BUSINESS
Has Pro Kabaddi League lost its charm? A look at the reasons behind the slump in ratings
The drop in ratings raises questions on the timing of the league as it coincided with other properties beamed by broadcaster Star Sports – ISL, I-League and the recently concluded cricket series between India and West Indies.
SPORTS-TRENDS
Why we won't see another Harsha Bhogle in the near future
Despite cricket’s craze in the country, no one apart from Bhogle has been able to make the cut as a top-notch commentator/analyst.
BUSINESS
Time for Indian broadcasters to smell the coffee as Facebook bags La Liga rights for Indian sub-continent
Star India and Sony Pictures Networks India, which used to jostle with each other to get hold of the biggest sports properties, now have a bigger and more powerful entity to deal with
BUSINESS
FIFA World Cup 2018: Strong viewership, passion for the beautiful game make it a winning property
Incumbent rights holder Sony Pictures Networks is expecting viewership to cross 100 million this season.
BUSINESS
Fox 2.0: Lachlan Murdoch’s ascension could mean new offerings for Indian viewers
Rupert Murdoch’s fascination with news business has been well-documented and the only stumbling block has been the FDI rules
BUSINESS
5 events that changed the media and entertainment space in 2017
The year 2017 will always be remembered as an epoch-making one for the media and entertainment sector worldwide, courtesy the Disney-Fox deal, which is bound to change the landscape of the industry across the globe.
BUSINESS
Online viewing comes of age in 2017: Five Indian web series that you should watch
After Indian audiences took to online streaming in a big way last year, Indian OTT players like Hotstar and Voot made hay while the sun shone in 2017 with some exciting new content specially designed for new-age viewers.
