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.
Massachusetts' highest court hears arguments against Meta, alleging Facebook & Instagram's addictive features harm teens. Get the latest details on the lawsuit and its implications.
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.
Madhya Pradesh launches its first Social Impact Bond project, aiming to skill and place 600 candidates from backward classes in Japan and Germany. A ₹100 crore budget is allocated.
Massachusetts' highest court hears arguments in a lawsuit alleging Meta designed addictive features on Facebook and Instagram for young users. Read the latest on this landmark case.
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.
AI toys and tutors are reshaping childhood, offering personalized learning and entertainment but raising serious risks of isolation and echo chambers. Discover the dual impact.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab's Housing Dept issues notice for land acquisition in Mohali's Sectors 87, 101, 103. GNDU starts Social Impact Assessment. Public hearings scheduled for Dec 22-23.
Navigate your son's teenage years with these 8 crucial conversations about emotions, respect, and digital life. Build a confident and emotionally aware young man.
Discover how social media trends create global fashion uniformity, drive overconsumption, and contribute to 8-10% of global emissions. Learn to reclaim your individuality.
The White House launches a 'media offenders' page listing news outlets it accuses of misinformation. Get the full story on this escalating media conflict.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urges artists & media not to link him with viral folk songs, learning from RJD's electoral damage in Bihar. Read more.
Rang De's peer-to-peer lending platform reaches Rs 100 crore disbursement, connecting 11,000 lenders with 28,000 underserved borrowers across India. Discover how ordinary Indians are fueling rural entrepreneurship.
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.
Explore how emojis, GIFs, and AI suggestions are replacing written words in digital communication, changing how we connect and express ourselves in India's evolving social landscape.
Teen friendship breakups cause profound grief, often deeper than romantic splits. Learn why validation, not minimization, is key to helping teens heal and build resilience.
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.
Academic burnout is rising among Indian teenagers. Learn to spot the signs and discover 5 powerful strategies parents can use to help their teens regain balance and well-being.
Mental health experts reveal how blind social media admiration creates unrealistic expectations and psychological harm. Learn to identify healthy online interactions.