Commerce media is becoming a cornerstone of the digital advertising ecosystem, with global retail media spending reaching $154.8 billion in 2024
Author: Priyanka Bhatt
Shemaroo suffers loss of Rs 36.5 crore amid ad crunch
Shemaroo’s debt stood at Rs 331 crore as of December 2024, down Rs 7 crore from Rs 338 crore in September.
Court halts unauthorised use of cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s images in promotion
The legal dispute stems from a petition filed by Dhawan, who claimed that his agreement with DB Dixon Battery had officially ended in November 2024.
Local Cable Operators’ registration goes fully online on Broadcast Seva Portal under amended rules
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 (the Rules), to streamline the Local Cable Operator (LCO) registration process.
Over 25% audience of Indian titles on Prime Video comes from outside India: Sonal Kabi
Sonal Kabi, Director & Head of Marketing, Prime Video, India, delved into various aspects of story selection and marketing innovation in streaming, while highlighting Prime Video’s role in taking Indian stories to global audiences.
Next wave of digital growth in rural India, 1 billion people to have smartphones
Expanding on his point about the digital empowerment of rural India, Rajesh Magow said, “We would have one billion people on smartphones. It will cover a lot of the rural population, open up many avenues for them, and generate employment.
Blinkit sets up temporary store at Maha Kumbh Mela to serve millions of pilgrims
The 100-square-foot store is strategically located to ensure fast delivery of essential items across key areas such as Arail Tent City, Dome City, ITDC Luxury Camp, and Devrakh.
Lowering GST from 18% to 5% in EdTech will boost industry growth: Report
If the GST rate on EdTech services were reduced from 18% to 5%, the sector could experience an impressive 34% compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
India has 17,000+ EdTech companies, 7 unicorns , second only to the United States’ 13: Report
The Indian EdTech industry, the third most funded globally after the US and China, was valued at USD $7.5 billion in 2024. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%.
I&B Ministry initiates ‘Create in India Challenge’ for the upcoming Waves summit
As part of the upcoming Waves Summit, the Ministry is also launching the Create in India Challenge, Season 1, which will feature several ‘challenges’ aimed at fostering innovation and creativity.