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ABC, CBS, NBC’s ad revenue down 21 % for Q3
MUMBAI: Combined ad revenues for US broadcast networks ABC, CBS and NBC were down by 21.5 per cent for the third quarter and by 8.3 per cent for the first nine months of 2005, when compared to last year’s results.
Total net revenues of $2.2 billion for the third quarter of the year ended 30 September 2005 were down by approximately $605 million from the third quarter of last year, led by a $707 million decline in sports advertising.
When compared with results from third quarter 2003 total net revenues for the quarter were four per cent higher, with sports advertising down by slightly more than one per cent.This data is contained in a report put out by the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association’s (BCFM) report on figures compiled by Ernst & Young.
Categories that gained ground when compared with last year’s third quarter results included prime time, which was up by 8.5 per cent and the AM daypart,up by six per cent. The AM daypart was higher by more than seven per cent for the first nine months of 2005, followed by year-to-date gains in news, up three per cent, and prime time, up by $87 million over last year to-date results for 2004.
The children’s category was down by more than five per cent for the quarter and 12 per cent for the year-to-date.
The report notes that while the dramatic decrease in network advertising revenues for the third quarter is shocking it is not surprising. The loss of over $700 million in ad revenues from sports programming caused by the lack of a Summer Olympics this year was to be expected, though it is still a large number.
At the same time, prime time revenues partially lessened that impact with nearly $100 million more in revenues. Still, the networks need to be concerned as to the long term growth history. Looking back to 2003, another year without a Summer Olympics, the total network revenues have increased only by three per cent per year, above the inflation rate but lower than the overall economic growth of the US.
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OPPO India rolls out Zindagi Ka Frame Wide Karo ahead of F33 launch
KL Rahul-led campaign spotlights real-life moments and front camera focus
NEW DELHI: OPPO India has unveiled its latest brand campaign, Zindagi Ka Frame Wide Karo, featuring KL Rahul, as it gears up for the launch of its upcoming F33 Series.
The campaign film, also starring content creator Satish Ray, captures the spirit of spontaneous moments and shared experiences, positioning the F33 as a front-camera-first device designed for real-life use. Set against a mountain trek backdrop, the narrative follows a group of friends whose getaway takes an unexpected turn when they run into Rahul, leading to a series of candid, unscripted moments.
Through humour and warmth, the film highlights how young consumers increasingly capture memories as they happen, without worrying about perfect framing or conditions. The storytelling underscores the device’s ability to handle wide-angle group selfies, durability in real-world scenarios and consistent performance across situations.
Sharing his experience, OPPO India brand ambassador KL Rahul said, “What I loved about this film is how real it feels. It’s not about posing or planning a perfect shot, these are the kind of moments we all live every day with friends.” He added that the device allows users to stay in the moment without worrying about the frame or performance.
Explaining the campaign thought, OPPO India head of communications Goldee Patnaik said the F series has built a reputation for durability and everyday reliability, and the F33 extends that strength into how users capture and share memories. He noted that selfies and group photos remain central to social interactions, making a dependable front camera a key focus.
Further elaborating on the idea, OPPO India head of digital marketing Sushant Vashistha said, “The idea behind ‘Zindagi ka frame wide karo’ is rooted in how young Indians experience life collectively, through friendships, fandom and shared moments.” He added that Rahul’s presence brings authenticity and relatability to the narrative.
The campaign will be rolled out across digital platforms, social media channels and video networks in the run-up to the F33 Series launch.
With this campaign, OPPO is leaning into a simple insight: life rarely fits neatly into a frame, and sometimes, the best moments are the ones that spill over.
