'Free sports channels from Trai pricing' - Taj Television COO Peter Hutton
2009 is a year to forget but 2010 has big events for sports channels, says Taj TV COO Peter Hutton.
(4 January 2010)

Cricket has no losers in 2009
All 3 formats continue to have relevance; in downturn year, sports channels rake in ad revenue of Rs 11 bn.
(4 January 2010)

Eros to raise Rs 3.5 bn via India IPO
The subsidiary of Aim-listed Eros International is also considering a pre-IPO placement of up to Rs 200 million.
(5 January 2010)

Reliance MediaWorks steps out to UK, snaps up iLabs
Acquisition to help Reliance offer front-end, processing, restoration, conversion to 3D & post-production services.
(7 January 2010)

Fun Cinemas in talks with PE investors to raise Rs 400 mn
Fun Multiplex is in talks with private equity investors; has plans to invest Rs 750 mn and add nine multiplexes in FY'11.
(2 January 2010)

NFDC gets into DAVP role, can release govt ads
As part of the restructuring, government allows NFDC to release social ads for TV, radio, internet and theatres.
(7 January 2010)

Fox Star Studios takes top Hollywood spot in India
Fox Star Studios rakes in Rs 1.5 billion with a string of hits in 2009; overtakes other studios to sit atop in India.
(2 January 2010)

PVR gets board nod to dilute 10% stake to Thai firm
PVR to allot shares to Major Cineplex on preferential basis at Rs 165 a share; defers allotment to DLF's DT Cinemas Ltd.
(4 January 2010)

Govt warns National Geographic for showing wrong map of India
Jammu and Kashmir did not feature as an integral part of India in a Nat Geo programme on rhinos in South Asia.
(5 January 2010)

Govt promotes consumer awareness ads on TV
Department of Consumer Affairs commissions video spots on consumer related issues for telecast on DD & satellite chnls.
(2 January 2010)

YRF yet to spell magic on TV
The shows from the Yash Raj stable on Sony TV have seen a slow start, debuting with TVRs ranging between 0.9-1.4.
(6 January 2010)

Ajab Prem… breaks 5-year ratings record on TV
2009’s last week saw Colors keep its lead over Star Plus and Zee. But 2010 may not be as easy.
(6 January 2010)

Hindujas to demerge content biz from IndusInd Media
Hindujas to house content biz under IN Entertainment; CVO, Shop24Seven & movie licensing to move into new entity.
(6 January 2010)

Hinduja Group appoints Sunir Kheterpal as CEO for content biz
Kheterpal moves in from Big Pictures where he was managing the co-production relationships.
(6 January 2010)

Max to up marketing spend by 20% in IPL3
Promotional campaign centres around “homecoming” of IPL; features series of short films shot with the team captains.
(7 January 2010)

BBDO gets govt nod for Rs 12.75 mn foreign investment
FIPB clears BBDO Worldwide proposal to invest in BBDO India; agency to focus on consolidation in 2010.
(31 December 2009)

Multi Screen Media gets OMD India as media partner
The size of the account is pegged to be in the region of Rs 500-600 million.
(7 January 2010)