Half of 2024 CTV impressions lack full app transparency, blinding marketers: Report

68% of marketers say they must have transparency to justify the high cost of CTV advertising, signaling a clear demand for better visibility into where ads are running

72% of marketers say ads placed in CTV environments outperform their campaign baselines, underscoring the channel’s strong perceived ROI. as per the report.

Woven in India, walked by the world: Kerala’s ‘Neytt’ crafts Met Gala 2025’s iconic blue carpet

The regal blue carpet that greeted the world's fashion elite at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York was the handwork of Neytt, a designer label based in Allepey, Kerala. (Image credits: GQ India)

A quiet triumph from Alleppey—Indian craftsmanship took centre stage beneath the feet of global icons at fashion’s grandest night.

Employee backlash intensifies as Uber tightens office rules

At Uber, employees have challenged both the policy and the company’s readiness to implement it. Concerns about inadequate office infrastructure were repeatedly raised, with one employee noting how difficult it is to find seating even on designated anchor days.

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees at an all-hands meeting last week that the company would require them to come into the office three days a week starting June, up from the previous two-day mandate.

Google lays off about 200 staff in global business unit

Just last month, Google let go of hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, which oversees key products such as Android, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser. (Image credits: Unsplash)

As Big Tech doubles down on AI and infrastructure, Google trims its global business unit workforce in the latest wave of job cuts across the industry.

‘India is rapidly becoming a creator nation’: YouTube CEO Neal Mohan

The keynote, delivered against the backdrop of YouTube's 20th anniversary, traced the platform's evolution from "grainy, unscripted videos" to becoming a global engine of culture, commerce, and connection.

At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Neal Mohan highlights YouTube’s powerful role in India’s digital and creative revolution, pledging over ₹850 crore to fuel the next phase of creator-led growth.

Global Ads Spotlight: ‘We are Ayenda’ and an inspiring journey of escape from oppression

The film highlights the conversation between them and the varied steps taken to escape the eyes of the now established government in Afghanistan. Right from securing their documents to instructing them to carry enough food and water, Muhtaj is shown as a guiding light for their much deserved freedom. (Stills from the film)

We Are Ayenda chronicles the harrowing yet hopeful escape of Afghanistan’s women footballers from Taliban rule, highlighting resilience, privacy, and the power of digital connection.

Rohit Sharma retires from Test Cricket: See Hitman’s top brand deals, ads

Widely regarded as one of modern cricket’s most prolific batters, Rohit Sharma, often dubbed the “Hitman” for his aggressive style of play, has become a fixture not only on the pitch but also across the advertising landscape. (Stills from the campaign)

Rohit Sharma is a favourite amongst brands in categories ranging from FMCG to auto.