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  • DD Freedish confirms MPEG-4 next month, NDTV says no decision on going FTA on any of its channels

    DD Freedish confirms MPEG-4 next month, NDTV says no decision on going FTA on any of its channels

    New Delhi: Even as two pay channels – Aajtak and Big Magic – have come on Doordarshan Freedish as free-to-air channel, possibilities have opened up for more channels coming on the platform even as it prepares to complete its migratiom to MPEG-4 next month. A Prasar Bharati source confirmed that the switch-over to MPEG-4 will be in two phases and the aim was to take the total capacity to 112.

    Claiming that the Broadcast Audience Ratings Council (BARC) ratings had shown the importance of Freedish in reaching out to rural India, the source said that Aajtak and Big Magic which are pay channels are being run as FTA and have been accommodated in the current MPEG-2.

    Meanwhile, NDTV denied any decision on turning FTA and coming on Freedish next month. An NDTV source said that any such decision, if taken, would be communicated through the media. A senior official who did not want to be named also confirmed that no decision had been taken yet on any of the NDTV bouquet channels going free to air, since this kind of decision could only be taken at the management and board levels.

    Doordarshan sources also said that as all the 64 slots under MPEG-2 had been filled, there was no question of any other channel coming on. In any case, he said any channel which decided to come on the platform had to bid in the auctions that are held from time to time. All the slots under MPEG-2 were filled, the next auction date had not been finalized, the sources confirmed.

    Freedish is adopting the conditional access system designed by the Bangalore-based ByDesign India Pvt Ltd.

    The ByDesign model is totally indigenous and built for DVB-C setup. This CAS solution will enable broadcasters and network operators to control access to their services by viewers, and thereby enabling them to extend their business models to subscription based schemes.

    This will mean that the Freedish will become encrypted but will remain free to air. In addition to helping increase the number of channels on the platform, this will enable Freedish to gauge the exact number of households relying on Freedish as encrypted set top boxes will only be available with authorized dealers.

    The ByDesign CAS is provided by making access possible to content, depending on subscriber credentials, which are generated by this CAS and sent through the broadcast system to receivers in the field. 

  • Dish TV ties up with Panasonic India for HDTV viewing experience

    Dish TV ties up with Panasonic India for HDTV viewing experience

    MUMBAI: Spicing up the sporting season of 2016 which includes the ongoing and upcoming festival of cricket, Dish TV joined hands with Panasonic India to make HDTV viewing experience larger than life for its new subscribers.

    The association with Panasonic will allow customers to avail the new Dish HD+ connection at a special price of just Rs. 999 with one month free subscription of New Super Family/ Jumbo Family Pack + Full on HD Pack.

    This special offer is available on all Panasonic TV sets above 19 inches and outlets across the country. This combo offer will provide an HD experience for Dish TV subscribers with 45 HD channels. Additionally, recognizing the customer’s needs and expectations, Dish TV has recently taken a step ahead in the world of HD entertainment by broadening the choice for its HD customers with a maximum number of 50 HD channels. Further, in an another consumer friendly initiative in a nation where cricket is like religion, Dish TV offers free viewing of ongoing cricketing events for its new subscribers, even if they have not subscribed for sports channels.

    Speaking on the occasion, Dish TV CEO  Arun Kapoor said, “As Asia’s largest DTH operator, it has been our constant endeavour to make television viewing a wholesome experience for the entire family and stay focused on value proposition offering for both new and existing customers. Dish TV has always been at the forefront for being pioneers and introducing a host of customer- centric products and services. This esteemed partnership with Panasonic India is another positive step in building customer loyalty. With significant increase in TV viewership over the last couple of years, we are consistent in our efforts to make TV viewing a delightful experience for our customers.”

