Click here to View in Browser 24 Dec 2024 Volume 17 Issue No:14   iWorld | OTT Streamer Dazn acquires Australian Foxtel group from News Corp & Telstra for A$3.4 bn It's a deal that's happening down under but it's given streaming platform Dazn group an upper hand as it continues its march towards spreading its wings even further globally. Read More... Regulators | Trai TRAI website gets a facelift Industry watchdog the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has got a new look online. It unveiled an upgraded website to broaden its reach to connect with a wider audience on 23 December 2024. Read More... Regulators | High Court Sapphire Media wins BIG 92.7 FM; gets favourable order from NCLAT It's a big - actually Big 92.7 FM - win for Haryana-outdoor firm and Indian Daily TV channel owner Sapphire Media. It has got a favorable order from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) for it to acquire the Reliance Broadcast Network run radio network Big FM 92.7. Read More... MAM | Media and Advertising IAB Tech Lab launches programmatic CTV genre guidance for public review After a quiet pause since its 2020 retirement, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Tech Lab is back with a roar, reimagining the digital advertising playbook. Read More... Television | TV Channels Samsung's supreme galaxy series redefines newsroom excellence Samsung, the reigning titan of android innovation, has once again set a benchmark, thrilling tech enthusiasts worldwide with its groundbreaking Galaxy Z Series and S24 Ultra devices. Read More...     Press Releases » 2024 a signpost year for Netflix India with stories that united & redefined entertainment » 2024 The Change makers: Subhash Chandra, the corporate warrior Videos #VBS2024 | Stopping the leakages in the pay TV ecosystem More News From Indian Television Global media & entertainment industry trends in 2024: A ChatGpt perspective We asked ChatGPT to list the the major trends that shaped the media and entertainment industry globally. The points below popped up. It makes for an interesting read though it's not totally accurate nor is it comprehensive. Our take will follow before the year end. .....Read More... Sony BBC Earth brings sweet treats to your screen this Christmas In the magical spirit of Christmas, where the air is spiced with cinnamon and jingles play like sweet whispers in every corner, there's one thing that never fails to unite us all—our love for Mithai (sweets)!...Read More... 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