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How news doesn't interest investors, but hyperlocal news apps do

Business models in this segment are hazy, profits seem far away for most. But investors see something in hyperlocal apps

How news doesn't interest investors, but hyperlocal news apps do
Updated On : 22 Feb 2023 | 10:31 PM IST

Network18 posts Rs 76.8 mn net loss in December quarter amid ad slowdown

BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's Network18 Media & Investments reported a third-quarter loss on Tuesday, as the billionaire Mukesh Ambani-backed conglomerate splurged to push up its share of television viewership, while advertisers pulled back on spending.

Network18 posts Rs 76.8 mn net loss in December quarter amid ad slowdown
Updated On : 17 Jan 2023 | 2:54 PM IST

NDTV puts on hold proposed sale of 20% stake in Astro Awani Network

Says CBI approval for the transaction has been withheld; exploring legal options

NDTV puts on hold proposed sale of 20% stake in Astro Awani Network
Updated On : 11 Nov 2022 | 8:58 PM IST

K Raja Prasad Reddy of Telugu media group Sakshi elected INS president

Reddy succeeds Mohit Jain of the Economic Times at INS, the apex body of publishers of newspapers, magazines and periodicals in the country

K Raja Prasad Reddy of Telugu media group Sakshi elected INS president
Updated On : 23 Sep 2022 | 7:03 PM IST

ED finds no evidence of Republic TV's involvement in TRP rigging case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that there is no evidence of involvement of Republic TV and R Bharat in the case of manipulation of Television Rating Points (TRP)

ED finds no evidence of Republic TV's involvement in TRP rigging case
Updated On : 22 Sep 2022 | 11:44 AM IST

I&B Minister Anurag Thakur pitches for bringing back neutrality in news

Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday made a strong pitch for bringing back neutrality in news, saying shrill debates may get television channels eyeballs but not credibility. Addressing a function organised by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), Thakur said the biggest threat to mainstream media is not from new age digital platforms, but mainstream media channels itself. "If you decide to invite guests who are polarising, who spread false narratives and who shout at the top of their lungs, the credibility of your channel goes down. Your decisions regarding the guest, the tone and visuals define your credibility in the eyes of the audience," the minister said. He said the viewer may stop for a minute to watch a television news show, but will never trust the anchor, the channel or the brand as a transparent source of news. Thakur said mainstream media organisations have a great challenge to provide truthful, accurate, and reliable ..

I&B Minister Anurag Thakur pitches for bringing back neutrality in news
Updated On : 20 Sep 2022 | 7:58 AM IST

Centre revives bill to regulate registration of digital news media: Report

The govt will propose the Registration of Press and Periodicals Bill, 2019 with the changes before the Union Cabinet soon, says a media report

Centre revives bill to regulate registration of digital news media: Report
Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 10:45 AM IST

Google announces innovation challenge for news publishers in Asia Pacific

The company said that the projects will be evaluated against several criteria, including impact on the news community, innovation, feasibility and a willingness to share knowledge

Google announces innovation challenge for news publishers in Asia Pacific
Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 1:57 PM IST

Press Association condemns 'harassment' of journalist at press conference

Press Association condemned the alleged roughing up of a journalist by authorities during a press conference of the Delhi and Punjab chief ministers recently

Press Association condemns 'harassment' of journalist at press conference
Updated On : 02 May 2022 | 6:50 AM IST

Indian Newspaper Society elects Mohit Jain as President

Mohit Jain will succeed L Adimoolam of Health & The Antiseptic

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 6:08 PM IST

White House defends Biden's remarks Indian media is 'better behaved'

President Biden during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Friday praised the Indian press, calling it "better behaved" than the US media

White House defends Biden's remarks Indian media is 'better behaved'
Updated On : 28 Sep 2021 | 2:59 PM IST

Media properties become profitable in 4-6 years: The Quint's Bahl, Kapur

In a Q&A, Raghav Bahl and Ritu Kapur tell what it takes to build a digital news business in India

Media properties become profitable in 4-6 years: The Quint's Bahl, Kapur
Updated On : 09 Sep 2021 | 6:04 AM IST

Indian media cheer Bombay HC order putting new IT rules on hold

The court ruled following petitions filed by a news website and a journalist.

Indian media cheer Bombay HC order putting new IT rules on hold
Updated On : 16 Aug 2021 | 6:30 PM IST

Kerala High Court gives interim relief to NBA in plea challenging IT rules

Justice P B Suresh Kumar also issued notice to the Centre and sought its stand on the plea by NBA

Kerala High Court gives interim relief to NBA in plea challenging IT rules
Updated On : 10 Jul 2021 | 12:24 AM IST

Business Standard among the top 10 trusted media brands in India: Survey

The survey also said amid the pandemic, legacy print brands and government broadcasters, DD News (Doo­rdarshan) and All India Radio, retained high levels of trust among consumers in India

Business Standard among the top 10 trusted media brands in India: Survey
Updated On : 23 Jun 2021 | 11:48 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: The search for news media, economic recovery & more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday

Best of BS Opinion: The search for news media, economic recovery & more
Updated On : 18 Jun 2021 | 6:30 AM IST

The search for news media

The pathetic state of India's news media - particularly news TV - leaves it at the mercy of international media and a few Indian brands that have the capacity to cover a story like the pandemic

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2021 | 12:23 AM IST

Google launches Showcase, to train 50,000 journalists in digital skills

The Google New Showcase, launched late last year,currently active in several countries, will show content from Indian publisher partners in English and Hindi in dedicated News Showcase panels.

Google launches Showcase, to train 50,000 journalists in digital skills
Updated On : 18 May 2021 | 11:34 AM IST

Indian non-profit challenges new content regulation rules for news media

An Indian non-profit which runs an independent news website on Tuesday challenged in court the country's new rules that seek to regulate content on digital news media

Indian non-profit challenges new content regulation rules for news media
Updated On : 09 Mar 2021 | 11:59 AM IST

Attack on independent media: Left parties on ED raids at Newsclick

Left parties condemned on Wednesday the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the offices of a digital news portal and described it as 'another attack on independent media'

Attack on independent media: Left parties on ED raids at Newsclick
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 6:51 PM IST