Tag: Media

Exclusive: TAM applies for ratings license with MIB as TRAI mulls multiple agencies

As per sources close to the development although TAM has applied for the license, it is unlikely that any permissions will be granted or considered before the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections in June 2024. (Image source: Unsplash)

TAM is a media data intelligence firm monitoring AdEx and audience behaviours for TV, print, radio and digital.

Wall Street Journal elevates Deborah Ball as Asia editor

Deborah Ball began her career as a staff reporter at Dow Jones Newswires, and in 1997, her innings began at the Wall Street Journal.

The appointment comes as Andrew Dowell, former Asia editor, transitions to a role as the Middle East editor based in Dubai, stated a media report.

Thomas Cook India foresees continued growth in leisure travel despite elevated costs

Thomas Cook (India) plans to broaden its hotel portfolio to encompass 65 properties by 2025, a significant expansion from its current operation of around 3,000 rooms, with an ultimate target of reaching 5,000 rooms.

Madhavan Menon, Executive Chairman of the omni-channel travel company, remarked on a significant uptick in domestic and short-distance travel, covering regions including Central Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

NCLAT to rule on Zee-Sony merger challenges on April 15

On January 22, Sony terminated the proposed $10 billion merger with Zee first announced in December 2021 (Image source: Moneycontrol)

On August 10, the Mumbai bench of NCLT approved the merger between ZEEL and Sony which eventually got called off in January 2024.

WebEngage aqui-hires data scientists from Propellor.ai to bolster AI practice

Unlike acquisition-first advertising platforms like Google and Facebook which have matured over the last couple of decades, the retention and user engagement space is still relatively new and talent supply in the ecosystem is in nascent stages. (Representative Image: Mohamed Nohassi via Unsplash)

WebEngage is intensifying its focus on demonstrating deeper value delivery and ROI from the engagement via a data-enabled Retention Consulting practice.

Byju Raveendran no longer billionaire; net worth drops from Rs. 17545 crore to ZERO

Over the last year, Byju’s has let go of thousands of employees amid its battle with slowing demand of online learning services and VC funding winter. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Byju’s was once one of India’s most valuable startups but has been facing trouble for a number of issues ranging from accounting irregularities, of courses and mass layoffs.

After Rahul Johri, is Punit Misra also on his way out of ZEE?

Punit Misra oversees content for both the TV network of ZEE as well as its digital offering ZEE5, both domestically and globally. He also manages ZEEL’s international business spanning 190 countries.

Punit Misra, who is President, Content and International Markets at ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, is likely to leave the company, according to sources.