television
Before joining Sun TV Network Limited, Samay Shah was with Enterr10 Television Pvt. Ltd.
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 8:11 AM
The name and logo were revealed on Independence Day through a rendition of Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu performed by children
e4m Staff Aug 15, 2026 12:14 PM
The I&B Minister's 'Chanakya-like' approach focuses on BARC’s core regulatory and technical issues, rather than letting competing industry bodies fight among themselves, say industry executives
Imran Fazal Aug 15, 2026 8:39 AM
One of the key arguments underpinning the government's decision is the difference in regulatory treatment between television and digital media
Imran Fazal Aug 14, 2026 9:02 PM
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
Guest Column: M Gautham Machaiah writes how regulatory reform collides with commercial reality in television’s most lucrative quarter
M. Gautham Machaiah Aug 12, 2026 1:50 PM
With an aim to drive value and premiumisation in the Hindi Heartland, JioStar’s FTA channels are leading the way in reaching the right audience at the right time
NATIVE CONTENT Aug 7, 2026 5:40 PM
At Network18, Devgan currently serves as Managing Editor at News18 India and anchors the channel’s flagship debate programme, Aar Paar
Ruhail Amin Aug 6, 2026 7:49 AM
Broadcasters have consistently argued that the regulatory framework wrongly treats residential subscribers and commercial establishments alike for pricing purposes
Imran Fazal Aug 4, 2026 11:58 AM
Shinde has built television channels, launched entertainment formats and created industry institutions that continue to shape Punjabi media
As the Founder, Managing Director, and President of GTC Network celebrates his birthday, we look back at a career defined by pioneering firsts and an unwavering belief in regional storytelling
e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 12:46 PM
e4m had first reported that the Ministry was inclined to allow BARC to resume ratings while the formal renewal process continued
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 1:53 PM
The government is preparing detailed report on industry feedback; calibrated changes may ease revenue pressure while retaining consumer safeguards
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 8:55 AM
Senior television industry executives told e4m that the withdrawal was driven by a combination of legal setbacks and increasing industry pressure to restore certainty to the TV measurement ecosystem
Imran Fazal Jul 29, 2026 9:57 AM
The federation reserves liberty to file a fresh writ petition on the same or similar cause of action
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jul 29, 2026 8:09 AM
The clarification comes amid growing uncertainty in the broadcasting industry following the suspension of television ratings after the rollout of the new policy
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 2:21 PM
Some executives also raised concerns over the reliability of broadcaster disclosures, which form a key part of the compliance framework
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 1:58 PM
The decision removes the interim roadblock that had kept the provision in abeyance since May 22 and marks a significant victory for the Centre and BARC
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 11:35 AM
According to the advertisers' body, a calibrated increase would improve broadcasters' revenue prospects without materially affecting the consumer viewing experience
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 9:23 AM
This letter comes at a time when the MIB is fighting a legal battle in Kerala High Court on the interim stay to proviso Clause 5.4.1 of the TV Ratings Policy 2026 pertaining to landing pages
Imran Fazal Jul 22, 2026 12:59 PM
As per reports, Australia’s Network Ten is in talks to transfer production of its news bulletins to a rival television network
e4m Staff Jul 21, 2026 3:33 PM
Industry experts say suspension of weekly television ratings disrupts commissioning, scheduling and content decisions, forcing broadcasters to depend on experience rather than data
Imran Fazal Jul 21, 2026 9:33 AM
Faisal Siddiqui has over 23 years of experience in television advertising sales and media management
e4m Staff Jul 20, 2026 4:04 PM
Retail media has become a core performance channel, particularly for FMCG, beauty, electronics and brands reliant on quick commerce
Shantanu David Jul 20, 2026 9:16 AM
Parliament has also turned its attention to the government's proposed Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026
Imran Fazal Jul 20, 2026 8:38 AM
Among the proposals being discussed are differentiated advertising norms for different channel genres, revised thresholds or a more flexible framework
Imran Fazal Jul 17, 2026 8:25 AM
Dr Annurag Batra on why India needs one measurement currency, why India's marketers should be the principal custodians of audience measurement, and more
Annurag Batra Jul 16, 2026 4:16 PM
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026, and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed live on Sony
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 9:50 AM
Pathak joins NDTV after an over seven-year stint at Republic Media Network
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 8:45 AM
Tribunal rules broadcaster continued to benefit from channel placement after expiry of written agreement; awards 9% interest instead of claimed 24%
Imran Fazal Jul 16, 2026 8:43 AM
The media company posted consolidated operating revenue of Rs 516 crore in the first quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 468 crore in the corresponding period last year
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 7:33 PM
Adak will be stepping down from his role on 21 August 2026 to pursue other opportunities
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 1:49 PM
With weekly TV ratings on pause, the industry is forced to confront a bigger question: Has advertising become too dependent on measurement to trust creativity?
Aryendra Khan Jul 9, 2026 7:32 PM
In the first part of this series, we celebrate 6 business leaders who built institutions that allowed journalism to scale
Ruhail Amin Jul 9, 2026 6:19 PM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes how fragmented audiences and digital consumption are redefining media measurement beyond television ratings
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 9, 2026 10:40 AM
Hearing the 12-min ad cap case, the Delhi High Court rejected broadcasters' argument that TRAI's jurisdiction is confined to technical aspects of transmission and interconnection
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 10:23 AM
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur explains why the suspension of television ratings has left the industry navigating without a compass
Prabhakar Mundkur Jul 8, 2026 1:37 PM
Dr Annurag Batra decodes the question of whether the industry is ready for an entirely new way of measuring audiences
Dr Annurag Batra Jul 8, 2026 11:30 AM
Advertising revenue emerged as the biggest growth driver during the year, rising 19% to Rs 3,165 crore
This is in addition to his current role as Chief Revenue Officer – Sports & Special Projects
Industry executives said today's IBDF meeting is expected to focus on preparing a common industry position before engaging with the ministry
Imran Fazal Jul 6, 2026 11:47 AM
MSOs are proposing the creation of a unified Platform Services advertising network that will allow brands to execute campaigns across multiple cable operators
Imran Fazal Jul 6, 2026 8:52 AM
Marketers and brand leaders are unanimous that TV measurement needs to go beyond traditional reach, frequency metrics by combining cross-media audience measurement with richer content intelligence
Shantanu David Jul 3, 2026 8:57 AM
The move effectively renders BARC's ratings operations inactive until the ministry completes the renewal process under the new regulatory framework
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 PM
The latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that ended on June 28
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 8:28 PM
BARC also urged the MIB to withdraw its directive barring charges to news broadcasters during the TRP blackout, stating that the ratings suspension should not halt subscription fee collection
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 6:22 PM
On July 1, 1941, a 10-second Bulova ad before a baseball game quietly launched the business of television advertising as we know it
Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 12:28 PM
Richa Anirudh joined Kadak as a consultant in August 2025 and hosted the show Unkahi on the platform
e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 12:37 PM