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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive mandating all telecom service providers (telcos) to implement inclusive digital Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, following a recent judgement by the Supreme Court. This move aims to ensure accessibility and...

A document has revealed that India's Competition Commission of India (CCI) is investigating global advertising firms over alleged collusion on commissions. The probe, which included raids in March on the local offices of major ad agencies such as WPP-owned...

In a notable development within the Indian media industry, Partha Sinha, a prominent figure and seasoned media veteran, has announced his departure from Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), commonly known as The Times Group. This significant leadership change...

Representatives from the cable television industry are scheduled to meet with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to advocate for the swift implementation of the Broadcasting Services Bill. Industry stakeholders are keen to push forward the legislation, which...

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has released data indicating a significant number of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) have become non-compliant. As of April 30, 2025, a total of 1049 MSOs were found to have surrendered their registrations, had...

McCann Worldgroup India has achieved significant recognition at the prestigious One Show Awards 2025, securing one Silver Pencil, one Bronze Pencil, and five Merit awards. This achievement underscores the agency's commitment to creative excellence and its impactful work across...

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced the appointment of Jerome Bigio as its new Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In this key leadership role, Bigio will spearhead all marketing initiatives across WBD's streaming and...

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), has announced a global consolidation of all its influencer marketing capabilities under its dedicated influencer management brand, Creo. This strategic move aims to provide clients across OMG's...

In a move indicating increased focus on profitability, food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy have discontinued the 'rain fee waiver' for their loyalty program members, Zomato Gold and Swiggy One, respectively. This means that even premium subscribers will now...

India's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, fueled by government initiatives and a growing startup ecosystem, is successfully drawing talent from the Indian diaspora back to the country. However, to truly capitalize on this "brain gain" and become a global...