Print still dominates education ad spending with 83% share in 2024, despite digital’s slight 7% decline

Print continues to be a stronghold for education advertisers, with a 32% increase in ad spending in 2024 compared to 2022. The North Zone dominated print advertising with a 50% share, followed by the South Zone at 19%. (Representative Image: Wance Paleri via Unsplash)

500+ advertisers were still exclusively active on TV in 2024, proving that television remains relevant for a niche segment, as per the report by Excellent Publicity.

YouTube to roll out more tools to support podcasters, monetisation for creators

CEO Neal Mohan highlighted plans to roll out additional tools designed to support podcasters, improve monetization options for creators, and simplify the process of discovering new podcasts. (Image Source: Unsplash)

CEO Neal Mohan reveals that YouTube now stands as the most popular destination for podcast enthusiasts in the United States, with enhanced features and monetization tools on the horizon.

Meta layoffs: Employees cry foul, claim they were targeted for taking leaves

Before the increase, Meta’s executives were reportedly earning total cash compensation that ranked at or below the 15th percentile compared to similar roles in competitor companies.

In an internal memo, Meta maintained that the decision was based solely on performance, dismissing those who failed to meet the company’s expectations.

From ambulance to hookah: Police raid Blinkit dark stores, seize ₹15 Lakh worth of goods

Notably, Blinkit had recently introduced a 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram to exemplify rapid emergency healthcare at the doorstep.

In 2023, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel declared the operation of hookah bars illegal in the state. The relevant law was amended with strict provisions to prevent their operation, taking immediate effect.

Bombay HC quashes criminal case against Nestle over Maggi noodles quality

The case was originally lodged following an inspection at Nestle India's Logistic Hub in Nagpur on April 30, 2015, during which samples of "Maggi Instant Noodles with Tastemaker" and "Baby and Me" nutritional supplements were taken.

Court rules the case was based on an invalid lab report, dismissing the charges under the Food Safety and Standards Act.