Disney+ Hotstar is India’s largest streaming platform, a feat that is largely owed to its prized licensing of the IPL, the cricketing tournament makes up 50% of its ad revenue. But the company is working to reduce its dependence on cricket, and with that come ambitious strategies and plans. Story originally reported by Munsif Vengattil. Want to dive deepe ... Show More
Aug 2022
Introducing Cost to Company
Cost to Company is a brand new podcast by The Ken. We tell you how your workplace is changing before you hear it on slack. Hosted by Sneha Vakharia and Shreevar Chhotaria, each week Cost to Company brings to you a fresh narrative, told from multiple perspectives, around significa ... Show More
1m 20s
Mar 2025
Indian Premier League Cricket
When you saw this episode pop up in your feed, you either jumped for joy and hit play immediately (in which case you’re not reading this), or you said “Huh. That’s a surprising episode.” Well, if you’re in group two, boy do we have a treat for you!IPL is the fastest-growing, most ... Show More
4h 17m
Jun 2023
It’s Hotstar vs. Jio for the Cricket Crown!
Reddit is going through some major shake-ups, and the community is not thrilled about it! Listen in to know more. In today's episode, we are also talking about, Hotstar's latest move to compete with its rival JioCinema. It announced that it will now open its gates and stream the ... Show More
9 m
Nov 2023
Is Cricket Set for a Sheikh Up?
So, after getting into football and golf, Saudi Arabia is eyeing the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of cricket's most profitable leagues. According to reports from Bloomberg, advisers to Saudi Arabia's de-facto ruler and crown prince have suggested to the Indian government to ... Show More
8m 48s
Mar 2024
Reliance Steps into Disney World
Reliance and Disney, former rivals in the streaming market, are teaming up to potentially create India's biggest media conglomerate. The joint venture is reportedly valued at $8.5 billion. But what are the implications of this merger for both companies, and how does it influence ... Show More
13m 19s