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  • Malayalam market sees dip in viewership for BARC week 33

    Malayalam market sees dip in viewership for BARC week 33

    MUMBAI: The Bengali and Kannada markets saw no changes in BARC's week 33 data. Bhojpuri Cinema and Big Ganga swapped their first and second positions in the Bhojpuri market. In the Malayalam space, Star TV’s Asianet retained its leadership position but with a dip in the viewership ratings as compared to the previous week. In the Marathi cluster Colors and Star Pravah exchanged their third and fourth positions, whereas in Tamil market, Adithya TV emerged as the new entrant by replacing Kalaignar TV from the previous week. Moreover, in the Telugu market Gemini TV and Zee Telugu swapped their second and third positions.

    Malayalam

    All channels in this market saw lower viewership than the previous week, likely due to the floods that affected the state of Kerala. Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV stood at first position this week as well with 255174 impressions (000s). Mazhavil Manorama, Surya TV, Flowers TV and Asianet Movies secured second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 96124 impressions (000s), 91925 impressions (000s), 67080 impressions (000s) and 54058 impressions (000s) respectively. 

    Bangla

    Zee Bangla continued to be placed in the first position in week 33 with 344464 impressions (000s) this week. Star Jalsha too retained the second slot with 289319 impressions (000s) followed by Jalsha Movies, Colors Bangla and Aakash Aath with 66977 impressions (000s), 66124 impressions (000s) and 61363 impressions (000s) respectively.

    Bhojpuri

    This week, Bhojpuri Cinema and Big Ganga swapped their first and second positions with 57546 impressions (000s) and 50967 impressions (000s) respectively. Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum retained its third position with 11935 impressions (000s). Mahuaa Plus secured fourth position by replacing News18 Bihar Jharkhand as compared to the previous week with 2587 impressions (000s). Oscar Movies Bhojpuri retained its fifth position with 2522 impressions (000s).

    Kannada

    No changes were observed in this segment. Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada stood at first and second positions with 427321 impressions (000s) and 405191 impressions (000s) respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna stood at third, fourth and fifth positions with 244053 impressions (000s), 233483 impressions (000s) and 148338 impressions (000s) respectively.

    Marathi

    This week, the Marathi market didn’t notice any change. Zee Marathi and Zee Talkies remained steadfast in the number one and two positions respectively with 326283 impressions (000s) and 154175 impressions (000s) this week. Colors and Star Pravah exchanged their third and fourth positions respectively with 134158 impressions (000s) and 116534 impressions (000s). Zee Yuva retained its fifth position with 59176 impressions (000s).

    Tamil

    Tamil market saw a slight change this week. Sun TV retained its first position with 965030 impressions (000s). Zee Tamil and Star Vijay swapped their second and third positions with 499927 impressions (000s) and 483866 impressions (000s) respectively. KTV stood same at its fourth position with 282438 impressions (000s). Adithya TV emerged as the new entrant by replacing Kalaignar TV as compared to the previous week with 85389 impressions (000s).  

    Telugu

    Star Maa emerged as the leader with 642234 impressions (000s). Gemini TV and Zee Telugu swapped their second and third positions with 511774 impressions (000s) and 493631 impressions (000s) respectively. ETV Telugu and Gemini Movies secured fourth and fifth positions with 486930 impressions (000s) and 235668 impressions (000s) respectively.

  • Zee Anmol leads Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC week 33

    Zee Anmol leads Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC week 33

    MUMBAI: In week 33 2018 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data, Star Utsav and Star Plus swapped their second and third positions in the Hindi GEC (U+R) market. No changes were observed in the rural and urban market this week.  

    Hindi GEC (U+R)

    Zee Anmol emerged as the leader this week with 760162 impressions (000s) sum. Star Utsav and Star Plus swapped their second and third positions with 702233 impressions (000s) sum and 659629 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

    Sony Pal, Star Bharat and Zee TV stood at fourth, fifth and sixth positions with 616717 impressions (000s) sum, 613947 impressions (000s) sum and 585372 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

    Colors, Rishtey and Sony Entertainment Television secured seventh, eighth and ninth positions with 578653 impressions (000s) sum, 512119 impressions (000s) sum and 455355 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

    Sony Sab emerged as the new entrant replacing Dangal TV this week with 444958 impressions (000s) sum.

