IPG's Group Chief Talent Officer Savita Mathai steps down
Savita Mathai’s exit coincides with Anamika Mehta stepping down as Chief Growth Officer of Mediabrands
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Delhi HC orders removal of YouTuber Bhuvan Bam’s images circulated without consent
The court did not issue an immediate ruling on the wider issue of Bhuvan Bam’s personality rights
Maha civic polls: Parties spend nearly Rs 5 crore on Google & Meta ads
BJP emerged as the largest spender by a wide margin, investing Rs 2.33 crore across 685 ads
Rs 250–300 cr dues, no access: Broadcasters flag one-way media trade as B’desh blocks IPL
Broadcasters say that even as Bangladeshi sports continue to be monetised in India, Indian TV channels and IPL remain inaccessible in Bangladesh, reflecting a cross-border media rights imbalance
Why are production houses opening their doors to strategic capital?
From hit-driven businesses to IP-led studios, content producers are reworking their financial playbooks as costs rise, revenues fragment and global ambitions sharpen
Universal Music Group picks up minority stake in Excel Entertainment
The deal is to be formally unveiled in Mumbai today, marking one of the most significant global music investments in an Indian production house
Shailesh Hegde joins Jai Maharashtra as Business Head
Hegde has over 25 years of experience working with large media companies like Indian Express, Zee Entertainment, Sony Pictures & ABP Network
Rightwing-Rightwing ‘Bhai Bhai: Who Fears Javed Akhtar?
A 'unity of purpose' has been witnessed between Hindu and Muslim supremacists, who consider themselves the sole spokespersons of 'their community'.
Star–Zee arbitration: Will the case rewrite rules of sports rights market?
The case could influence how future sports-rights deals are negotiated, forcing clearer contractual terms and stricter compliance expectations for both broadcasters and streaming platforms
Beyond Hashtags: Harnessing The Power of Influencers and Partnerships
Jai Lala, Chief Executive Officer, Zenith India, pens his thoughts about the rise of social media and how it has transformed our consumption of content
Apurva Sircar quits Bandhan Bank
Sircar, in a LinkedIn post, stated that he was set to join 'a legend to run his businesses to create
Ads on the go
Transit advertising is like a moving billboard — catching your eye when you least expect it! Why are brands riding high on it, despite its limitations?
HT targets ad revenue growth with calibrated pricing and push
The clocked in an ad revenue of Rs 1070 crore for the year ended 31st March 2024. This was up from Rs 1064.8 crore in the previous year
Best ads of the week: Parle G breaks biases for Bappa, Varun Dhawan advocates for Walkaroo
Ads we loved in the last week of August
Sanjeev Mehta quits Standard Chartered, set to launch Greenfield Venture
Sanjeev Mehta was with Standard Chartered Bank for 17 years
Festive Shopping Frenzy: HT Media’s 2024 Consumer Trends and Festive Insights Report
HT Media has launched its 2024 Consumer Trends and Festive Insights Report, a vital resource for marketers navigating the upcoming festive season
Clare Waight Keller appointed UNIQLO Creative Director
Clara Waight Keller joined UNIQLO in September 2023
Over 70% of IPL, WPL teams' revenue comes from media rights and sponsorships: Report
According to D&P Advisory titled IPL Valuation Report 2024, the central revenue pool for WPL is not expected to achieve the same rapid growth as IPL
IPL valuation down nearly 11% amidst media rights uncertainty
As per a report by D&P Advisory, reasons for the decrease in IPL’s value include the failed Zee-Sony merger, media consolidation and tech giants’ delayed entry into the bidding arena
Best ads of the week: Crocs steps it up with Orry, Aditya Birla celebrates 'Kaarigari'
Ads we loved in Week 4 of August
HT Media Festival of Gifts is back - uniting readers and brands for a festive 2024
The fest is now bigger and bolder in its 2nd edition
ITC launches nutritional product line ‘Right Shift’ for mature adults
The new brand is a ‘comprehensive approach to nutrition’ focused on the health and nutritional needs of those above the age of 45
Disney Star-ICC deal: Is a renegotiation feasible?
While some media reports have stated that the contract is non-negotiable, experts suggest feasibility of Star India’s request to renegotiate the media rights deal depends on specific terms and clauses
Cricket rights monopoly: Will CCI stand in the way of RIL-Disney merger?