    Panasonic India product head, Consumer Electronics Ashish Sasidharan, – aid, “We are excited about our association with one of Asia’s largest DTH operators. This collaboration is meant to enthrall our consumers with lucrative offers to experience high end technology and quality pictures on their Panasonic LEDs. This offer will enable our customers to watch multiple entertainment channels through a Dish TV connection. The offer can simply be availed by giving a missed call and getting the High Definition connection at the doorstep. Looking at the bigger picture, this partnership highlights Panasonic’s cause to support and promote the digital India initiative across all cities of India.”

  • Dish TV ties up with Panasonic India for HDTV viewing experience

    Dish TV ties up with Panasonic India for HDTV viewing experience

    MUMBAI: Spicing up the sporting season of 2016 which includes the ongoing and upcoming festival of cricket, Dish TV joined hands with Panasonic India to make HDTV viewing experience larger than life for its new subscribers.

    The association with Panasonic will allow customers to avail the new Dish HD+ connection at a special price of just Rs. 999 with one month free subscription of New Super Family/ Jumbo Family Pack + Full on HD Pack.

    This special offer is available on all Panasonic TV sets above 19 inches and outlets across the country. This combo offer will provide an HD experience for Dish TV subscribers with 45 HD channels. Additionally, recognizing the customer’s needs and expectations, Dish TV has recently taken a step ahead in the world of HD entertainment by broadening the choice for its HD customers with a maximum number of 50 HD channels. Further, in an another consumer friendly initiative in a nation where cricket is like religion, Dish TV offers free viewing of ongoing cricketing events for its new subscribers, even if they have not subscribed for sports channels.

    Speaking on the occasion, Dish TV CEO  Arun Kapoor said, “As Asia’s largest DTH operator, it has been our constant endeavour to make television viewing a wholesome experience for the entire family and stay focused on value proposition offering for both new and existing customers. Dish TV has always been at the forefront for being pioneers and introducing a host of customer- centric products and services. This esteemed partnership with Panasonic India is another positive step in building customer loyalty. With significant increase in TV viewership over the last couple of years, we are consistent in our efforts to make TV viewing a delightful experience for our customers.”

    Panasonic India product head, Consumer Electronics Ashish Sasidharan, – aid, “We are excited about our association with one of Asia’s largest DTH operators. This collaboration is meant to enthrall our consumers with lucrative offers to experience high end technology and quality pictures on their Panasonic LEDs. This offer will enable our customers to watch multiple entertainment channels through a Dish TV connection. The offer can simply be availed by giving a missed call and getting the High Definition connection at the doorstep. Looking at the bigger picture, this partnership highlights Panasonic’s cause to support and promote the digital India initiative across all cities of India.”

  • Tata Sky launches interactive comedy service in partnership with Shemaroo Entertainment

    Tata Sky launches interactive comedy service in partnership with Shemaroo Entertainment

    MUMBAI: Tata Sky has added a new service to its diverse bouquet of content – Tata Sky Comedy. The DTH player has partnered with Shemaroo Entertainment as content partner, powered by Comedywalas. The tagline for this new service is ‘Haso Khulke’. Tata Sky had recently launched two interactive services – Actve Fitness in association with Suniel Shetty and Dance Studio in partnership with Madhuri Dixit Nene and Dr. Shriram Nene’s RnM Moving Pictures.

    Tata Sky Comedy will initially be available to its subscribers primarily on TV and can also move to digital platforms in the future. The viewers can also see the popular comic strip Suppandi refreshed daily.

    Launched today on 8 March 2016, Tata Sky’s latest addition aims to be a single destination for all formats of Hindi comedy content. The launch event also provided a glimpse of the service, as unfolded by stand-up comedians Sugandha Mishra and Sahil Khattar who are also a part of the service.

    “We wanted a guide, an anchor with a youthful appeal who could carry the audience for this new service. Sugandha and Sahil are youth icons and are perfect to be a part of our service”, said Shemaroo Entertainment director Hiren Gada.

    Priced at Rs 59, the standalone service aims at a non-stop clean entertainment for all age groups, across geographical and socioeconomic boundaries with a diverse range of formats exclusively for its subscribers.

