Tag: Advertising

Global Ads Spotlight: Orange kicks gender bias to the curb with game-changing “WoMen’s Football” campaign

The campaign went on to claim the top spot in the Entertainment for Sport Grand Prix at Cannes Lions and became the second most awarded ad in the 2023 World Creative Rankings.

The ad went live just three weeks before the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicked off, when broadcasters were hesitating to give women’s football the airtime it deserved. Read and watch in our Global Ads Spotlight column.

EXPLAINED: What scrapping the 6% Equalisation Levy could mean for Big Tech, India, and Domestic Media

The EU aims to strike a fully balanced agreement with Washington during Trump’s 90-day pause on further tariff hikes.(Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

If the proposal is approved, foreign digital giants like Google and Meta who together account for nearly 65% of India’s Rs 50,000 crore digital advertising market stand to benefit indirectly, as advertisers would face lower overall costs when placing ads on their platforms.

Beyond Byju’s: Indian ed-tech players ditch glamour for smart, cost-effective advertising

The report points to a paradox in the Indian and APAC markets, while personalization is acknowledged as essential, the region still lags behind in key engagement metrics. (Photo: Unsplash)

India’s top edtech startups are shifting away from high-profile branding, moving past celebrities, cricket, and reality shows to embrace more cost-effective marketing strategies.

SEBI mandates identity verification for intermediaries advertising on social media

Referencing a study conducted by Social Media Matters, the petition highlighted that a significant number of young users spend over five hours a day on social media, engaging with content designed to induce addictive behaviours.

SEBI’s directive follows a surge in scams conducted via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X, Telegram, and the Google Play Store, where scammers lure investors with false promises and deceptive content.

Government proposes removal of 6% equalisation levy on online ads

The EU aims to strike a fully balanced agreement with Washington during Trump’s 90-day pause on further tariff hikes.(Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Initially introduced under the Finance Act of 2016, the equalisation levy was applied to payments for online advertisement services and digital ad space.

ASCI report calls for responsible AI adoption in India’s evolving ad industry

The study underlines the massive headroom for Gen-AI adoption in India, people's desire to use such tools to excel in life, and how Google Gemini is helping Indians boost their confidence and capabilities.

The research was conducted by Parallel HQ, a design tech firm. In addition to being supported by Google and Games 24X7, the study is part of the thought leadership work at ASCI Academy which is supported by Diageo, Hindustan Unilever, Mondelez, Nestle, Cipla Health, Coca-Cola, Colgate, PepsiCo, P&G, Kenvue, Bajaj Auto, and Dream Sports.

PVR Inox to broadcast IPL 2025 matches live across cinemas nationwide

This initiative, launched in partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), began on March 22 with the IPL's grand opening ceremony, followed by weekend matches and playoffs.

Exclusive collaboration with BCCI brings the IPL action to the big screen, enhancing the fan experience with premium cinema settings.

Creativeland Asia vs WinZO: RMG firm told to furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 50 lakhs

Storyboard18 had first reported the legal battle on March 5, titled “Creativeland Asia Takes WinZO to Court, Cries Foul Over Misuse of Creative Idea.”

Storyboard18 had first reported the legal battle on March 5, titled “Creativeland Asia Takes WinZO to Court, Cries Foul Over Misuse of Creative Idea.”