Surrogate Ad Rules Stuck in Legal Grey Zone
India's guidelines to curb surrogate ads for alcohol & tobacco face indefinite delay due to legal hurdles under Consumer Protection Act. Industry seeks clarity as health experts warn of risks.
India's guidelines to curb surrogate ads for alcohol & tobacco face indefinite delay due to legal hurdles under Consumer Protection Act. Industry seeks clarity as health experts warn of risks.
Advertising Club Madras invites applications for its Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising (PGDA). Learn strategy, media, digital marketing & more. Contact 8248717152.
IIT Madras introduces a new academic structure enabling BTech, BS, and dual degree students to undertake full-semester internships for deeper industry exposure from the 2024 batch. Learn about the revised credits and opportunities.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation faces a major financial setback as an arbitration court orders it to pay Rs 1.5 crore to an advertising firm for a cancelled contract. Details inside.
Madras High Court grants interim bail to blogger 'Savukku' Shankar for 12 weeks, citing health grounds and criticising the state government's approach. Read the full details of the court's order.
IIT Madras gears up for Shaastra 2026, its annual student-run tech fest from Jan 2-6. Expect 80+ events, 130+ stalls, and new challenges like NeuroHack. Join 80,000+ visitors!
OpenAI is reportedly exploring ad integration in ChatGPT, potentially tapping into user conversations as an 'advertising goldmine'. Could this challenge Google and Meta? Read more.
A PIL questions the Madras High Court collegium's legality for excluding Justice Nisha Banu in judge recommendations. Calls for interim order to halt process. Read the full details.
YMCC secured a hard-fought 4-wicket victory over Graduate Club to reach the final of the Late KS Saxena Memorial Cricket Tournament in Kanpur. Rahul Pal's unbeaten 44 earned him Man of the Match.
India's podcast audience is set to hit 267 million by 2029, but ad revenue lags. Discover why YouTube dominates and celebrity shows get all the ads. Read the full analysis.
India's advertising landscape pivots decisively to digital, with a 149% surge in impressions in 2025. E-commerce leads the charge as TV ad volumes fall 10%. Discover what this means for brands and agencies.
Social media giants like Snapchat and ShareChat are shifting focus to regional creators in Tier 2+ cities to boost engagement and ad revenue. Discover why hyperlocal content is the future of digital marketing in India.
The rise of AI in advertising sparks job fears in Bengaluru. Experts warn of a 30% workforce reduction as agencies adopt automation. Discover how the industry is adapting.
Jain University's Centre for Media Studies launches a new-age branding program, blending storytelling with strategy to create future-ready professionals. Discover how they're reshaping advertising education.
A Reuters investigation uncovers that Meta generated billions from scam ads, mainly from China, despite internal warnings. Read the full report on the controversy.
The Bhumika Club launches in Bengaluru, offering a weekly Saturday space for women to connect, share stories, and build community. Join the inaugural event on April 20.
Internal Meta documents show billions in revenue from Chinese scam ads on Facebook & Instagram. The company knew but scaled back enforcement. Read the full investigation.
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Congress accuses Goa government of grave failure after Anjuna club fire. Demands action against officials & owners. Read the full story on the political fallout.
WPP Media forecasts global ad revenue to reach $1.14 trillion in 2025, up from 6% to 8.8% growth, fueled by AI and resilient tariff strategies. Retail media to overtake TV ads.
Netflix's 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' has sparked a viral memefest. Now, major brands like Spotify and Vaseline are leveraging its popularity for clever, insider-targeted ad campaigns. Discover the marketing phenomenon.
As AI and Big Tech dominate India's ₹1.55 trillion ad market, the government's 26% print ad rate hike is seen as inadequate. We explore the structural crisis facing legacy news and the need for bold policy intervention.
Tragic fire at Summer Hill club in Goa claims 23 lives. Rescue operations continue. Authorities launch investigation into the cause of the devastating blaze.
Kanpur's Ganga Boat Club reopens on December 9 after monsoon delay. Officials review prep, new parasailing & adventure tourism hub launched. Details inside.
India's entertainment and media industry is projected to surge from $32.2B in 2024 to $47.2B by 2029, fueled by digital adoption and a young population. Discover the key drivers and segment-wise growth.
Omnicom announces over 4,000 layoffs and major agency mergers following its $13 billion acquisition of rival IPG. CEO says savings will exceed $750 million. Read the full story.
IIT Madras starts its 2024-25 placement season with over 300 companies, including 100+ mature startups. Director V Kamakoti highlights a positive trend with more core engineering firms. Read for key insights.
The Book Club Pune, founded in 2001 by Satish and Mohini Khot, celebrates 25 years as a free, democratic literary institution connecting generations through world literature and translation.
Mumbai's BMC implements new 2025 advertising guidelines limiting digital billboard brightness to 3:1 ratio to reduce glare. Learn how this affects road safety and urban landscape.
Omnicom Group acquires IPG in $13.5 billion deal, creating world's largest advertising company. Discover how this merger impacts India's ad industry, job market and competitive landscape.