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Union Minister Anurag Thakur announced pivotal legislation to modernize broadcasting sector’s regulatory framework

Thakur said, “4 lakh crore sale happened of local items. This happened after PM appealed for ‘Vocal for Local’ and he asked people to buy local products. This shows how much people consider PM.” (Image source: official website - anuragthakur.in)

A National Broadcasting Policy, outlining the vision, mission, strategies, and action points, is seen as a critical step to guide the development and growth of the broadcasting sector, especially in the context of new and emerging technologies.

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath expresses concerns over use of dark patterns

Kamath has several times spread awareness on deepfakes and how they can be misused and the consequences can be grave. (Twitter via @CNNnews18) (Image source - Twitter via @CNNnews18)

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, took to X to share that he too believes that the guidelines will help consumers have a better and more unfiltered shopping experience.

Merger or mess?: WPP kills Wunderman Thompson brand after merger with VMLY&R to form VML

Wunderman Thompson was essentially straddling two spaces – brand and legacy that JWT stood for and the digital prowess and tech that Wunderman is globally known for. (Representative image via Unsplash)

The merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R has left the industry wondering what has happened to one of the most iconic agency brands.

54 percent of consumers expected to engage in hybrid shopping: InMobi study

The retail sector’s unprecedented growth amid favourable economic factors and rising affluence has translated into mall space leasing in H1 2024

To maximize their presence throughout the customer journey, brands should connect with high-intent audiences early on through a multi-channel, full-funnel approach, rather than solely focusing on the final purchase stage.

Ambani’s stars align; beats Adani to become India’s richest individual

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani on the Hurun rich list. This year, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group along with the Niraj Bajaj family of the Bajaj Group made a comeback this year, displacing Vinod Adani, brother of Gautam Adani and Uday Kotak of Kotak Securities from India’s top 10 wealthiest persons list. (Images sourced via Forbes India)

Mukesh Ambani, chairman and MD of Reliance industries secured the paramount position in this year’s Hurun list with a total wealth of Rs 8,08,700 crore. Ambani surpassed Gautam Adani, chairperson of Adani Group to achieve pole position.

MIB asks TRAI to include giving TV distributors autonomy for bouquet pricing issue in consultation paper

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights. (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

MIB has written to the TRAI Secretary to take into account AIDCF’S proposal to allow TV distributors autonomy to break broadcast bouquets.

Apple trolled by netizens for using plastic at the 2023 Wonderlust Event

“Apple gave us cookies at the event. They were so good,” said YouTube star Nikias Molina on Twitter (now called X), and shared a picture of a cookie wrapped in plastic packaging. (Image by @NikiasMolina via Twitter)

The event attendees were given cookies wrapped individually in clear plastic and that led to netizens calling out Apple and trolling the company.