    Hindi Rural GEC

    No changes were observed in the rural market this week. Zee Anmol, Star Utsav and Sony Pal retained their first, second and third positions respectively with 599647 impressions (000s) sum, 500096 impressions (000s) sum, and 438408 impressions (000s) sum.

    Rishtey, Dangal TV, Star Bharat, Zee TV, Big Magic, Star Plus and Colors also retained their fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 385097 impressions (000s) sum, 321624 impressions (000s) sum, 318637 impressions (000s) sum, 229668impressions (000s) sum, 228622 impressions (000s) sum, 206696 impressions (000s) sum and 178040 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

    Hindi Urban GEC

    In urban GEC, Star Plus and Colors retained their first and second position with 452933 impressions (000s) sum and 400613 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

    Zee TV, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Sab, Star Bharat, Star Utsav, Sony Pal and Zee Anmol and &TV retained their third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 355705 impressions (000s) sum, 340689 impressions (000s) sum, 330276impressions (000s) sum, 295310 impressions (000s) sum, 202136 impressions (000s) sum, 178308 impressions (000s) sum and 160515 impressions (000s) sum and 132254 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

  • Sun TV leads the Tamil market in BARC week 32

    Sun TV leads the Tamil market in BARC week 32

    MUMBAI: Zee Bangla continued to maintain its first position in BARC’s week 32 data. The Bhojpuri market, however, had a new entrant – Oscar Movies Bhojpuri that secured fifth position, whereas in the Kannada segment, Colors Kannada retained its leadership position. Asianet from Star TV continued took the lead spot in the Malayalam market. This week, the Marathi market didn’t notice any change. Kalaignar TV emerged as the new player in the Tamil market by securing fifth position. Moreover, Star Maa bagged the leadership position in the Telugu market.                                                                 

    Bangla

    Zee Bangla continued to be placed first in week 32 with 346233 impressions (000s) impressions (000s) this week. Star Jalsha too retained the second slot with 300304 impressions (000s) followed by Jalsha Movies, Colors Bangla and Aakash Aath with 68261 impressions (000s), 66071impressions (000s) and 60736 impressions (000s) respectively.

    Bhojpuri

    This week, Big Ganga stood at the first position with 61719 impressions (000s). Bhojpuri Cinema stood at second position with 54737 impressions (000s), followed by Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum in the third position with 10079 impressions (000s). News18 Bihar Jharkhand climbed to the fourth position from the last as compared to the previous week with 2513 impressions (000s). Oscar Movies Bhojpuri emerged as the new entrant by securing fifth position with 2165 impressions (000s).

    Kannada

    Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada stood at first and second positions with 469511 impressions (000s) and 392854 impressions (000s) respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna stood at third, fourth and fifth positions with 237557 impressions (000s), 233265 impressions (000s) and 147636 impressions (000s) respectively.

    Malayalam

    Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV stood at first position this week as well with 309962 impressions (000s). Flowers TV, Surya TV, Mazhavil Manorama and Asianet Movies secured second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 103660 impressions (000s), 97125 impressions (000s), 89991 impressions (000s) and 64365 impressions (000s) respectively.

    Marathi

    This week, the Marathi market didn’t notice any change. Zee Marathi remained steadfast in the number one position with 293576 impressions (000s) this week. Zee Talkies gained second position with 158245 impressions (000s) followed by, Star Pravah, Colors Marathi and Zee Yuva in third, fourth and fifth positions with 128885 impressions (000s), 122631 impressions (000s) and 67850 impressions (000s) respectively.

    Tamil

    Tamil market saw a slight change this week. Sun TV retained its first position with 1067623 impressions (000s). Star Vijay and Zee Tamil swapped their second and third positions with 453822 impressions (000s) and 445943 impressions (000s) respectively. KTV stood same at its fourth position with 282438 impressions (000s). Kalaignar TV emerged as the new player in the market by securing fifth position with 91702 impressions (000s).  

    Telugu

    Star Maa emerged as the leader with 616054 impressions (000s). Zee Telugu, Gemini TV, ETV Telugu and Gemini Movies stood at second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 507166 impressions (000s), 482728 impressions (000s), 462322 impressions (000s) and 200964 impressions (000s) respectively.

