The Ahmedabad Advertising Welfare Circle Association marked its 35th anniversary with the AACA Media Awards 2026, honoring creative excellence across 39 categories and expanding its reach across Gujarat.
The UK government has implemented a landmark ban on junk food ads before 9 PM on TV and online. This world-leading policy aims to remove billions of calories from children's diets and tackle obesity. Learn about the details and potential impact.
CTV Scale partners with mFilterIt to integrate real-time fraud detection, ensuring clean, verified inventory for advertisers in India's booming CTV market. Read more.
A new lawsuit against McDonald's claims the McRib sandwich name misleads customers. The case raises big questions about food labelling and consumer trust. Read the full details here.
As 2025 ends, India's ad agencies grapple with a mega-merger, AI automation, and new data rules. Explore the challenges and opportunities for legacy networks in a rapidly changing landscape.
McDonald's faces a class-action lawsuit alleging the McRib sandwich misleads customers about rib meat content. The fast-food giant strongly denies the claims, stating it uses 100% US pork. Read the full story.
Indian advertising largely ignores caste, despite it structuring the labour economy. As gig platforms grow, this representational gap becomes a business risk. Here's how marketers can navigate this sensitively.
Meta's updated privacy policy, allowing AI training on user data from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, raises significant privacy alarms for Indian users. Understand the implications and what it means for you.
Affle announces the appointment of Sameer Sondhi as Chief Strategic Investments Officer and CEO for North America, strengthening its global leadership team.
Meta's Reels, once a TikTok imitator, now generates a $50 billion annual run rate. Discover how AI and new features fueled its rise and its ambitious plans for television screens.
OpenAI is reportedly testing ads within ChatGPT responses to generate revenue. With 900M weekly users, this move could disrupt the digital ad market dominated by Google and Meta. Read more.
Youth-focused brands are reallocating advertising budgets from English-language TV channels to digital platforms like YouTube and Instagram, driven by changing viewership patterns. Explore the impact on marketing strategies.
The US Virgin Islands files a lawsuit against Meta, citing internal projections that 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and illegal content. Read the full details.
India's guidelines to curb surrogate ads for alcohol & tobacco face indefinite delay due to legal hurdles under Consumer Protection Act. Industry seeks clarity as health experts warn of risks.
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YouTube star MrBeast publicly asks brands to let him create their Super Bowl ad, pitching his "amazing" idea. This bold move could reshape creator-led advertising. Read more.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation faces a major financial setback as an arbitration court orders it to pay Rs 1.5 crore to an advertising firm for a cancelled contract. Details inside.
OpenAI is reportedly exploring ad integration in ChatGPT, potentially tapping into user conversations as an 'advertising goldmine'. Could this challenge Google and Meta? Read more.
India's podcast audience is set to hit 267 million by 2029, but ad revenue lags. Discover why YouTube dominates and celebrity shows get all the ads. Read the full analysis.
India's advertising landscape pivots decisively to digital, with a 149% surge in impressions in 2025. E-commerce leads the charge as TV ad volumes fall 10%. Discover what this means for brands and agencies.
Social media giants like Snapchat and ShareChat are shifting focus to regional creators in Tier 2+ cities to boost engagement and ad revenue. Discover why hyperlocal content is the future of digital marketing in India.
The rise of AI in advertising sparks job fears in Bengaluru. Experts warn of a 30% workforce reduction as agencies adopt automation. Discover how the industry is adapting.
Jain University's Centre for Media Studies launches a new-age branding program, blending storytelling with strategy to create future-ready professionals. Discover how they're reshaping advertising education.
A Reuters investigation uncovers that Meta generated billions from scam ads, mainly from China, despite internal warnings. Read the full report on the controversy.
Internal Meta documents show billions in revenue from Chinese scam ads on Facebook & Instagram. The company knew but scaled back enforcement. Read the full investigation.
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
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.
Netflix's 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' has sparked a viral memefest. Now, major brands like Spotify and Vaseline are leveraging its popularity for clever, insider-targeted ad campaigns. Discover the marketing phenomenon.
As AI and Big Tech dominate India's ₹1.55 trillion ad market, the government's 26% print ad rate hike is seen as inadequate. We explore the structural crisis facing legacy news and the need for bold policy intervention.
The European Commission fines Elon Musk's X €120 million for deceptive 'verified' accounts. Discover the details of the breach and its global implications for digital platforms.