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World Cup 2023: Flight searches up 15 percent for inbound travel, highest demand from Australia

On the domestic front, Delhi-Ahmedabad and Mumbai-Ahmedabad are the top searched routes for October 13 and 14, the data noted. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

The top-five cricketing nations visiting India around the World Cup include the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. On the domestic front, Delhi-Ahmedabad and Mumbai-Ahmedabad are the top searched routes for October 13 and 14.

World Cup 2023: PVR INOX in talks with ICC to live screen India matches, finals in theatres

Among OTT platforms, Disney+ Hotstar has announced that screening of World Cup matches will be made available as free-to-view to all mobile phone users accessing its platform. (Representative image by Jake Hills via Unsplash)

World Cup 2023: PVR INOX would screen India matches, knock-out games, semi-finals and finals in theatres, sources told CNBC-TV18, adding that the firm is likely to announce a partnership with ICC soon.

Sachin Tendulkar named ICC global ambassador for men’s cricket world cup 2023

“Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers,” he added. (Image via Twitter - @mufaddal_vohra)

The Cricket World Cup will also witness a cast of ICC ambassadors – Vivian Richards, AB de Villiers, Eoin Morgan, Aaron Finch, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ross Taylor, Suresh Raina and Mithali Raj and Mohammad Hafeez.

Advertising on USA’s MSG Sphere costs $450k a day

The cost to build the MSG Sphere is estimated to be around $2.3 billion. (Image sourced via Sphere Entertainment Co website)

Recently, the cost for advertising on the MSG Sphere was leaked. It apparently costs a staggering $450000 a day and $650000 a week to advertise on the surface of the Sphere.

Netflix could be preparing to challenge Rs 196-crore tax demand amidst dispute panel’s ruling

The ad-supported plan was launched by Netflix in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. (Image by ibault Penin via Unsplash)

The move follows the Dispute Resolution Panel’s (DRP) recent ruling in favor of the department, upholding the tax demand raised by its international taxation wing.

DGGI Mumbai Zone sends GST notices to Dream 11 and Play Games 24/7

For the first half of FY24, Nazara reported a 42 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit after tax to Rs 45 crore as against Rs 31.7 crore profit in H1FY23. Revenue from operations grew by 13 percent to Rs 551.7 crore as against Rs 486.9 crore in H1FY23. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

Dream11 has been accused of improper classification of online fantasy sports gaming activities. The DGGI Mumbai Zone, in its notice, said Dream11 failed to submit the requisite documents despite several reminders. To address these concerns, a detailed inspection was conducted by the DGGI on September 14, 2023.

Election season fuels surge in ad spends in news media across MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

It’s quite a predicament, says one ad agency head who wished not to be named. “On the one hand, you want to talk about the work because it is an election-related campaign, on the other hand, it would be tricky if you do,” he said. (Representative Image: Phil Scroggs via Unsplash)

Experts see a surge in ad spending across states as political campaigns and regional advertisers look to amplify reach, fuelled by increased disposable incomes and post-election economic dynamics.

Zee-Sony merger may face further delay

The NCLAT will be hearing a challenge to the Zee-Sony merger on May 17. (Source: Moneycontrol)

Following its merger with Sony Entertainment India, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is set to be delisted from FTSE Global Equity indices.

Deccan Herald’s Shanth Kumar is PTI chairman, Praveen Someshwar of HT is vice-chairman

KN Shanth Kumar started his career at The Printers Mysore in 1983. The Printers Mysore publishes Deccan Herald, Kannada daily Prajavani, followed by newspapers Sudha and Mayura. Praveen Someshwar began his career at KPMG, and worked across ICI Paints and PepsiCo.(From left to right: KN Shanth Kumar and Praveen Someshwar)

Shanth Kumar replaces Aveek Sarkar, who served as Chairman of PTI for two consecutive terms