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Why has Korean Content become the new battleground for OTT platforms??blur=25

From Netflix's early K-drama push to Prime Video's CJ ENM partnership, platforms are turning to Korean content to deepen engagement; as local originals turn costlier, global IP next competitive moat

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 17, 2026 8:48 AM

MIB mulls fresh accessibility norms for TV channels, may ease compliance timelines?blur=25

The ministry first issued the Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities in Television Programmes on September 11, 2019

Imran Fazal Aug 13, 2026 8:59 AM

Prasar Bharati Invests ₹258 Crore in OTT Platform WAVES for FY25?blur=25

Payments to artists and professionals rose from Rs 28.43 crore to Rs 43.57 crore

Imran Fazal Aug 12, 2026 9:17 AM

Lagan Shastri Joins SLMG Beverages as New CEO?blur=25

As CEO, Lagan will lead SLMG Beverages by strengthening its market leadership, advancing digital capabilities, and fostering a culture of high performance

e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 10:16 AM

Experts Highlight Accessibility Gaps in India's OTT Content and Apps?blur=25

For OTT companies, a common set of definitions, testing standards and reporting requirements could be as important as the accessibility features themselves

Imran Fazal Aug 11, 2026 8:53 AM

Kapilesh Prakash Joins Sony LIV as Head of Digital Ad Sales?blur=25

At JioHotstar, Kapilesh Prakash served as Sr. Vice President - Entertainment Ad Sales

e4m Desk Aug 10, 2026 4:56 PM

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For India's OTT industry, accessibility is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage rather than simply a regulatory obligation

Imran Fazal Aug 10, 2026 9:11 AM

OTT Platforms Face Confusion Over Accessibility Regulations?blur=25

While the MIB relies on a three-tier self-regulatory grievance mechanism, the DEPwD proposes a statutory, penalty-backed enforcement framework

Imran Fazal Aug 6, 2026 8:54 AM

OTT Video?blur=25

The draft has been placed in the public domain for objections and suggestions for 30 days from the date the Gazette notification is made available

Imran Fazal Aug 5, 2026 3:10 PM

Qantas Partners with OMD for Expanded Media Strategy in Asia?blur=25

Under the new mandate, OMD will handle media strategy, planning and buying for both Qantas and Jetstar in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan

e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 9:15 AM

Prerna Daga Takes On New Marketing Role at St. Regis New Delhi?blur=25

Daga will continue in her role with Marriott International as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications

e4m Desk Jul 24, 2026 8:50 AM

Amit Gokhale Joins Rusk Media as National Revenue Head for Mid Market?blur=25

He will lead sponsorship sales across Rusk’s IP slate and help scale Alright TV! as a brand and OTT platform

e4m Staff Jul 23, 2026 12:12 PM

Jubilant FoodWorks CIO Narottam Sharma Resigns for New Opportunity?blur=25

In a regulatory disclosure, Jubilant FoodWorks stated that Sharma will continue in his role until September 18, 2026

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 5:30 PM

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As streaming consolidates around a handful of giants, independent OTT platforms are discovering that survival may depend on owning communities, intellectual property and cultural relevance

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 20, 2026 8:32 AM

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The govt is evaluating a proposal that would make certification and approval from the CBFC mandatory before films can be released digitally

e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 11:29 AM

Bhupendra Soni?blur=25

On his birthday, we celebrate not only a seasoned journalist but also a creative mind who continues to push the boundaries of news, documentaries and digital content

e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 2:30 PM

Publishers File Lawsuit Against Google Over AI Training Practices?blur=25

Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier and author Scott Turow have filed a proposed class action in New York, accusing Google of unlawfully using millions of copyrighted books to develop its Gemini AI models

e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 11:18 AM

Broadcasters Support MIB's Action Against Telegram Piracy Practices?blur=25

The notice has sparked legal questions over the extent of the ministry's powers but broadcasters say the intervention addresses a longstanding regulatory gap in tackling industrial-scale online piracy

Imran Fazal Jul 15, 2026 9:03 AM

WAVES?blur=25

The impleaded entities include several of India's leading television networks, such as Zee Media, TV Today Network, ABP Network, Republic Media, Network18, Bennett Coleman & Co among others

Imran Fazal Jul 14, 2026 5:43 PM

Manoj Kumar Takes Charge as Director of Finance at JW Marriott Mussoorie?blur=25

He served as part of the hotel's finance leadership between September 2018 and December 2021

e4m Staff Jul 14, 2026 2:29 PM

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Uday Kumar Verma, former MIB Secretary, writes that technology has globalised access to entertainment while making audiences embrace local languages, cultures and stories more than ever

Uday Kumar Verma Jul 14, 2026 9:16 AM

Sajid Qureshi?blur=25

Qureshi’s success with Buzzzooka builds directly on his established footprint in the Indian film industry

NATIVE CONTENT Jul 13, 2026 1:27 PM

Breaking the screen silos: Why advertisers must rethink media planning?blur=25

As viewers move seamlessly across TV, OTT and digital platforms, advertisers are shifting from screen-based planning to unified audience strategies