    Talking about the launch, Tata Sky chief commercial officer Pallavi Puri said, “With Tata Sky Comedy we aim to provide a fun way to relax for our subscribers. Comedy is a genre that the audiences have a huge appetite for, and we believe there is currently a gap for a singular destination for all types of Hindi comedy content. We wish to fill that gap with this latest offering from Tata Sky. In partnership with Shemaroo, it is our attempt to provide a one-stop shop for popular comedy formats that will be available to subscribers 24 hours a day. ”

    The 24×7 ad free service based on a subscription only basis, will be free for the first 10 days for its customers. Placed at channel 102, the interactive service has a diverse range of formats like Bollywood Tadka which is an overview of Bollywood mixed with comedy. This comedy service features interesting formats like Scene Smaash, Pehchaan Kaun, Dekh Gaana Dekh, Filmy Fankaar, Pocket Films with Gauri, etc. 

    Tata Sky Comedy will have all time classics, will highlight jokes, fun quizzes and comic strips and will telecast all-time favourite shows like Zabaan Sambhalke, Office Office, Ye Jo Hai Zindagi, Nukkad, etc. Interesting and eye grabbing short snippets like Waiting Lounge, Fact de India, Paanch Namune, Sher Bazaar, No News Network, etc., will be made available to the customers under Comedy Fatafat hour. One of the formats, The Weekend Special, will feature the best of Comedy Circus for an hour every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm and 10 pm.

    Talking about his company’s expertise, Gada said, “We’re very excited to launch the comedy service with Tata Sky. Being a leading content aggregator and owner, our continuous efforts are to serve our audiences in new and innovative ways. Comedywalas is one such initiative from Shemaroo. Given the fact that comedy is such a universal entertainment genre, our efforts will be to aggregate, produce and curate some highly entertaining and fun programming.”

  • Tata Sky launches interactive comedy service in partnership with Shemaroo Entertainment

    Tata Sky launches interactive comedy service in partnership with Shemaroo Entertainment

    MUMBAI: Tata Sky has added a new service to its diverse bouquet of content – Tata Sky Comedy. The DTH player has partnered with Shemaroo Entertainment as content partner, powered by Comedywalas. The tagline for this new service is ‘Haso Khulke’. Tata Sky had recently launched two interactive services – Actve Fitness in association with Suniel Shetty and Dance Studio in partnership with Madhuri Dixit Nene and Dr. Shriram Nene’s RnM Moving Pictures.

    Tata Sky Comedy will initially be available to its subscribers primarily on TV and can also move to digital platforms in the future. The viewers can also see the popular comic strip Suppandi refreshed daily.

    Launched today on 8 March 2016, Tata Sky’s latest addition aims to be a single destination for all formats of Hindi comedy content. The launch event also provided a glimpse of the service, as unfolded by stand-up comedians Sugandha Mishra and Sahil Khattar who are also a part of the service.

    “We wanted a guide, an anchor with a youthful appeal who could carry the audience for this new service. Sugandha and Sahil are youth icons and are perfect to be a part of our service”, said Shemaroo Entertainment director Hiren Gada.

    Priced at Rs 59, the standalone service aims at a non-stop clean entertainment for all age groups, across geographical and socioeconomic boundaries with a diverse range of formats exclusively for its subscribers.

    Talking about the launch, Tata Sky chief commercial officer Pallavi Puri said, “With Tata Sky Comedy we aim to provide a fun way to relax for our subscribers. Comedy is a genre that the audiences have a huge appetite for, and we believe there is currently a gap for a singular destination for all types of Hindi comedy content. We wish to fill that gap with this latest offering from Tata Sky. In partnership with Shemaroo, it is our attempt to provide a one-stop shop for popular comedy formats that will be available to subscribers 24 hours a day. ”

    The 24×7 ad free service based on a subscription only basis, will be free for the first 10 days for its customers. Placed at channel 102, the interactive service has a diverse range of formats like Bollywood Tadka which is an overview of Bollywood mixed with comedy. This comedy service features interesting formats like Scene Smaash, Pehchaan Kaun, Dekh Gaana Dekh, Filmy Fankaar, Pocket Films with Gauri, etc. 

