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    86% US media planners may shift budgets to CTV if transparency improves: Study

    • 15.05.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    The Gracenote study shows strong intent among media planners to shift budgets from linear TV, programmatic video and display to CTV, but cites lack of show-level targeting and reporting as a key barrier

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    OTT platforms may use microdramas to pull younger viewers, but ad interruptions could hurt scale

    • 15.05.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    The report said microdramas can help OTT distributors draw younger audiences into their platforms, but ad-supported models will need careful execution because interruption tolerance is low in short-format content

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    Dhurandhar sequel OTT rights split between JioHotstar and Netflix?

    • 15.05.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    The sequel’s India digital rights have been bought by JioStar for about Rs 150 crore, while Netflix has listed the Raw & Undekha version for overseas viewers

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    Ofcom proposes tougher streaming safety, accessibility rules

    • 15.05.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom yesterday proposed sweeping new rules for major streaming platforms aimed at strengthening audience protections and improving accessibility standards, bringing services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ closer to the regulatory framework governing traditional television broadcasters.

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    Hollywood’s niche films thrive in India with urban audience embracing original versions

    • 15.05.2026
    • Mint

    Michael, a biopic on singer Michael Jackson, has earned over Rs. 50 crore in India at last count.

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    HindiPVR INOX, Khooni Monday and HorrorCon launch India’s first immersive horror screening

    • 14.05.2026
    • Indian Television

    A special screening of HOKUM turns cinema into a live horror playground for Indian fans

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    TelevisionBARC redraws TV ratings playbook as landing pages lose power

    • 14.05.2026
    • Indian Television

    New TV Ratings Policy 2026 removes default landing page viewership from ratings

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    EU crackdown on ‘addictive’ social media reignites India’s child safety debate

    • 14.05.2026
    • Exchange4media

    The EU is tightening scrutiny on TikTok and Meta over addictive design features such as endless scrolling, autoplay & push notifications that regulators believe fuel compulsive usage among young users

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    YouTube’s Muscle-Flexing Upfront Pitch: We are TV Now

    • 14.05.2026
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    TV veteran-turned YouTuber Trevor Noah hosted the company's annual Brandcast upfront, where the platform unveiled a slate of shows from top creators for the first time.

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    How BARC India’s move puts a full stop to the landing page game

    • 14.05.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    The new rule will force broadcasters to refrain from putting their watermarked live channel on landing pages, even for marketing, believe stakeholders

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