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IPL rights: Will consolidation rain sixes for broadcasters, or will it hit advertising run rate?

Broadcasting rights for the IPL, which are among the most lucrative in the country, are set to get consolidated from next year. Will this consolidation rain sixes for broadcasters, or will it impact the advertising run rate?

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JioCinema subscription: JioCinema set to disrupt SVOD market with Rs 30 per month subscription pack

Viacom18's JioCinema is shifting to a hybrid monetization model, placing Indian GEC and movie content behind a paywall at Rs 30/month or Rs 300/year. Live sports remain free. The move aims to boost revenue, leveraging IPL for rollout. Post-COI approval, JioCinema's merger into Viacom18 aims to fortify its OTT presence.

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JioCinema: JioCinema may disrupt SVOD market with low pricing plan

The new pricing is a significant drop from its ₹999/year and ₹99/month plans, which offered only Hollywood content. Unlike the existing plans, the new plans will be ad-free, the company said. JioCinema Premium will provide users with web originals, movies and content for children, along with Hollywood content from HBO, NBCUniversal and Paramount Global.

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Reliance Media business' FY24 revenue up by 49%

Sports and news media business fueled the growth of the company.

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Murdoch partner helps Asia's richest man build a media empire

Viacom18's Uday Shankar leads effort to merge with Disney India, targeting 600 million viewers. The company aims to dominate the Indian media industry

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IPL matches: JioCinema gets 200 mn viewers for first 6 IPL matches

JioCinema has achieved nearly 200 million viewers in the first six matches of IPL 2024, aiming for 650 million viewers. The platform's strong adoption on mobile and CTV has led to a household reach of 18–20 million. JioCinema also introduced premium IPL stickers for a new revenue stream.

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foreign direct investment: FDI into I&B sector drops 78% to ₹332 cr in Dec qtr

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's information and broadcasting sector, including print media, decreased by 78% to ₹332 crore in Q3 of FY24, down from ₹1,535 crore in the same period last year. However, the sector received FDI worth ₹6,390 crore in the first nine months of FY24, compared to ₹2,925 crore in the same period in FY23. Notable investments include Bodhi Tree Systems' ₹4,306 crore investment in Viacom18 and Warner Music India's ₹67 crore fund infusion from WEA International.

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Mint Explainer: All you need to know about the $8.5-billion Disney-Reliance merger

As of now, Reliance will effectively control the joint venture. It will own a direct stake of 16.34% in the company, while subsidiary Viacom18 will own 46.82%, and Disney 36.84%.

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molocos general: Moloco partners JioCinema to develop robust monetisation solution

Moloco, a machine learning and advertising technology company, has partnered with Viacom18-owned JioCinema to develop a robust monetization solution for streaming services. The partnership aims to innovate by providing engaging commercials and advertiser ROI in response to the growing popularity of streaming video and challenges in live event advertising.

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RIL and Disney sign binding pact to merge operations in India: Report

Reliance and its affiliates are expected to own at least 61% in the merged entity, with Disney holding the rest.

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