes a comeback with Mahadev
Rithvik wants 'Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani' back
Source: Times of India
   
Broadcasters display 'iPhone compatible' mobile TV dongles at NAB Show
Source: Deccan Chronicle
   
‘Mega-film’ on 1971 war planned
80 million social media users by next elections
Get flight and rail updates on cable TV
Source: Hindu
 
International News
Patricia Arquette Joins HBO Drama
'CSI' Taps Legendary Rock Band to Debut New Song on Its Finale
Source: TV Week
   
Film, TV, music industries tackle pirate website confusion
‘TV Everywhere’ should be revenue driver, not just OTT defence
Source: Advanced Television
   
Microsoft's Hart focuses on averting 'ad blindness'
Source: Media Week
Slim's Online TV Network Buys Production Firm
Source: Reuters
   
Dish Network Merger with DirecTV Seen Possible
Source: Bloomberg
   
Bloomberg View Hires New York Times Veteran
Source: Huffington Post
   
Reuters, Bloomberg in Probe Over Insider Trading
Source: MarketWatch
 
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