Cleartrip’s media spend grows by 15–20% with focus on digital, CTV and impact properties

Talking about her vision for the OTA company, she says, "I’m filling some big shoes, but my biggest vision—and this is shared by the leadership—is that the OTA industry is underserved. If you look at competitors like MakeMyTrip, Agoda or Goibibo, there’s a lot of room for a challenger brand like us to win on experience. Cleartrip loyalists have always preferred us for our smooth, seamless UI (user interface), and I want to build on that."

Cleartrip’s bus ridership growth underlines CMO Tavleen Bhatia’s contention that while air travel is the core business, hotels and buses are showing very strong growth.

The Advertising Club re-elects Rana Barua as President for a second term

Speaking about the appointment, Rana Barua, President, The Advertising Club said, “I am truly honoured to lead the prestigious Advertising Club for a second term. This past year has been an enriching journey, marked by significant milestones in a dynamic, ever-evolving industry. Together with my esteemed committee, we have made remarkable strides, and I look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead with a fresh team and ambitious goals.”

Partha Sinha will continue as a member of the Managing Committee as the Immediate Past President for the ensuing year.

DNPA backs World News Day: “Choose Truth” is this year’s theme

In light of the growing issues of disinformation and deepfakes, AI models are supercharging online misinformation.

The Digital News Publishers Association emphasizes the importance of factual reporting amid rising misinformation, as over 600 media organizations join a global call for integrity in news.

Celebrating World Tourism Day: A Look Back at Global Tourism Ad Campaigns

World Tourism Day 2024 will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia - a country celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. (Image source: UN Tourism)

On World Tourism Day on September 27th, we reflect on the powerful impact of travel and tourism through advertising campaigns that inspire wanderlust and cultural exploration.

Too Yumm’s K-Bomb Ramen campaign features Bollywood actor Ananya Panday speaking Korean

"We're thrilled to introduce our bestselling Too Yumm! K-Bomb Ramen with Ananya Panday in collaboration with Bottomline Media. Their creative approach ensured we connected authentically with our audience, highlighting the joy of snacking and bringing the experience alive of the hot and spicy ramen. We wanted campaign to leave an effect of the flavours through visual demonstration”, commented Yogesh Tewari- Vice President, Marketing, Too Yumm!

“By having Ananya speak in Korean, we embraced the creative side, also capturing the explosion of flavours that product stands out for while connecting with a broader audience in a fun way,” said Tanaaz Bhatia- Managing Director and Founder of Bottomline Media.

X unveils first transparency report under Elon Musk, reveals surge in content removals

Under the new structure, the Premium+ plan—which offers an ad-free experience, priority support, and enhanced algorithmic visibility—has increased to Rs 1,750 per month on the web, up from the previous Rs 1,300.

In a stark contrast to its previous practices, the social media platform X reports millions of account suspensions and post removals, raising questions about its moderation policies and the impact of recent leadership changes.