The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), in collaboration with Khaitan & Co, has released the "Frames & Frameworks: 2025 Legal Guide" at the FICCI Media and Entertainment Business Conclave 2025 in Chennai. The report examines key policy changes, legal frameworks and business dynamics shaping India's $26.2 billion media and entertainment sector, which is undergoing rapid digital transformation. Addressing the launch, Tanu Banerjee, Partner at Khaitan & Co., said, "The Indian Media and Entertainment sector has evolved significantly in the last few years, fuelled by technological advancements, digital adoption, and government initiatives to enhance digital infrastructure. As the industry continues to transform, regulatory frameworks will also transform to address emerging challenges while balancing growth and innovation. This legal report aims to provide deep insights on prevailing legal and regulatory frameworks and to assist in navigating thr

Cheandré Llewellyn is leaving 2GB after two years to join ARN’s Sydney newsroom as a newsreader and journalist.  Announcing her departure on LinkedIn, she wrote, “Goodbye 2GB Radio – thank you for the memories, laughter, and growth! Excited to start a new chapter … I couldn’t have asked for a better send-off!” Llewellyn began her radio career in 2018 as a cadet journalist at 2SM before working at Geelong’s K Rock, Bay FM, and the ACE Radio Network. Now, she moves to ARN Sydney, continuing her career in broadcast journalism.  

ARN Senior Journalist Sasha Karen believes his principal goal is to “help people” understand the topics he writes about better.  Karen told Influencing, “I see journalism as a straightforward way to help people. You're writing content to inform and inspire people and even maybe make them laugh on the side. It’s a way to reach the audience and lend a helping hand.” “That's what it all comes down to for me.” A journalist for over a decade, Karen has written for ARN since 2019, reporting across channel-associated topics. The major issues he’s covering at the moment are not unsurprisingly the hot topics of AI and cybersecurity.  “We’re several years into the AI topic, and there's still a fair amount of real unknowns that people are coming to grasp. “These chatbots are going around but with less information about the actual impact of these models and their integration into business products and technology uplifts and how people can resell such products. �

    Commercial Radio and Audio members (CRA) are reporting 30% year-on-year growth in total digital audio revenue.  And both podcasting and streaming in Australia saw hefty increases in advertising revenue in the past 12 months, compared with last year, with podcasting revenue up 19.1% and streaming ad revenue climbing 16.9%, according to figures just released by IAB Australia (Interactive Advertising Bureau).  According to IAB, total digital audio advertising revenue reached $313 million in calendar year 2024, growing by 18% year-on-year (YOY), and reaching $90 million in the December quarter. Outpacing the broader IAB total digital audio market, The Australian Internet Advertising Revenue Report (IARR), compiled by Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), confirms podcast advertising expenditure as the fastest-growing reported format for the second consecutive quarter. CRA Chief Executive Officer Lizzie Young said, “It’s pleasing to see CRA members driving digital

Veteran sports journalist and former sports editor at Jansatta, Suresh Kaushik, has passed away. He was 72.  Press Club of India posted a tribute to the stalwart, writing, "We stand with his family and friends in this time of grief and sorrow. We pray to almighty for his soul rests in peace and wish his family immense strength to withstand this situation." Vijay Lokapally, former deputy editor of The Hindu and editorial consultant at Sportstar, expressed his condolences, saying: “Suresh Kaushik, a dear friend, passed away this morning. He was 72 and retired as sports editor of Jansatta. A good footballer, he was an avid cricket lover, too. Om Shanti.”    G S Vivek, consulting sports editor at ABP News, also paid tribute, recalling, “ He was a lovely person… played many JK Bose matches with him and covered a few as well. Rest in peace, Suresh Kaushik, sir.”   According to e4m, Kaushik contracted pneumonia following his recent visit to Prayagraj and tragica

With former Chief Minister and Kalkaji MLA Atishi getting elected as the leader of the Opposition (LoP), Delhi will be the first state in India to have women head the government as well as the Opposition. Atishi’s name was proposed by Burari MLA Sanjeev Jha and accepted by all other AAP legislators. Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal was part of the meeting. Hot off the Press The national capital appears to be gearing up for a stormy assembly session with CM Rekha Gupta stating that the previous AAP dispensation left the state coffers “empty”, reported Atul Mathur for The Times of India. “The condition the previous govt left for us... when we sit with officers to review the financial status… the entire govt exchequer is found empty,” Gupta said while replying to a question on preparations to implement the women’s aid scheme. “But giving the money to women is a routine work we have to do. We will surely implement the scheme with detailed planning. It’s our co

Are Media has announced the appointment of Katherine Chatfield as the editor of Woman’s Day.  She will be responsible for leading the content strategy and editorial direction, driving audience growth across all platforms and strengthening the brand’s position as a trusted source for lifestyle content, celebrity news and real-life stories.  In an exclusive video released by Are Media, Chatfield asserted that it is the “beginning of a new era for Woman’s Day”, and the audience can expect more “real-time engagement” and “seamless brand integration”.  “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the team at a time where the brand is really coming into its own as a digital-first, omnichannel powerhouse,” she said. “One thing our stories all have in common is that they have heart and that is what really connects with millions of women every week across digital, social, EDM and print. We’re really going to be pushing the boundaries when it comes to exclusive