Author: Tasmayee Laha Roy

Rebel Foods’ Behrouz Biryani levels up with Saif Ali Khan, targets 20 percent growth with premium and digital push

For the first time the brand has onboard a celebrity brand ambassador. Their new Biryani range is being launched by Saif Ali Khan with a 'Feast Like Royalty' campaign.

Rebel Foods is reimagining brand building with a new brand ambassador, data and organic content. The Biryani brands is also eyeing catering business and growth in the south Indian market with tailored menu and communication.

Election Commission issues guidelines for media coverage during 2024 general elections

The Election Commission drew attention to Section 126(1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which prohibits the display of any election matter through television, cinematography, or similar means in any polling area during the 48-hour period preceding the conclusion of polling. (Image source: News18)

The Commission warned against the publication of political advertisements masquerading as news headlines and speculative content predicting election outcomes.

Influencers in India working for less than 10 hrs a week, earning upto Rs 10 lakh a month

Influencer marketing was part of three in four brand strategies-engagement rate and quality of target audience were the top criteria for brands to select influencers.(Representative image, sourced from Instagram)

As per an EY report, influencer marketing in India is expected to grow 25 percent in 2024, low work hours, high earnings attract creators.

Meta boosts India fact-checking programme with PTI partnership

ANDP said that there is "imminent risk of serious and irreparable or difficult-to-repair damage to the fundamental rights of affected holders.” (Representative Image: Dima Solomin via Unsplash)

With this partnership with PTI, Meta now has 12 fact-checking partners in India, making it the country with the most third-party fact-checking partners globally across Meta.

Edtech vanishes from IPL, spending plunges to almost zero in two years

Reports suggest that BCCI officials have already conducted preliminary visits to Saudi Arabia to assess potential venues for the auction.

According to TAM Sports data, in 2022 edtech brands advertised for more than 40-plus hours across all channels that telecast IPL 15, contributing 60 percent of overall advertising share. In 2024, edtech brands have vanished.