Category: Over The Top Services

  • Indian digital industry to be worth Rs 20k cr by ’20: EY report

    Indian digital industry to be worth Rs 20k cr by ’20: EY report

    MUMBAI: The Indian digital sector is anticipated to cross Rs 20,000 crore by 2020 which includes OTT and digital advertising. The industry at present is worth Rs 8, 490 crore.

    The industry includes four key areas of digital revenues — OTT and digital advertising, music OTT subscription, video OTT subscription, and gaming (in-app and paid).

    Indian digital media market offers a unique opportunity as mobile penetration TV subscription services and traditional internet is much below the world average, according to an EY report.

    The digital industry at present contributes around 14 per cent of the ad spend in India. However, by 2019, it is anticipated to be around a quarter of the total ad expenditure.

    According to the report which states that the sector is prepared to see the entrance of new internet users and the net-using population likely to reach around 746 million by 2020, a large number of consumers are expected to start using digital platforms.

    According to EY estimates, smartphone penetration is likely to be up to 59 per cent by 2020 from 31 per cent in 2015 and digital ad spend is scheduled to be Rs 185 billion by 2020.

  • Indian digital industry to be worth Rs 20k cr by ’20: EY report

    Indian digital industry to be worth Rs 20k cr by ’20: EY report

    MUMBAI: The Indian digital sector is anticipated to cross Rs 20,000 crore by 2020 which includes OTT and digital advertising. The industry at present is worth Rs 8, 490 crore.

    The industry includes four key areas of digital revenues — OTT and digital advertising, music OTT subscription, video OTT subscription, and gaming (in-app and paid).

    Indian digital media market offers a unique opportunity as mobile penetration TV subscription services and traditional internet is much below the world average, according to an EY report.

    The digital industry at present contributes around 14 per cent of the ad spend in India. However, by 2019, it is anticipated to be around a quarter of the total ad expenditure.

    According to the report which states that the sector is prepared to see the entrance of new internet users and the net-using population likely to reach around 746 million by 2020, a large number of consumers are expected to start using digital platforms.

    According to EY estimates, smartphone penetration is likely to be up to 59 per cent by 2020 from 31 per cent in 2015 and digital ad spend is scheduled to be Rs 185 billion by 2020.

  • Lose the hate, lose the fear, lose the shame with Voot’s ‘Untag’

    Lose the hate, lose the fear, lose the shame with Voot’s ‘Untag’

    MUMBAI:  After the success of its web series It’s Not That Simple starring Swara Bhaskar, Viacom18’s OTT platform Voot has announced another 6-episodic original series. Titled Untag, the series starts today.

    The series is presented by Moto Z, and the association with the series goes far beyond just sponsorship as the brand is deeply embedded into the show.

    It delves into the lives of regular people with seemingly harmless tags…their dreams, their inhibitions and most importantly their struggles. It gives the audience a fresh and light perspective of six characters, each dealing with their imposed tags, trying to become much more than what the world has labelled them as.

    “At Voot, we focus on creating differentiated, yet relatable content that resonates with today’s digital generation. We are glad to announce the launch of our latest Voot Original ‘Untag’ – a story of people living with tags and how it’s important to go beyond such tags that prevent you from becoming the best version of who you are. We are delighted to partner with Moto Z for this series especially because Moto Z’s proposition of ‘Different is Better’ is also the key message that ‘Untag’ wants leave its viewers with,” said Voot head of content Monika Shergill.

    The series has a power packed star cast featuring Meiyang Chang (Nischay), VJ Andy (Cyrus) Dipannita Sharma (Anahita), Shiv Pandit (Prithvi), Anjali Anand (Shikha) and Naveen Polishetty (Sumeet).

    “We are quite thrilled with this association with ‘Untag’ on Voot. Like the Moto Z with Moto Mods enable you to break away from mundane smartphone usage and make it different by allowing you to transform it in a snap. Similarly, ‘Untag’ is a journey of 6 individuals who are trying to break away from the tags they have received from the society. The show looks really cool and different just like the Moto Z and Moto Mods. And we hope the viewers resonate with the key message of the show – different is better,” Motorola Mobility and Lenovo Mobile Business Group marketing head Rachna Lather.

