Category: Quantum Brief

Prasar Bharati CEO advocates strong regulatory framework for evolving content landscape

OTT services, digital cable and DTH operators are presently competing to occupy more space in the broadcasting industry for distribution of content. Dwivedi said that these platforms have their own USPs. (Image via Prasar Bharati website)

As the market segments into Pay TV, Free TV, and Connected TV,Gaurav Dwivedi pointed out the importance of addressing the distinct needs of each group for optimal monetisation.

MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar addresses startups’ concerns over Google’s billing policy, assures long-term solution

In India, Google allows app developers to sell in-app content only on the pre-condition that its own payment system, GPBS, is integrated as a payment option within their apps.(Image source: News18)

On March 1, Google said it would start removing 10 Indian app developers from its Play Store in India if developers do not adhere to the platform’s billing policies.

Tata Motors’ Safari to Tata Tea’s Jaago Re: Tata’s advertising focussed on nation-building, social consciousness

Over the years, Tata's advertising strategies have adapted to the changing times and technological advancements. Initially relying on traditional methods such as print media and word of mouth, Tata has embraced digital platforms and social media to reach a wider audience and engage with consumers more interactively. (Stills from the ads)

Exploring Tata Group companies’ iconic advertising strategies and their impact on nation-building and social change in India.

Need to step up competition with multinationals: RK Swamy’s Narasimhan Krishnaswamy on Indian ad firms going public

Narasimhan Krishnaswamy, group CEO and wholte-time director said, "We compete with organisations that are publicly listed companies from their respective geographies. If there is a Japanese company like Dentsu, it's listed in Tokyo. Publicis is listed in Paris and WPP is listed in London. American companies are listed in New York. So, they come in with that scale of capital and are able to then compete at a different financial level."

The firm’s top brass spelt out the reasons for going public, deliberated on the evolving landscape, the challenges faced in the past and those that lie ahead.

Zee chairman R Gopalan labels Sony’s unilateral merger termination as ‘premature’ amid good faith negotiations

According to ZEE MD and CEO, Punit Goenka their plan is now be centred around three key aspects. These included frugality, optimisation and sharp focus on quality content.(Image source: Moneycontrol)

In a conference call with investors, Gopalan attributed the performance dip since 2020 to Covid and related disruption, macro headwinds like advertisement spending slowdown, and merger related issues.

Ashwini Vaishnaw emphazies the significance of AI advisory, stresses training models for citizen safety and democracy protection

Publishers across board and the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has been in constant dialogue with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to push for introducing changes in the amendment to existing IT rules. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The minister also clarified that the government’s notice is more of an advisory rather than a regulatory framework.

Tata Motors to demerge commercial vehicles and passenger vehicle businesses into separate listed firms

The demerger will be implemented through an NCLT scheme of arrangement and all shareholders of TML shall continue to have the identical shareholding in both the listed entities, said the carmaker in a stock exchange filing, adding that necessary shareholder, creditor and regulatory approvals could take a further 12-15 months to complete the demerger. (Image source: Unsplash)

The commercial vehicles business and its related investments will be spun in one entity and the passenger vehicles businesses, including EVs, JLR and related investments, in another entity.