Tag: Media

Airtel Business launches ‘Business Name Display’ for enterprises; pilots with 250+ firms

Airtel move is followed by Department of Telecommunications instructed telecom operators last month to promptly implement the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service on mobile phones to curb spam and scam calls.

The service enables businesses to display their brand name on the recipient’s mobile screen during outgoing calls, thereby fostering trust and helping customers distinguish legitimate business calls from spam.

No final call yet on foreign film tariffs, says White House

The announcement sent ripples through the entertainment industry, especially since the administration has yet to provide a legal framework or concrete details on how much tariffs would be calculated or enforced.

On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump took to ‘Truth Social’ to unveil his plan to slap heavy import taxes on films produced outside the U.S., blaming foreign incentives for driving a steep decline in domestic movie production.

WPP plans to rebrand GroupM to WPP Media amid broader overhaul: Report

Brian Lesser reportedly outlined GroupM’s plans to transition to a ‘single operating model’ and indicated the forthcoming ‘sunsetting’ of ‘agency-specific titles’ across various markets.

GroupM currently employs approximately 40,000 people, more than a third of WPP’s total global workforce.

Govt tightens satcom rules; mandates legal interception of satcom services, bars data routing outside country

DoT circular emphasizes the need for Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) operators to implement robust cybersecurity measures, including adherence to the Telecommunication Cybersecurity Rules under the Telecom Act, 2023. (Image source: Unsplash)

The Department of Telecom has issued stringent security norms mandating legal interception of satellite communication services and barred companies from linking users’ connections in any form with any terminal or facility located outside the country’s border or processing their data overseas.

Hollywood hit hard: US media stocks slide as Trump slaps 100% tariff on foreign-made films

In 2023 alone, American films generated $22.6 billion in exports and posted a trade surplus of $15.3 billion, according to data from the American Motion Picture and Television Industry. (Image credit: Unsplash)

Streaming giant Netflix—widely known for its extensive global production footprint—was among the hardest hit, with shares dropping 4.9% in premarket trading.

Warren Buffett announces retirement: 10 timeless quotes from the Oracle of Omaha

The 94-year-old investing legend, who built one of the world's most successful conglomerates and amassed generations of loyal followers, now passes the baton after more than sixty years of market-defining leadership.

As Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Storyboard18 revisits his most powerful quotes that continue to guide investors.