    Untag celebrates friendship, relationships, love and the uniqueness of each of these journeys. It is astory about losing the tags, the labels, the fear and most importantly the shame! It showcases the philosophy of you’re different, you’re better than the tag you’re given.

    The series is scripted by Zaheer Shaikh and is directed by Ashima Chibber.

    http://www.voot.com/shows/untag

  • Lose the hate, lose the fear, lose the shame with Voot’s ‘Untag’

    Lose the hate, lose the fear, lose the shame with Voot’s ‘Untag’

    MUMBAI:  After the success of its web series It’s Not That Simple starring Swara Bhaskar, Viacom18’s OTT platform Voot has announced another 6-episodic original series. Titled Untag, the series starts today.

    The series is presented by Moto Z, and the association with the series goes far beyond just sponsorship as the brand is deeply embedded into the show.

    It delves into the lives of regular people with seemingly harmless tags…their dreams, their inhibitions and most importantly their struggles. It gives the audience a fresh and light perspective of six characters, each dealing with their imposed tags, trying to become much more than what the world has labelled them as.

    “At Voot, we focus on creating differentiated, yet relatable content that resonates with today’s digital generation. We are glad to announce the launch of our latest Voot Original ‘Untag’ – a story of people living with tags and how it’s important to go beyond such tags that prevent you from becoming the best version of who you are. We are delighted to partner with Moto Z for this series especially because Moto Z’s proposition of ‘Different is Better’ is also the key message that ‘Untag’ wants leave its viewers with,” said Voot head of content Monika Shergill.

    The series has a power packed star cast featuring Meiyang Chang (Nischay), VJ Andy (Cyrus) Dipannita Sharma (Anahita), Shiv Pandit (Prithvi), Anjali Anand (Shikha) and Naveen Polishetty (Sumeet).

    “We are quite thrilled with this association with ‘Untag’ on Voot. Like the Moto Z with Moto Mods enable you to break away from mundane smartphone usage and make it different by allowing you to transform it in a snap. Similarly, ‘Untag’ is a journey of 6 individuals who are trying to break away from the tags they have received from the society. The show looks really cool and different just like the Moto Z and Moto Mods. And we hope the viewers resonate with the key message of the show – different is better,” Motorola Mobility and Lenovo Mobile Business Group marketing head Rachna Lather.

    Untag celebrates friendship, relationships, love and the uniqueness of each of these journeys. It is astory about losing the tags, the labels, the fear and most importantly the shame! It showcases the philosophy of you’re different, you’re better than the tag you’re given.

    The series is scripted by Zaheer Shaikh and is directed by Ashima Chibber.

    http://www.voot.com/shows/untag

  • Sony Pictures Entertainment, SonyLiv & One Digital join hands for ‘Passengers’

    Sony Pictures Entertainment, SonyLiv & One Digital join hands for ‘Passengers’

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment India (SPE) and SonyLiv have teamed up with One Digital Entertainment for SPE’s next release, Passengers.The action thriller starring Hollywood’s Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence is being released in India on 6 January 2017 in 3D in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

    “We are absolutely thrilled at having the opportunity to produce a song featuring Raftaar, who is an instant hit and very popular amongst millennials. The song is highly inspired by our sister concern, Sony Pictures Entertainment’sPassengers. Apart from Raftaar, Jubin Nautiyal and Shirley Setia have also lent their voice in this track.

    Sony Pictures Networks EVP and SonyLiv head for digital business Uday Sodhi said: “We Liv to Entertain. We are very confident that our audience will enjoy this latest addition and look forward to produce more such songs in the near future.”

    Raftaar, whose digital portfolio is handled by One Digital Entertainment, has created a special rap for Passenger’s promotions in India.http://www.sonyliv.com/dplnk?schema=sony://asset/5262307239001

    Titled Aadat, the song captures the romance element of the film between the two strangers (Pratt and Lawrence) who discover love as they battle imminent death to save the lives of 5000 sleeping passengers on a sinking space ship. Aadat will be played in theatres across India before the English and Hindi versions of the film.

