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Coronavirus impact: Video OTTs contributing big to advertisements on TV
With 26 percent share, Hotstar was the top OTT in terms of ad volumes on TV in March.
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Exhibitors fret over massive negative impact on footfalls after lockdown
According to Rahul Puri, MD, Mukta Arts, one of the main challenges after the lockdown will be reviving consumer confidence.
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Lockdown impact | Will the wait for IPL fans continue? Check out various possibilities for the league
Once again there is no certainty regarding the league due to lockdown extensions announced by many state governments.
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Mix of old comedy shows, other classics keeping viewers glued to TV amid coronavirus crisis
Bringing back old memories and tickling the funny bone are old comedy shows like Shrimaan Shrimati and Dekh Bhai Dekh on Doordarshan, which the channel has brought back as part of its return of classics.
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Lockdown impact: India's classic World Cup matches and WWE boost viewership on sports channels
According to the latest BARC-Nielsen data, sports channels recorded a 21 percent hike in viewership in week 13- week starting March 28.
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Coronavirus lockdown impact: Missing your parlour appointments? They miss you too, as salon business takes a hit
"For an industry that is based on human interaction and touch, salons have been greatly affected,” said Pushkaraj Shenai, CEO of Lakme Lever
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Coronavirus impact: Here's how a maker of movie screens is using its facility to make PPEs
Harkness Screens is using PVC, used to make cinema screens, to make personal protective equipment
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Coronavirus impact: PM Modi's #9PM9Minutes message records 1 billion viewing minutes, 119 million viewers
TV viewership dropped by 60 percent during the nine minutes on April 5 as compared to previous weeks
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Coronavirus impact: Doordarshan most-watched channel in Hindi belt, thanks to return of classics
Devotional shows like Ramayan and Mahabharat which were brought back on DD on public request are driving total viewership on the channel.
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Coronavirus impact | Indians lapping up podcasts, platforms witness rise in listenership
Gautam Raj Anand, founder and CEO, Hubhopper, said that during the COVID-19 disruption period, there has been a change in consumption pattern.
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Coronavirus impact: 2020 looked like a super year for sports. But now, it could be a washout
In 2019, the sports industry grew 17 percent and touched the Rs 10,000-crore mark for the first time
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Coronavirus impact | Angrezi Medium gets an early digital release
The movie is being streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
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Coronavirus impact | IPL cancellation set to put a big dent in players' earnings
Franchises pay players depending on their appearances during the league. So, if there are no matches then players will not get their salaries.
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IPL 2020: With no insurance cover against COVID-19, Star India and cricketers stare at massive losses
Star India will be the biggest possible loser and BCCI the biggest gainer, if IPL gets cancelled this year, according to an expert.
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How technology is helping more Indians stay fit amid COVID-19 crisis
Recently, actress Shilpa Shetty announced a 21-day free weight loss program on her fitness app. The initiative is in association with the Centre's flagship fitness movement ‘Fit India’.
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Coronavirus impact: Live events industry turning to virtual properties to rekindle link with audience
Through digital festivals, the events sector is trying to generate a revenue stream for artistes at a time when their main source of income from playing live shows is stalled
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Coronavirus impact: Ad volumes on TV see spike; news, kids channels witness highest growth
According to latest data by BARC-Nielsen, average daily FCT (Free Commercial Time) between March 14-24 grew by six lakh seconds, a growth of 15 percent.
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Coronavirus impact: DD brings back Ramayana, show becomes highest-rated Hindi GEC since 2015
On March 29, the show recorded 40 million viewers in the morning slot and as many as 51 million viewers in the evening slot
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Coronavirus impact: Lockdown inspiring creativity as content platforms see spike in user engagement
Brands are leveraging this increased engagement on such platforms by coming out with campaigns to reach people
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Coronavirus impact: Events industry comes to a standstill, no relief until November
The events industry, which was expected to cross the Rs 10,000-crore mark by 2020-21, will see 90 percent of the business wiped out due to coronavirus
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Olympics postponement | Insurance cover on cards for players to tackle delays in sporting events
"An insurance cover can be included in the player's contract, which will help him in getting regular allowance even if tournaments get delayed or cancelled," said an insurance and risk management expert.
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Coronavirus impact: Sports consumption down on TV, channels now relying on archives
Unlike general entertainment channels, sports on TV cannot attract audience in large numbers as the category survives on live content.
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#WFH | Coronavirus causes 1.5 hours spike in smartphone usage; consumption of news, gaming rises
Time spent on news apps saw a 17 percent increase in Week I of the coronavirus-led disruption
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Coronavirus impact | BARC data reveals surge in TV viewership
TV content has seen significant growth in consumption for two consecutive weeks as people are confined in their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak.
