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  • NBA urges BARC not to release Republic TV viewership data until LCN issue is resolved

    MUMBAI: L’affaire Republic TV continues to throw up new nuances by the day. After writing to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) about the new channel’s presence on multiple LCNs/genres on several DPOs, distributors and MSOs, the News Broadcasters Association (NBA), on 17 May, written to  Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) CEO Partho Dasgupta  urging him not to release Republic TV’s viewership data until it completely stops the alleged malpractice.

    NBA secretary-general Annie Joseph has informed BARC that Republic TV is not its member, and has warned it that the release of Republic TV’s data would be tantamount to “aiding and abetting such malpractices which will have serious consequences on the news broadcasting industry in India.”

    Referring to market researcher Chrome Data & Analytics dual frequency report, the NBA has cautioned that “Republic TV’s dual LCN malpractice is rampant and widespread in over 15 major MSO headends pan-India which could have an over reaching influence of over 50 per cent spurious bias on English news viewership. This will completely distort the viewership ratings.”

    The news association had earlier on 15 May written to BARC cautioning it about Republic TV’s distribution ploy and urged it  to follow the action it had agreed upon with the NBA in the past in case anyone violates the protocol and places a channel in several LCNs and genres.

    BARC had in a statement two days ago informed indiantelevision.com that it would go ahead and release viewership data – even for Republic TV; the new set of numbers are slated to be released on 18 May.

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  • DishTV takes shopping channels’ count to nine with Gemporia TV addition

    DishTV takes shopping channels’ count to nine with Gemporia TV addition

    MUMBAI: DishTV has added a ninth shopping channel called Gemporia TV, which is dedicated to gems and jewellery, taking its total channels and services count to 500+.

     

    The count of nine shopping channels on DishTV is the highest amongst any DTH player. Gemporia TV is available on all subscription packs, in all categories for its viewers.

     

    DishTV India chief operating officer Salil Kapoor said, “Being a pioneer and market leader DishTV has always stood up to its promise of providing unique content to its viewers. Gemporia TV is one such unique channel where people can buy gems and jewellery. Addition of Gemporia TV, ninth shopping channel on our platform also proves that due to undisputed leadership and popularity of DishTV platform amongst viewers, more and more shopping channels wants to get aligned with us.” 

     

    Gemporia TV co-founder Manuj Goyal added, “Gemporia manufactures the very best in stylish, affordable and responsibly made fine jewellery. Our unique business model involves using only genuine gemstones and precious metals to create beautiful timeless treasures. We make limited editions and bring them to you at Direct to Home prices, cutting out all the middlemen.”

     

    Gemporia founder Steve Bennet said, “An ever growing customer base across the globe, through our TV channels and website in the UK and US, Gemporia TV comes to our manufacturing home in India with the promise of being able to deliver even better deals. We are very happy to launch with DishTV in India, a leader in content and technology innovation.”

     

    Subscribers of DishTV will be able to watch this new channel on LCN 116.