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TRAI proposes multiple broadcast ratings agencies in draft National Broadcasting Policy for fairer competition and transparency

The consultation paper also suggests that independence from industry stakeholders is crucial for ensuring a neutral and unbiased approach to audience measurement.(Representative image via Unsplash)

TRAI flags issues like potential industry influence on BARC, the adequacy of its panel size, and its inability to measure non-linear TV viewership.

BARC boosts TV meter count to 59,000

TRAI had floated a pre-consultation paper on 21st September 2023, to highlight the issues which are required to be considered for the formulation of ‘National Broadcasting Policy’.

Utilizing Bar-O-meters to collect crucial TV viewership data, BARC is consistently adding new meters on a monthly basis to meet its goal

Debate on news data may soon conclude as BARC meets MIB on Dec 19

The report also said that there was a 2 percent drop in advertising FCT (free commercial time)in 2023 over 2022. A drop was witnessed for 9 out of 12 months with only a marginal increase of 2percent in April to June quarter. (Representational image by Nabil Saleh via Unsplash)

Towards the end of November, the audience measurement agency got the ministry’s approval to do away with the four-week rolling average data system for news ratings but it was soon revoked.

News18 India leads the show yet again

The proposed guidelines include crucial definitions, accessibility standards, Indian sign language guidelines, how accessibility can be achieved in feature films, highlights on processes and implementation, role of exhibitors, details of public awareness and details on grievance redressal. (Representational image via Unsplash)

As per latest BARC data, News18 is consistently leading the market share charts in the HSM-Urban + Rural Market

Media Mavens: ‘No season for advertising, have to be ready all-year,’ says Zenith’s Jai Lala

“If you are living in a cocoon that you are a TV planner or a digital planner, you must come out of it. Everything is integrated. The planners who are on top of it are the best planners,” says Jai Lala.

Jai Lala, Chief Executive Officer, Zenith on changing trends in the media buying landscape and how the next two years is a period of stabilization for the industry

Media Mavens: The return of ratings has been a big relief, says Madison Media’s Amol Dighe

Amol Dighe, CEO, Investments & Business Development, Madison Media, says, planning and buying is becoming media neutral, which is the right direction.

Amol Dighe, CEO, Investments & Business Development, Madison Media on ad rates, the return of ratings and medium neutral strategies.