  • Zee Anmol leads Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC week 32

    Zee Anmol leads Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC week 32

    MUMBAI: Dangal TV emerged as the new entrant in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 32 of 2018 in the Hindi GEC (U+R) market. Star Bharat and Rishtey swapped their fourth and fifth positions in the rural market while &TV emerged as the new entrant by dethroning Rishtey from the tenth position as compared to the previous week in the urban segment.

    Hindi GEC (U+R)

    Zee Anmol emerged as the leader this week with 747862 impressions (000s) sum. Star Plus, Star Utsav and Zee TV stood at second, third and fourth positions respectively with 682867 impressions (000s) sum, 665087 impressions (000s) sum and 621587 impressions (000s) sum.

    Sony Pal, Star Bharat and Colors stood at fifth, sixth and seventh positions with 614763 impressions (000s) sum, 613191 impressions (000s) sum and 596396 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

    Rishtey and Sony Entertainment Television retained their eighth and ninth positions respectively with 550026 impressions (000s) sum and 491619 impressions (000s) sum.

    Dangal TV emerged as the new entrant by replacing Sony Sab this week as compared to the previous week with 436147 impressions (000s) sum.

    Hindi Rural GEC

    Zee Anmol, Star Utsav and Sony Pal retained their first, second and third positions respectively with 591769 impressions (000s) sum, 469911 impressions (000s) sum, and 441686 impressions (000s) sum.

    Rishtey, Dangal TV, Star Bharat, Zee TV, Big Magic, Star Plus and Colors stood at fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 415929 impressions (000s) sum, 339143 impressions (000s) sum, 309811 impressions (000s) sum, 239188 impressions (000s) sum, 220708 impressions (000s) sum, 196213 impressions (000s) sum and 190748 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

    Hindi Urban GEC

    In urban GEC, Star Plus and Colors retained their first and second positions with 486654 impressions (000s) sum and 405648 impressions (000s) sum.

    Zee TV, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Sab, Star Bharat, Star Utsav, Sony Pal and Zee Anmol retained their third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth positions with 382400 impressions (000s) sum, 361707 impressions (000s) sum, 314940 impressions (000s) sum, 303380 impressions (000s) sum, 195176 impressions (000s) sum, 173077 impressions (000s) sum and 156093 impressions (000s) sum respectively.

    &TV emerged as the new entrant by dethroning Rishtey from the tenth position with 137557 impressions (000s) sum.

  • DEN aims to convert 10% of SD subscribers to HD in a year

    DEN aims to convert 10% of SD subscribers to HD in a year

    MUMBAI: DEN Networks CEO SN Sharma has set a target of converting 10 per cent of its standard definition (SD) subscribers to high definition (HD) within a year.

    Sharma, speaking on an analysts call, said that DEN currently has 7.4 million paid digital subscribers, but only about 100,000 of those view HD transmissions.

    He further noted that the price of HD set top boxes (STBs) has seen a decline from Rs 4,000-5,000 to Rs 1,500-1,600 and that should help in increasing the HD penetration.

    Reports said that DEN has locked in content deals with most broadcasters with the increase being less than 15 per cent. The MSO’s content deals are valid till April 2019 barring that of Star which will come up for renewal in nine months by January. DEN has also resolved its dispute with ZEEL. 

    “All these deals have been signed up and are firmly in the place. The content cost increase is in the range of less than 15 per cent,” Sharma said.

    He also said that all the deals will come up for renewal next year as agreements with Sony and IndiaCast will expire in March 2019. Star and Zee are now signing only one-year deals. 

    “So as of now our content deals are all frozen till March and April next year. By then all of them become due for renewal,” he noted.

    The deals with broadcasters are consolidated and include both standard definition (SD) and HD channels.

    Currently, the DEN strategy is to replace older STBs as they run out of warranty, as well as to use new HD STBs as the cable network expands into new areas.

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  • Zee Media appoints Ashok Venkatramani as MD

    Zee Media appoints Ashok Venkatramani as MD

    MUMBAI: ABP News Network former CEO Ashok Venkatramani has been appointed as the new MD of Zee Media Corporation Ltd (ZMCL) for three years. The appointment will come into effect from 1 July 2018.

    “Based on recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee and subject to requisite regulatory approvals, including approval of shareholders, appointment of Mr. Ashok Venkatramani as Managing Director of the company [is approved] for a period of three years with effect from July 1, 2018,” ZMCL informed the Bombay Stock Exchange.

