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    ‘Bhooth Bangla’ tops April BO as 2026 collections rise 15%: Ormax

    • 02.06.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Indian cinemas continued their strong run in 2026, with April delivering robust box-office numbers and further strengthening the industry’s recovery momentum. Films released during the month grossed an estimated Rs 787 crore at the domestic box office, including projected future collections, driven largely by the success of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and ‘Vaazha 2’.

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    Global online video subscriptions up 17.6% in ’25; pay TV declines

    • 02.06.2026
    • Indian Television

    Global technology research and advisory firm Omdia’s latest TV & Video market data shows global online video subscriptions reached 2.24 billion at the end of 2025, up 17.6 percent year on year from 1.9 billion in 2024. However, growth is expected to slow to single digits in 2026 as the market

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    ASCI: 97% violative ads on digital platforms; large number on Meta

    • 02.06.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    The new-age digital media is home to over 97 per cent of violative ads in FY26, and online giant Meta alone contributed nearly four-fifths of such problematic campaigns, advertising watchdog ASCI said yesterday in a report.

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    PaRa Music launches AI-powered music company focused on Indian music IP

    • 02.06.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    Founded by Rashna Pochkhanawala and backed by Apollo Growth Capital, PaRa Music uses AI insights for catalogue growth and monetisation

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    Why JioStar believes entertainment platforms can own business outcomes

    • 02.06.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    JioStar’s Bhaskar Ramesh outlines a future in which the company wants to move beyond traditional campaign reporting

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    Digital now AdEx’s shock absorber as macro pressures force brands to revisit media plans

    • 02.06.2026
    • Exchange4media

    TAM AdEx’s Feb-April 2026 data shows one clear winner: digital. While TV, radio & print remained restrained or volatile, digital advertising stayed sharply above the average-month benchmark

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    The rise of the trust stack in India’s digital economy

    • 02.06.2026
    • Exchange4media

    As India's DPDP Act reshapes the data economy, consent is quietly becoming a balance sheet asset and the companies building the architecture around it may define the next decade of digital commerce

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    How OTT platforms are pairing ads with emotions amid clutter

    • 02.06.2026
    • Mint

    Streaming platforms are shifting to contextual advertising, recognizing its importance for engagement. Advertisers align their strategies with viewer emotions and behaviors, leading to targeted ad placements

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    Amazon Music India unveils three-tiered pricing to attract nonPrime users

    • 02.06.2026
    • Mint

    Amazon Music India is implementing a three-tier subscription model to attract more users, including a free service with ads, an upgraded Prime experience, and a premium unlimited plan. This change reflects the growing demand for diverse music services amid increasing smartphone penetration.

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    Malaysia moves to bar children under 16 from social media, escalating global push for online safety

    • 02.06.2026
    • Storyboard18

    Malaysia has begun enforcing one of Asia’s toughest social media age restrictions, requiring platforms to block users under 16 as governments worldwide intensify scrutiny of tech companies’ impact on children.

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