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𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 ! The 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 (𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜) has completed the process of pre-conversation for a broadcast policy and is now almost ready with a detailed consultation paper that will be released within the next few days, as conveyed by its Chairman, Anil Kumar Lahoti. He shared that the first focus area is to encourage the production of local content. TRAI plans to make India a global hub for content creation and content publishing. The next thing that TRAI is focusing on is how to have growth across all verticals of the M&E sector. The regulator will also work on making the regulatory climate and the policy environment more business-friendly and promote ease of doing business so that the sector grows. To know more, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g7yWHvyj   #TRAI #Telecom #Regulations #Policy #Technology #LegalInsights #Postoftheday #Trending #LegalUpdates #SportsLawFirm #Lawyers

📢 On June 3, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) has introduced a new directive to submit a ‘Self-Declaration Certificate’ before publishing or broadcasting any advertisement on the Broadcast Seva Portal of the MIB for TV and Radio Advertisements & on Press Council of India’s portal for print and digital/internet advertisements. 🔖 All new advertisements from June 18, 2024 must have this certification, with a two-week buffer period for all stakeholders to adapt. 📝 Under the new directive, a self- certificate shall be signed by an authorized representative of the advertiser and/or advertising agency which shall be required to be submitted on the seva portal. 📌 The self-declaration certificate is to certify that the advertisement: (i)   does not contain misleading claims, and (ii)  complies with all relevant regulatory guidelines, including those stipulated in Rule 7 of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 and the Norms of Journalistic Conduct of Press Council of India. 🔔 Further, the advertiser must provide proof of uploading the Self-Declaration Certificate to the relevant broadcaster, printer, publisher, or electronic media platform for their records. 📍 NOTE: As per the directive, no advertisement will be permitted to run on television, print media, or the internet without a valid Self-Declaration Certificate. #law #advertising #indiancomapnies #regulatory #legalupdates #advertiser #startups #MIB #misleadingads #transparency #consumerprotection #advertisingindustry

#ICYMI 🇫🇮 Government has announced the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company will be amended to improve transparency on #publicbroadcaster Yle's operations and finance. 🤔 What is the purpose of these changes? The changes are meant to better prepare the Finnish #publicmedia to meet the needs of the future, with a goal of increasing operational efficiency and flexibility. Among the changes are a consolidation of the organisational structure and the abolition of the Sports and Events Unit. These structural reforms will take place in the fall. 🗣️ These changes take place as a parliamentary working group charged to decide on the future of Yle’s #funding cannot reach an agreement, shedding uncertainty on the financial condition of #PSM and its operations. 💭“With organisational changes, management structures are condensed and operational efficiency and flexibility are increased. The continuous development of digital services is of paramount importance in the future media environment, which is also tightened by the increasing possibilities of artificial intelligence,” - Merja Ylä-Anttila, CEO of Yle Read more ⬇️

🇫🇮 Government has announced the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company will be amended to improve transparency on #publicbroadcaster Yle's operations and finance. 🤔 What is the purpose of these changes? The changes are meant to better prepare the Finnish #publicmedia to meet the needs of the future, with a goal of increasing operational efficiency and flexibility. Among the changes are a consolidation of the organisational structure and the abolition of the Sports and Events Unit. These structural reforms will take place in the fall. 🗣️ These changes take place as a parliamentary working group charged to decide on the future of Yle’s #funding cannot reach an agreement, shedding uncertainty on the financial condition of #PSM and its operations. 💭“With organisational changes, management structures are condensed and operational efficiency and flexibility are increased. The continuous development of digital services is of paramount importance in the future media environment, which is also tightened by the increasing possibilities of artificial intelligence,” Merja Ylä-Anttila, CEO of Yle Read more ⬇️

#NewBroadcastBill: #Regulations or #Control? As an attendee of the IIC/Media Foundation Media Dialogue on December 5, 2023, I had the chance to witness a vital discussion on the draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023. With the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting opening the bill for public consultation until December 9, 2023, this session provided a crucial platform to explore its implications. The bill aims to regulate all broadcasting entities—radio, television, OTT platforms, and digital news portals—under one framework. This led to the central question: Is this about fostering accountability, or could it lead to greater control over the media? The discussion, featuring panelists Barkha Dutt (Editor, Mojo Story), Jawhar Sircar (MP and former CEO, Prasar Bharati), Seema Chishti (Editor, The Wire), Abhishek Malhotra (Partner, TMT Law Practice), and Nikhil Pahwa (Founder, MediaNama), and moderated by Vibodh Parthasarathi of Jamia Millia Islamia University, offered diverse perspectives on whether the proposed regulations would support or hinder freedom of expression and operational flexibility for digital platforms. Being part of this dialogue underscored the importance of careful consideration as we approach the consultation deadline. The future of media regulation in India hangs in the balance—will this bill ensure a fair and transparent media landscape, or will it impose new restrictions that could curtail the vibrant discourse that defines our media? #BroadcastBill2023 #MediaRegulation #FreedomOfExpression #DigitalMedia #Broadcasting #IIC #MediaDialogue #PublicConsultation

Further compression in the Communication Sector is just about the last thing Canadians need. As WHAT you are hearing as media consolidates into fewer and fewer players, FREEDOM of the press becomes a going concern! Laws restricting online news, while designed to protect Canadian News Content, merely empower the media giants further as fewer players see profit in content creation.

The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Wednesday held an inter-ministerial meeting with various departments to discuss issues regarding revenue sharing between Big Tech companies and digital news publishers, Business Standard reported.... Read More At:- https://lnkd.in/gj-5Xry5 Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting #BigTech #companies #digitalnews #publishers #business #MIB #news #NewsUpdate #newsfeed #dailynews #IBWNews

The Indian Media industry expects Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to tackle critical concerns and reviewing regulations, particularly focusing on the proposed Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill Stakeholders are apprehensive about potential restrictions on freedom of expression and innovation posed by the bill's content evaluation panels. Amidst these concerns, there is a call for balanced regulation that accommodates technological advancements and safeguards press freedom and privacy rights Vaishnaw's oversight of both information and broadcasting, as well as electronics and IT portfolios, underscores hopes for a nuanced approach in managing these complex regulatory challenges https://lnkd.in/dNj43uDY #ContentPiracy #DigitalNews #MediaRegulations #FreedomofExpression #AdzeStudio

📰 #MediaFeature India’s Draft Broadcasting Bill 2024 seeks to unify regulation across traditional and digital media but risks imposing outdated constraints on the evolving digital landscape. Combining different regulatory models for traditional and digital platforms could stifle innovation, while extending regulations to individual creators may burden them with costly compliance, impacting content production. In her analysis, Shruti Shreya (Senior Programme Manager- Platform Regulation and Gender & Tech at The Dialogue), reflects on the concerns about the Bill’s overlap with existing IT regulations and the potential complications of its self-regulatory framework. To explore these issues in detail and see why balancing innovation with regulation is crucial, click below for the full article. ➡ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gvEmHgx5 #BroadcastingBill #DigitalPlatforms #Broadcastingregulation #ITAct #ITRules #MIB #SRO #TRAI #DTH #draftbill #OTT Tech Policy Press

Some very interesting points here...