The MTV - Channel [V] Rivalry in India

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Case Details:			Price:
Case Code	:	BSTR038	Electronic Format: Rs. 400; Courier (within India):Rs. 25 Extra Themes ---
Case Length	:	15 Pages
Period	:	1991 - 2002
Organization	:	Channel [V], Music Television (MTV)
Pub Date	:	2002
Teaching Note	:	Not Available
Countries	:	India
Industry	:	Media & Entertainment

Abstract:

The case examines the rivalry between leading music television channels in India, MTV and Channel [V] during the late 1990s and early 2000. The reasons behind MTV exiting India, in the launch of Channel [V] and MTV's re-entry have been discussed.

The reasons behind Channel [V]'s initial success that prompted a strategic shift in MTV's programming mix have been also detailed. The case explores the various measures undertaken by MTV that enabled it to become the market leader at the cost of Channel [V]. Finally, the restructuring efforts undertaken by Channel [V] to compete with MTV and the results have also been examined.

Issues:

» The pros and cons of Channel [V]'s programming and reasons behind Channel [V] losing its leadership position to MTV

	Page No.
A 'Musical' Fight	1
Background Note	2
The Bout: Round I, Mtv's Struggle to Gain a Foothold	3
The Bout: Round II, Mtv on the Offensive	4
The Bout - Round III, Channel [V] Gets Defensive	5
The Bout - Round IV, Channel [V] Gets Defensive, Yet Again	7
The Bout: Round V, Channel [V] Goes 'Back To Basics'	9
The Bout - Round VI, Back To Square One	10
Exhibits	12

Keywords:

Rivalry, music television, channels, India, MTV, Channel [V], 1990, 2000, India, re-entry, strategic shift, programming mix, market leader, restructuring efforts

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