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  • Rajeev & Surveen’s digital debut on ALTBalaji’s Haq Se

    MUMBAI: OTT platform for original and exclusive shows ALTBalaji has announced the star cast of its new show Haq Se. Ekta Kapoor has brought two extremely popular faces together, Rajeev Khandelwal and Surveen Chawla.

    Rajeev will be debuting his digital innings with ALTBalaji’s Haq Se. There is a lot of buzz around the lead pairing, which is, needless to say, both fresh and inspiring. Creators of the show are really excited about them playing the lead roles. Other than them, famous actors like Simone Singh and Karanveer Sharma are playing important roles.

    Haq Se is set in the beautiful valleys of Kashmir, apart from being a beautiful love story Haq Se is also a captivating story about four sisters Meher, Jannat, Bano and Amal in Kashmir, Haq Se explores their ambition how are they bound down by their geographical situation and the rising fundamentalism in the region. The show is directed by Ken Ghosh, who has directed films such as Amit Sahni ki List and Phir Se and quite a few web shows prior to Haq Se.

    Notable cast also includes: Parul Gulati as Jannat Mirza, Aanchal Sharma as Bahira Mirza and Nikeesha Rangwal as Amal Mirza.

  • Vice Media to build largest OTT platform, expand to 80 markets by early ’18

    MUMBAI: Capital infusion of $450 million in Vice Media, which is a partner of Times of India, will help accelerate its expansion from 30 to 80 markets by early 2018 for the youth-focused media group. Known for its online videos and edgy reporting, Vice operates a popular YouTube channel and also produces news programming for Time Warner’s HBO.

    Boosting Vice’s reported valuation to around $5.7 billion, and making CEO Shane Smith a billionaire, the Brooklyn, New York-based company has received investment from the equity fund group TPG, saying that the funds would help it “build out its content portfolio and delivery capabilities in the US and internationally.” Vice has earlier received investments from Disney, Comcast’s NBCUniversal, and 21st Century Fox, among others.

    The funds “will allow us to build up the largest millennial video library in the world — enabling Vice to widen our offering to include news, food, music, fashion, art, travel, gaming, lifestyle, scripted and feature films,” Smith said in a statement.

    Smith said Vice would be working on a standalone video platform (OTT) that could deliver video on demand, in the manner of Netflix, and a direct-to-consumer offering, Arab News reported.

    Vice said that it would put TPG’s investment toward building subscription streaming and video services to complement its video on digital channels as well as Viceland cable network. Vice will also use the new investment to help fund its push into scripted programming, Multichannel News added.

  • Amazon invests Rs 2k crore; gives stiff competition to Flipkart

    Amazon invests Rs 2k crore; gives stiff competition to Flipkart

    MUMBAI: In an attempt to give tough competition to prime e-commerce website Flipkart, Amazon has infused US$ 296 million (Rs 2010 crore) in its Indian unit. According to regulatory filing, this investment has made Amazon’s total invested capital to Rs 7000 crore.

    The investment done in November was a timely move from Amazon as Indian brands such as Flipkart and Uber have been trying to take Government’s help in a bid to challenge foreign competition such as Amazon and Ola.

    Amazon India reportedly lost around Rs 1000 crore in the festive month of October with special offers and discounts to build a stronger consumer base. The e-commerce website is also losing around Rs 600 crore every month during non-sales periods. Recently, Amazon India launched prime services which offer quicker and early-access deals.

    Prime has a wide range of international movies and TV shows. Along with this, Amazon Prime has also announced the launch of nine Indian original shows, which has made it the largest Indian original line-up over an OTT platform.

    Adding to its wide base of services, Amazon is also building an app which would connect truck drivers with shippers, making their debut in the logistics sector.

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    The e-commerce firm also announced its global programme for start-up products, Launchpad, in India. Global Store was also launched in October for Indian shoppers from its US online stores, giving stiff competition to all e-commerce platforms.

  • Amazon invests Rs 2k crore; gives stiff competition to Flipkart

    Amazon invests Rs 2k crore; gives stiff competition to Flipkart

    MUMBAI: In an attempt to give tough competition to prime e-commerce website Flipkart, Amazon has infused US$ 296 million (Rs 2010 crore) in its Indian unit. According to regulatory filing, this investment has made Amazon’s total invested capital to Rs 7000 crore.

    The investment done in November was a timely move from Amazon as Indian brands such as Flipkart and Uber have been trying to take Government’s help in a bid to challenge foreign competition such as Amazon and Ola.

    Amazon India reportedly lost around Rs 1000 crore in the festive month of October with special offers and discounts to build a stronger consumer base. The e-commerce website is also losing around Rs 600 crore every month during non-sales periods. Recently, Amazon India launched prime services which offer quicker and early-access deals.