    Venkatramani brings with him an experience of over 25 years in FMCG and broadcasting sectors. Prior to joining ZMCL, he also worked with ABP group for over eight years having joined ABP News in 2008. 

    Venkatramani started his career with Unilever. He was the VP and business head – skincare for Unilever in India till 2008, before moving as the CEO of ABP News Network, which he headed until 2016. He was instrumental in turning around ABP’s TV news business and successfully managed the transition from Star brand to ABP.

    Venkatramani, 55, is a B. Tech from Bombay University and has done his management education from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and Harvard Business School.

  • Star India to pump $50 million into Hotstar this year

    Star India to pump $50 million into Hotstar this year

    MUMBAI: Speaking during an analyst call focusing on 21st Century Fox’s investments in India, James Murdoch has said that this year’s investment by Star India into its streaming service Hotstar would be $50 million.

    “We’re very comfortable that we’ll hit our $500 million EBITDA target at Star TV,” said James Murdoch. “We had decided, however, from the strong quarter in the year to continue to increase our investment in Hotstar, which for the year will be about $50 million.”

    Murdoch noted that the sports business and the digital business are also growing fast. Hotstar exceeded 140 million users in April alone, he said. The India Premier League’s watch time on Hotstar has grown by 2.5 times as against last year and achieved 7 million live streams during one IPL game, the highest-ever for any streamed sports event anywhere in the world.

    “In the Indian TV business, our entertainment channels achieved significant regional market share growth over the past year and two of the largest regions when launching the number one national free to air in the country, Star Bharat,” Murdoch added.

     

  • No reason for GECs to panic as IPL grabs eyeballs

    No reason for GECs to panic as IPL grabs eyeballs

    MUMBAI: It is that time of the year when general entertainment channels (GECs), across languages, face the jitters over viewership numbers with the Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning its customary summer stint. Moreover, as the league begins a new innings with Star Sports, the host broadcaster has been in marketing overdrive to accrue eyeballs over the length and breadth of the country.

    During the IPL season, GECs usually witness a dip in viewership thanks to the league’s appeal cutting across demographics. It will be worthwhile to review the viewership ratings since this is Star’s first year of airing the league, which is being telecast in English, Hindi as well as Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali. When the broadcast rights lay with Sony Pictures Networks, the coverage was restricted to English and Hindi commentary on Sony Max for a decade.

    Considering the coverage is in six languages this season, the affinity for the league is set to soar with audiences in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka that, hitherto, were compelled to watch the English coverage.

    Commentary in regional language not only multiplies the excitement among the viewers but also increases the entertainment quotient of the game, according to research conducted by Chrome Data Analytics & Media recently.

    There are, however, always two sides to a coin. Historically, GEC viewership ebbs and flows as the tournament progresses. While it may appear all glowing for the viewership of the IPL, as the common consensus is that GECs to lose considerable viewership during this two-month window, it is not all a doom and gloom scenario for the drama makers. Moreover, though the IPL has been geared mainly for the male audience, a huge number of female followers lap it up.

    Contrary to the popular notion, even as the viewership for the IPL rises exponentially during the first week of the tournament and the play-offs, the interest in the proceedings unmistakably tapers off during the middle stages of the league. Apart from the enthusiasts, regular fans are keen to just watch the games involving their favourite teams on the allotted days. GECs, therefore, can breathe a sigh of relief as some of the viewers are bound to return to catch up on their beloved TV shows after the initial euphoria of the tournament decreases. Despite commentary in more languages, a similar scenario is likely to pan out this season as well.  

    The IPL still remains a big cause for worry for GECs and broadcasters sounded the alarm in March by strategically launching new shows on their channels and giving them enough lead time to catch the attention of its audience. As a result, eight new shows were launched before the IPL started in a bid to avoid the exodus of viewers to the popular cricketing tournament.

    Star has a big legacy to carry forward from Sony and even create one of its own for the coming years and set the tone for the tenure of its rights. This season, it remains to be seen whether GECs effectively regain their viewership during the inevitable period of lull for the IPL.

