Global Ad Spend to Grow 8.8% in 2025, Hits $1.14 Trillion
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.
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.
Thiruvananthapuram cybercrime police arrest a 25-year-old from Ahmedabad for defrauding a doctor of Rs 1.11 crore via fake online trading promises. Read the full investigation details.
A new report reveals India's audio social media surge is driven by Tier 2-4 cities, with 95% of new users from non-metros. Discover the shift towards private, voice-led conversations.
Bollywood director Vikram Bhatt arrested for allegedly cheating a Rajasthan doctor of Rs 30 crore in a fake IVF investment scheme. Details on the fraud case and police action.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt arrested in a ₹30 crore investment fraud case. Joint police operation in Mumbai leads to detention. Details on the biopic project and allegations inside.
The UAE's Bridge Summit united global media leaders to tackle misinformation & AI's impact. Discover how the future of news is being shaped in Dubai. Read more!
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty calls for government guidelines to shield children from being turned into online content, highlighting risks to privacy and mental well-being. Join the crucial conversation.
Uttar Pradesh STF uncovers a major interstate loan fraud syndicate using forged documents & shell companies, arresting 8 including the mastermind. Details inside.
Dubai-based investors allege a massive fraud by Blue Chip Company in Kanpur, losing crores. Police arrest accused Ravindranath Soni and plan a Red Corner Notice. Read the full investigation details.
US Senator John Kennedy condemns the massive $1 billion 'Feeding Our Future' pandemic aid fraud scheme, one of the largest welfare fraud cases in US history. Read the shocking details.
A Canara Bank manager in Mangaluru files a police complaint, alleging a Rs 104.7 crore loss due to fraudulent loan sanctions by 15 individuals. Read the full investigation details.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched RT India in New Delhi. Five media MoUs were signed between Prasar Bharati and Russian firms to create alternative platforms. Read more.
Oprah Winfrey endorses Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s, calling it a life-changing move. The law, effective Dec 10, aims to protect youth from harmful content. Will the US follow?
As Meta starts enforcing Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the world watches. Can age-faking and VPNs defeat the shield? Read the analysis.
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.
Mohammed Asif, owner of American Labworks, sentenced for fraudulent COVID-19 test billing scheme. He must repay $1.17 million and faces deportation. Read the full details.
YouTube will comply with Australia's new social media law, banning users under 16 from signing in. Full account access will be lost, impacting creators and parental controls. Read details.
Australia imposes a landmark ban on under-16s using major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from December 10. Learn about the fines, platform responses, and the government's 'purgatory' rationale.
Jalandhar police register four separate fraud cases totaling Rs 55 lakh. Victims deceived by fake promises of jobs, loans, and online schemes. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Kochi police uncover major visa fraud ring shifting from healthcare to blue-collar job scams for Europe & Gulf. Over 25 agents arrested, victims lose Rs 5+ crore. Experts warn of new tactics targeting desperate youth.
Janhvi Kapoor criticizes media and social media for derailing human morality, citing painful speculations around her mother Sridevi's death. Read her powerful statement.
Janhvi Kapoor opens up about the traumatic media coverage of her mother Sridevi's death, calling it voyeuristic and insensitive. She reveals how personal grief became public spectacle. Read her powerful statement.
Australia's new social media ban for under-16s ignites global debate on safety vs. freedom. Experts weigh in on impacts, enforcement challenges, and what it means for India's youth.
A 75-year-old Mumbai man was cheated of Rs 6 crore in a sophisticated WhatsApp share market scam. Learn how fraudsters operate and how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A 30-year-old IT professional from Ahmedabad was cheated of Rs 34.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as UK job consultants. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud schemes.
The White House launches a 'media offenders' page listing news outlets it accuses of misinformation. Get the full story on this escalating media conflict.
A Gondal beautician alleges an Odisha cosmetics company defrauded her and two friends of Rs 10.73 lakh in distributor scheme. Police investigation underway.
A retired engineer in Kanpur was digitally arrested for 19 days and duped of Rs 42.50 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI officials. Learn how this sophisticated cybercrime unfolded and how to protect yourself.
A Kanpur jeweller was duped of Rs 10 lakh by a Gujarat fraudster promising silver jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh for Diwali. Police investigation underway. Read full details.
Heated social media debate erupts over media's age coverage of Biden vs Trump. Former White House official Neera Tanden joins journalists in discussing perceived bias. Read the full story.