Tag: Media

TRAI responds to DoT’s back-reference on regulator’s recommendations on ‘Definition of International Traffic’

One of TRAI's primary objectives is to create a fair and equitable environment for all stakeholders in the telecom sector, and audits help ensure that all players are operating under the same rules and regulations.

In February, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) sought clarification from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in respect of International SMSs.

ANI alleges ChatGPT of crawling subscriber content in copyright dispute

The findings have sparked further conversation around the psychological effects of AI chatbots, particularly those designed with an emphasis on virtual companionship.

ANI has alleged that ChatGPT has been illegally using its copyrighted content, including articles directly sourced from ANI’s website and content shared with its subscribers.

CCI raids at dentsu, GroupM, IPG, Madison, Publicis fuel unrest; stakeholders demand fair probe

The advertising industry thrives on collaboration, partnerships, and innovation—and such (CCI investigating IPG, Publicis, GroupM, and dentsu) scrutiny, while necessary, has also led to uncertainty, said experts. (Image source: Unsplash)

Industry observers, questioning the possibility of regulatory overreach by Competition Commission of India, emphasised the need for a fair regulatory process that avoids stifling genuine competitive practices through broad-brush enforcement.

GroupM, IPG, Publicis, Dentsu, Madison may face penalties up to 10% of annual turnover if found guilty in CCI investigation

Eyewitnesses described scenes of controlled chaos: employees were ordered to power down their cell phones while officials combed through offices, seizing critical documents, electronic devices, and vital evidences.

The agencies allegedly colluded with broadcasters to fix advertising rates, thereby limiting the ability of advertisers to negotiate competitive pricing. If proven, this would mean that large advertisers, who depend on these agencies for media planning and buying, were systematically overcharged through a coordinated manipulation of discounts, commissions, or bidding processes.

Unearthing emails, pricing agreements, internal meeting records: CCI crack down on potential cartelisation, price-fixing in media industry

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.

If GroupM, IPG, dentsu and IBDF are found guilty, the penalties could be severe fines up to 10% of their average annual turnover under Section 27, possible debarment from working with certain broadcasters, and mandatory corrective measures like greater transparency in pricing.

Box office collection in Jan-Feb’ 2025 stood at Rs 2,264 crore; 39% higher than 2024

'Chhaava' has emerged as the top-grossing film of the month, grossing over Rs 650 crore, thereby becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time, said Ormax Media report.

While ‘Chhaava’ emerged as the top film in February, contributing more than half of the month’s total box office; re-releases of ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ and ‘Interstellar’ secured sports among the top 10 highest-grossing films of the month.