After a fruitful 20-year-long stint at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), Rohit Gupta steps down from his role as the Advisor to the Management and the Board at the organisation. An industry veteran, Rohit was responsible for advising the senior management on major industry trends and developments and providing his expertise and support at key junctures. Throughout his tenure at SPNI, he played a crucial role in contributing to the organization’s growth under different profiles including his … [Read more...] about Rohit Gupta announces retirement from Sony Pictures Networks India as Advisor to the Management and the Board
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Kids’ entertainment channel Sony YAY! launches in Malaysia in Tamil
In an endeavour to bring exciting kid’s entertainment offerings to the Malaysian audience, India’s popular kid’s entertainment channel Sony YAY! launches on Telekom Malaysia Berhad (unifi TV). With a lineup of fan-favorite shows, the channel entered the Malaysian market on 1st July 2022 to expand its presence further across the South Asian region. Opening a world of entertainment to young audiences, Sony YAY! launched in Tamil with a total of seven popular kid’s entertainment shows including Sab … [Read more...] about Kids’ entertainment channel Sony YAY! launches in Malaysia in Tamil
SPN completes first phase of acquisition
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
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
