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Aidem to handle WB metro’s Incoda TV HD monetisation
MUMBAI: Media sales specialist Aidem Ventures recently tied up with West Bengal’s unique advertising medium Incoda TV HD, the high-definition channel telecast in all the metro stations of Kolkata. Aidem has been roped in to handle the revenue and help monetise Incoda’s inventory.
Incoda TV HD is the high definition TV channel in the underground metro railway premises of Kolkata. Incoda TV HD reaches out to 15 million captive spectators every month from Kolkata & rest of Bengal. The channel is available across all 23 active metro stations.
Incoda TV HD chairman Arijit Dutta said, “Since its inception, we are bringing forth Incoda TV HD as a fresh advertising platform reaching out to millions in Bengal. When we approached Aidem with our proposal, they were more than keen to join hands. Aidem had always been my first choice considering their hold in the media world. I am excited to work with the expert team of Aidem and unleash our potential as a genuine advertising platform.”
With over 30 years of experience, Incoda TV HD is synonymous with the Metro service in Kolkata. Each station has eight to 10 LED screens allotted with crystal clear audio-visual content on sports, entertainment, music, latest bollywood and tollywood gossip etc.
Aidem Ventures president Alok Rakshit added, “The way Incoda TV HD tactfully reaches out to the West Bengal cosmopolitan audience is commendable. This medium is perfect for the national set of advertisers who desire a better ROI and effective reach in Bengal. I am amazed to see the leading print houses, broadcasters and national clients of Bengal already optimizing Incoda TV HD as a valuable communication tool.”
In Kolkata, the metro commuters are seen to be glued to the television screens in the network-less, non-chaotic underground stations. In order to garner maximum eyeballs, the advertisements on Incoda TV HD are strategically telecast just two to three minutes prior to the train’s arrival. According to ORG-MARG reports, above 93% of the daily commuters claim to have seen the advertisements on Incoda TV HD.
Recently, AC Nielsen also tied up with Incoda TV as its third-party monitoring & certification partner.
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Lessons from global media markets on building enduring content franchises
Rose Audio Visuals COO and CFO Mitesh Patel.
MUMBAI: The global media landscape has undergone a fundamental shift. Success today is no longer defined by a single hit show. It is defined by the ability to build intellectual property (IP) that travels, evolves, and compounds over time.
At Rose Audio Visuals, this shift is central to how we think about content pitching and creation. We are no longer in the business of just making shows. We are in the business of building IP ecosystems.
From Hits to Franchises
Globally, the most successful content is designed to extend beyond its first outing. It travels across: Seasons, Platforms (TV → OTT → Digital), Formats (series → spin-offs) Shows like Stranger Things and Money Heist are not just successful series they are multi-layered franchises with global recall, fan engagement, and long-term monetisation. The key learning is simple: If content cannot scale beyond one season or one platform, it remains a project not a franchise.
Local Stories, Global Impact
One of the most powerful global trends is the rise of culturally rooted storytelling. Platforms today reward local authenticity combined with universal emotion. Stories that are deeply regional are no longer limited by geography they are amplified by it. Consider the global impact of Squid Game or India’s own Sacred Games. The takeaway is clear: The more authentic the story, the greater its potential to travel if the emotion resonates universally.
Monetisation Begins After the First Window
A critical global learning is that the true value of content is not realised at launch, it is realised over time.
Strong franchises unlock multiple revenue streams: Licensing, International remakes, Brand integrations, Digital extensions , Events and immersive experiences
Global players like The Walt Disney Company have mastered this approach, turning content into long-term ecosystems that extend far beyond the screen.
The first window is just the beginning. The real value lies in what follows.
At Rose Audio Visuals, we increasingly evaluate projects not just on commissioning value, but on their long-term franchise potential.
The Rise of Creator-Led Franchises
An important global shift is the emergence of creator-led IP ecosystems.
Creators today are not just content producers they are building full-scale franchises across platforms, formats, and businesses.
A powerful example is MrBeast. What started as YouTube videos has evolved into: Multiple content formats, Global audience scale , Brand extensions and businesses, High-impact experiential content This is a fundamentally different model digital-first, audience-owned, and infinitely scalable.
This model is still in its early stages in Indian but it represents a massive opportunity.
The next wave of Indian content franchises may not come from traditional studios alone but from creators who think like media companies.
Balancing Data with Creative Instinct
Streaming platforms today are deeply data-driven. Data helps Identify emerging genres, Predict audience behaviour , Inform commissioning decisions However, global experience shows that data alone does not create hits. Data informs scale, but storytelling creates impact.
Talent is the Foundation of Franchises
Enduring franchises are rarely accidental they are built through long-term creative partnerships. Globally, there is a clear focus on nurturing Actors, Writter, Show runner and director. Franchises are not built on scripts alone they are built on creators. This is an area where we continue to invest deeply building long-term relationships with talent rather than project-based collaborations.
Multi-Platform Thinking from Day One
Content consumption today is inherently multi-platform. A successful show must be designed not just for its primary platform, but for: Short-form extensions, Social media amplification, Digital-first engagement. Every show today needs a second life beyond its original format.
India: A Market at an Inflection Point
India today stands at a unique moment in its content journey.
We are seeing significant opportunity in Regional markets (Telugu, Tamil, Marathi and others) Emerging formats such as micro-dramas, Scalable, franchise-driven fiction IP
India does not lack stories. What we have historically lacked is structured franchise thinking something that is now beginning to evolve.
The Way Forward
The biggest lesson from global markets is this: The future belongs to companies that do not chase hits, but systematically build franchises. Because while hits may deliver immediate success, franchises create long-term value, recall, and compounding growth.
At Rose Audio Visuals, this belief shapes how we develop, greenlight, and scale content across platforms.
For content companies today, the question is no longer “Will this show work?” It is: “Can this become a franchise?”
A Personal Note
Having worked across content, business, and strategy, one thing has become increasingly clear to me, the most valuable companies in our industry will not be those that create the most content, but those that create content that endures.
Building a franchise requires patience, conviction, and a long-term lens something that the industry is only now beginning to fully embrace.As we continue this journey at Rose Audio Visuals, our focus remains simple: to move from volume-driven creation to value-driven storytelling. Because in the end, stories may start conversations but franchises build legacies.
