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IPL viewership on Disney Star up 18% at 475m after 34 matches

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Disney Star has achieved a cumulative reach of 475 million viewers accompanied by 245 billion minutes of total watch time, a growth of 18% in consumption compared to the previous edition, according to the latest data released by BARC.

The broadcaster has also recorded a growth of 5% on TV reach for live broadcast compared to the previous highest recorded in 2019. Disney Star also witnessed a growth of 19% in TVR for the first 34 matches compared to the previous edition.

Oct 19, 2018 17:10

SPN retains Formula E media rights for India sub-con

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) will continue to broadcast each round of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship for a further two seasons across the Indian sub-continent - including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Oct 19, 2018 17:10

Star launches #BattleofSixes campaign for India-WI ODIs, T20Is

MUMBAI: Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the upcoming Paytm ODI and T20I series between India and West Indies, has unveiled a new TVC - #BattleofSixes - to celebrate the festive season with the contest.

Oct 17, 2018 16:10

I&B bids to get around SC curbs on DD sports feed sharing

NEW DELHI: In what would be a serious blow to sports rights holders if the Centre has its way, the Union information and broadcasting ministry has proposed to amend the Sports Broadcasting Signals (mandatory sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007, so as to allow pubcaster Doordarshan to not only air the feed it gets from private sports broadcasters on its terrestrial network and its direct-to-home-service DD Free Dish, but

Oct 17, 2018 15:10

ISL ties up with Twitter to launch new fan experiences

MUMBAI: The Hero Indian Super League (ISL) on Tuesday became the first football league in the world to use conversational video cards to preview matches on social networking giant Twitter. With the new feature, fans can now enjoy video highlights in multiple Indian languages, including Bengali, Tamil and Malayalam, besides English and also engage with the ISL through conversational video cards.

Oct 17, 2018 13:10

Sky kicks off Comcast era with 4-year NBA deal

LONDON: Sky Sports, which has recently come under US media giant Comcast’s ownership, has captured the broadcast and digital rights for the NBA for the next four years, starting this season, in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Sky replaces BT Sport for the same.

Oct 16, 2018 12:10

ESPN launches dedicated women’s sports brand

NEW YORK: ESPN has taken a step further when it comes to women empowerment by coming up with a flagship women’s property, espnW that was introduced on Sunday in Mexico. The launch coincided with Semana de la Mujer, ESPN’s annual initiative in support of breast cancer awareness.

Oct 13, 2018 17:10

I-League 2018/19 fixtures out; Star to t'cast live

NEW DELHI: The 2018-19 edition of the Hero I-League, which kicks-off on October 26, will be telecast live on the Star Sports network. All India Football Federation’s developmental side Indian Arrows take on Chennai City FC in Coimbatore’s Nehru Stadium on the opening day.

Oct 13, 2018 15:10

India’s friendly against China t'cast live by Star Sports

MUMBAI: Indian national football team’s friendly fixture against People’s Republic of China will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network, Hotstar and Jio TV from 5 pm onwards on Saturday.

Oct 13, 2018 14:10

Gaurav Kapur to curate another sports talk show

MUMBAI: Indian sports anchor Gaurav Kapur, also known as the ‘face of the IPL’, has announced ‘India Plays’, a talk show which will bring forth real-life stories from the field of sports, IANS reports.

Oct 12, 2018 14:10

Cirque du Soleil to make live show on Leo Messi in 2019

MONTREAL: Canada-based Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, the world leader across 50 nations in live entertainment through shows, circus acts and street performances, will be curating a brand-new show on the life of football superstar Lionel Messi.

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