CCPA moves to block surrogate advertising via CSR; targets liquor and tobacco brands

The new regulations aim to curb the practice of brands exploiting CSR initiatives and sponsorships to promote goods that are otherwise prohibited from advertising

Earlier Storyboard18 reported that the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has finalized the public draft for these surrogate advertising rules. The guidelines, which are expected to be released between October and December.

Tata Motors PV’s media pitch concludes; auto major retains existing agencies

Tata Motors PV and CV posted a 22 percent year-on-year decline in net profit

Various components of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ media mandate, such as above-the-line, digital (for both electric and ICE vehicles), and outdoor advertising, are managed by agencies like Lodestar UM, OMD, Dentsu, and Madison

The struggles of independent advertising agencies: A sector in crisis

Small and independent agencies do not have the resources or the means to protect their interests against bad practices in the industry and feel the fire need for stronger industry bodies that will represent them and proactively protect their interests. (Image: joshua-hoehne via Unsplash)

As the pressures mount and the barriers to survival grow steeper, the future of small and independent ad agencies hangs in the balance. Lamenting the lack of protection, they seek stronger industry bodies.

Goa implements Social Media Influencer Policy; more posts, more paisa

Additionally, all content must be approved by the nodal agency before publication, and the government will retain ownership of the content.

The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), the nodal agency responsible for hosting the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), will utilize the services of social media influencers to promote government schemes, policies, and programs.

Ad war erupts in Maharashtra as Mahayuti, MVA trade barbs on final day of campaigning

A full-page ad by Mahayuti features several newspaper headlines (in English, Hindi and Marathi) listing incidents that took place under the UPA rule, from the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to Bombay serial blasts to scam during Covid pandemic. The caption read: “MVA - Say no to Congress”. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Both parties published hard-hitting newspaper ads targeting each other on the final day of campaigning.

Coca-Cola’s AI-generated Christmas ad sparks outrage: Fans say ‘festive magic is lost’

The 15-second commercial, produced using Coca-Cola's proprietary "Real Magic AI" software, features entirely AI-generated visuals, including a convoy of festive Coca-Cola trucks arriving in a picturesque, snow-laden town.

Social media erupts with criticism over Coca-Cola’s AI-powered reimagining of its iconic 1995 Christmas campaign.