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Airtel unveils exclusive T20 World Cup offers: Free Disney+ Hotstar and more

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Livemint · 1y ago

Airtel unveils exclusive T20 World Cup offers: Free Disney+ Hotstar and more

Airtel, a leading telecommunications provider in India, has announced special offers for the T20 World Cup 2024. Users can enjoy a free three-month subscription to Disney+ Hotstar with Airtel's recharge plans. These offers apply to prepaid, postpaid, international roaming, home broadband, and Airtel Digital TV services. Prepaid plans start at ₹499, providing 3GB of daily data for 28 days, along with a Disney+ Hotstar subscription. Postpaid plans offer a one-year subscription to Disney+ Hotstar and access to over 20 OTT platforms on the Airtel Xstream App. Home broadband plans include unlimited Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions. Airtel also offers international roaming packs for fans traveling to the US and Canada.

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Asia Cup 2023: Disney+ Hotstar Breaks Records With 2.8 Cr Peak Viewership During India-Pakistan Match

Inc42 · 1y ago

Asia Cup 2023: Disney+ Hotstar Breaks Records With 2.8 Cr Peak Viewership During India-Pakistan Match

The India vs. Pakistan cricket match on Disney+ Hotstar achieved a record-breaking 2.8 crore concurrent viewers, setting a new digital viewership record for any India match. The previous record was 2.52 crore concurrent viewers for the 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. Disney+ Hotstar offered free streaming of the Asia Cup and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for mobile users, likely contributing to the surge in viewership. This move was seen as a strategic response to competition from JioCinema, which attracted 32 million viewers for the IPL 2023 final.

Disney+Hotstar launches new features for mobile users ahead of ICC World Cup

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Livemint · 1y ago

Disney+Hotstar launches new features for mobile users ahead of ICC World Cup

Disney+Hotstar has introduced new features to enhance the viewing experience for mobile users ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. These features include an upgraded live feed, optimized data-saving video streaming, and AI-based video clarity improvements. The platform also offers MaxView, allowing users to watch the game in vertical mode. Other features include free badges for non-subscribers, optimized data-saving, and a live feed tab. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 begins on October 5th.

Disney+Hotstar creates new viewership record of 3.5 crore in India-Pak match

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Disney+Hotstar creates new viewership record of 3.5 crore in India-Pak match

The India-Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup match on Disney+Hotstar set a new viewership record with a peak concurrency of 3.5 crores, surpassing the previous record set during the IPL finale. The match was also shown in select cinema halls by PVR INOX, reporting high attendance. The official viewership numbers by BARC will be released later. Disney+Hotstar India Head expressed gratitude to fans and pledged to deliver an unmatched viewing experience throughout the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Star India’s operating losses widen by 45% to $314 mn in June quarter | Mint

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Livemint · 1y ago

Star India’s operating losses widen by 45% to $314 mn in June quarter | Mint

Star India, owned by The Walt Disney Co., reported a widened operating income loss of $314 million in the June quarter of 2023-24, compared to $216 million in the same period the year before. This increase was attributed to higher programming and production costs related to the timing of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, a decrease in affiliate revenue, and growth in advertising revenue. Disney+ Hotstar, the streaming platform, had 35.5 million paid subscribers at the end of the quarter, with an average monthly revenue per subscriber of $1.05 due to higher advertising revenue.

Disney Star ad revenues from Asia Cup may touch ₹400 cr

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Livemint · 2y ago

Disney Star ad revenues from Asia Cup may touch ₹400 cr

The upcoming Asia Cup's 16th edition, scheduled from August 30 to September 17, is set to feature sought-after India-Pakistan matches, driving demand for broadcasting rights. Disney Star, the broadcaster, is finalizing deals with sponsors such as Coca-Cola's Charged by Thums Up, Amazon Pay, and others. Advertisers can choose packages including India-Pakistan clashes and other matches. Spot rates range from ₹2-3 lakh for non-India matches to ₹25-30 lakh for India-Pakistan encounters. Disney+Hotstar will offer free access on mobile but charge for connected TVs. The ICC World Cup in India between October 5 and November 19 poses another significant test for Disney Star.

JioCinema announces new ad-free premium plan for ₹29 a month

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Livemint · 1y ago

JioCinema announces new ad-free premium plan for ₹29 a month

JioCinema, the video streaming platform of Reliance Industries, has introduced new subscription plans to compete with Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video in the Indian OTT market. JioCinema Premium offers ad-free content in multiple languages, including original series and movies, for ₹29 per month. They also provide a family plan for ₹89 per month that allows streaming on up to four devices simultaneously. JioCinema will continue to offer some free content through ad-supported plans, including sports content and entertainment programming. The new subscription plans undercut the pricing of competitors like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video.

Disney says 518 mln Indian users watched cricket World Cup on TV

Reuters · 1y ago

Disney says 518 mln Indian users watched cricket World Cup on TV

According to Walt Disney, a record-breaking 518 million Indian viewers tuned in to watch the men's Cricket World Cup matches on their television channels during the 48-day event. The company's Hotstar streaming app also achieved a concurrent viewership record of 59 million during the final match. These numbers come as a relief for Disney's India unit, which is currently exploring joint venture partnerships or potential business sales. The broadcasting rights for ICC tournaments in India from 2024 to 2027 have already been acquired by Disney.

Apple eyes bigger slice of India's streaming market with Airtel deal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple eyes bigger slice of India's streaming market with Airtel deal

Apple has partnered with India's Bharti Airtel to offer the telecom company's premium customers free access to its music and video streaming services. This move allows Apple to tap into the vast Indian market, which is dominated by competitors like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and JioCinema. Apple TV+ will be bundled with Airtel's WiFi and Postpaid plans, while Apple Music will be available to Airtel's Wynk music app users. The deal aims to expand Apple's digital services reach in India, where Airtel is the second-largest telecom operator with 281 million subscribers.

Disney Hotstar Head Sajith Sivanandan Resigns

Inc42 · 10m ago

Disney Hotstar Head Sajith Sivanandan Resigns

Sivanandan, the Head of Disney+ Hotstar, has resigned. This follows the recent decision to stream live sports content on the platform. His departure comes as Disney and Reliance work to integrate their merged media operations. Sivanandan had been with Disney+ Hotstar for over two years and had previously spent 15 years at Google.

Disney+ Hotstar Brings In Pause Ads Feature For Its Connected TV Feed

Inc42 · 1y ago

Disney+ Hotstar Brings In Pause Ads Feature For Its Connected TV Feed

Disney+ Hotstar has introduced pause ads for its Connected TV (CTV) feed, making it one of the first platforms in India to offer this feature. Consumer brand executives from Marico Limited, Mondelez India, and ITC Limited have partnered with Disney+ Hotstar to run their ad campaigns during the pause. In addition to pause ads, Disney+ Hotstar also provides advertisers with various CTV ad formats, such as auto-expanding billboards, prerolls, midroll ads, and click-to-WhatsApp integrations.

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