    “Being associated with a studio as big as Sony Pictures Entertainment is not only exciting but also a great pleasure. The concept of promoting a Hollywood film in this manner is very innovative and executing this was equally great. We are confident that Raftaar’s connect with the youth will grab the attention of not only the music and movie fanatics but also reach a wider audience base,” added One Digital Entertainment COO and co-founder Gurpreet Singh Bhasin.

    Sung by Jubin Nautiyal and Shirley Setia along with Raftaar, It has been written by Sukumar Dutta and penned by Amit Kumaran.SPE MD Vivek Krishnani said, “Passengers brings Hollywood’s two top stars together for the first time. Both are youth icons and it was therefore natural for us to look at ways to engage with the youth. With Raftaar being a popular name amongst the millennials, we were confident that partnering with him would be an interesting opportunity for us to create exciting content that finds resonance with the masses in India. With the support of SonyLiv’s team and their effort along with One Digital Entertainment we are excited to share Aadat with the audiences”

  • Sony Pictures Entertainment, SonyLiv & One Digital join hands for ‘Passengers’

    Sony Pictures Entertainment, SonyLiv & One Digital join hands for ‘Passengers’

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment India (SPE) and SonyLiv have teamed up with One Digital Entertainment for SPE’s next release, Passengers.The action thriller starring Hollywood’s Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence is being released in India on 6 January 2017 in 3D in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

    “We are absolutely thrilled at having the opportunity to produce a song featuring Raftaar, who is an instant hit and very popular amongst millennials. The song is highly inspired by our sister concern, Sony Pictures Entertainment’sPassengers. Apart from Raftaar, Jubin Nautiyal and Shirley Setia have also lent their voice in this track.

    Sony Pictures Networks EVP and SonyLiv head for digital business Uday Sodhi said: “We Liv to Entertain. We are very confident that our audience will enjoy this latest addition and look forward to produce more such songs in the near future.”

    Raftaar, whose digital portfolio is handled by One Digital Entertainment, has created a special rap for Passenger’s promotions in India.http://www.sonyliv.com/dplnk?schema=sony://asset/5262307239001

    Titled Aadat, the song captures the romance element of the film between the two strangers (Pratt and Lawrence) who discover love as they battle imminent death to save the lives of 5000 sleeping passengers on a sinking space ship. Aadat will be played in theatres across India before the English and Hindi versions of the film.

    “Being associated with a studio as big as Sony Pictures Entertainment is not only exciting but also a great pleasure. The concept of promoting a Hollywood film in this manner is very innovative and executing this was equally great. We are confident that Raftaar’s connect with the youth will grab the attention of not only the music and movie fanatics but also reach a wider audience base,” added One Digital Entertainment COO and co-founder Gurpreet Singh Bhasin.

    Sung by Jubin Nautiyal and Shirley Setia along with Raftaar, It has been written by Sukumar Dutta and penned by Amit Kumaran.SPE MD Vivek Krishnani said, “Passengers brings Hollywood’s two top stars together for the first time. Both are youth icons and it was therefore natural for us to look at ways to engage with the youth. With Raftaar being a popular name amongst the millennials, we were confident that partnering with him would be an interesting opportunity for us to create exciting content that finds resonance with the masses in India. With the support of SonyLiv’s team and their effort along with One Digital Entertainment we are excited to share Aadat with the audiences”

  • OTT spreading in India, but 50% still prefer TV as first screen: Chrome

    OTT spreading in India, but 50% still prefer TV as first screen: Chrome

    MUMBAI: Six per cent of urban India accesses OTT services on a daily basis and 24 per cent of the population do so on weekly basis. However, what is more interesting is that more than 50 per cent of the viewers still prefer TV as the first screen for viewing, according to a latest study done by Chrome Data Analytics and Media.

    The study, titled ‘Now Streaming: OTT’, examines the rise and penetration of OTT players in India and covers key aspects of the tech’s evolution, which primarily gives broadcasters, advertisers and the industry, in general, an insight into key target markets. The report further captures profiling nuances of an OTT content consumer.

