MIB and DNPA members meet to address issue of revenue sharing with Big Tech

DNPA, along with the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) and the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) jointly lodged a complaint with the CCI earlier this year, pertaining to Google's perceived conditions related to revenue-sharing agreements.

The meeting, chaired by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, saw representatives from various other departments to develop an understanding of the issue faced by digital news publishers. DNPA has been in a constant dialogue with MIB to push for introducing changes in the amendment to existing IT rules.

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Industry bodies to take legal recourse in ‘self-declaration certificate’ matter

According to the stakeholders, the SDC mechanism has made compliance impossible.

The advertising and industry bodies and stakeholders are having a difficult time to comply with the Supreme Court directive of submitting self-declaration certificate. Additionally, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is to submit an affidavit on July 9 to the Court.

Fin+InsureTech startup Finsall raises Rs. 15 Crore in bridge round led by Unicorn India Ventures and Seafund

The company also aims to utilise the current capital infusion for developing more strategic partnerships with the insurers, intermediaries, and lenders to broaden service offerings and enhance distribution channels.

The funds raised will be used for setting up an NBFC to scale lending operations and deliver more value to its customers in insurance premium financing.

Deloitte and IOC forge decade-long partnership to advance the Olympic Movement

Deloitte and the IOC are uniting to tackle multifaceted challenges in corporate governance, sustainability, diversity, equity, and athlete well-being, setting a new standard for the Olympic Movement.

The decade-long partnership with the International Olympic Committee includes supporting Indian Athlete Avinash Sable for Paris 2024 Games. Deloitte will work with IOC on digital transformation strategy, sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Tata Communications inks five-year host Broadcasting Services deal with World Athletics

Tata Communications will deliver customised live content to broadcasters across continents, to ensure the action reaches fans in every corner of the globe. As the host broadcaster, it will take on the pivotal role of crafting immersive coverage for World Athletics events globally.

Tata Communications will provide global host Broadcasting Services to cover the World Athletics Series events, including the World Championships in Tokyo in 2025. This includes localised regional feeds and delivering customised content.

FanCode inks 5-year deal with Asian Football Confederation for Broadcast Rights in India

The deal is in line with FanCode commitment to bring fans access to top-class sporting events from across the world. Previously, FanCode had showcased some of AFC’s events, including the AFC Cup and AFC Champions League.

According to the deal, FanCode will hold exclusive TV and digital rights for more than 10 AFC competitions from 2024-2029.

Advertisers highlight ambiguities, practical difficulties in ‘self-declaration certificate’ mechanism

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

In its representation to the I&B Ministry, the Indian Society of Advertisers noted how the SDC mechanism stands in contrast to the Government’s initiative of Ease of Doing Business and urged to enhance existing laws and guidelines.