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NCLAT gives relief to Meta, stays CCI order of five-year ban on WhatsApp data sharing

The state commission, presided over by President Sushil Kumar and Member Sudha Upadhyay, stated that "WhatsApp is a service provider company" and its provision of services within India means it "cannot be said that this company is a foreign company and the consumer complaint against it is not maintainable." The ruling directly contradicts the district commission's view that WhatsApp users are not consumers of the platform.

The CCI had in November 2024 imposed a penalty of ₹213 crore on Meta for WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy.

Opinion trading apps, games now under MeitY’s scanner

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

Globally, in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, opinion trading apps and websites are classified as wagering platforms and are regulated.

IPG’s Rapport retains OOH media mandate for HUL

Storyboard18 on December 17 had reported about HUL re-evaluating its OOH media account. According to sources, HUL’s OOH media spends is about Rs 200 crore for pan India campaigns.

BIS draft guidelines streamlines advertising standards on e-commerce platforms

Between 2021 and 2023, 984 internal firms registered to operate in India

The Bureau of Indian Standards will accept feedback from stakeholders till February 15, aims to to benefit both consumers and other stakeholders involved in the e-commerce business.

Breaking: ZEEL’s Shiva Chinnasamy quits, marking two major exits in last 30 days

Prior to ZEEL, Chinnasamy held positions with global companies such as Rippling, Google, Amazon, Tesco, and Verizon Labs.

Industry sources have confirmed to Storyboard18 that Shiva Chinnasamy, ZEEL’s CTPO who joined in September 2024 quit for better future goals.

Mumbai’s digital outdoor ads clutter: Activists, stakeholders raise concerns

Recently, Bombay High Court in its judgement directed The Zilla Parishads to instruct Gram Panchayats prohibiting them from providing any licences towards erecting billboards.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) considered the wealthiest civic body in India, says that Mumbai has only 1,025 legally authorized hoardings

Brand sponsorships to soar by 20% as sports franchises enter esports arena

According to industry experts, male players in top-tier esports organizations earn between Rs 2-3 lakhs per month, while their female counterparts are paid a mere Rs 30,000-40,000.

Kerala Blasters, Puneri Paltan, Mumbai City FC, FC Goa Esports, Chennaiyin FC Esports, Odisha FC, and others are set to partner with prominent Indian esports teams such as Orangutan, Global Esports, and Revenant Esports.

TRAI appoints two whole time members

The Central Government will now review TRAI’s recommendations before finalising the regulations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

The appointments committee of the cabinet approved appointments oF Ritu Ranjan Mittar and Maruthi Prasad Tangirala ON Saturday.

Parting ways with Mondelez was painful: Madison’s Vikram Sakhuja

The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) recognized Vikram Sakhuja with a Life Time Achievement Award.

Vikram Sakhuja spoke with Storyboard18 about his contribution to the industry and his role as the Chairman of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) technical committee.

TDSAT directs Zee Media to pay Hinduja Global Solutions Rs 1.69 crore in a week

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has reportedly sold its prime real estate asset in Hyderabad’s upscale Jubilee Hills area for Rs 99.3 crore.

TDSAT member Subodh Kumar Gupta ordered that, as an interim measure, Zee Media, the petitioner, is to pay Hinduja Global Solutions Rs1,69,70,832 of the total outstanding amount of Rs3,39,41,664 by Jan 13.