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Zee UK introduces ‘recommend a friend’ offer
MUMBAI: In a bid to cash in on the lucrative subscription revenue in the UK, the Subhash Chandra broadcaster Zee Telefilms has introduced a new scheme – ‘Recommend a friend to Zee’.
If a Zee subscriber recommends a non Zee subscriber to the network they will benefit by getting a shopping voucher worth 20 that can be spent in any high street store. However, the person who recommends the channels to the friend or family will only be rewarded if the family/friend takes up on the annual subscription to all three Zee channels for 155.88. If, however, they decide to subscribe to Zee Alpha Punjabi only for one year at 77.88, the person who recommended the channel will be rewarded with a music CD.
The broadcaster has also started trailers for MEGA movies. The new promotions are advertising the 16 blockbusters the network will be showing over the next few months.
Some of the movies to be shown this year are Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Mere Yaar Ki Shadi Hai, Humraaz, Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Road and Hathyaar.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