    Tata Sky Comedy will have all time classics, will highlight jokes, fun quizzes and comic strips and will telecast all-time favourite shows like Zabaan Sambhalke, Office Office, Ye Jo Hai Zindagi, Nukkad, etc. Interesting and eye grabbing short snippets like Waiting Lounge, Fact de India, Paanch Namune, Sher Bazaar, No News Network, etc., will be made available to the customers under Comedy Fatafat hour. One of the formats, The Weekend Special, will feature the best of Comedy Circus for an hour every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm and 10 pm.

    Talking about his company’s expertise, Gada said, “We’re very excited to launch the comedy service with Tata Sky. Being a leading content aggregator and owner, our continuous efforts are to serve our audiences in new and innovative ways. Comedywalas is one such initiative from Shemaroo. Given the fact that comedy is such a universal entertainment genre, our efforts will be to aggregate, produce and curate some highly entertaining and fun programming.”

  • DishTV goes online with Amazon.in

    DishTV goes online with Amazon.in

    MUMBAI Taking the DTH shopping experience to the online platform, DishTV announced the availability of the entire range of products and services on Indian online store, Amazon.in. This will give its subscribers the ease of buying the products and services online. 

    Commenting on the development  DishTV  CEO Arun Kapoor said, “DishTV has always been at the forefront of development with its path-breaking initiatives. Today, the company not only has the first mover advantage in the DTH category but also is a privileged leader of choice amongst its customers with highest number of subscribers to its credit. For further ease of serving our customers, DishTV brings the entire range of its products and services on an online shopping platform Amazon.in.  As a mass product we believe that customer is king and our availability on Amazon.in’s platform continues our legacy to reach out to more customer.”

    Amazon.in India  direct seller services Gopal Pillai said, “We are excited to be the partner of choice for DishTV and offer our customers across India access the  entire range of DishTV’s products and services.  Customers on Amazon.in will now be able to shop with ease for DishTV products and benefit from Amazon’s simple, convenient, reliable and globally trusted shopping experience.”

  • DishTV goes online with Amazon.in

    DishTV goes online with Amazon.in

    MUMBAI Taking the DTH shopping experience to the online platform, DishTV announced the availability of the entire range of products and services on Indian online store, Amazon.in. This will give its subscribers the ease of buying the products and services online. 

    Commenting on the development  DishTV  CEO Arun Kapoor said, “DishTV has always been at the forefront of development with its path-breaking initiatives. Today, the company not only has the first mover advantage in the DTH category but also is a privileged leader of choice amongst its customers with highest number of subscribers to its credit. For further ease of serving our customers, DishTV brings the entire range of its products and services on an online shopping platform Amazon.in.  As a mass product we believe that customer is king and our availability on Amazon.in’s platform continues our legacy to reach out to more customer.”

    Amazon.in India  direct seller services Gopal Pillai said, “We are excited to be the partner of choice for DishTV and offer our customers across India access the  entire range of DishTV’s products and services.  Customers on Amazon.in will now be able to shop with ease for DishTV products and benefit from Amazon’s simple, convenient, reliable and globally trusted shopping experience.”

  • Gemporia TV hops on to Tata Sky platform

    Gemporia TV hops on to Tata Sky platform

    MUMBAI: India’s live jewellery shopping channel Gemporia TV has hopped on to the Tata Sky direct to home (DTH) platform.

    The channel will be available on channel no. 155 in Tata Sky.

    It may be recalled that Indiantelevision.com had reported earlier this month that the channel was eyeing revenue of Rs 60 – 100 crore by the end of 2016 and was looking at expanding its presence in the market by launching on Tata Sky. The shopping platform has been available on other DTH operators like Dish TV and Videocon d2h since September 2015.

    With a market presence of 11 years in the UK, the channel has seen a rapid growth in the overall jewellery retail, and claims to achieve almost eight per cent market share of all hallmarked jewellery sold in the UK. The platform also claims to sell over nine million pieces worldwide all through e-commerce and television.

