Tag: Digital

Nas Daily: ‘1000 Media’ is no traditional agency, aim to disrupt traditional marketing firms

"1000 Media currently has about 30 employees and plans to grow to 60-80 by the end of the year. The agency is structured like a tech firm, with separate product and business development teams", shares Nas Daily (aka Nuseir Yassin).

Renowned Israeli-Palestinian digital influencer, Nas Daily (aka Nuseir Yassin), has launched his first-ever marketing agency ‘1000 Media’ in India. In a conversation with Storyboard18, he talks about the struggles of traditional marketing agencies and what makes ‘1000 Media’ agile and tech-forward.

10 times YouTube found itself in hot water over controversial content

This update builds on YouTube’s existing policy prohibiting links to external sites that violate its rules, including unapproved gambling websites.

From celebrity roast disasters to algorithmic blunders, YouTube has repeatedly found itself at the center of global controversies. Here’s a roundup of the moments when the video-sharing giant faced intense public and regulatory backlash.

Dentsu global CEO: We will reevaluate our underperforming businesses, rebuild our business structure

NCLT, in its order of April 4, 2025, noted the absence of crucial documentation, such as delivery receipts or weighbridge slips, to confirm the actual delivery of goods to Dentsu Communication.​

Dentsu says it will focus on boldly promoting necessary changes and reforms to once again achieve strong organic growth as the global ad holding company announced its new Mid-Term Management Plan, setting key financial targets for FY2027.

India’s Got Latent row: Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC, seeks protection against police action

The legal manoeuvre follows escalating tensions in the wake of Allahbadia' controversial comment, which quickly went viral on social media on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent.

The YouTuber seeks urgent protection against police action following multiple FIRs over vulgar remarks on Samay Raina’s show “India’s Got Latent.”

Platform for ‘married-dating’, Ashley Madison, makes a bold gamble in India: Navigating controversy, culture, and the law

Ashley Madison isn’t India’s first extramarital dating platform. Gleeden, a French-origin platform, has been operating in the country with relatively little controversy, thanks to its more subtle positioning. Keable, however, remains unfazed: "Globally, we are the undisputed leader in the married dating space. One major differentiator is transparency. Unlike some competitors, we openly discuss our business. People like myself engage in conversations like this to build trust with our audience."

“Compared to Western cultures, India is more conservative, traditional, and family-oriented. Yet, India ranked as the eighth-highest country for signups last year,” says Paul Keable, Chief Strategy Officer at Ashley Madison.

Parliament takes up controversy over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks, calls for stricter content regulations

Chanchlani's case is tagged with Ranveer Allahbadia’s similar plea to streamline proceedings and avoid multiple trials.

A Parliamentary committee asks the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to review media laws, as MPs push for tougher action against controversial digital content.

Taboo to 10-minute delivery: Quick-commerce fuels surge in sexual wellness, pleasure toys industry

The wider sexual wellness market, as a whole, has seen tremendous growth, with cultural shifts and public figures helping to normalize the conversation around pleasure.(Image: nick-fewings via Unsplash)

Digital accessibility, the rise of quick-commerce platforms, and an influx of women-led brands are driving India’s sexual wellness industry forward.