Netflix targets 2x ad revenue growth in 2025

With a user base surpassing 300 million globally, Netflix is now aiming for $11.04 billion in revenue in Q2, and up to $44.5 billion by year-end, underscoring its confidence in a diversified and evolving business model.

The platform posted $10.54 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, a healthy 12.5% jump from last year.

WAVES to link creators, content buyers and global markets: Ashwini Vaishnaw

He highlighted the government’s support for the expanding creator economy and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has openly recognised the contribution of digital creators in building India’s image globally.

He highlighted the government’s support for the expanding creator economy and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has openly recognised the contribution of digital creators in building India’s image globally.

Sam Altman says politeness to ChatGPT costs millions, but worth it

Altman made the remark on X, after a user jokingly asked how much the company loses in electricity costs due to users being overly polite. His response? “Tens of millions of dollars well spent.” He also added, “You never know.”

Altman made the remark on X, after a user jokingly asked how much the company loses in electricity costs due to users being overly polite. His response? “Tens of millions of dollars well spent.” He also added, “You never know.”

MIB’s Sanjiv Shankar transferred ahead of WAVES; Prabhat named Additional Secretary in I&B Ministry

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.​

The government has appointed senior bureaucrats Sanjiv Shankar and Prabhat to additional secretary roles in a significant administrative reshuffle. Shankar was pivotal in the organisation of the upcoming WAVES event.

Hungama Music shuts down after over a decade

Hungama Music’s exit follows a trend of consolidation and retreat in India’s music streaming market.

The streaming service, which launched in 2013, ceased operations on April 15, 2025, and has removed its entire music catalog.