Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media has announced the appointment of Bhavishya Rao as Head of International Licensing and Distribution. Joining the GoQuest team with immediate effect Bhavishya Rao will be responsible for global licensing and distribution activities for the company, reporting to company founders Vivek Lath and Jimmy George. Bhavishya brings over 12 years of industry experience to her new role. She previously worked at Pocket FM, an Audio OTT start-up, where … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media Appoints Bhavishya Rao & Strenghtens Team Ahead Of MIPCOM
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BBC and Viacom 18 presents Stupid Man, Smart Phone
BBC Worldwide announced a format deal with India network Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. (Viacom18), to bring the factual entertainment format Stupid Man, Smart Phone to India. The format, which makes its first appearance in Asia via India, will be localised and produced by BBC Worldwide India. It will premiere on Viacom18’s Video-on-Demand (VOD) streaming service VOOT, which reaches over 40 million users in India. It will air as a series of nine episodes of 15 to 20 minutes each. Awarded ‘Best … [Read more...] about BBC and Viacom 18 presents Stupid Man, Smart Phone
COLORS Viacom18 acquires rights for Rising Star
Keshet International (KI)’s Live interactive talent format, Rising Star has been licensed to Colors TV, Viacom18’s flagship brand in the entertainment space in India. With a view to launch by early 2017, this hour-long format will take up one of the prime time slots on the Channel. After Rising Star China which aired in 2015, India is going to be the largest Asian territory to produce a local version of the trailblazing talent show. More recently the show has been licensed in Cambodia … [Read more...] about COLORS Viacom18 acquires rights for Rising Star
EBS expands EPG data services for IndiaCast
Baldock, UK – EBS, a full-service provider of EPG data for platforms and channels worldwide, announced on March 25 that it has expanded its EPG data services for domestic and international channel distribution company IndiaCast. A joint venture between TV 18 and Viacom 18, IndiaCast distributes channels Colors and Rishtey (Viacom 18) and now 24/7 news channel News18 India (TV 18) to viewers in the UK. News18 India offers a dynamic and customised mix … [Read more...] about EBS expands EPG data services for IndiaCast
India’s advertisers and broadcasters reach compromise on TV ratings
According to the Business Standard, India’s top advertisers and broadcasters have resolved the differences that emerged regarding the frequency of TV ratings. Seven broadcasters - STAR India, ZEE, NDTV, Times Television, BAG, Viacom 18 and Network 18, and Multi Screen Media - and advertisers such as Hindustan Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo were in conflict after the decision by the seven networks to shift to monthly ratings two weeks ago. Providing weekly ratings to … [Read more...] about India’s advertisers and broadcasters reach compromise on TV ratings
Indian High Court temporarily lifts ban on Comedy Central
According to The Hindu, The Delhi High Court has temporarily lifted the 10-day ban on Viacom 18’s Comedy Central channel. On May 25, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting imposed the ban on the channel for airing two programmes - a French prank show that featured simulated sex with a dummy and a stand-up comedy act, which it said, “offended good taste and decency,” and “denigrated women.” Viacom 18 had challenged the ban in the court. The report adds that a … [Read more...] about Indian High Court temporarily lifts ban on Comedy Central
