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ASCI's AI disclosure norms put advertising through new compliance test
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (1266+ words) Several leaders said the framework could reshape creative approvals, campaign timelines, internal review processes and client conversations, especially in categories where AI-generated visuals, voices, virtual influencers and synthetic assets are now part of regular production workflows. When the Advertising Standards…...
How Jio Star and ZEEL stand on opposite sides of India's media future
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (886+ words) New Delhi: A seemingly technical consultation by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on FAST channels and Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) services has opened up one of the biggest policy battles in India's media industry. At stake is…...
CCPA fines two coaching institutes Rs 15 lakh over misleading JEE, NEET ads
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (335+ words) New Delhi: Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed penalties of Rs 10 lakh on Motion Education and Rs 5 lakh on Career Line Coaching (CLC), Sikar, for publishing misleading advertisements related to JEE and NEET results. The regulator said the institutes highlighted successful…...
CCPA orders probe after Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Jio Mart delist unregistered herbicide product
5+ hour, 43+ min ago (422+ words) New Delhi: Four major e-commerce platforms, Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and Jio Mart, have removed an allegedly unregistered agrochemical product from their platforms after receiving notices from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). In a statement issued, the regulator said the…...
FIFA World Cup 2026: China deal done, India broadcast rights still in limbo
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (918+ words) New Delhi: FIFA has closed a key Asian broadcast market by signing China Media Group for the FIFA World Cup 2026, but India still does not have a confirmed rights holder. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on June 11 and will…...
Goafest 2026 gears up for pan-India delegate turnout with 60+ industry speakers
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (228+ words) New Delhi: Having secured strong interest from leading industry voices and sponsors, Goafest 2026 is set to see participation from delegates across India, including attendees from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets." The event has received registrations from brands and clients, independent agencies…...
Prasar Bharati publishes fresh D2 M test reports, says system passed telecom coexistence checks
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (826+ words) New Delhi: Prasar Bharati has published fresh test reports on the impact of Direct-to-Mobile transmission on IMT services during the operation of D2 M technologies in the 470-582 MHz frequency range. The reports cover laboratory and field evaluations of ATSC 3. 0-based D2 M…...
22feet Tribal takes an Indian wedding inside BGMI to Cannes Lions 2026
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (619+ words) New Delhi: For 22feet Tribal, this year's Cannes Lions entry revolves around a virtual wedding inside one of India's biggest mobile games." The agency is betting on culture, community, and gaming fandom at a time when much of the industry conversation…...
BMI Gold: How Dove's "Real Beauty' campaign changed advertising forever
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (355+ words) New Delhi: Back in 2004, beauty advertising looked very different. Most ads featured flawless supermodels, perfect airbrushed skin, and impossible beauty standards. Then came Dove with a campaign that challenged the industry itself. Launched by parent company Unilever in partnership with…...
Designing for engagement: 5 reasons why UX matters more than features in media apps
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (514+ words) New Delhi: With all the advancements in the white-hot technology field -- including the development of innovative applications -- the race to create the next blockbuster media apps has intensified. Many organizations are investing their time, effort, and money in building applications…...