Women are increasingly coming out and taking up more challenging roles against all odds. The media, entertainment and advertising industry is no exception. Despite the great strides made over recent years, there are still issues like fewer women leaders in upper management positions and salary gaps that need to be addressed for a better tomorrow.
Many a successful organisation in India's media, advertising, marketing and entertainment ecosphere have women leaders in key management and ownership positions.
Netflix added inclusion as its cultural value in 2017. Recently, the streaming giant released its first 'inclusion report', which revealed that women comprised 47.1 per cent of its workforce. The company, a vocal proponent of gender equality, has featured women in the lead role in many of its original shows and films as well.
Last month, the Centre notified new rules for digital media which caused a stir amid the industry's online content providers. Now, a petition has been moved before the Delhi high court challenging the new rules under the Information Technology Act to regulate internet intermediaries, over-the-top (OTT) platforms and digital news media.
In a blog post timed for International Women's Day, Google has put out a call for applications for charitable initiatives focusing on anything from "barriers to economic equality" to "cultivating entrepreneurship."
The Delhi high court stayed a directive passed by the Press Council of India (PCI) to government departments, which had effectively stopped government advertisements in some editions of the Hindi daily, Hindustan.
In Sir David Attenborough's words –"This is the most important story of our time." A Perfect Planet explores how everything about our world is perfectly suited to our existence. For the first time, this series focuses on the powerful natural forces –volcanoes, sun, the weather.
On the occasion of International Women's Day (8 March ) this year, media consulting firm Ormax Media and entertainment platform Film Companion have released a report on representation of women in Indian films, titled O Womaniya! 2021.................................. Read More...
Industry leaders have emphasised over and over again that despite recent developments and change in consumer preferences, pay TV will continue to coexist with over-the-top (OTT) platforms. On the other hand, the need for a sustainable business model is also undeniable amid the rapid flux in the media and entertainment industry......................................... Read More...
The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to Amazon Prime Video's India originals head Aparna Purohit in the FIR registered by Uttar Pradesh police in connection with the web series, Tandav................................... Read More...
