iWorld
Webinar: Bridging video monetisation to optimise revenues
Mumbai: Websites in India lose revenue due to various factors including inventory control, under-utilisation of video advertising, traffic quality, and not taking advantage of the latest technologies available. Although Google is the largest sell-side platform in India, many publishers do not fully follow Google policies. Many publishers also do not even properly utilise their own AdX account to run video ads, resulting in consistent revenue leakage.
Some of these issues, and their solutions will be discussed at the webinar – ‘Bridging video monetisation to optimise revenues’ – being organised by Indiantelevision.com in association with Aniview on Tuesday, 3 pm onwards.
The virtual event will be attended by Jagran New Media, AVP and head-ad monetisation and strategic partnership, Dinesh Joshi, HDFC Bank, vice president and head- digital marketing, Jahid Ahmed, Aniview, business director – APAC Matthew Bray, HT Digital Streams, chief content officer, Prasad Sanyal, and Social Beat co-founder and director Vikas Chawla. The discussion will be moderated by Indiantelevision.com Group founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief Anil Wanvari.
Apart from discussing the most common reasons for revenue loss for publishers in India, the webinar will throw light on the latest Google Policy in India, publisher Ad Ops, the latest video technologies, and how publishers can better utilise their own AdX.
The role of Aniview, which provides end-to-end video advertising and monetisation solutions will also be discussed. The virtual event will also highlight how a self-serve player platform like Aniview can address some of these challenges that publishers tend to face. Publishers can make better use of video players to self-manage traffic that is typically sold as out-stream inventory. By running a video player in these placements publishers can make better use of their own video content to engage their users and create more ad opportunities. When deployed correctly this can lead to significant revenue lifts.
To join the discussion, register: https://indiantelevision.com/events/aniview/event-platform/registration.php
The event will be live-streamed LIVE on YouTube and other social media handles of Indiantelevision.com.
iWorld
Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
