Cricket has moved beyond television to become the central driver of India’s OTT economy. This article examines how sports streaming wars, IPL rights, free streaming models, and platform exclusivity are reshaping viewer habits and defining the future of cricket broadcasting in India.
Author: CMPR India
Digital Public Services and Access Gaps in India: Inclusion Beyond Infrastructure
India’s digital public services have scaled at unprecedented speed, yet uneven access, usability challenges, and digital literacy gaps continue to shape who benefits.This article explores why inclusion, not infrastructure alone, will define the future ofDigital Public Services and Access Gaps in Indiain India.
OTT Platforms After the Streaming Cost Cuts: Resetting Growth in the Market
The global streaming boom is slowing down, and OTT platforms are resetting theirgrowth strategies. As content budgets shrink and platforms focus on sustainability,India’s OTT market is entering a new phase as OTT Platforms After the Streaming Cost Cuts change their strategies.
The Creator Economy Slowdown: From Viral Growth to Sustainable Reality
As content production continues to rise, creator earnings are beginning to stabilize or decline. This article explores falling ad rates, rising competition, uneven income patterns in India, and why the creator economy slowdown is followed by a shift from viral growth to sustainable maturity.
Deepfakes, Elections and Media Literacy: Confronting the Next Information Crisis
Explore how deepfake technology is reshaping election misinformation in India and globally. Learn why media literacy, platform accountability, and regulation are essential to protect democratic discourse from Deepfakes in Elections.
Short-Form Video and the Shift in Storytelling
Short-form video has become the new language of digital storytelling. From news and entertainment to marketing and culture, platforms are reshaping how stories are created, consumed, and remembered. This article explores how Short-Form Video and the Shift in Storytelling is changing narrative structures, audience behavior, and the future of long-form storytelling.
Paid Posts and Editorial Transparency: Why Clear Disclosure Matters More Than Ever
Native advertising and paid content designed to mimic the look and feel of editorial material have become increasingly common. See how ASCI moderates native advertising and sponsored articles on news websites.
India’s AVGC-XR Policy and The New Media Park
Maharashtra’s new AVGC-XR policy and the proposed ₹3,000 crore media park are set to transform India’s Animation, gaming, and immersive media sectors into a global market. Find out how:
India’s New Content Takedown Rules: What they Mean for Social Media
India’s new content takedown rules signal a decisive shift in digital governance. This piece examines how the updated IT Rules and the DPDP framework are reshaping platform accountability, content moderation, and user protection across social media in India.
The Hidden Cost of Free Press: The Economics of Modern Newsrooms
A CMPR research-led analysis of Press Freedom and the Economics of News. how press freedom is shaped today by economic pressures, from advertising decline to platform dependence, and how the business of news is redefining editorial independence.
