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.
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.
Karnataka's new law defines hate speech more explicitly than central rules, sparking debate over free speech and legal overreach. Read the full analysis.
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?
Karnataka introduces India's first state-level Hate Speech Bill, proposing 2-10 years jail & collective liability. Explore the legal gap, Supreme Court's role, and how India currently regulates hate speech.
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.
Karnataka cabinet clears Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill 2025, defining offences and proposing jail up to 7 years. Also approves tunnel road for Bengaluru. Read details.
Mangaluru police register a suo motu case against 13 social media accounts for sharing threatening and provocative content. Read the full details of the investigation and the accounts involved.
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.
Punjab & Haryana High Court refuses anticipatory bail to singer Sandeep Singh Attal in hate speech case. Court cites risk to probe & public order. Details inside.
In a candid Reddit AMA, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee addresses safety concerns in India, revealing the stark difference between online hate and real-life interactions. Read his surprising take.
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.
VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan criticizes TVK's Vijay for focusing on 'hate politics' against DMK instead of ideology. Get the full details on the Tamil Nadu political clash.
Popular VTuber Zentreya's new 'General' model triggered a social media storm over alleged extremist symbolism. She and her sponsor have strongly denied the accusations. Read the full story.
The White House launches a 'media offenders' page listing news outlets it accuses of misinformation. Get the full story on this escalating media conflict.
Tucker Carlson claims Islamophobia is artificially created by powerful groups. The conservative commentator says he prefers religious immigrants over 'secular self-hating whites'. Read the explosive interview 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.
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.
Mental health experts reveal how blind social media admiration creates unrealistic expectations and psychological harm. Learn to identify healthy online interactions.
India's Supreme Court refuses to monitor hate speech cases from every corner, directs complainants to approach police or high courts instead. Key developments explained.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar reveals secret agreement on leadership change while Supreme Court refuses to legislate hate speech monitoring. Latest political developments analyzed.
India's Supreme Court refuses to legislate or monitor every hate speech incident, directing petitioners to approach high courts and local authorities first. Key hearing set for December 9.