Food and beverages’ leads ad volumes on TV in H1 2023: TAM

Toilet soaps took the lead among the categories during H1, 2023. The top 10 categories collectively contributed to 31 percent of ad volumes in the period. (Representative Image: Nature Zen via Unsplash)

While January-June 2023 and the same period last year only saw a minor 3 percent rise in ad volumes over the first half of 2021, individual categories showed strong growth.

Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023: What you need to know

The bill prohibits carrying out or abetting the unauthorised recording and unauthorised exhibition of films. Certain exemptions under the Copyright Act, 1957 will also apply to these offences. The 1957 Act allows limited use of copyrighted content without owner’s authorisation in specified cases such as private or personal use, reporting of current affairs, or review or critique of that work. (Representational image from Unsplash)

The Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, is focused on fighting piracy. However, it also includes other changes.

Health needs to be democratised, made accessible: Sriram Padmanabhan of Danone India

Protinex’s agenda as a brand with strong equity and legacy is to normalise the topic of health and make it as a part of everyday conversation. (Representative image by Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash)

Protinex, the flagship brand of Danone has recently launched the second season of its health awareness initiative, Protinex Protein Abhiyaan. This initiative is designed to educate consumers about the importance of protein consumption for better health and well-being.

Capgemini launches new set of generative AI offerings

According to ‘Win with Conversations’, a report Meta launched with Bain & Company, 70 percent of surveyed large enterprises are already engaging with half of their customer base using conversational platforms. (Representative image by Andrea De Santis via Unsplash)

Building on a strong generative AI momentum, the group has boosted its capabilities across the business and is launching a new set of end-to-end generative AI offerings to deliver on a strong pipeline of client opportunities.

The power of customer retention: Shifting focus from acquisition to retention

By becoming "the one" for our customers, we create a foundation for a healthy, long-term relationship, which significantly boosts customer lifetime value. (Representative Image: Nick Fewings via Unsplash)

Building strong connections with customers takes time. When we spend time understanding users’ needs, preferences, and pain points, we can customize our products, services, and communications to demonstrate that we truly comprehend them.

Coca-Cola teams up with ICC for men’s cricket World Cup 2023

During the recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023, Thums Up and Limca Sportz were the exclusive beverage and sports drink partners, activating a host of online and offline fan engagement activations. (Representational image by Maximilian Bruck via Unsplash)

Coca-Cola will embark on many brand activations with its beverage portfolio, including fan engagements, social media campaigns, and promotions to win tickets to the World Cup alongside unique on-ground experiences during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Pro Panja League gets Sunny Deol to add more celebrity muscle

The founders of Pro Panja League, Parvin Dabas and Preeti Jhangiani are well known Bollywood actors so it is not surprising that they collaborated with Bollywood for the first season of the league.

The campaign film features, Sunny Deol, in an arm-wrestling match against Pro Panja League athlete Sanjay Deswal. 

Govt spent Rs 408 Cr on publicity in 2022-23: Anurag Thakur tells Rajya Sabha

The expenditure on publicity in 2023-24 has been Rs 43.16 crore as on July 13, 2023, Thakur said. The total expenditure since 2018-19 on publicity amounts to Rs 3,100.42 crore. (Image via Unsplash)

The expenditure on publicity in 2023-24 has been Rs 43.16 crore as on July 13, 2023, Thakur said. The total expenditure since 2018-19 on publicity amounts to Rs 3,100.42 crore.