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.
IGGMC's Internal Complaints Committee substantiates sexual harassment allegations against forensic HoD. Report confirms inappropriate touch, audio evidence. Key recommendations include transfer and high-level inquiry.
A special outreach by Hisar's women police team encouraged students to report online harassment, leading to 3 FIRs. Learn how awareness drives are breaking the silence on cybercrime against women.
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.
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.
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.
A Bengaluru software engineer died by suicide following alleged harassment by neighbours over a property dispute demanding Rs 20 lakh. Police have registered a case based on the mother's complaint.
A UPSRTC driver in Lucknow has been booked under BNS for allegedly making repeated lewd and threatening calls to a woman conductor while intoxicated. Police are investigating.
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.
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.
Guntur IG Sarvashreshta Tripathi warns against social media misuse, stating freedom of speech has limits. He urges public to act responsibly and report harmful content. Read more.
The White House launches a 'media offenders' page listing news outlets it accuses of misinformation. Get the full story on this escalating media conflict.
Dr Makarand Vyawahare, HoD at Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College, faces sexual harassment FIR by PG student. Internal probe & police investigation underway. #GenderJustice
Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly files police complaint against social media trolling and body-shaming. Kolkata Police Cyber Cell investigating the case. Read more.
Sourav Ganguly's wife Dona files police complaint against obscene, body-shaming Facebook posts targeting her after KIFF performance. Kolkata Police investigating.
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.
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this impacts political discourse and what it means for users.
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this tool aimed at authenticity became a political battleground.
Two Madhya Pradesh employees die by suicide in Betul well after alleged workplace harassment over false relationship rumours. Police investigation ongoing.
Mental health experts reveal how blind social media admiration creates unrealistic expectations and psychological harm. Learn to identify healthy online interactions.
A professor from Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences faces FIR for allegedly stalking and harassing a female student. Investigation underway. Read details.
Former taekwondo instructor alleges caste-based abuse and mental harassment at GD Goenka Public School, leading to forced resignation. FIR filed under SC/ST Act.
A Chikkamagaluru medical student alleges sexual harassment by faculty member. Accused doctor denies claims, citing attendance issues. Investigation ongoing.