Category: Special Coverage

How search marketing can adapt in a data-conscious future?

By marrying the creativity and strategic thinking of traditional marketing with the power of data insights, marketers can craft effective campaigns that resonate with audiences while respecting their privacy, writes Prashant Puri, Co-Founder & CEO, AdLift.

Regulations like India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) of 2023 have prompted a collective rethinking of how data is collected and used, writes Prashant Puri, Co-Founder & CEO, AdLift.

TRAI puts NCF under forbearance; Watching dish and cable TV may become cheaper

According to TRAI, number of telephone subscribers reached 119.9 crore in FY24.

TRAI notifies amendments to the regulatory framework for Broadcasting and Cable Services. The authority has released recommendations on Listing of TV channels in Electronic Programme Guide and Upgradation of DD Free Dish platform to an Addressable System.

Canadian body representing global streamers calls for judicial review of govt’s demand for a 5% levy

To regulate the OTT content, the Ministry of I&B is formulating a new Broadcast policy that is currently in the public domain to elicit views from the public and other stakeholders.

The Motion Picture Association-Canada’s spokesperson said “the decision to require global entertainment streaming services to pay for local news is a discriminatory measure that goes far beyond what Parliament intended…”

As govt mulls guidelines, experts call for inclusion of digital, heavy penalties to curb surrogate ads

Draft guidelines indicate that celebrities and social media influencers must avoid promoting restricted products, such as alcohol or tobacco.

Despite the ASCI and CCPA guidelines in place to curb surrogate advertising, liquor brands frequently exploit loopholes. Industry watchers say the current guidelines lack clear definitions, in addition with weak enforcement mechanisms and insufficient penalties.

The rise of the everyday influencer: How authenticity is winning over mass appeal

While micro-influencer marketing may face some hurdles, its peak in India might still be a few years away. The continuous expansion of digital connectivity and the increasing penetration of social media in tier 2 and tier 3 cities provide ample opportunities for growth, writes Vaibhav Gupta, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, KlugKlug.

The evolving consumer preferences towards authentic and relatable content suggest that micro-influencers will remain a valuable asset for brands, writes Vaibhav Gupta, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, KlugKlug.

India’s iGaming: Taxed to extinction, or a catalyst for change?

If the Supreme Court denies the requested relief, the consequences for the online gaming industry could be severe. The industry may be driven underground, with more businesses operating in gray areas, writes Aruna Sharma, Development Economist and retd Secretary GoI.

This tax is contentious because the total wagered amount includes both entry fees and prize money, which do not fit neatly into the definitions of goods and services, writes Aruna Sharma, Development Economist and retd Secretary GoI.

BMC’s draft guidelines to regulate hoardings are to be unveiled today

The stakeholders have also asked the BMC to allow video OOH ads and have raised objections on the decision to not allow such hoardings.

The guidelines from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation come after the tragic Ghakopar incident of an illegal ad hoarding collapse that took 17 lives, in May. In its investigation, BMC found 306 unauthorised hoardings in the city.

EXCLUSIVE: MIB’s Ashwini Vaishnaw holds introductory meetings with industry bodies

“Our intent is to encourage it; that is giving more opportunities to express, share and create new intellectual property,” the minister said.

This marks Ashwini Vaishnaw’s first meeting with the industry bodies. He took charge of the Ministry for Railways, lnformation and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, three weeks ago.