LS clears online gaming bill: Big jolt for endorsements, ad market and sports
Abe Thomas returns to Radio City as CEO, Ashit Kukian exits
Gaming bodies warn real money games ban could be death knell, appeal to Amit Shah
Govt acknowledges TRP-led sensationalism, backs reforms for fair competition
Rupali Ganguly showcases everyday kitchen stories with Vibhor Oils
Advertising
Govt acknowledges TRP-led sensationalism, backs reforms for fair competition
FSSAI issues Rs 3.5 crore tender for PR and social media agencies
Ad Craft
Tiger Shroff features in JioStar’s Pro Kabaddi League season 12 campaign
Cadbury Dairy Milk introduces Learners’ Pack to celebrate India’s languages
UNIQLO partners with Rahul Dravid to highlight dependable daily wear
L’Oréal Paris and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan address self-worth in digital age
Marketing
LS clears online gaming bill: Big jolt for endorsements, ad market and sports
The legislation outlaws advertising and sponsorships by RMG brands across television, print, digital and influencer platforms. It also brings celebrities and influencers under direct liability if they endorse such companies
Jean-Laurent Poitou becomes CEO of Ipsos, succeeds Ben Page
Shashi Tharoor urges regulation and taxation over blanket ban on online gaming
Television
Govt acknowledges TRP-led sensationalism, backs reforms for fair competition
Abhay Ojha moves on from ITV Network amid leadership churn
Digital
Shashi Tharoor urges regulation and taxation over blanket ban on online gaming
Priyank Kharge warns blanket ban on online real money gaming will kill jobs, revenue and innovation
Blinkit introduces parental controls after concerns over children’s exposure to adult products
Google to pay $30 million to settle US YouTube child privacy lawsuit
Print adex to grow 10–15% this festive season, led by tier 2–3 and regional markets
HT Media narrows Q1FY26 loss to Rs 11.37 crore; Print ad revenue at Rs 255 crore
Jagran Prakashan’s ad revenue rises 5% to Rs 311.6 crore in Q1 FY26
Radio
FM Phase III auction: Malar Publications tops spend at Rs 17.23 cr, DB Corp wins most frequencies
Sunil Kumaran takes over as CEO of Big FM; Abe Thomas exits
Radio Mirchi parent ENIL slips into Rs 5.26 cr loss in Q1FY26 as ad revenue dips
Insights
WARC outlines themes behind Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions 2025 winners
Google AI Overviews not hurting traffic, many marketers see gains: Report
Snapchat's 'Attention Advantage' report faces scrutiny from Indian advertisers
Over half of Indian AI users call chatbots their ‘Good Friend’, finds Accenture survey
Guest Times
Teaching AI taste: Training algorithms to understand aesthetics, not just clicks
What marketers can learn from the sleeper hit ‘Saiyaara’
Partner Content
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6 tips for becoming a better fleet manager
CNN-News18 emerges as No.1 English news channel on YouTube for Delhi Exit Poll coverage