24 May 2013 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 38 - Issue No: 77
 
 
 
 
 
Headlines
Dish TV slashes losses in FY 2013; outlook improves

Dish TV's financials for the year ended 2013 and Q4-2013 reflect a positive trend; losses are down as are subscriber acquisition costs. Now it has to work on pushing up ARPUs.
Zee TV, Colors gain in TAM week 20; Star Plus continues to lead

Zee TV gained 10 GRPs, while Colors added 9 GRPs. Star Plus held its lead despite gaining just 2 GRPs. The Hindi movie channels were other major gainers apart from IPL-caster Max.
West Bengal's plan to take over defunct TV channels may face central ire

Saradha owned Tara News and Tara Muzik to be acquired by West Bengal government. Industry regulator TRAI has in the past frowned upon such a practice by state governments.
 
 
Ford to shut all production in Australia by 2016
 
Facebook, Google asked by Delhi high court to keep a check on under age users
 
Delhi police chief has stated more IPL players will be probed
 
Actor Steve Forrest passes away at 87
 
LCOs on the warpath in Kolkata, allege MSOs not playing fair in DAS
 
Micro-blogging site Twitter to beef up security following recent high-profile breaches
 
Soha shoots at Pataudi for her next film
 
European Film Commission Network & Film France Cannes Classics 2013
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News Releases
Plan B bags the creative mandate for NOVA IVI
Whistling Woods Actors receive a standing ovation at NCPA as they pay Tribute to 'Manto'
BIG RTL THRILL exclusive TV partner for India’s first extreme sports show, 'Extreme Invasion'
Veep returns for a second season this May 24
Barfi! En route to Taiwan, China and Hong Kong!
Daimler rolls out FUSO trucks from Chennai as a part of its Asian strategy
ET NOW makes a game changing move with the launch of 'Morning Bets'
MakeMyTrip launches new travel solutions: Last Minute Hotel Deals
An evening to remember with the "Never say Never" book launch at Crossword Bookstores Ltd, JVPD Scheme, Juhu
Dream Theatre in partnership with Carving Dreams acquires official licensing rights for Krrish 3 & Kid Krrish
Majority of Urban Indians are open to trying out food from different regions or cultures
Milestone Brandcom boosts McDonald's 'Pakka ndian' brand proposition through integrated, innovative OOH programs to delight consumers
Social Wavelength releases a report on the India's eCommerce industry
 
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
After Tumblr, Yahoo! now buys startup specializing in online games
TRAI recommendation on free roaming in 10-15 days
Mamata Banerjee’s govt takes over Saradha TV
Amazon expands Kindle tablet sale to 170 countries
Microsoft did not violate Google patent: ITC
'Lunchbox' wins critics week viewers choice award at Cannes
Kim Dotcom mulls suing Twitter, Google, Facebook for 'copyright breach'
Spot-fixing scandal: PepsiCo denies rumours of a pullout from IPL
Source: Economic Times
   
Bengal Govt takes over TV channels run by Saradha group
Google introduces cash by email function
IMImobile signs pact with Content Connect Africa
DEN Networks to roll out broadband plans
Network18 sells 80% stake in Webchutney to Japanese firm
Dish TV Q4 standalone loss lowers to Rs 43.62 cr
Source: Hindu Business Line
   
Trai discusses proposal to bring down roaming charges
BCCI chief faces spot-fixing heat
Source: Financial Express
   
Spot-fixing probe reaches doorstep of BCCI chief's family
Those at the top in BCCI should resign: Lalit Modi
Twitter adds two-step verification process
HC seeks suggestions from FB,Google to protect Indian kids
Jimmy Shergill looking forward to work with Pakistan film industry
Source: Times of India
   
DoT asks DefenceMin to justify demand of more GSM spectrum
Bengal government to buy two closed Saradha TV channels
Spot-fixing impact: IPL viewership drops 14%
Dentsu picks up Network18's stake in Webchutney
Source: Business Standard
   
Dish TV reports net loss of Rs.43.6 crore in fourth quarter
Circle of suspicion widens in IPL spot-fixing case
Yahoo! buys startup specializing in online games
Source: Livemint
   
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani not unethical, says Ranbir Kapoor
Source: DNA
   
West Bengal to take over two Saradha Group TV channels
Media cross-holding in cross hairs
Source: Hindu
   
Dish TV subscription revenues grow 15%
Source: DNA
   
BOX TV Launches More Free Music TV via the Red Button
Source: Information Week
   
Ravi Dubey turns TV presenter for India's Dancing Superstar
IPL spot-fixing case: ICC drops umpire Asad Rauf from Champions Trophy
Sushant Singh Rajput to work with Abhishek Kapoor again
Source: Indian Express
 
International News
Veteran TV and Film Actor -- Who Coined a Catchphrase in a Popular TV Show in the '70s -- Dead at 87
Long-Running Cable Series Canceled
Source: TV Week
   
C4 to air subtitled prime-time drama
Balchin is new ADB CEO
Source: Advanced Television
   
Box TV launches streaming service for network websites
Source: Media Week
Twitter Deepens Ties to TV With Media Deals, Ad Targeting
Source: AdAge.com
NatGeo Player launches in Turkey, other territories to follow
Source: Digital TV Europe
   
Twitter Cozies Up to Television With New Ad Products
Source: WSJ
   
Hulu video site auction attracts four bidders: sources
Source: Reuters
 
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