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With most major streaming services yet to turn a profit, the future of streaming clearly lies on its ability to crack this nut. What needs to be done and how? Is aggregation the answer and will FAST take off in India? Join our panel of experts, Sandeep Balani, JioAds, Harguneet Singh, PubMatic, Vivek Kumar Mishra, Samsung Electronics, Saurabh Srivastava, Shemaroo Entertainment with Anuj Gandhi, Plug and Play Entertainment, for an in-depth discussion on monetizing the stream. Tickets are selling out fast, grab yours now! https://www.jotform.com/240278066140451/prefill/65b7235e36383716b3b4d9fcd4f7

Join us for a conversation with Sajith Sivanandan, Disney+ Hotstar India, with Louis Boswell, AVIA, on how to better understand and perhaps even predict the Indian consumer’s wants and needs as we reshape the video entertainment we create for them. Registration is now open! https://www.jotform.com/240278066140451/prefill/65b7235e36383716b3b4d9fcd4f7

“In line with his overall strategic approach, the MD and CEO has initiated the process of rationalization of the workforce by 15%, that will prune the staff strength across the company to arrive at a streamlined team that is sharply focused on the set goals for the future,” Zee said in a statement.

India’s Zee to Cut Workforce by 15%, Proposes Lean Management Structure After Unsuccessful Sony Merger Punit Goenka, MD and CEO of Indian media conglomerate Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, is trimming the organization's workforce by 15%.

Will the next phase of growth for Netflix be driven by advertising? And how will this growth shape its local Indian content plans and influence the focus of its content offerings? Join us for a conversation with Monika Shergill, Netflix India with Vanita Kohli-Khandekar, Business Standard, on the growth story of Netflix. Register now before tickets run out! https://www.jotform.com/240278066140451/prefill/65b7235e36383716b3b4d9fcd4f7

Sixty-nine per cent of US CTV users prefer streaming free, ad supported streaming TV (FAST) content instead of a paid subscription without ads, and over half (53 per cent) spend two or more hours per week using FAST applications, according to a study, The Big Shift: Wave III, from connected TV and cross-screen advertising specialist LG Ad Solutions.

Survey: US CTV users increasingly prefer FAST Sixty-nine per cent of US CTV users prefer streaming free, ad supported streaming TV (FAST) content instead of a paid subscription without ads, and over half (5

How does Viacom18 address the diverse needs of the Indian audience in Bharat and what is its approach to capturing the opportunity to harness billions of screens? Join us for a conversation with Viacom18’s CEO-Digital, Kiran Mani, with AVIA’s CEO, Louis Boswell, on the way forward for JioCinema, live at Future of Video India 2024 on 25 April at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu! Registration is now open! https://www.jotform.com/240278066140451/prefill/65b7235e36383716b3b4d9fcd4f7

The New York Times reported on the rumors that have been swirling around Hollywood for the past few days. A source said the sides have discussed establishing 30-day window for exclusive talks in an effort to come to a decision one way or another after months of discussions.

National Amusements and Paramount Global Close to Setting an Exclusive Window for Acquisition Talks with Skydance Media National Amusements and Paramount Global are close to setting an exclusive window for acquisition talks with David Ellison's Skydance Media.

Join Mint’s Senior Editor, Gaurav Laghate, for a conversation with Sushant Sreeram as we take a closer look into Prime Video India’s strategy and their ambitions for the region. Grab your tickets now and secure your seats! https://www.jotform.com/240278066140451/prefill/65b7235e36383716b3b4d9fcd4f7

BBC Studios has revealed plans to launch BBC Kids in Korea as a monthly subscription service on KT Corporation’s Genie TV Kids Land.

https://worldscreen.com/tvkids/bbc-kids-launching-as-subscription-service-in-korea/

BBC Studios has revealed plans to launch BBC Kids in Korea as a monthly subscription service on KT Corporation’s Genie TV Kids Land.

BBC Kids Launching as Subscription Service in Korea - TVKIDS BBC Studios has revealed plans to launch BBC Kids in Korea as a monthly subscription service on KT Corporation’s Genie TV Kids Land.

Tom Ryan co-founded the free, ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV, which launched 10 years ago with a linear TV-like grid and a cluster of “live” channels stocked with online videos.

Paramount Streaming CEO Tom Ryan on Pluto TV Turning 10, What’s Next for Paramount+ and More: Streaming Biz Is ‘Underestimated by the Market’ Tom Ryan, CEO of Paramount Streaming, spoke about what's next for Pluto TV — which he co-founded 10 years ago — and Paramount+.

The English Premier League has obtained an order from Singapore's High Court to force internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to 25 websites that illegally stream football matches.

English Premier League obtains Singapore court order forcing ISPs to block 25 illegal streaming websites The 25 sites are currently the most popular and their blocking of them will mean the Premier League has successfully blocked more than 460 domains in Singapore.

Vietnam's OTT video market is on an unprecedented growth trajectory. Market research firm Statista predicts that revenue in the market will reach $545.80 million in 2024.

