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Frequency elevates linear channel streaming with the IBC2023 launch of Studio 5
Mumbai: Frequency has announced the launch of Studio 5, the next major release of its leading cloud-native, multi-tenant SaaS platform, which enables the creation, management, distribution and monetization of linear channels. With Studio 5, subscribers can access enhanced capabilities and services, including new content ingestion automation, scheduling automation, ultra-low latency live channel switching, advanced content filtering, and a comprehensive suite of tools for streamlining management and scheduling of episodic programming.
The launch of Studio 5 further extends Frequency’s position as the leading linear streaming solution that enables many of the world’s preeminent broadcasters, studios, networks, and digital-first content creators to deliver compelling 24/7 channels to connected TVs globally. Frequency is integrated with the world’s leading Free Ad Supported TV (FAST), vMVPD and MVPD platforms. During IBC2023, the company will demonstrate the full capabilities of Studio 5 on the stand of its strategic partner, AWS (#5.C80).
Frequency CEO Blair Harrison said, “The market for compelling linear channels is exploding across all platforms globally. At a time when content owners and rights-holders are increasingly recognizing the value and opportunity of this market, Frequency is giving them an enhanced suite of tools to empower them to produce seamless and engaging viewing experiences with ever greater efficiency. We’re excited to show IBC 2023 visitors how the launch of Studio 5 builds on our five-year journey of leading the way in providing the most feature-rich and easiest-to-use platform that is defining the future of TV.”
The new and enhanced features of Studio 5 include:
- Ingest Automation: A completely self-serve, real-time console for media ingestion via a single dashboard brings unparalleled visibility and efficiency to content ingestion, processing, and management.
- Scheduling Automation: An enhancement to Studio’s industry leading scheduling tool that provides fully automated programming, and makes the process of scheduling repeated content significantly simpler and faster. Studio users can reduce time spent programming channels by up to 90%.
- Content Filtering: An interactive and intelligent filtering service for content discovery during programming, using any combination of contextual and technical metadata to quickly find the precise content to be scheduled.
- Series Management: A complete suite of tools for series and episodes to streamline management and programming. Studio collates and validates all the assets and metadata associated with any series, including season and episode-specific artwork. Studio also handles all metadata requirements for EPGs and custom metadata for all distribution platforms.
- Live Switching: An ultra-low latency dynamic live switching capability for scheduled or on-demand live segments such as news or sports. Studio now switches to and between live sources in under a second.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
