Click here to View in Browser
16 January 2021 Volume 70 Issue No:67
 
  LATEST STORIES
 

Specials | Year Enders

 
#Throwback2020: The year of reinvention in production  
The Covid2019 crisis has engendered a paradigm shift across all walks of life and it is believed that there's no going back to "normalcy" even after the deadly virus is dealt with. This also holds true for the media and entertainment industry.  
Read More...  

MAM | Marketing

 
How Mondelez India leveraged its partnership on broadcast for IPL 2020  
There are campaigns and there are campaigns. But there are certain advertising messages which strike home like no other - they either leave a tear in the eye or have you feeling nostalgic. Some have you chuckling, others inspire you, while yet others leave you just feeling good.  
Read More...  

Television | TV Channels

 
Review ongoing, BARC news ratings suspension not lifted  
It has already been three months since the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) announced a 12-week suspension of TRP numbers for TV news channels, in the wake of the alleged TRP scam unearthed by the Mumbai police. However, the council did not release weekly data this Thursday as well.   
Read More...  

Television | TV Channels

 
TRP scam: Mumbai police objects to ED's status report on Republic TV  
The Mumbai police counsel in the Republic TV channel vs Mumbai police case, related to alleged rigging of TRP by the former, showed strong objection to the enforcement directorate (ED) appearing in the court. Appearing on behalf of the police department, senior advocate Kapil Sibal asserted that only the Mumbai police has the jurisdiction to investigate the case.   
Read More...  

Television | TV Channels

 
Top 20 advertisers contributed to 51% ad volumes in 2020: BARC  
Broadcast Audience Research Council has recently released data that states that the top 20 advertisers of the country contributed to 51 per cent of the ad volumes in 2020. Last year, the top 20 advertisers increased the volume of their ads by 10 per cent over 2019.  
Read More...  

Movies | Hindi

 
Fifty first edition of IFFI all set to begin in Goa on Saturday  
After several delays due to the ongoing pandemic, the fifty-first edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is all set to begin in Goa on Saturday. The nine-day event, which is also recognised as Asia's oldest film festival, will feature several extraordinary films made by renowned filmmakers.  
Read More...  

MAM | Marketing

 
McCann Worldgroup's Rob Reilly joins WPP as global CCO  
WPP has appointed outgoing McCann Worldgroup global creative chairman Rob Reilly as its global chief creative officer. Reilly will join the network in May and report to CEO Mark Reed.  "In partnership with Mark, and the CEOs and CCOs of WPP's agencies, Rob will champion creativity within and beyond the company, fostering a culture that delivers extraordinary work to WPP's clients.  
Read More...  

Movies | Hindi

 
PVR reports Rs 320 crore income for Q3  
PVR Ltd has reported a net loss of Rs 49 crore for the quarter ended 31 December 2020, against a profit of Rs 36 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Consolidated total income for the quarter was Rs 320 crores, as compared to Rs 924 crores during the corresponding period of last year, impacted by staggered reopening of cinemas over the quarter.  
Read More...  
 
Press Releases
» AFC announces Sportradar as Official Video and Data Distribution Partner for Major AFC Competitions from 2021 to 2028
» Zee Picchar celebrates Sankranti with Picchar Suggi, 34 Premieres in 11 Days
» 'What Killed Maradona?' Exclusive Investigation Reveals What Fuelled and Destroyed One of the World's Greatest Players
» PEDIGREE is India's most trusted dog food brand
   
 
Videos
More News From Indian Television
India Khush Hua: Top 5 trends that will define M&E industry in 2021
2020 was when peoples' worst fears came true. But 2021 is a brand new year full of promise of good things to come, where the media and entertainment industry can reboot, recalibrate and recoup what it lost, voiced the panel comprising leading names from the brand and agency world at Indiantelevision.com's 'India Khush Hua' virtual roundtable, organised in partnership with Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd.  ......................................... Read More...
 
Petition filed challenging WhatsApp privacy policy
In the wake of controversy over its updated privacy policy, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is facing legal suit in India. The new policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India's security, a petition filed against the messenger said. After a brief hearing today, the matter will be heard on 18 January, Bar & Bench reported.............. Read More...
 
Forecast 2021: Digital to lead marketing industry's growth story
2020 started off with industry hopes pinned on a robust double-digit growth. Instead, it left the Indian marketing and advertising industry in shambles. Educated estimates peg the sector to have clocked only a one-two per cent growth over 2019 numbers, with traditional advertising taking the biggest hit, slumping into the negative zone............................................. Read More...
 
   
More Indian Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Striking the Balance: Fixed and Mobile Infrastructure
»   Nokia signs up Google for building cloud-based 5G network
    Source: ETTelecom
»   Optic fibre contributes major part of telecom carriers' infrastructure spend: Sterlite Tech
    Source: ET
»   After 2018 own goal, FIFA opens 2022 World Cup TV sale in Italy
»   US new rules to block telecom tech purchases from China, 5 others
    Source: BS
»   Sunil Grover: Tandav was a new world for me as an actor
    Source: Indian Express
»   Reliance Jio discontinues some JioPhone plans after IUC removal, check available offers
    Source: India Today
»   Essa Merchant, MD of Advanced Computers is helping with telecom growth in India
    Source: HT
»   You won't be able to call a mobile number from today without prefixing '0', here's why
    Source: DNA India
»   New Zealand MP Gaurav Sharma: Honoured and humbled to be mentioned on Kaun Banega Crorepati
    Source: Mumbai Mirror
»   Lightstorm Telecom Ventures Builds High-Capacity Network with Ciena for India's OTT Ecosystem
    Source: Business Wire India
»   2021 Spectrum Auction Details That You Shouldn't Miss
    Source: Telecom Talk
»   Strong demand for fiber broadband powers HFCL Q3
    Source: Ultra News
     
 
More International Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Next BBC chair says it may be worth looking again at licence fee
»   Twitter chief says Trump ban was right decision but sets 'dangerous precedent'
    Source: The Guardian
»   HBO Max Extends 22% Discount Offer Through March
»   Group Nine Set to Go Public Friday, Prices $200 Million IPO Through Blank-Check Company
    Source: Variety
»   Capsule raises $2 million for its collaborative video platform aimed at brands
»   5 consumer hardware VCs share their 2021 investment strategies
    Source: Techcrunch
»   ViacomCBS, Dish, Adcuratio Go Addressable in Broadcast Network Inventory
»   Coverage of Capitol Attack Generates Millions of YouTube Views for TV Networks
    Source: Next TV
»   Deeper Dive - AT&T could soon be down to one TV service
»   iSpot.tv buys Ace Metrix in boost to ad outcome measurement
    Source: Fierce Video
»   C-Band Auction Appears Poised to Close
    Source: Multichannel News
»   Government support for 5G events platform
»   Amazon Prime Video launches first mobile-only subscription
    Source: Broadband Tv News
»   Scripps Moving Multicast Networks onto Ion TV Stations
    Source: Tv Technology
     
     
Visit Website Feedback Advertise Contact us
To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add tvlinx@indiantelevision.in to your address book today.

If You wish to UNSUBSCRIBE - CLICK HERE
The TV Linx Reporter is an Indian Television Dot Com Publication. © 2001-2020. All Rights Reserved