Anuja Jain Jul 13, 2026 9:27 AM

The shrinking duration of content: Is this the future of storytelling??blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores why the future of storytelling lies in audiences discovering stories across multiple formats

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 13, 2026 8:45 AM

MIB Forms Committee to Review Diljit Dosanjh's Film 'Satluj'?blur=25

According to reports, the committee has been tasked with reviewing the film's content and will submit its recommendations to the Centre

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:16 AM

Micro Drama: Can OTT 2.0 become the next big entertainment ecosystem??blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says premium micro dramas could redefine OTT, with the next five years deciding if they become a lasting entertainment category

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 10, 2026 8:01 AM

Shefali Singh Promoted to Head of Marketing at Abbott?blur=25

Prior to her elevation, Shefali Singh held the role of Marketing Manager at the company

e4m Desk Jul 9, 2026 11:57 AM

Deserving talent wins big at VZY Presents Dentsu-IWMBuzz Digital Awards Season 8?blur=25

The categories span from web series and digital films to podcasts, youth dramas, and outstanding non-fiction projects and micro dramas

e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:52 AM

BARC ratings suspension revives API debate?blur=25

Global technology companies including Google (which owns YouTube), Amazon (which owns MX Player and Prime Video), Netflix, and Meta have historically retained tight control over audience data

Imran Fazal Jul 9, 2026 9:15 AM

Manan Mehta Joins Story TV as SVP of Content and Strategy?blur=25

Mehta brings over 20 years of experience across business strategy, marketing and content thought leadership

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:23 PM

Aparna Kapur Joins Inquis Medical as Senior Marketing Director?blur=25

Kapur’s expertise lies in medtech and has worked in cardiology, neurology, and ENT specialties in the US, EU and APAC

e4m Desk Jul 8, 2026 8:55 AM

Shagun Sethi Joins JW Marriott Phuket as Sales & Marketing Director?blur=25

Shagun Sethi has over two decades of distinguished experience in the hospitality industry

e4m Desk Jul 7, 2026 11:40 AM

MIB?blur=25

Several legal experts also questioned whether the MIB is the appropriate authority to issue such directions in the first place

Imran Fazal Jul 4, 2026 5:47 PM

aha's Influencer Reality Show Attracts Major Brand Partnerships?blur=25

As India's First Influencer Reality Show, the property brings together some of the region's most popular digital creators, who collectively command millions of followers across platforms

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 4:00 PM

Dentsu Creative bags Lotte India’s creative mandate?blur=25

The account will be managed by the agency’s Chennai office

e4m Staff Jul 2, 2026 12:52 PM

Commerce Media Revolution: Bridging Ads and Transactions in India?blur=25

As OTT platforms, Q-comm apps, creator ecosystems collapse the distance between content and checkout, a new media category is quietly taking shape, share industry heads

Anuja Jain Jul 1, 2026 8:41 AM

WAVES Transforms into a Creator-Centric Digital Platform?blur=25

The public broadcaster's recently updated content sourcing framework for WAVES introduces a streaming-minutes-based monetisation model and tightening of verification and compliance requirements

Imran Fazal Jun 30, 2026 8:39 AM

Rahul Mishra Exits Shemaroo After Nearly a Decade of Innovation?blur=25

Rahul Mishra was associated with the company for close to 9 years

e4m Desk Jun 29, 2026 6:34 PM

David M. Denton Joins Nike as CFO to Drive Financial Strategy?blur=25

Denton joins Nike from Pfizer, Inc., where he has served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President since May 2022

e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 1:37 PM

Ellen Griffin and Charlotte Lee?blur=25

Ellen Griffin, Global Brand President, OMD, and Charlotte Lee, President, OMD APAC, discuss why innovation is flowing from APAC to the world, and what the Omnicom-IPG integration means for future

Neeta Nair Jun 25, 2026 8:51 AM

Frodoh's Russhabh Thakkar Highlights CTV Ad Spend Gap in India?blur=25

At e4m CTV Conference, Russhabh R. Thakkar, Founder and CEO of Frodoh, spoke on the growing disconnect between audience consumption patterns and advertising investments

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 7:04 PM

Nikhil Doda | Lahori Zeera?blur=25

The co-founder says that the company is doubling down on an asset-light co-bottling model and plans to add another eight to nine manufacturing units next year across high-demand markets

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 12:50 PM

Anand Shankar Takes Charge as Head of Marketing at ZEE Keralam?blur=25

Anand Shankar was previously with Balaji Telefilms as Sales Lead - South & East

e4m Desk Jun 12, 2026 8:12 AM

Vishwajeet Singh Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott?blur=25

Vishwajeet Singh brings over 16 years of experience across sales, marketing, business development, and customer relationship management

e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 1:53 PM

The Evolution of Loyalty Programs: From Rewards to Relationships?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan writes consumers want to feel connected to brands in a more personal way and why reward points alone are no longer enough to create long-term loyalty

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 9, 2026 9:17 AM