December 2024 – Page 47

Apple faces new lawsuit over alleged surveillance and restrictions on employee speech

The Apple Store app brings a wide array of features designed to streamline the shopping experience. It includes dedicated tabs to explore the latest Apple products, accessories, and services.

Apple is accused of illegally monitoring employees’ personal devices and restricting discussions on pay and working conditions, with a new lawsuit filed in California.

IndiGo takes Mahindra Electric to court over use of ‘6E’ in new car brand

In response to the lawsuit, M&M issued a statement expressing its intent to find an amicable resolution, as per reports.

IndiGo secured trademark registration for the term ‘6E Link’ approximately ten years ago, in 2015, under product classes 9, 35, 39, and 16.

TRAI to meet broadcasters, DPOs on 5 December for consultation on audit related provisions

One of TRAI's primary objectives is to create a fair and equitable environment for all stakeholders in the telecom sector, and audits help ensure that all players are operating under the same rules and regulations.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the clash between Broadcasters and DPOs around the audit-related provisions of the Interconnection Regulations, 2017, and the Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual.

Influencers promote crypto | Ageism in advertising | Swiggy increases ad spend

Experts estimate that crypto exchanges contributed over ₹200 crore to advertising expenses in 2021, with over ₹90 crore spent during the IPL.

Storyboard18 brings you top five news updates from the world of advertising, marketing and business of brands.

Swiggy supercharges ad spend, scaling up 13.2% to Rs 605.3 crore in Q2 FY25

Swiggy Ltd increased its consolidated advertisement and promotion expenses by 65.3% in Q3 FY25

Swiggy has narrowed its losses to Rs 490.8 crore in the September quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to Rs 590 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal year

Bill Gates’ ‘laboratory’ comment sparks controversy in India

In his new memoir, Source Code, Bill Gates shared how he regularly worked 80-hour weeks, coding software and worrying that any mistake could threaten Microsoft’s position in the booming personal computer market.

Bill Gates’ choice of words has quickly provoked criticism, with many accusing him of viewing India as nothing more than a testing ground for global projects.

Vivo’s iQOO partners with 6 e-sports teams and 100+ gaming live streamers

The e-Sports teams namely Team Revenant-Xspark, Team Orangutan, Team 8bit, Team Reckoning, Team iQOO SOUL and Team Tamilas will be branded as "iQOOxTeam_Name" across all e-Sports tournaments.

The six e-Sports teams and over 100 gamers will exclusively use the iQOO 13 for six months, offering their feedback to fine-tune the device for e-Sports needs in India.

GroupM and IOAA form task force to drive sustainability in outdoor advertising

This initiative aims to implement eco-friendly practices across the sector, with an ambitious goal to ensure that half of all advertising sites in India use recyclable materials by 2027.

Committee targets 50% recyclable advertising sites by 2027; renewable integration for DOOH.

Black Friday sales surge 17% compared to last year: Report

The survey further reveals that West India experienced the highest sales growth at 8%, while North, South, and East India each recorded a 7% increase.

Beauty, health, and home décor lead the surge; average order value spikes in wearables and furniture categories.

Actor Jackie Shroff files plaint in NCLT against former stakeholders of Sony Entertainment

In February 2023, the NCLT found merit in Shroff’s claims of oppression and mismanagement, directing the majority shareholders to purchase his shares for ₹18.53 crore.

In 2023, Shroff filed a petition alleging that his interests were negatively impacted due to management discrepancies and the dominance of majority shareholders.