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  • TDSAT allows broadcasters to disconnect signals to RBTV

    TDSAT allows broadcasters to disconnect signals to RBTV

    MUMBAI: The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has withdrawn the interim protection granted to direct-to-home (DTH) operator Reliance Big TV (RBTV) by allowing broadcasters to disconnect signals for non-payment of dues.

    The TDSAT order comes as a big blow for the DTH operator, which is already facing the threat of disconnection of feeds to RBTV by Antrix Corporation, which leases satellite capacity on behalf of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on April 14th unless its bills are met

    Star India, ZEEL and Sun TV Network have already disconnected signals to RBTV as it has failed to the clear the outstanding dues for months.

    The tribunal’s order means that other broadcasters involved in the matter can disconnect signals to Reliance Big TV in light of the withdrawal of the interim protection.

    The other broadcasters involved in the matter include Discovery Communications India, Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India, India Cast Media Distribution, ABP News Network, and Bennett Coleman & Company Ltd (BCCL).

    “In view of earlier orders giving repeated opportunities to the respondent, we are of the considered view that it may not be in the interest of justice to continue the interim direction against the petitioners. If such interim directions are continued, the amount of dues will be in excess of the amounts for which the petitioner had approached this Tribunal. Hence, the interim protection in favour of the respondents stands withdrawn,” the TDSAT said in its order.

    The tribunal further noted that it will be open for the broadcasters to continue or not to continue with the supply of signals to the DTH operator on the basis of their individual understanding.

    “If there is any remarkable change in the situation, parties will be at liberty to seek interim direction otherwise all these petitions shall be made ready for hearing on the issue of recovery of the money claims,” the tribunal stated.

    It also asked the DTH company to file their reply in all the claims for recovery within five weeks. Time for rejoinder will be considered on the next date. The matter has been posted under the same head on 11 May.

    The DTH operator had assured the tribunal in February that it will settle the claims of all the broadcasters within four weeks. It owes more than Rs 100 crore to multiple broadcasters.

  • Star India launches MI Vs CSK IPL opening game campaign

    Star India launches MI Vs CSK IPL opening game campaign

    MUMBAI: With just two days for the gripping cricketing action-entertainment of the much anticipated VIVO IPL 2018 to begin, Star India has unveiled yet another feisty campaign; this time, it’s the ‘Best vs Best’.

    The narrative stokes passion of the fans around the high-octane action promised highly awaited opening clash between current champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), returning after two editions.

    This match and all the matches will be aired on the Star Sports bouquet (Star Sports 1 English, Star Sports 1 HD English, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 HD Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Select SD English, Star Sports 1 Select HD English), Suvarna Plus, Star Maa Movies, Jalsha Movies and live streamed on Hotstar in India, US and Canada.

    The narrative of the latest campaign created by the Star Sports creative team rekindles the greatest rivalry of IPL between the two teams, who amongst them have won five IPL trophies out of the total ten leagues organised so far. The campaign drives a gritty face-off between MI and CSK in an opening encounter that promises great action with some of the best players in the VIVO IPL 2018.

    What is already fuelling fan frenzy is that VIVO IPL 2018 is set to witness CSK’s return under the iconic MS Dhoni’s leadership, after a two-year absence. The fact that these fierce rivals, who have clashed in three of eight past finals, will square up for the opening game of the VIVO IPL 2018, will give a dream start to the single largest event. The film, driven by a catchy, clever script, gives strident voice to the fanatic support of fans of CSK and MI, with each side throwing the gauntlet at the other, confident that their team will crush their rivals in the opening match.

    Star India president of consumer strategy and innovation Gayatri Yadav says, “With the combined power of digital and television and a first-ever six-language presentation including, Star Sports Tamil for CSK fans who have waited patiently for two long years for their heroes’ comeback, we are confident our presentation of the Vivo-IPL 2018 will deliver never-before fan experience.”

    BCCI CEO Rahul Johri adds, “The IPL is the biggest and widely followed cricketing properties in the world. Over the years, each of the franchisees has developed a strong and loyal fan following, globally. The opening game between MI and CSK will serve as the perfect start to the action-packed season. The latter will be returning after two years amidst much hype and celebration and led by none other than MS Dhoni while the former is a three-time champion and one of the most consistent T20 teams.”

    Star India will broadcast live matches of the league in six languages – Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Kannada on its broadcast network. The VIVO IPL will also be beamed live in these six languages on Hotstar.