    Prime has a wide range of international movies and TV shows. Along with this, Amazon Prime has also announced the launch of nine Indian original shows, which has made it the largest Indian original line-up over an OTT platform.

    Adding to its wide base of services, Amazon is also building an app which would connect truck drivers with shippers, making their debut in the logistics sector.

    public://prime-video.jpg

    The e-commerce firm also announced its global programme for start-up products, Launchpad, in India. Global Store was also launched in October for Indian shoppers from its US online stores, giving stiff competition to all e-commerce platforms.

  • Asian SVOD service: Star Online partners Xstream & Diagnal

    Asian SVOD service: Star Online partners Xstream & Diagnal

    MUMBAI: Xstream, a leading provider of OTT solutions, and Diagnal, Asia’s regional OTT specialists has announced that they are powering the new Video On Demand (VOD) service called dimsum. The VOD service is operated by Star Online, a subsidiary of the Star Media Group.

    It is a subscription-based VOD service with exclusive Asian content prized at RM 15 (Rs 148.5) per month. The online High Definition (HD) video service offers five concurrent users on one single account, on five different devices.

    While Xstream’s modular and cloud-based OTT Platform, Xstream MediaMaker, is the backbone of the new multiscreen VOD solution, Diagnal has custom designed and developed the dimsum website, Android apps, iOS apps including their video players.

    “In Chinese, dimsum literally translates to ‘selection of the heart’ or ‘order to your heart’s content’ and this is exactly what we want to do for our audience with dimsum. Provide them with exclusive and compelling content with an easy user experience,” said dimsum chief marketing officer Lam Swee Kim. “By leveraging Xstream’s OTT platform and Diagnal’s remarkable industry knowledge, world class design and on time delivery focus, we have been able to launch dimsum in record time. Moreover the partnership has allowed us to focus on our core business – to serve premium and exclusive Asian content.”

    The Star Media Group which is primarily a news and media organization has embarked on a second phase of its digital transformation plan with the launch of dimsum, its own online video on demand service. A part of the group’s plan is to stay ahead of the game and to reinvent its business.

    “Working with Star Media Group on launching dimsum with very ambitious launch dates, has been tremendously rewarding. With dimsum, Star Online will now be able to create new revenue streams”, said Xstream CEO Laurits Tygesen. “We are excited and honored to work with one of the most innovative media companies in the Asia Pacific region and provide them with the tools to stay competitive and satisfy the growing appetite of today’s viewers. Joining forces with superb tech partners like Diagnal, also allows us to provide our customers with best in-class technology, in-depth knowledge and proven experience.”

    With the launch of dimsum, Star is taking on the battle with global and regional VOD services that have launched in Malaysia in the last couple of years, with the difference being that dimsum focuses only on Asian content.

    “As broadband speeds and smartphone penetration increases, we are seeing independent studios, media organisations and broadcasters across the Asia region reinventing their businesses with premium video streaming services. New entrants need to hit the ground running with a great service, then be ready to scale, to compete and to continue to innovate. We are very happy to see our latest customer Star Online launch dimsum successfully. It has been a great team effort between Star Online, Xstream and Diagnal. Diagnal has provided world class UIUX design for dimsum. Diagnal has also developed the dimsum apps and website including a fully featured video player supporting multiple DRM standards, multiple subtitles and multiple audio. Our team of seasoned OTT industry professionals has helped the dimsum service launch quickly and with high quality,” added Diagnal CEO Reuben Verghese.

    Solution highlights

    Dimsum is an exclusive subscription VOD service by Star Online, powered by Xstream MediaMaker, using AWS to deliver unparalleled performance and durability

    A subscription based Video-on-Demand service with exclusive Asian content being the primary differentiator

    For a monthly Subscription service (SVOD) consumers pay RM15 per month targeting young, connected and new age audiences.

    Available across connected devices including Web, Android and iOS with more devices on the roadmap

    Five concurrent users per account on five different devices

    Parental control with Kids model

    Dimsum will be screened in HD with no interruption or buffering

    World class user experience with advanced video player features including multiple DRM, multiple audio languages and multiple subtitles.

  • Asian SVOD service: Star Online partners Xstream & Diagnal

    Asian SVOD service: Star Online partners Xstream & Diagnal

    MUMBAI: Xstream, a leading provider of OTT solutions, and Diagnal, Asia’s regional OTT specialists has announced that they are powering the new Video On Demand (VOD) service called dimsum. The VOD service is operated by Star Online, a subsidiary of the Star Media Group.

