Mumbai - Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and its affiliates have completed the first phase of a two-phase acquisition of the TEN Sports Network from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and its subsidiaries. Following the completion of this phase of the acquisition, SPN’s cluster of nine sports channels will now include: Sony SIX and Sony Six HD, Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD, TEN 1, TEN 1 HD, TEN 2, TEN 3, and TEN Golf HD. Certain other operations and assets will be included in the … [Read more...] about SPN completes first phase of acquisition
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Sony BBC Earth launched in India
Mumbai - Sony BBC Earth will go live this week in India. Sony BBC Earth is a premium factual entertainment channel brought to you by MSM Worldwide Factual Media – a joint venture between Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and BBC Worldwide. The JV partnership combines SPN’s extensive experience and expertise in operating and distributing televised entertainment both to audiences in India and across the globe, with BBC Worldwide’s extensive catalogue of programming and reputation for … [Read more...] about Sony BBC Earth launched in India
TEN Sports sold for US$385 M
Mumbai - Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and its affiliates have entered into definitive agreements to acquire TEN Sports Network from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and its subsidiaries for US$385 million. Completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition will add South Asia's leading sports network to SPN’s existing portfolio of channels. The TEN Sports channels acquired includes TEN 1, TEN 1 HD, TEN 2, TEN 3, TEN Golf HD, TEN Cricket, TEN … [Read more...] about TEN Sports sold for US$385 M
Strong viewership for VIVO IPL
Mumbai- SONY MAX, SONY SIX & SONY ESPN (part of Sony Pictures Networks India), the official broadcasters of VIVO IPL has drawn millions of viewers each week making the tournament larger and bigger. VIVO IPL recorded a 60% growth since the opening week to achieve a cumulative reach of 347 million, the highest for any sporting event on television in India. VIVO IPL achieved a viewership of 793 GVM in prime time at an All India level, in its 6th week and was way ahead of the No 2 channel … [Read more...] about Strong viewership for VIVO IPL
266 million views for VIVO
Mumbai- SONY MAX, SONY SIX & SONY ESPN (part of Sony Pictures Networks India), the official broadcasters of the VIVO IPL, continue to grow in the second week of the T20 cricket tournament after just 16 matches. VIVO IPL has achieved a cumulative reach of 266 million continuing to build a larger audience base than ever before in its first fortnight. With rural data being reported for the first time, the response has been great with a 43% reach from rural. A 46% female viewership makes VIVO … [Read more...] about 266 million views for VIVO
Sony unveils VIVO IPL
Mumbai- The chieftains of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) unveiled the new campaign for Season 9 of VIVO IPL. From 2008 onwards, SPN has been the exclusive broadcaster of VIVO IPL. And since then, with BCCI’s support, SPN has been not only been marketing and promoting the event on its network but also using content that powers the television medium to entertain and communicate. This year’s VIVO IPL campaign, ‘Ek India Happywala’ implores every Indian in every … [Read more...] about Sony unveils VIVO IPL