Global Ad Spend to Grow 8.8% in 2025, Hits $1.14 Trillion
WPP Media forecasts global ad revenue to reach $1.14 trillion in 2025, up from 6% to 8.8% growth, fueled by AI and resilient tariff strategies. Retail media to overtake TV ads.
WPP Media forecasts global ad revenue to reach $1.14 trillion in 2025, up from 6% to 8.8% growth, fueled by AI and resilient tariff strategies. Retail media to overtake TV ads.
A new report reveals India's audio social media surge is driven by Tier 2-4 cities, with 95% of new users from non-metros. Discover the shift towards private, voice-led conversations.
The UAE's Bridge Summit united global media leaders to tackle misinformation & AI's impact. Discover how the future of news is being shaped in Dubai. Read more!
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty calls for government guidelines to shield children from being turned into online content, highlighting risks to privacy and mental well-being. Join the crucial conversation.
2024 saw mainstream Bollywood falter, saved by horror-comedies like Stree 2, small films like Laapata Ladies, and powerful OTT shows. Pushpa 2 was the lone pan-India blockbuster. Explore the year's cinematic highlights.
India accounts for 73.3% of SE Asia's malaria cases & 89% of deaths in 2024, per WHO. Despite this, the country is on track for a 75% reduction target. Read the full report on challenges and progress.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched RT India in New Delhi. Five media MoUs were signed between Prasar Bharati and Russian firms to create alternative platforms. Read more.
Oprah Winfrey endorses Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s, calling it a life-changing move. The law, effective Dec 10, aims to protect youth from harmful content. Will the US follow?
As Meta starts enforcing Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the world watches. Can age-faking and VPNs defeat the shield? Read the analysis.
India's entertainment and media industry is projected to surge from $32.2B in 2024 to $47.2B by 2029, fueled by digital adoption and a young population. Discover the key drivers and segment-wise growth.
Discover the five most-visited Indian states by foreign travellers in 2024-25, led by Maharashtra. Plan your next vacation to these popular destinations.
YouTube will comply with Australia's new social media law, banning users under 16 from signing in. Full account access will be lost, impacting creators and parental controls. Read details.
Australia imposes a landmark ban on under-16s using major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from December 10. Learn about the fines, platform responses, and the government's 'purgatory' rationale.
SIPRI reports global arms revenue hit a record $679B in 2024. India's HAL, BEL, MDL grew 8.2% to $7.5B, while Chinese firms declined. Explore the shifting dynamics.
Janhvi Kapoor criticizes media and social media for derailing human morality, citing painful speculations around her mother Sridevi's death. Read her powerful statement.
Janhvi Kapoor opens up about the traumatic media coverage of her mother Sridevi's death, calling it voyeuristic and insensitive. She reveals how personal grief became public spectacle. Read her powerful statement.
Australia's new social media ban for under-16s ignites global debate on safety vs. freedom. Experts weigh in on impacts, enforcement challenges, and what it means for India's youth.
HAL, BEL, and MDL feature in SIPRI's global top 100 arms producers list for 2024. However, their combined sales account for only 1.1% of the record $679 billion global market. Read the full analysis.
White House releases President Donald Trump's MRI report, confirming the 79-year-old is in excellent health. Details from physician Dr. Sean Barbabella's memo inside. Read the full report.
The White House has released an update on President Donald Trump's health, stating his MRI showed no evidence of issues and he remains in excellent health. Get the full details here.
Get the latest on JEE, NEET, CUET 2024 exams, counselling dates, and preparation tips. Stay ahead with crucial updates for engineering and medical aspirants. Read now!
Global arms revenues hit a record $679 billion in 2024. While India's top firms saw steady growth, China's revenues dropped sharply due to corruption scandals and delays. Explore the shifting balance of power in Asia's defence industry.
India's tourism sector sees a strong recovery, with the US, UK, and Canada among the top contributors. Discover the full list and key insights from the latest 2024-25 data.
The White House launches a 'media offenders' page listing news outlets it accuses of misinformation. Get the full story on this escalating media conflict.
Heated social media debate erupts over media's age coverage of Biden vs Trump. Former White House official Neera Tanden joins journalists in discussing perceived bias. Read the full story.
October 2025 became India's strongest theatrical month, earning ₹1,680 crore. Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 led the surge, contributing 44%. Discover the full box office analysis here!
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this impacts political discourse and what it means for users.
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this tool aimed at authenticity became a political battleground.
Mental health experts reveal how blind social media admiration creates unrealistic expectations and psychological harm. Learn to identify healthy online interactions.
After 42 years, Assam Assembly tables official and unofficial reports on the 1983 Nellie massacre, offering conflicting perspectives on one of India's darkest chapters of electoral violence.