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Canada’s Competition Bureau takes legal action against Google over online ad practices

Under the proposed plan, these partnerships would become non-exclusive, granting device manufacturers and browser developers the option to switch default search engines each year.

The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, seeks to force Google to sell key advertising tools and face penalties for allegedly abusing its dominant market position.

Delhi HC defers Tesla trademark case to April 2025

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

Mediation efforts continue between Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. and Gurugram-based Tesla Power India over trademark infringement allegations.

Cyber fraud in India hits Rs 11,000 crore in 2024

The DPDP Act, passed by Parliament on August 9, 2023, followed the Supreme Court's recognition of privacy as a fundamental right six years earlier.

Rise in stock trading and digital arrest scams drive the surge; experts cite gaps in data protection and growing cybercrime services.

MAST & MEH: Zepto, Flipkart, Vi, Google, The Sleep Company, and more

We sift through the week’s ads to highlight absolute hits and the ones that missed the mark. With our no-nonsense, fun-filled take, you’ll get the lowdown on what’s worth your time and what’s better off skipped.

Who nailed it and who failed it? Dive into Storyboard18’s roundup of this week’s major hits and snoozefests in advertising!

Government tightens measures to combat fake news, misleading ads, and online fraud

Through a combination of legislative updates, advisories, and grievance redressal mechanisms, these initiatives aim to safeguard users while holding intermediaries accountable.

The Government of India has introduced significant measures to tackle fraud related to fake news, deceptive advertisements, and counterfeit products on online platforms. Highlighting its commitment to a secure and trustworthy digital space, the government underscored the importance of ensuring an open and reliable internet for all users.

Global smartphone market rebounds, but Apple struggles amid Android surge

Much of the market’s 2024 growth stemmed from pent-up demand and the expansion into regions with lower smartphone penetration.

2024 sees a 6.2% rise in global smartphone shipments, but Apple posts modest growth as Android rivals dominate China and emerging markets, IDC report reveals.

Love, laughs, and 10-minute deliveries: Zepto and Shaadi.com’s bromantic billboard banter

Quick-commerce sensation Zepto and matrimonial giant Shaadi.com found their ads cheekily placed side-by-side, and the resulting banter turned into a LinkedIn showdown of epic proportions.

When quick commerce meets slow love, the result is a witty outdoor campaign that has LinkedIn giggling.

Storyboard18 newsbreak confirmed: Godrej & Boyce rebrands, launches new identity

Nyrika Holkar emphasized that the Godrej rebranding was not directly triggered by the recent split within the group but stemmed from a long-term vision to enhance consumer relevance.

Storyboard18 had exclusively reported on Godrej’s major brand overhaul on September 26. In an interview this week, Nyrika Holkar, Executive Director, Godrej Enterprises, detailed the vision behind the conglomerate’s rebranding.

Sreejit Madhavan Nair resigns as CEO of Costa Coffee; Kamaljit Singh Bedi to take over

Kamaljit Singh Bedi, a Senior Management Personnel with over 25 years of diverse experience in leading brands, holds a postgraduate degree in Marketing and Export Management. (Image source: LinkedIn)

In a leadership transition, Kamaljit Singh Bedi, the current CEO of Institutional Business and New Business Ventures, is appointed as the new CEO of Costa Coffee and Airport Business, effective January 9, 2025.