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.
The Centre forms a task force to deregulate building laws & boost industry in Chandigarh. Key focus: FAR, land use, and easing business processes. Details inside.
Chandigarh shines with just 13.7% adult tobacco users, among India's top 5 lowest. National rate is 28.6%. Data reveals a promising decline in youth tobacco consumption nationwide.
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.
Telangana High Court directs state and central governments to file counters on PILs challenging Hyderabad's industrial land transformation policy. Next hearing on Dec 29.
Tamil Nadu's Meendum Manjappai initiative gets a boost as yellow cloth bags will be sold at half price via vending machines in Chennai from February. TNPCB drives eco-friendly shift.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
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?
India's Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking AI regulation in courts but acknowledged the concerns. The CJI invited the petitioner to submit recommendations directly to the court. Read the full story.
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.
NKDA issues stop operation notices to 37 residential buildings in New Town, Kolkata, for illegally running hotels and guest houses without fire safety permissions. Read the full crackdown details.
A viral video shows a woman scrolling her phone while swimming in Sydney. This incident highlights Australia's 6-hour daily screen time and the rising issue of smartphone addiction. Read more.
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.
Noida's electricity demand is rising by 120 MW yearly, fueled by new residential connections and industrial expansion. The discom is upgrading infrastructure to meet the challenge. Read more.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation cracks down, sealing 28 units including hospitals and schools operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details on the drive and the 2020 fire that spurred action.
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.
Dr. Anshuman Kaushal explains the hidden health risks of non-stick pans. Learn about toxic fumes from overheating, PFOA dangers, and 5 essential rules for safe cooking.
Mike Tyson opens up on podcast about his deep cannabis connection, a $40,000 monthly habit, and why his family begged him to start smoking again after a 5-day break.
A new Pentagon report highlights China's refusal to clarify its nuclear doctrine, raising global concerns over strategic ambiguity. Discover the implications for India and global security.
The White House launches a 'media offenders' page listing news outlets it accuses of misinformation. Get the full story on this escalating media conflict.
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.