    It is a subscription-based VOD service with exclusive Asian content prized at RM 15 (Rs 148.5) per month. The online High Definition (HD) video service offers five concurrent users on one single account, on five different devices.

    While Xstream’s modular and cloud-based OTT Platform, Xstream MediaMaker, is the backbone of the new multiscreen VOD solution, Diagnal has custom designed and developed the dimsum website, Android apps, iOS apps including their video players.

    “In Chinese, dimsum literally translates to ‘selection of the heart’ or ‘order to your heart’s content’ and this is exactly what we want to do for our audience with dimsum. Provide them with exclusive and compelling content with an easy user experience,” said dimsum chief marketing officer Lam Swee Kim. “By leveraging Xstream’s OTT platform and Diagnal’s remarkable industry knowledge, world class design and on time delivery focus, we have been able to launch dimsum in record time. Moreover the partnership has allowed us to focus on our core business – to serve premium and exclusive Asian content.”

    The Star Media Group which is primarily a news and media organization has embarked on a second phase of its digital transformation plan with the launch of dimsum, its own online video on demand service. A part of the group’s plan is to stay ahead of the game and to reinvent its business.

    “Working with Star Media Group on launching dimsum with very ambitious launch dates, has been tremendously rewarding. With dimsum, Star Online will now be able to create new revenue streams”, said Xstream CEO Laurits Tygesen. “We are excited and honored to work with one of the most innovative media companies in the Asia Pacific region and provide them with the tools to stay competitive and satisfy the growing appetite of today’s viewers. Joining forces with superb tech partners like Diagnal, also allows us to provide our customers with best in-class technology, in-depth knowledge and proven experience.”

    With the launch of dimsum, Star is taking on the battle with global and regional VOD services that have launched in Malaysia in the last couple of years, with the difference being that dimsum focuses only on Asian content.

    “As broadband speeds and smartphone penetration increases, we are seeing independent studios, media organisations and broadcasters across the Asia region reinventing their businesses with premium video streaming services. New entrants need to hit the ground running with a great service, then be ready to scale, to compete and to continue to innovate. We are very happy to see our latest customer Star Online launch dimsum successfully. It has been a great team effort between Star Online, Xstream and Diagnal. Diagnal has provided world class UIUX design for dimsum. Diagnal has also developed the dimsum apps and website including a fully featured video player supporting multiple DRM standards, multiple subtitles and multiple audio. Our team of seasoned OTT industry professionals has helped the dimsum service launch quickly and with high quality,” added Diagnal CEO Reuben Verghese.

    Solution highlights

    Dimsum is an exclusive subscription VOD service by Star Online, powered by Xstream MediaMaker, using AWS to deliver unparalleled performance and durability

    A subscription based Video-on-Demand service with exclusive Asian content being the primary differentiator

    For a monthly Subscription service (SVOD) consumers pay RM15 per month targeting young, connected and new age audiences.

    Available across connected devices including Web, Android and iOS with more devices on the roadmap

    Five concurrent users per account on five different devices

    Parental control with Kids model

    Dimsum will be screened in HD with no interruption or buffering

    World class user experience with advanced video player features including multiple DRM, multiple audio languages and multiple subtitles.

  • Voot to stream Big Boss’s ‘Unseen Undekha’ videos

    Voot to stream Big Boss’s ‘Unseen Undekha’ videos

    MUMBAI: Viacom18’s OTT platform, Voot, will showcase exclusive content of its reality show Bigg Boss 10. The on-demand destination has developed a special space called Unseen Undekha wherein users can stream videos of any celebrity or commoner of their choice from inside the house anytime.

    Additionally, the content will include stories on nominations, results, weekly task announcements, captain selection, post eviction interviews of the contestants, discussions on the luxury budget, etc.

    “Voot, in just five months of launch, is amongst the leading on-demand services in the country –and much of this can be credited to the hugely popular content across the Viacom 18 network channels, our unmatched kids’ content library (under the Voot Kids brand) and the truly differentiated Voot Originals that we are creating. And now, we bring the biggest entertainment show on Indian television – Bigg Boss, for our users on Voot. Bigg Boss is one of the few shows, where the fandom goes to epic levels and the viewers want “all that they can get” about the contestants and whats going on in the house. ‘Unseen Undekha’ answers all such questions and gives you much more ‘never seen on TV’ content. This unique property, along with the full episodes of Bigg Boss being available on-demand , would complete the offering for the fans of the show,” said Viacom18 Digital Ventures COO Gaurav Gandhi.

    Voot has garnered more than 12 million app downloads, and has over 15 million monthly active users across mobile and web, with viewers spending approximately 40 minutes on an average per day.

