09 March 2017 | Volume 69 - Issue No: 08     visit website: www.indiantelevision.com   iWorld | VOD Netflix's Reed Hastings' compliment pleases Hotstar When the world's most successful video on demand player Netflix acknowledges you as a rival to watch out for, you obviously are going to be fairly kicked about it. continue reading...       DTH | DTH Operator Dish TV, Videocon d2h merger: CCI seeks TRAI views CCI has sought TRAI's views on the proposed merger of Dish TV and Videocon d2h and as to whether or not the deal, leading to formation of Dish TV Videocon Ltd., will violate anti-trust laws. continue reading...   Regulators | TRAI Don't levy spectrum usage charges as percentage of AGR: TRAI The minimum presumptive Adjusted Gross Revenue should not be made applicable to ISP licensees, and the spectrum usage charges should not be levied as percentage of AGR and existing formula-based mechanism of charging SUC should continue as also the existing system of payment of SUC charges on an annual basis by ISP licensees continue reading...   iWorld | Telecom We-Media: UCWeb enhances focus on content, invests Rs 50 million Leading the user-generated content ecosystem in India, Alibaba Group's UCWeb Inc has announced the launch of We-Media Reward Plan 2.0, a self-creating content platform in India with an initial investment of Rs 50 million. continue reading...   Cable TV | Multi System Operators DEN Digital Cable: Den Networks hikes stake to 88.57% Den Networks recently entered into a pact with DEN Digital Cable Network (DDCN) for increasing equity stake of the company in DDCN. continue reading...   iWorld | VOD Inclined to stop watching pirated content, say 50% consumers: Irdeto Despite the high number of consumers around the globe watching pirated video content (52%), nearly half (48%) would stop or watch less illegal content after learning the damage that piracy causes the media industry. continue reading...   Regulators | I&B Ministry Naidu meets MIB women officers to establish empowerment, emancipation & equality within society On a day when Women are taking centre-stage in every field. Information and Broadcasting Minister M.Venkaiah Naidu took time off to just meet the women officers in his Ministry to assure them that he appreciated the efforts made by them to mainstream the vision of Reform, Perform and Transform. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels Discovery establishes first-of-its-kind India advisory board In line with its stated ambitions for the India market, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific has appointed a special India Advisory Board comprising of pioneers and experts from corporate, digital media and public policy. continue reading...           Trai views on spectrum charge to boost broadband reach: ISPAI BSE Telecom index races past Sensex on M&A buzz   Source: ET     Can Netflix steer away from competition with its D2H deals?   Source: Zee Biz     LG 320W Sound Bar: A compact sound bar that offers almost all connectivity features you need Reliance Jio new offers do not sit well with Trai's norms   Source: FE     Disney's Iger Defends His Position on Trump Advisory Panel   Source: BQ     Centre should examine poor telecom network in Meghalaya   Source: ET Telecom     Kerala Fibre Optic Network to link all govt offices and schools   Source: TOI     CCI seeks Trai view on merger of Dish TV and Videocon d2h   Source: Live Mint     BSNL, MTNL Merger Plan Discussed By Telecom Department Officials: Report   Source: NDTV             BBC focus too middle aged and middle class, says Ofcom chief Murdoch Sky bid is 'serious threat to our democracy' Source: The Guardian     Disney CEO Bob Iger Defends Participation on Donald Trump Panel Jim Gianopulos Expected to Head Paramount Pictures; Michael De Luca May Oversee Film Division Source: Variety     Uber says it's reviewing use of 'Greyball' and won't use it to monitor regulators Google is the latest company to brush off most of the Wikileaks vulnerabilities   Source: TC     BT Sport: Petter makes case for social media Cable grows revenues as Netflix makes presence felt   Source: Broadbandt Tv News     CNN Digital Launches Dedicated VR Unit FCC: No Consumer Should Be Harmed in TV Repack Source: Broadcasting Cable     ABC, CBS, Discovery most desirable a la carte channels, TiVo study says Source: Fierce Cable Netflix And Hulu Are At War With The Cable Industry. It's About To Get Ugly. Source: Forbes Movies | Hindi Commando 2: The Black Money Trail...On a cold trail! Vidyut Jammwal is India's answer to Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone and his Rambo series which started in 1982 withFirst Blood. Jammwal made his debut in Hindi films with Force (2011). continue reading... Movies | Hollywood Star Wars: Complete Saga is back on Star Movies! Star Wars: Episode | - The Phantom Menace is starting on 14 January at 12 noon, and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones on 15 January at the same time. continue reading...               One on one discussion with Jagdish Kumar M D & CEO   MAM | Marketing OYO survey reveals 'safety' as determining factor for women travellers   iWorld | Social Media Facebook -- expanding measurement to more advertisers   iWorld | Telecom We-Media: UCWeb enhances focus on content, invests Rs 50 million   Television | TV Channels Broadcasters celebrate Women's Day in a special way       To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add tvlinx@indiantelevision.in to your address book today. If You wish to UNSUBSCRIBE - CLICK HERE Visit: www.indiantelevision.com   |   Feedback   |   Advertise   |   Contact us The TV Linx Reporter is an Indian Television Dot Com Publication. © 2001-2017. All Rights Reserved. *If you are not able to see the mailer, please click here