Tag: Media

SC dismisses plea seeking regulatory body for OTT platforms

The legal dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the socially conscious ice cream brand and the consumer goods giant.

The PIL, filed in September of this year, referred to Netflix series IC 814:The Kandahar Hijack to highlight the need for such a regulatory mechanism as the OTT platform claimed it was based on real-life incidents.

TRAI urges for structured regulatory regime for OTTs

Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), currently is the Vice Chairman of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC).

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti says OTTs should be subject to structured regulations as regulatory issues have been raised by law enforcement agencies and traditional communications providers.

Pokémon Company seeks media, creative agencies in India as it gears up for major expansion

Susumu Fukunaga, Corporate Officer at The Pokémon Company; Pikachu wearing a saree; Genelia Deshmukh; Pikachu wearing a kurta; Yuki Kawamura, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships and Special Projects at Niantic

The Pokemon brand is also looking to collaborate with multiple licensing agencies for deeper reach in the country.

Havas 2024 report highlights resilience amid ‘permacrisis’

The report introduces the term 'permacrisis' to describe the persistent nature of global challenges - ranging from climate change and rising living costs to political turmoil and humanitarian crises.

The global study reveals optimism, newfound resilience, and a growing sense of control in a world marketed by continuous disruptions.

HUL challenges Rs 962-crore tax demand for Rs 3,000-crore GSK deal

HUL completed the merger of GSK Consumer Healthcare with itself, and acquired Horlicks brand for India from GSK for Rs 3,045 crore, in April 2020.(Image source: Moneycontrol)

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has filed an appeal with the Commissioner of Income Tax to challenge the Rs 962 crore tax demand related to its acquisition of the ‘Horlicks’ brand from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Gen Z: The $2 trillion force reshaping India’s consumer landscape

With a collective spending power currently at $860 billion, they account for an impressive 43% of India's total consumption. (Image source: zyanya-bmo via Unsplash) )

With 377 million individuals, Gen Z emerges as India’s largest generation, wielding significant purchasing power that demands attention from brands and marketers. A new report from Snap Inc. and Boston Consulting Group reveals insights into their spending behaviours and the transformative impact on the Indian economy.