Online Media

Decoding the X factor: Like most OTTs, MX Player is yet to break even

Like most OTTs, it is yet to break even. Unlike most, it doesn't have deep pockets

Matrimony.com surges 14% as board approves share buyback via tender offer

The board has recommended a buyback of equity shares not exceeding Rs 75 crore at an indicative maximum buyback price not exceeding Rs 1,150 per equity share.

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Star India batter Virat Kohli said images of the infant shown by broadcasters during the third ODI against South Africa here was a case of being "taken off guard".

New York Times to acquire sports site The Athletic for $550 mn

Founded in 2016, The Athletic had 1.2 million subscribers as of December, and covers more than 200 clubs and teams in the U.S. and around the world

Meta launches new safety initiatives aiming at online protection of women

A first of its kind platform, NCII.org has partnered with various Indian organisations such as Social Media Matters, Centre for Social Research, and Red Dot Foundation

Mixed reaction by netizens to govt's decision of repealing farm laws

The prime minister announced his government has decided to repeal the three legislations

Facebook took action on 33.3 mn content pieces during June 16-July 31

Facebook "actioned" over 33.3 million content pieces across ten violation categories proactively during June 16-July 31 in India, the social media giant said in its compliance report

Young, male and metropolitan: The face of the Indian OTT viewer

Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad account for 33% of the total active paid subscriptions, finds a survey

Many people 'addicted to being online' amid Covid pandemic: Report

The coronavirus pandemic has not only put 'digital' as the centre piece of everyday life but also resulted in many people becoming "addicted to being online", according to a report.

BJP alleges Newsclick's only agenda to defame India using foreign funding

Bhartiya Janta Party on Sunday accused the media portal of defaming India and spreading foreign propaganda in the country using foreign funding

Localising of internet: A peek into state-wise consumption of online media

The report is an illustration of the axiom that media is the most local of all products

Free for viewers, streaming service Jungo+ launches for select Indian users

Unlike other services, it isn't targeting mass audience, will cater to those with interests in areas it calls passion and ethnocentric like K-Pop, health and wellness, e-sports and mixed martial arts

There's no sustainable biz model for media worldwide: Axate's Dominic Young

Covid has proven the vulnerability of ad revenues. The problem with subscription is that it requires readers to make a commitment, says Young

European Union wants US to draft joint rule book to rein in tech giants

In December, the Commission proposed two new pieces of EU legislation to better protect consumers and their rights online

Brands banking on direct-to-digital movie releases are gaining traction

With theatres remaining shut, new releases are making a beeline for OTT platforms, and companies are forging tie-ups in order to reach out to the target audience

We will get into electronic media, says RPSG chairman Sanjiv Goenka

Digital will be a crucial arm of the media. I am not sure whether it will be at the cost of print, but it will acquire importance. It is definitely being consumed, says RPSG Chairman

Creative continuum: Nair narrates a journey that shaped Indian media market

Nair tells how various industries - devices, payments, telecom - have created the perfect storm in the media business

New FDI norms: Key online media companies feel the pinch of 26% cap

While none of the players are likely to be happy with the move, some say more clarity is needed on the matter

Australia and Singapore crackdown on online media with new laws

Australia said it will legislate "tough" new laws to prevent social-media platforms from being "weaponized" by terrorists and extremists who may use them to live-stream violent crimes