Originally posted by: Mishfan
Ami, really annoyed with SP. They were aware of this show's script (an adaption of
Turkish show ) & the kind of audience it would attract, not the usual Saas Bahu type.
But they are super greedy for TRPs .
This is the biggest obstacle for any mature content driven shows on Indian TV.
I really wish they stop this Trp count & figure other ways of generating revenue
...like a Pay per view or similar exclusively for certain ( matured ) shows or
make such shows for the digital viewer only for a certain fee.
They have other options now than just bringing on a show & pulling it off at their mercy..
I agree with what you say Mish.
I also feel that now channels need to change this TRP game.
Channel needs to have mixed program wherein it caters to all groups. Something like 90% TRP related programs and 10% non-trp and slowly can change the percentage. Will take some hit in terms of revenue initially, but then it should work out in long run.
In this way, viewers will also slowly change and accept new things and then TRP for new content will be stable or increase.
My other question is lot of international viewers are subscribing to the channel packages. Channels are earning lot then why not take their likes/dislikes into consideration.
Channel is earning money both from India and also internationally..
Sometimes I wonder how Sony TV is surviving in terms of revenue. It has guts to take risks..
We can only hope for better.