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    Netflix Ad Tier Launch Moved Up to November to Get Ahead of Disney+, Streamer Tells Ad Buyers

    • 02.09.2022
    • Variety

    Netflix is moving up the timeline for the debut of its cheaper, ad-supported plan to November — in order to get out before the Dec. 8 launch of the Disney+ tier with advertising.

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    Telcos demand single act to regulate OTT, DTH services

    • 02.09.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    The submission by telecom operators was part of the consultation process by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on the need for a new legal framework governing telecommunication in India.

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    Sony-Zee $10 bln media play may face changes, delays in India antitrust review

    • 02.09.2022
    • LiveMint

    CCI review has flagged concerns on Sony and Zee entertainment merger highlighting the impact on competition due to the 'strong' market position the merged entity would have over advertising and channel pricing

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    TRAI extends NTO 2.0 deadline to February 2023

    • 02.09.2022
    • exchange4media

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for implementing New Tariff Order (NTO) 2.0 to 28th February 2023. The regulator said that the deadline has been extended due to the ongoing consultation process and requests received from the stakeholders.

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    How is movie marketing evolving in the times of web 3.0

    • 02.09.2022
    • IndianTelevision

    Movie marketing has come a long way from static print posters advertising an upcoming blockbuster. In today’s attention-deficit times, the marketing of films has had to evolve to become more engaging and focused in order to grab the audience's attention.

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    Why major VPN services are shutting down in India and how Apple is affected

    • 02.09.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    A spokeswoman for NordVPN, which has also decided to shut down its servers in India, has said that these rules are typically used by authoritarian governments to gain more control over their citizens. “If democracies follow the same path, it has the potential to affect people’s privacy as well as their freedom of speech” she added.

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    Disney explores membership program like Amazon Prime to offer discounts and perk

    • 02.09.2022
    • LiveMint

    Walt Disney Co. is exploring a membership program that could offer discounts or special perks to encourage customers to spend more on its streaming services, theme parks, resorts and merchandise, according to people familiar with the discussions.

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    Meta acts on 27 million posts in Jul

    • 02.09.2022
    • LiveMint

    Meta cracked down on more than 27 million posts across Facebook and Instagram in July alleging violations of community guidelines, according to its latest monthly transparency report for India.

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    Hollywood set to deck the halls with festive flair

    • 02.09.2022
    • LiveMint

    Hollywood movie lovers in India can expect a festival feast this year with superhero flicks Black Adam, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Shazam! Fury of the Gods reaching theatres over the next few months, followed by the hugely-anticipated sequel to James Cameron’s Avatar in December.

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    Govt warns industry bodies to ensure compliance with guidelines on surrogate and misleading ads

    • 01.09.2022
    • BestMediaInfo

    If one is seen not complying with the guidelines around misleading ads, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) would take stern action against the violators, the government said

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