MIB flags gaps in TV ratings: BARC monopoly, CTV viewership void, and entry barriers
Social media to overtake TV as India’s top ad format within five years: Magna
Advertising
Amit Gupta steps down as Managing Director of VML Commerce India
In his recent role as Managing Director at VML Commerce India, he was responsible for overseeing enterprise-level e-commerce projects and contributing to the development of the organisation’s delivery operations
Social media to overtake TV as India’s top ad format within five years: Magna
ACI announces jury for 2nd edition of AFAA changemakers for good awards
Ad Craft
JBL’s ‘First Doesn’t Follow’ campaign listens to those who don’t fit the mould
CID trio returns to crack the case of the Rs 299 KFC mystery
Marketing
Veritas Reputation to lead PR mandate for Canara Bank
MADDYS 2025 introduces global format, expanded categories and new jury chairs
Television
MIB flags gaps in TV ratings: BARC monopoly, CTV viewership void, and entry barriers
According to MIB, the proposed amendments aim to allow multiple agencies to foster healthy competition, bring in new technologies, and provide more reliable and representative data, especially for connected TV platforms
Audience measurement norms eased: Meet the potential individual players
Victim or collateral: Where does IBDF stand in CCI’s ad cartelisation probe?
Digital
Google Gemini AI App introduces Veo 3 video generator feature in India
GobbleCube raises $3.5 million to support growth and global expansion
‘Dad’s Day Out’ newspaper ad becomes India’s darkest déjà vu moment
The advertisement, promoting KidZania’s “Dad’s Day Out” event, shows a bustling KidZania city with various role-play stations for children. The advertisement also featured an Air India flight lodged into a building
Mathrubhumi confers 2024 Literary Award on Malayalam writer Sarah Joseph
PM Modi’s personal note to Aveek Sarkar: A thousand full Moons, and still going strong
Radio
Cannes diaries: Pallavi Chakravarti on why nothing beats your first time at the Palais
Ayush Ministry unveils central portal to monitor misleading ads
Insights
Social media to overtake TV as India’s top ad format within five years: Magna
In 2025, digital adex will rise 12% to Rs 728 billion ($8.4 billion), accounting for 51% of total advertising spend, while traditional formats are expected to grow at a slower 3.4%, reaching Rs 643 billion ($7.5 billion)