Join us at Vietnam in View on 10 Oct, Ho Chi Minh for an in-depth discussion on the different business strategies pay TV operators are adopting to not only remain relevant but to survive and thrive, as well as look at the potential winning formulas to stay ahead in the domestic OTT video streaming market. More information at https://avia.org/

https://vir.com.vn/local-ott-platforms-strengthen-collaborations-to-dominate-entertainment-landscape-109912.html

Local OTT platforms strengthen collaborations to dominate entertainment landscape Local over-the-top (OTT) platforms are stepping up their game amid the changing landscape of the entertainment industry.

AI spending is expected to crest above $13 billion by 2028, with the spread falling fairly evenly across analytics, development/delivery and customer experiences like personalization and discovery, media analysts announced at a Series Mania presentation.

AI Spending to Surpass $13 Billion by 2028, Media Analysts Predict Media analysts at Series Mania try to dispel myths and assuage industry fears as AI spending surges.

In a recent parliamentary session, Malaysia’s Home Minister, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, expressed openness to discussing regulations for streaming platforms like Netflix.

https://adamlobo.tv/government-considering-possible-regulation-of-netflix-and-other-streaming-services/

In a recent parliamentary session, Malaysia’s Home Minister, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, expressed openness to discussing regulations for streaming platforms like Netflix.

Government Considering Possible Regulation Of Netflix And Other Streaming Services | Malaysia's Home Minister, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, is open to discuss the idea of regulating content from streaming services like Netflix.

The first issue of the Asia Video Pulse newsletter for 2024 is now ready! Do stay in the loop and download our newsletter for a comprehensive overview of the team’s efforts on the Policy and Piracy front, a recap of Asia Video Summit 2024 and upcoming events to look out for! https://avia.org/

Streaming video services continue to face challenges like high costs, high churn rates and competition from other media — while a good chunk of U.S. audiences still questions whether the price of their subscriptions is worth it.

U.S. Consumers Pay Average of $61 per Month for Video Streaming Services: Study Deloitte's 2024 Media Trends report found Americans pay $61/month for streaming video, and that 36% think the cost is too high.

Data from consumer research company GWI reveals that broadcast TV is still central to Brits’ media consumption, with nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of TV viewing time spent on live TV, rather than online streaming (36 per cent).

https://advanced-television.com/2024/03/26/study-broadcast-tv-more-popular-than-streaming/

Data from consumer research company GWI reveals that broadcast TV is still central to Brits’ media consumption, with nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of TV viewing time spent on live TV, rather than online streaming (36 per cent).

Study: Broadcast TV more popular than streaming Data from consumer research company GWI reveals that broadcast TV is still central to Brits’ media consumption, with nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of TV vie

According to Nielsen’s The Gauge report for February 2024, a downward trend in TV consumption last month was countered by a record-setting Super Bowl Sunday.

https://worldscreen.com/nielsen-u-s-streaming-climbs-to-six-month-high/

According to Nielsen’s The Gauge report for February 2024, a downward trend in TV consumption last month was countered by a record-setting Super Bowl Sunday.

Nielsen: U.S. Streaming Climbs to Six-Month High - WORLD SCREEN A downward trend in TV consumption last month was countered by a record-setting Super Bowl Sunday.

After a decade of chasing scale for scale’s sake, media dealmaking is slowing under the watchful eye of government regulators.

Megamerger Dreams Are Dying — and Hollywood May Be Better Off After a decade of chasing scale for scale’s sake (think Warners’ $43 billion spinoff to Discovery), media dealmaking is slowing under the watchful eye of government regulators.

A new forecast from Ampere Analysis projects that more than half of Netflix’s content spending this year — $7.9 billion of about $15.4 billion total — will go toward titles produced outside of North America.

Netflix Overseas Content Spend Set to Surpass U.S. for First Time VIP+ Analysis: More than half of Netflix's 2024 content budget will go towards international titles, highlighting post-peak TV priorities.

New Luminate data shows media companies spent too much on original content slates, producing far more titles than were needed.

Peak TV Autopsy: Streamers Grossly Overspent on Original Content New Luminate data shows media companies spent too much on original content slates, producing far more titles than were needed.

"Additional subscription plans will give international Paramount+ subscribers even more flexibility in choosing the option that best suits their needs," says the streamer's international boss Marco Nobili.

Paramount+ Sets Launch Details for Ad Tier in Canada, Australia, Premium Plan in France "Additional subscription plans will give international Paramount+ subscribers even more flexibility in choosing the option that best suits their needs," says the streamer's international boss Marco Nobili.

iQiyi, the Asian streaming platform owned by Baidu, is meeting with production outfits at Hong Kong Filmart to discuss its future plans in original production and how AI will help streamline the process.

Chinese streamer iQiyi reveals shifting content plans and how it is using AI on productions iQiyi executive Kelvin Yau spoke to Screen about the stategy at the platform.

The Indian digital advertising industry has experienced growth in recent years, propelled by factors such as increasing internet pe*******on, widespread smartphone adoption, and a burgeoning digital ecosystem.

OTT or social media: The big advertiser dilemma defining India's booming digital landscape Reports indicate that the digital advertising sector is projected to hit Rs 62,045 crore by 2025, with a compounded growth rate of 23.49%.

Punit Goenka, MD and CEO of Indian media giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, will now work directly with the revenue department of the company’s broadcast business.

https://www.broadcastandcablesat.co.in/zee-ceo-punit-goenka-to-oversee-broadcast-revenue-division/