The CCI might require the sale of some cricketing rights as a condition for approving the $8.5 billion media merger, experts from legal fraternity told e4m
Goodknight Flash upholds promise of 'safe night' in introductory commercial
GCPL has introduced the Renofluthrin formulation in its new Goodknight Flash liquid vapouriser
Best ads of the week: Swiggy Instamart’s Rakhi tie-up, Greenpeace’s race to end plastics
Here’s a roundup of all the commercials we loved in Week 3 of August
Swati Bhattacharya to be Global Head of GCPL's Lightbox Creative Lab
Swati Bhattacharya was previously the Creative Chairperson of FCB India
Zuno drives new campaign to reward good riders
The campaign will be anchored around the digital film that is conceptualised and produced by the agency Hashtag Orange
Best ads of the week: Cadbury makes moments never made, Goibibo steps up for bros
Ads that shone in Week 2 of August
Maharashtra allocates Rs 880 cr for publicity while poll dates lie in a limbo
Rs 200 crore was pumped in for the advertisement and promotion of ‘CM Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme’ on Thursday itself
PNB MetLife ropes in Sourabh Lohtia as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
In his new role, Sourabh will oversee Corporate Social Responsibility, Corp Comm, the e-Commerce business, and Customer Experience management
Lodha appoints Shefali Mehta as Corporate Communications Head
Her previous stints include senior roles at leading companies such as Jet Airways, Adfactors PR, Wizwrk Communications, and others
Is Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions looking for investors?
The potential investors are believed to be three top business houses based out of Mumbai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad
Best ads of the week: Dove breaks cycle of beauty tests, Facebook nurtures people power
Our pick of the best commercials in Week 1 of August
Hashtag Orange conceptualises Raksha Bandhan campaign for The Man Company
The campaign aims to elevate the brand perception of TMC from one that only caters to a mature audience to a brand that also appeals to younger generations
The Man Company brings the sisters' perspective to Rakshabandhan rap
The rap song is voiced by Mumbai-based rapper Krantinaari. The video is directed by Nikhil Mehrotra and conceptualized by Gurugram-based creative agency Hashtag Orange
Time for India to snap out of cookie complacency?
A cookieless future is inevitable, say experts as they recommend alternative technologies like FLoC and privacy-preserving mechanisms instead
Best ads of the week: Nike embraces villainy, Urban Company blasts blue-collar biases
Creative commercials that impressed us in Week 4 of July
Draft Broadcasting Bill: Dedicated task force to combat piracy
No one shall be allowed to broadcast a programme without the license from copyright owners, states the draft
Star formally informs ZEE about termination of $1.5 billion ICC TV rights deal
In a BSE filing, ZEEL said that Star India, on June 20, communicated to ZEEL about ending the agreement and “opted to only seek damages during the arbitration proceedings”
Times OOH wins advertising rights for Mumbai Metro Line 3
The mandate includes exclusive advertising rights across 27 stations and 31 trains
Hashtag Orange bags media mandate for Dish TV’s Watcho OTT Super App
Hashtag Orange will be responsible for brand building and performance marketing for the OTT aggregator
HT Media total revenue for Q1 FY25 stands at Rs 427 cr
The publishing house has posted ad revenue of Rs 219 crore for the quarter, a 25% decline from Rs 293 crore in Q4 ’24
Best ads of the week: Hunger finds Fuse, Snickers in a Rohit Shetty film
Our pick of the ads that impressed us in Week 3 of July
Counteracting information warfare with communication tactics
Guest Column: Harday Gupta, Founder & Director, The Right PR talks about the communication strategies to counter the spread of misinformation
Best ads of the week: Durex opens 'rainbow' doors, Shaadi.com scoffs at dating apps
Here ares some spots we loved in Week 2 of July
Hoarding crackdown paused in Maharashtra
After its massive takedown of billboards and hoardings over the past two months, Maharashtra govt has softened its stance on OOH players
Best ads of the week: McDonald’s defies math, Timex supports waste of time
Our pick of the best spots in Week 1 of July
Best ads of the week: Britannia sets Little Hearts aflutter, Coca-Cola brews Honest Tea
Commercials we loved in Week 4 of June
ANI sues PTI for copyright infringement, plagiarism
The news agency has sought Rs 2 crore in damages over videos of the Delhi-Darbhanga Spicejet flight