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23 hours ago

Nespresso to launch in India by late 2024

The roll-out in India will begin with the opening of its first boutique in Delhi, with plans to expand to other major cities subsequently.

23 hours ago

Netflix reports strong Q1 growth but is it painting over CTV’s cracks?

Although Netflix has added almost 10 million new paid subscribers in early 2024, some experts believe advertising is quickly becoming the streaming giant’s long-term profitability plan, presenting a compelling opportunity for brands.

23 hours ago

WPP blames Pfizer loss and tech client cuts for 1.6% revenue fall in Q1

In contrast, Publicis, Omnicom and IPG all increased their revenues.

23 hours ago

Panasonic nurtures next generation of reporters in India with Kid Witness News

Originating 34 years ago in the US, KWN has successfully nurtured creativity and media literacy among young people across various countries prior to launching in India.

1 day ago

LIC issues public caution notice against fraudulent advertising

The notice also warned the Corporation has not authorised any person or entity outside its official channels to use the name or image of any of its officials, or display brand logos for advertising purposes.

1 day ago

Hindustan Unilever announces leadership changes, appoints new executive director

The changes come as HUL reported a 6% decline in standalone net profit for the fiscal fourth quarter.

1 day ago

Data-driven insights essential for navigating cookie-less digital marketing: KIT Global

A new white paper on a cookie-less world proposes leveraging first-party data, contextual advertising, and localised marketing strategies for companies to stay afloat.

2 days ago

Breaking down the latest developments from Patanjali Ayurved's continued scrutiny over misleading ads

Patanjali Ayurved continues to faces rigorous scrutiny from the Supreme Court over misleading advertisements, with the case underscoring the vital need for strict regulatory oversight in health-related advertising in India.

2 days ago

IPG reports 12% fall in net profit for Q1 but organic revenue up 1.3%

Group is forecasting 1-2% organic growth over course of 2024.

2 days ago

Meta’s ad billings propel 27% revenue surge

The tech giant has more than doubled its revenue from AI-powered ad tools. However, it expects lower revenue for the second quarter.

3 days ago

Safety concerns rise as MDH and Everest spices face international bans

The FSSAI will soon be initiating an inquiry after Hong Kong and Singapore banned the two spice brands for allegedly containing carcinogens.

3 days ago

Times of India launches 'My City, My Art' challenge for World Art Day

Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity by reimagining their cities through artistic expression.

3 days ago

Goafest unveils 'age of adaptability' theme for 2024

A chameleon has been selected as the 2024 event mascot, symbolising the industry's need to continuously evolve in response to changing environments.

3 days ago

Google delays cookie deprecation again: APAC adtech leaders respond

Google will now phase out cookies entirely in 2025 after being told the concerns around Privacy Sandbox still need to be addressed.

3 days ago

The CMO's MO: Niva Bupa's Nimish Agrawal on why marketing and Gen AI are 'a match made in heaven'

The executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Niva Bupa discusses the obstacles involved in increasing market penetration and creating a unique brand identity, while addressing issues of trust, accessibility, and relevance for consumers in the health insurance sector.

3 days ago

BBDO's Nikhil Mahajan on cultivating growth, clients and creativity

EXCLUSIVE: In his inaugural video chat post-joining BBDO India, Mahajan discusses the firm's entrepreneurial ethos, daily operations, strategies for winning new clients, and the impact of collaborating with Josy Paul on the agency's performance.

4 days ago

BJP leads online political ad space with INR 19.1 crores spent on Google Ads in a month

The ruling party has allocated over 117 crores to Google Ads since January for campaign purposes, according to the Google Ads Transparency Centre.

4 days ago

Bisleri India on the hunt for a new creative partner

The pitch is currently underway via the brand's Mumbai office.

4 days ago

Amazon layoffs impact APAC adtech and media leaders

The job cuts are part of Amazon's plans to streamline its sales, marketing and global services division globally.

4 days ago

Advertisers are not fully prepared for the demise of third-party cookies, WARC says

The latest Future of Measurement report reveals that only 2% of advertisers are using a mix of MMM, experiments, and attribution, for measurement.