World Cup 2019: INOX to screen all nine league matches played by India
In order to bring in incremental revenues over and above what is generated by films, multiplexes are turning to live screening of sports (also called ‘event cinema’).
Online lingerie players driving sales through omnichannel approach. But at what cost?
It plans to have 60 stores by FY20, and is present in 800 multi-brand outlets such as Shoppers Stop.
Will media tie-ups with Netflix and Nat Geo give OnePlus a shot in the arm?
According to Sumit Saxena, co-founder, Pixights Consulting, OnePlus’s tie-up with Netflix is a “glorified sponsorship”, but there is also a synergy between the two because a lot of OTT consumption happens on mobile.
‘OTT has not negatively impacted Dish TV India’s VAS offerings’
Dish TV’s foray into the digital video space with OTT app Watcho, although belated, is aimed at making the DTH service provider a complete digital entertainment platform.
Digital publishers are eyeing commerce for growth. Will it help?
According to Jehil Thakkar, partner, Deloitte India, even as the digital adex is growing at 30% year on year, there is not enough digital advertising revenue for all digital players. Hence, alternative revenue models are inev
OTT players hog hoardings: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar lead outdoor ad spends
OTT players aggressive on out-of-home advertising; to spend around `400 cr this year
Mercedes-Benz India CEO says Tier II, III cities contribute one-fourth of our sales | Interview
Martin Schwenk tells Ankita Rai what Mercedes-Benz has learnt in its 25 years in India.
Lifestyle stores adopt an omnichannel and tech-led strategy for growth
Lifestyle Buddy uses AI and IoT to increase customer conversions and purchase value.
Will Ferns N Petals’ diversification into cafes and premium water pay off?
For flowers and gifts retailer Ferns N Petals (FNP), cakes account for 30% of the sales.
OTT drive: Netflix, Hotstar, SonyLIV cut prices to woo subscribers
The domestic OTT space is driven by AVOD or a freemium model currently, with only 2-2.4 million subscribers having directly subscribed to OTT platforms, in addition to those who are considered paid subscribers through telco-b
Taboola is the Robin Hood of the open web
Taboola has 1.4 billion unique users globally, compared to YouTube’s one billion.
Lok Sabha elections: Social media is the new hoarding; political ad spend on Facebook alone to touch Rs 600 cr
Till March 9, 2019, the total amount spent on Facebook on political advertising and national issues was Rs 5.6 crore, according to public data provided by Facebook.
Take 5: Saurabh Mathur, Head, Strategy and Planning, VMLY&R India
Currently reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, he says.
Marks & Spencer knows what women want
After restructuring its prices, the British retail giant is focussing on womenswear and lingerie to expand in India.
India gears up for the costliest Lok Sabha elections — Here’s what BJP may spend
Compared to the previous general elections in 2014, there might be much more fervour to political advertising in Lok Sabha elections 2019.
Interview | We don’t control pricing of properties, says Booking.com VP
Booking.com’s Angel Llull Mancas talks to Ankita Rai about the Indian online travel industry, the company’s partnerships with airlines and its possible foray into ticketing.
Croma posts profit after 12 years, brings focus on omnichannel strategy
Infiniti Retail, owners of Croma Electronics, which has posted profit for the first time in 12 years, attributes the growth momentum to GST and its online marketplace launched in 2015 to tackle competition from online players
Shemaroo doesn’t want to create another web series: Shemaroo Entertainment CEO
The digital video consumption market in India is very nascent. Currently, there are 250-300 million users consuming digital video, and this is expected to cross 700 million in five years. So, the market potential is huge; the
Food aggregators betting on cloud kitchen, where does that leave restaurant partners?
Foodpanda plans to launch its own network with a focus on in-house brands, whereas Uber Eats has partnered with Café Coffee Day (CCD) to launch virtual restaurants across India.
92.7 BIG FM: Radio benefits from credibility and trust, says Abraham Thomas
Reliance Broadcast Network’s Big FM plans to leverage its reach to strengthen content offerings and foray into digital.
New playlist: Music streaming apps pose threat to FM radio brands
While audio OTT players have only just begun offering non-music content, for radio players it has been a key source of consumer engagement.
Amazon has ambitious plans to earn from virtual assistant Alexa
A user’s journey on a voice platform is akin to that on a search platform like Google; only in the former’s case, it is from search to skill to content
Barista new franchise model: Not just coffee and conversations
However, how Barista positions itself in this competitive landscape will be crucial.
Apple cart upset? How OnePlus toppled iPhone as top premium smartphone brand
A look at what’s hampering iPhone sales in India.
Branded content will be a key revenue stream: Prashan Agarwal, CEO, Gaana
From 80 million monthly active users (MAUs), Gaana hopes to take the count to 200 million in two years.
Kumbh Mela 2019: At least 100 brands at mega event to connect with masses
For sampling, selling and brand interactivity, the Kumbh presents an enormous opportunity.
Big money in small films: Advertisers renew interest in promotions within low-budget movies
The increase in advertiser interest can be gauged from the in-cinema ad buys for January.
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