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Will Shemaroo TV be able to stand out in the crowded Hindi GEC space?
The new channel will beam shows from Shemaroo's existing library as well as licensed content, including Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev, Dil Se Di Dua Saubhagyawati Bhava, Great Indian Laughter Challenge, among others.
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Remembering Irrfan Khan: An actor par excellence who wowed critics and cinegoers alike
When it comes to Irrfan Khan's big screen ventures, many had a perfect mix of good reviews and box office success.
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Coronavirus impact | Despite increased viewership, TV ad revenue to remain subdued
According to Elara Capital research, TV ad spends is likely to remain weak throughout FY21
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From missing studios to finding positive stories, here's how radio jockeys are dealing with WFH
RJs admit it is proving very difficult to create content, especially around positive stories.
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Coronavirus lockdown: Learn to play basketball at home with NBA's online sessions
Of the 24 partner schools across India, 17 of them have enrolled for NBA's online basketball sessions.
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Coronavirus impact: Unable to release films in theatres, are producers opting for direct release on OTTs?
Internationally, films have already taken the OTT route.
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Coronavirus impact: It won’t be long until you see 'corona' in movie titles
Filmmakers have started registering film titles based on, or linked to the word ‘corona’.
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Lockdown impact: Ad volumes once again show growth on TV
Inventory levels of top 10 advertisers grew by 18 percent in week 15 compared to week 14
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Even as coronavirus locks down events, Paytm Insider takes it all online
Going digital is helping Paytm Insider get back to business.
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Lockdown impact: Ramayan, Mahabharat are luring TV viewers, as well as advertisers
Advertiser count on Ramayan and Mahabharat saw a 14x and 12x increase respectively.
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Coronavirus impact: Indian game art creation companies are more busy than ever
Unlike China, Indian companies are managing to create games remotely despite the lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak
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Facebook can now take on TikTok, thanks to Jio
With the Jio deal, Facebook can leverage the internet giants reach in India.
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Reliance Jio-Facebook deal: A look at how Jio has been increasing audience reach in India
India is home to some of Facebook’s most thriving communities on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
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Doordarshan with its classics like Ramayan driving growth for Hindi GECs
A look at BARC data from week 11 that is week starting from March 14 to week 14 shows that Doordarshan has seen a 600 percent jump in reach.
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Coronavirus impact: Live events industry players count their losses; many say 90% business lost
Events and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) surveyed 170 companies to examine the coronavirus impact on the sector
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Coronavirus impact | Theatre goes online in India with virtual plays
Lockdown Love is the first play ever to be performed live online and the play took its inspiration from the current situation.
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Coronavirus fallout | It's virtual band, baaja, baarat as couples tie the knot in wedding from home ceremonies
Matchmaking site Shaadi.com is helping couples get married online with all the fanfare despite the lockdown
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Coronavirus impact: Film exhibitors will have more to worry about after lockdown ends
Many films had their releases postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and it does not look like we will be seeing them in theatres anytime soon.
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Oh My God! Devotional content sees a surge in viewership in COVID-19 times
In week 12, the devotional category saw a 26 percent spike in viewership. In the following week, the viewership for the genre grew by 38 percent, according to BARC data
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After three consecutive weeks of growth, ad volumes fall on TV by 26% in April
The scenario for ad volumes was entirely different in the previous weeks. In weeks 11, 12 and 13, ad volumes were seeing a strong spike.
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PM Modi's April 14 lockdown extension message gets record viewership with 4 billion viewing minutes
The first lockdown announcement was viewed by as many as 197 million people.
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Coronavirus impact: From wedding delays to no Akshaya Tritiya sales, jewelry industry counts its woes
Also, jewelry stores will have to work on bringing consumer confidence back after the lockdown is over
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Coronavirus impact | It’s not about losses, it's about survival: UFO Moviez' Kapil Agarwal
He said that theatres are set to lose business for a good six months, and it is going to be zero for at least three months – March to June.
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Coronavirus impact: Bartenders are not in high spirits as restaurants, bars take a hit
No tips, salary cuts and lack of practice are some of the challenges bartenders are facing due to the coronavirus lockdown.
