Category: Brand Marketing

Kunal Kamra moves Bombay HC to quash FIR over ‘gaddar’ jibe at Eknath Shinde

The case stems from a performance earlier this year, where Kamra allegedly mocked Shinde by altering a popular Hindi song from the film Dil To Pagal Hai, using the term "gaddar" in reference to the Maharashtra leader.

Comedian challenges charges, citing violation of his fundamental rights in ongoing legal battle over controversial remark.

Global Ads Spotlight: DoorDash turned Super Bowl ads into a giveaway frenzy. Find out how!

DoorDash received the ultimate accolade – a Titanium Grand Prix at Cannes Lions, along with a D&AD Yellow Pencil.

From Super Bowl hype to $500,000 worth of prizes, DoorDash’s “All-the-Ads” campaign stole the show, one bizarre prize at a time. Read and watch in our Global Ads Spotlight column!

Nespresso sees ‘massive potential’ as it enters India’s emerging premium coffee market

Nespresso's global chief Navratil likened the evolution to that of wine culture, with consumers increasingly seeking to become connoisseurs. Social media and the proliferation of specialty coffee shops have helped accelerate this transformation. “You want a good machine at home - it’s a reflection of who you are and what you value,” he noted.

“For the first time, we are seeing coffee consumed not just for stimulation but for pleasure,” said Philipp Navratil, global CEO of Nespresso. That shift is driving demand for premiumisation – a trend marked by a deeper consumer interest in origin, production methods, and sustainability.

SC rejects PIL seeking social media ban for children under 13

Referencing a study conducted by Social Media Matters, the petition highlighted that a significant number of young users spend over five hours a day on social media, engaging with content designed to induce addictive behaviours.

Court emphasizes that policy decisions on social media regulation for minors rest with the government, while granting petitioners the option to approach the Centre with their concerns.

Meta fined by Turkey for defying content restrictions on Facebook and Instagram

In a statement, Meta said, "We pushed back on requests from the Turkish government to restrict content that is clearly in the public interest, and have been fined by them as a consequence.

The tech giant faces significant penalties for resisting Turkey’s demands to limit content amid ongoing political tensions.

Delhi HC raises neutrality issues with Wikipedia, criticizes opinionated editorials on ANI page

ANI had moved the Court in an interim application, accusing the Wikimedia Foundation (which operates Wikipedia) of permitting defamatory edits on its page.

Court slams Wikipedia for violating its neutrality policy and hosting biased, defamatory statements on the page of news agency Asian News International.