    Gemporia TV co-founder Manuj Goyal said, “In India, we bring you these exquisite pieces, directly from our factories to your home, eliminating all middlemen, bringing the costs lower and at direct-to-home prices. We are enlivened with Gemporia’s expanded audience base of over 50 million homes with the launch on Tata Sky, one of the leading DTH providers in India. Our intention is to be available across DTH platforms and gradually move our presence on cable.”

    He further added, “Our product size is constantly increasing to fit the business needs. The jewellery ranges from earrings to necklaces to charms to rings for women and men, in multiple styles. Our average item value has been Rs 4216. For Sterling Silver jewellery, our sweet spot is Rs 999. For Gold Jewellery, we have seen maximum sales in Rs 5000 to 8000 pricing category. Rings are currently 50 per cent of our sales, I guess as most retailers find it challenging to stock rings in different sizes. We keep a wide variety of gemstone jewellery – Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Tanzanites, Pearls, Topaz, Opals, Amethyst, Citrines, Garnets, Onyxs, Tourmalines besides Diamonds. Our presence on Tata Sky brings a whole new audience with a completely different demographic. We are excited to see how these numbers will shift.”

  • Gemporia TV hops on to Tata Sky platform

    Gemporia TV hops on to Tata Sky platform

    MUMBAI: India’s live jewellery shopping channel Gemporia TV has hopped on to the Tata Sky direct to home (DTH) platform.

    The channel will be available on channel no. 155 in Tata Sky.

    It may be recalled that Indiantelevision.com had reported earlier this month that the channel was eyeing revenue of Rs 60 – 100 crore by the end of 2016 and was looking at expanding its presence in the market by launching on Tata Sky. The shopping platform has been available on other DTH operators like Dish TV and Videocon d2h since September 2015.

    With a market presence of 11 years in the UK, the channel has seen a rapid growth in the overall jewellery retail, and claims to achieve almost eight per cent market share of all hallmarked jewellery sold in the UK. The platform also claims to sell over nine million pieces worldwide all through e-commerce and television.

    Gemporia TV co-founder Manuj Goyal said, “In India, we bring you these exquisite pieces, directly from our factories to your home, eliminating all middlemen, bringing the costs lower and at direct-to-home prices. We are enlivened with Gemporia’s expanded audience base of over 50 million homes with the launch on Tata Sky, one of the leading DTH providers in India. Our intention is to be available across DTH platforms and gradually move our presence on cable.”

    He further added, “Our product size is constantly increasing to fit the business needs. The jewellery ranges from earrings to necklaces to charms to rings for women and men, in multiple styles. Our average item value has been Rs 4216. For Sterling Silver jewellery, our sweet spot is Rs 999. For Gold Jewellery, we have seen maximum sales in Rs 5000 to 8000 pricing category. Rings are currently 50 per cent of our sales, I guess as most retailers find it challenging to stock rings in different sizes. We keep a wide variety of gemstone jewellery – Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Tanzanites, Pearls, Topaz, Opals, Amethyst, Citrines, Garnets, Onyxs, Tourmalines besides Diamonds. Our presence on Tata Sky brings a whole new audience with a completely different demographic. We are excited to see how these numbers will shift.”

  • Videocon d2h to participate in Deutsche Bank 24th Aual Media and Telecom Conference

    Videocon d2h to participate in Deutsche Bank 24th Aual Media and Telecom Conference

    MUMBAI Videocon d2h Limited has announced its senior management’s participation in the following investor conferences in March 2016.

    March 7-8, 2016: Deutsche Bank 24th Annual Media, Internet and Telecom Conference in Florida is slated to take place on 7 and 8 March, while Ambit India Access event In New York and Boston will be held on 10 to 11 March.

    The management will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 24th Annual Media, Internet and Telecom Conference on March 7, 2016. A copy of the presentation will be made available at the company website, www.ir.videocond2h.com.