  • Voot to stream Big Boss’s ‘Unseen Undekha’ videos

    Voot to stream Big Boss’s ‘Unseen Undekha’ videos

    MUMBAI: Viacom18’s OTT platform, Voot, will showcase exclusive content of its reality show Bigg Boss 10. The on-demand destination has developed a special space called Unseen Undekha wherein users can stream videos of any celebrity or commoner of their choice from inside the house anytime.

    Additionally, the content will include stories on nominations, results, weekly task announcements, captain selection, post eviction interviews of the contestants, discussions on the luxury budget, etc.

    “Voot, in just five months of launch, is amongst the leading on-demand services in the country –and much of this can be credited to the hugely popular content across the Viacom 18 network channels, our unmatched kids’ content library (under the Voot Kids brand) and the truly differentiated Voot Originals that we are creating. And now, we bring the biggest entertainment show on Indian television – Bigg Boss, for our users on Voot. Bigg Boss is one of the few shows, where the fandom goes to epic levels and the viewers want “all that they can get” about the contestants and whats going on in the house. ‘Unseen Undekha’ answers all such questions and gives you much more ‘never seen on TV’ content. This unique property, along with the full episodes of Bigg Boss being available on-demand , would complete the offering for the fans of the show,” said Viacom18 Digital Ventures COO Gaurav Gandhi.

    Voot has garnered more than 12 million app downloads, and has over 15 million monthly active users across mobile and web, with viewers spending approximately 40 minutes on an average per day.

  • Star India’s ‘Mauka Mauka’ and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Jashn shine at Abbys 2016

    Star India’s ‘Mauka Mauka’ and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Jashn shine at Abbys 2016

    MUMBAI: Star India was one of the few broadcasters to emerge with glory at the 11th edition of Goafest 2016 with 20 metals to its name. Its biggest success story was the extremely popular campaign ‘Mauka Mauka’ that the channel had done in-house for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. The catchy jingle not only became a nationally trending conversation piece, but also won the network gold in the Broadcaster category at the Abbys. Apart from the gold, the promotion also won three silvers in media and creative Abby.

    Star India’s flagship show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon also claimed a bronze for making the best TV Fiction Promo for its rebooted mini-series version on Hotstar – Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Jashn. The promo was successful in sparking nostalgia as well as creating a superb buzz around the popular show, as also inviting TV fans of the show to turn to their OTT platform Hotstar to enjoy the webseries.

    The channel’s promotion for its ongoing prime time show Siya Ke Ram was also felicitated with a silver medal in the media field. Siya Ke Ram – Dhanush Yatra bagged the silver for best use of Special Events & Stunts/Live Advertising.


    The network bagged a total of six silvers including three in media, two in broadcaster and one in creative categories with Mauka Mauka winning three silvers for best use of digital as a medium; best use of Social Media and for Integrated Advertising. Siya Ke Raam – Dhanush Yatra of Star Plus won asilver for best use of Special Events & Stunts / Live Advertising (Media); Star Movies Select HD’s Select Sundays Nostalgia and the Book Adaptations campaigns winning a silver each for best Movie Promo by a TV Channel (Broadcaster).

  • Star India’s ‘Mauka Mauka’ and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Jashn shine at Abbys 2016

    Star India’s ‘Mauka Mauka’ and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Jashn shine at Abbys 2016

    MUMBAI: Star India was one of the few broadcasters to emerge with glory at the 11th edition of Goafest 2016 with 20 metals to its name. Its biggest success story was the extremely popular campaign ‘Mauka Mauka’ that the channel had done in-house for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. The catchy jingle not only became a nationally trending conversation piece, but also won the network gold in the Broadcaster category at the Abbys. Apart from the gold, the promotion also won three silvers in media and creative Abby.

    Star India’s flagship show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon also claimed a bronze for making the best TV Fiction Promo for its rebooted mini-series version on Hotstar – Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Jashn. The promo was successful in sparking nostalgia as well as creating a superb buzz around the popular show, as also inviting TV fans of the show to turn to their OTT platform Hotstar to enjoy the webseries.

    The channel’s promotion for its ongoing prime time show Siya Ke Ram was also felicitated with a silver medal in the media field. Siya Ke Ram – Dhanush Yatra bagged the silver for best use of Special Events & Stunts/Live Advertising.


    The network bagged a total of six silvers including three in media, two in broadcaster and one in creative categories with Mauka Mauka winning three silvers for best use of digital as a medium; best use of Social Media and for Integrated Advertising. Siya Ke Raam – Dhanush Yatra of Star Plus won asilver for best use of Special Events & Stunts / Live Advertising (Media); Star Movies Select HD’s Select Sundays Nostalgia and the Book Adaptations campaigns winning a silver each for best Movie Promo by a TV Channel (Broadcaster).