    Some of the highlights of the report are the following:

    # Exclusivity of content helps increase awareness and eyeballs for an OTT platform.

    # User experience on smart phones plays a vital role in driving penetration. Currently, smart phones account for 29 per cent penetration.

    # More than 75 per cent of the audience prefers free services with ads as they are already paying for Internet services.

    # If the above is taken into account, rest of the population is ready to pay for the services with subscription amount varying on the basis of gender, age group and geography.

    # The potential of ‘Offline’ mode in India is quite high because of inadequate infrastructure and high cost of unlimited Internet.

    # The potential of ‘Offline’ mode varies with gender, age group and geography of the consumer.

    # The same viewer behaves differently over television and OTT. Solo viewing is not the only reason for pushing viewers to an OTT platform.

    # OTT players should focus on regional content as inclination or demand for (Indian) regional content is increasing.

    Talking about the growth potential of OTT, Chrome DM founder and CEO Pankaj Krishna said, “The entire Internet base, which is 464 million today, qualifies for OTT’s growth potential. However, infrastructure enhancement and low cost unlimited internet plans are the key drivers that will exponentially help in reaching and further increasing the potential base itself.”

    The OTT study also outlines the consumer profiles in detail by classifying them into broad segments. The characteristics defined for each of them gives consumer insights.

  • OTT spreading in India, but 50% still prefer TV as first screen: Chrome

    OTT spreading in India, but 50% still prefer TV as first screen: Chrome

    MUMBAI: Six per cent of urban India accesses OTT services on a daily basis and 24 per cent of the population do so on weekly basis. However, what is more interesting is that more than 50 per cent of the viewers still prefer TV as the first screen for viewing, according to a latest study done by Chrome Data Analytics and Media.

    The study, titled ‘Now Streaming: OTT’, examines the rise and penetration of OTT players in India and covers key aspects of the tech’s evolution, which primarily gives broadcasters, advertisers and the industry, in general, an insight into key target markets. The report further captures profiling nuances of an OTT content consumer.

    Some of the highlights of the report are the following:

    # Exclusivity of content helps increase awareness and eyeballs for an OTT platform.

    # User experience on smart phones plays a vital role in driving penetration. Currently, smart phones account for 29 per cent penetration.

    # More than 75 per cent of the audience prefers free services with ads as they are already paying for Internet services.

    # If the above is taken into account, rest of the population is ready to pay for the services with subscription amount varying on the basis of gender, age group and geography.

    # The potential of ‘Offline’ mode in India is quite high because of inadequate infrastructure and high cost of unlimited Internet.

    # The potential of ‘Offline’ mode varies with gender, age group and geography of the consumer.

    # The same viewer behaves differently over television and OTT. Solo viewing is not the only reason for pushing viewers to an OTT platform.

    # OTT players should focus on regional content as inclination or demand for (Indian) regional content is increasing.

    Talking about the growth potential of OTT, Chrome DM founder and CEO Pankaj Krishna said, “The entire Internet base, which is 464 million today, qualifies for OTT’s growth potential. However, infrastructure enhancement and low cost unlimited internet plans are the key drivers that will exponentially help in reaching and further increasing the potential base itself.”

    The OTT study also outlines the consumer profiles in detail by classifying them into broad segments. The characteristics defined for each of them gives consumer insights.

  • Qyuki partners with Emotionalfulls to recreate the magical experience of the 90’s with ‘ Woh Din’

    Qyuki partners with Emotionalfulls to recreate the magical experience of the 90’s with ‘ Woh Din’

    MUMBAI: Parle G, a household brand for decades revisits the magical era of 90’s with ‘Woh Din’. This five-part web series is a reminiscence of the simplicity of the days gone by, one that was marked by our love for cricket, movies and household biscuit, Parle G.

    Woh Din is the story of a nine-year-old boy named Babu and his best friend Shreedhar growing up in the small town of India. The series sketches the joys of childhood beautifully with an endearing story line and in the process, integrates Parle G into it effortlessly; so much so that it goes on to become a third character in the show.

