India emerges core market for top global brands; many generate over $30mn revenue from India

A joint report by Bain & Company and Myntra says that new-age insurgent brands have seen 2X higher adoption among Gen-Z. (Representative Image: Sara Kurfeß via Unsplash)

A joint report by Bain & Company and Myntra says that over 90% of the top 50 global brands are already present in India. The report claims that India’s lifestyle market will reach $210 billion by 2028 with 18%–22% online penetration.

TRAI urges telcos to take immediate action to curb pesky calls

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India held a meeting with access service providers and telemarketers on unsolicited calls and sought proactive action from all the stakeholders.

Prasar Bharati on the lookout for Director General for Doordarshan and Akashvani

The MIB has strongly supported D2M, emphasizing that out of 280 million households in India, only 190 million have televisions, leaving many without access to TV.

The appointed candidates (in this case Director General for both Doordarshan and Akashvani) will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 2,05,400 to Rs. 2,24,400, and the deputation period is three years.

Govt’s new rules for surrogate ads to be released within next quarter: Exclusive

Draft guidelines indicate that celebrities and social media influencers must avoid promoting restricted products, such as alcohol or tobacco.

The draft is undergoing an exhaustive consulting process with the key stakeholders and has introduced digital under its purview for the first time. It also urged a distinction between celebrities endorsing ‘brand extension’ and the celebrities associated with ‘restricted’ brands and introduce bans and penalties in case of violations.

Creatives cross with clients for scraping their ideas

The commoditisation of creative work and viewing ad agencies only from the 'transactional' point of view has drastically reduced the average length of a client-agency relationship. (Image: ckturistando via Unsplash)

Brands need to think of the agency / creative partner as collaborators rather than service providers or vendors that are meant to be squeezed.

Neeraj Vyas to leave Sony Pictures Networks India

Neeraj Vyas has been instrumental in shaping several key businesses at SPNI, including the flagship General Entertainment Channels (GECs), Sony Entertainment Television, Sony SAB, Sony PAL, and the Hindi movies cluster.

Vyas, Business Head—Sony Entertainment Television, Sony SAB, PAL, and Sony MAX Movie Cluster, will be leaving the company effective August 31, 2024.