Speculation is rife that TAM might start releasing ratings on a monthly basis hence forth. Though, no involved party has come on record to confirm the development

Priyanka Mehra Jul 4, 2013 8:07 AM

While strongly advocating transparency in ratings, the Prasar Bharati CEO says there can't be a rating system without representing the heartland of India

Abid Hasan Jun 27, 2013 9:08 AM

Even as IBF & TAM ready for a meet to resolve the ratings deadlock, some broadcasters have reportedly gone back on their decision to unsubscribe from TAM

Abid Hasan Jun 25, 2013 8:19 AM

Media planners & industry experts highlight the possibility of unsubscribing TAM as a counter to losses channels might incur from TRAI’s ad cap regulation

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 13, 2013 9:47 AM

The subscription rate should double or triple; hence, channels will rely more on subscription and less on advertising, says the IBF Prez and MSM CEO

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 5, 2013 7:49 PM

The first phase, starting June 1, will see ad restrictions to 30 min; from July to September, it will be 20 min of ads. There are, however, quite a few voices of dissent

Abid Hasan May 28, 2013 1:43 AM

In a late night compromise arrived between AAAI and IBF, channels have agreed to accept May 2013 ROs already received by them

exchange4media Staff May 3, 2013 9:40 PM

In a late night compromise arrived between AAAI and IBF, channels have agreed to accept May 2013 ROs already received by them

exchange4media Staff May 3, 2013 9:39 PM

IBF has sent a diktat to all channels to not run ads based on gross amount ROs. Except regional channels, all channels are expected to follow suit starting today

exchange4media Staff May 1, 2013 7:31 PM

It is in lieu of Income Tax department sending notices to b’casters demanding tax payable on the 15% difference between what b’casters bill & their net realisation

exchange4media Staff Apr 26, 2013 6:42 PM

The regulator has taken cognizance of broadcasters failing to adhere to 10+2 ad cap. TRAI & broadcasters to meet today to sort out the issue

Abid Hasan Apr 11, 2013 2:29 AM

Stakeholders say self regulation is the way to go as they see the notification as curtailment of their revenue source and creative freedom

Abhinav Trivedi Mar 29, 2013 7:02 PM

In order to monitor 10+2 ad cap compliance, b’casters are mandated to report the duration of advertisement carried in their channels on quarterly basis

Abid Hasan Mar 28, 2013 8:04 PM

The announcement comes after a recent IBF meeting. We are committed to the successful implementation of digitisation in India, said IBF Prez Man Jit Singh

exchange4media Staff Mar 28, 2013 7:05 PM

Broadcasters are challenging TRAI’s authority in issuing such a diktat on ad caps and allege that the regulatory body is overreaching itself

Abid Hasan Feb 21, 2013 9:09 PM

BCCC has approved advisories pertaining to sexualisation of children & health and safety of children participating in TV shows

exchange4media Staff Dec 26, 2012 7:23 PM

Following Govt of India’s request to TAM to withhold data release of news channels, industry has agreed to defer data release for all genres

Noor Fathima Warsia Dec 19, 2012 8:24 PM

As the industry gears to the ratings release on December 19, exchange4media takes a quick look on how the past 10 weeks, with no ratings, have been

Shobhana Nair Dec 18, 2012 9:03 PM

From partnering with cable operators to launching extensive campaigns, broadcasters are going all out to educate consumers

Synjini Nandi Oct 22, 2012 7:42 PM

TAM data will not be released for a nine-week period beginning October 7, 2012. Data will resume, and be available for all weeks, from December 19, 2012

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 17, 2012 8:37 PM