    Each of us have had our brush with Parle G at some point while growing up. The coming together of Woh Din and Parle-G is the pathway that leads backs to warm anecdotes, so vivid in our minds, yet never to return. Each 20-minute long episode chalks the ethos of the era, just as we have lived them.

    Qyuki brand solutions head Juhi Mehta shares, “The growing appetite for web series makes the foray into the digital space as a natural progression for any brand. However, Parle G deviates from the pop culture identify so heavily present in the digital forum. Qyuki Digital Media helped provide the much required ‘’away from the norm’’ experience. Woh Din serves as the perfect brand solution simply because it is a story about growing up in the 90’s, the decade so widely popularized by the brand over the years. The sheer magic of family and familiarity, the cultural shocks with new beginnings, almost everything that a kid in the 90’s has experienced, has been dished out in an all-new manner. You can call it Qyuki’s latest attempt at redefining pop culture! ”

    Biscuits Category head Mayank Shah says, “With young consumers consuming media across multiple screens beyond TV, our goal was to produce engaging content that captures emotional moments and how the brand was part our growing up years. With growing appetite for web series among youngsters, it is a natural progression for any brand. Qyuki’s ‘Woh Din’ serves as the perfect brand solution simply because it is a story about growing up in the 90’s, an era so widely captured by the brand and its ethos. We’ve all had our share of Parle-G and with time, it has acquired a taste of nostalgia within us.

    Sandeep Jha co-founder EmotionFulls added “The idea to recreate the 90’s has been an ongoing desire for long. Having grown up in that era, we wanted the new generation to know what it was like back then. More importantly, we wanted to provide our generation something to reminisce about. What better brand than ‘Parle-G’ to partner with, one that has witnessed it all while being an important part of our childhood”.

  • Qyuki partners with Emotionalfulls to recreate the magical experience of the 90’s with ‘ Woh Din’

    Qyuki partners with Emotionalfulls to recreate the magical experience of the 90’s with ‘ Woh Din’

    MUMBAI: Parle G, a household brand for decades revisits the magical era of 90’s with ‘Woh Din’. This five-part web series is a reminiscence of the simplicity of the days gone by, one that was marked by our love for cricket, movies and household biscuit, Parle G.

    Woh Din is the story of a nine-year-old boy named Babu and his best friend Shreedhar growing up in the small town of India. The series sketches the joys of childhood beautifully with an endearing story line and in the process, integrates Parle G into it effortlessly; so much so that it goes on to become a third character in the show.

    Each of us have had our brush with Parle G at some point while growing up. The coming together of Woh Din and Parle-G is the pathway that leads backs to warm anecdotes, so vivid in our minds, yet never to return. Each 20-minute long episode chalks the ethos of the era, just as we have lived them.

    Qyuki brand solutions head Juhi Mehta shares, “The growing appetite for web series makes the foray into the digital space as a natural progression for any brand. However, Parle G deviates from the pop culture identify so heavily present in the digital forum. Qyuki Digital Media helped provide the much required ‘’away from the norm’’ experience. Woh Din serves as the perfect brand solution simply because it is a story about growing up in the 90’s, the decade so widely popularized by the brand over the years. The sheer magic of family and familiarity, the cultural shocks with new beginnings, almost everything that a kid in the 90’s has experienced, has been dished out in an all-new manner. You can call it Qyuki’s latest attempt at redefining pop culture! ”

    Biscuits Category head Mayank Shah says, “With young consumers consuming media across multiple screens beyond TV, our goal was to produce engaging content that captures emotional moments and how the brand was part our growing up years. With growing appetite for web series among youngsters, it is a natural progression for any brand. Qyuki’s ‘Woh Din’ serves as the perfect brand solution simply because it is a story about growing up in the 90’s, an era so widely captured by the brand and its ethos. We’ve all had our share of Parle-G and with time, it has acquired a taste of nostalgia within us.

    Sandeep Jha co-founder EmotionFulls added “The idea to recreate the 90’s has been an ongoing desire for long. Having grown up in that era, we wanted the new generation to know what it was like back then. More importantly, we wanted to provide our generation something to reminisce about. What better brand than ‘Parle-G’ to partner with, one that has witnessed it all while being an important part of our childhood”.