In the race for influence, are talent agencies losing their grip on influencers?

Exploitation and malpractices-related issues are exacerbated for micro and nano influencers who lack bargaining power, say experts. (Image: ali-abdul-rahman via Unsplash)

With rising competition, commissions and opaque contracts, some influencers are taking matters into their own hands — dismantling the power of talent managers in the process.

Breaking: MIB’s WAVES postponed, likely to be held in Mumbai

WAVES which focuses on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films is likely to be moved to Mumbai.

WAVES, which focuses on four key pillars – Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films, is likely to be moved to Mumbai.

Google must face mobile phone privacy class action, possible August trial

Advertisers that used Google’s ad services between 2011 and now could be eligible for damages, potentially rewriting the rules for how digital ad giants operate in competitive markets.

The tech giant failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a privacy class action accusing it of collecting personal data from people’s cell phones even after they opted out of tracking.

Radio industry urges for subsidies, phased-manner transition to digital radio adoption

While the absolute inflow figures remain robust, the I&B and Print Media sector’s share in total FDI equity inflows across all sectors in India has declined.

During a discussion with TRAI, the radio industry urged for subsidies and a phased-manner migration to digital broadcasting, along with content guidelines, and single music licensing/royalty framework (for both analog and digital).