Priya Nair appointed new CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever, to succeed Rohit Jawa

Microsoft's Cindy Rose to succeed Mark Read as WPP CEO

‘Sham’, ‘scam’: Cannes Lions-award winning ads under public scrutiny

30% surge in footfalls, 40% repeat fans, why India's concert economy is exploding

Digital Entertainment Summit 2025: The Highlights

Nobody’s Perfect Retro Porsche Ad

In Conversation With Raja Rajamannar, Mastercard

Shahid Kapoor And Varun Ganjoo Speaks On PokerBaazi's Campaign

In conversation with IHCL’s Puneet Chhatwal & GroupM’s Kate Scott-Dawkins

Why are brands including e-sports in their sports marketing itinerary?

Storyboard18 x The English Nut: How to pronounce these 10 brand names

Experts' Take On Reinvention Of Ad Campaigns Through Technology

Experts Speak On Key Emerging Trends In Cannes Lions Entries

Leaders of the future have to be outstanding human beings: Nestle MD

In conversation with VMLY&R’s Hari Ramanathan

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India’s EV adex surges 30% y-o-y despite supply chain issues and 75% cut in Chinese rare earth exports

Electric vehicle advertising is surging with EVs set to cross 50% of auto adex by FY26 but supply chain volatility, import dependency, and critical material shortages threaten to derail long-term momentum.

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How Indian advertising firms and talent are turning Dubai into a launchpad for regional influence

Indian creatives are turning Dubai into a thriving hub for regional work, leveraging cultural insight, cost efficiency and cross-border collaboration to shape Middle East advertising.

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Hero MotoCorp AdEx surges by 18.6% in FY25; Aims to scale up 'Quality, Technology'

HMCL's profit rose by 17% to Rs 4,375.81 crore in FY25. In the previous fiscal year, the company recorded a profit of Rs 3,742.16 crore.

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MIB opens ratings market: Without Census, TRP reboot risks data gaps, warn experts

While the proposed liberalization promises more transparency, innovation, and competition, industry veterans stress the need for caution. Without standardization and strong privacy safeguards, India could be trading a monopoly for a free-for-all.

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Explained: The rise of India’s ‘Fake Shaadi’ trend

A fake shaadi is a party designed to mimic the full-blown experience of an Indian wedding, except the real couple. This adds up to the Indian wedding market, which as for FY24 is the second largest in the Indian Retail Market with its market size of over Rs 11 trillion.

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HUL CFO Ritesh Tiwari likely to take up global role

The development comes shortly after HUL announced the resignation of its CEO, Rohit Jawa, marking one of the shortest tenures for the company’s top post in recent history. Jawa is set to be succeeded by Priya Nair, who will take over as Managing Director and CEO.

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From 49 to 14, ICC test championship 2025 sees 71% drop in advertisers: TAM

There is a 71% decline in advertisers and 80% drop in brands. As per the data, there 44 categories, 49 advertisers and 70 brands in ICC TC 2023 against 13 categories, 14 advertiser and 14 brands in ICC TC 2025.

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Analysts bet on continuity and consumer focus with Priya Nair at HUL

Nair’s elevation is seen not just as a milestone for gender diversity in Indian corporate leadership, but also as a strategic turning point for HUL, which has underperformed peers in recent years amid rising competition and changing consumer preferences.

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Influencer content holds 2.2 higher attention than average digital ads: Kantar

The average skip time for branded content in ads is 7.9 seconds while for influencer content, it is 17.8 seconds. Additionally, the average time viewers spend watching influencer content in ads is 1.4 times higher than other digital ads in India, according to a Kantar report.

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From a Garage in Indore to Harvard: MS Dhoni-endorsed incense brand becomes Harvard case study

Mysore Deep Perfumery House (MDPH), has been recognized for transforming a traditional, family-run incense business into a Rs 1,000 crore fragrance giant.

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We are an innovative skill-based platform: Probo on ED raids

Describing itself as “India’s leading information marketplace,” Probo positions its platform as a skill-based opinion-trading product aimed at democratizing access to wealth creation for over 4.2 crore users.

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Karnataka’s draft gaming law sparks concerns over licensing, ISP, and payment mandates

Industry experts and legal voices are urging the need for a unified central regulatory framework for online gaming, warning that state-level laws like Karnataka’s draft bill risk creating fragmentation, compliance burdens, and enforcement challenges.

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ED books 29 celebrities for endorsing betting apps

The financial crimes agency has launched a money laundering probe into nearly 30 celebrities for promoting illegal online betting platforms, intensifying scrutiny of influencer-backed gambling ads.

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“Pulled the trigger” to shaking hands: Decades after Ratan Tata’s exit, Mamata Banerjee meets Tata Sons chair N Chandrasekaran

Mamata Banerjee met Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in West Bengal, nearly 20 years after Ratan Tata’s Singur exit, to explore fresh investments.

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Microsoft's Cindy Rose to succeed Mark Read as WPP CEO

Cindy Rose has been appointed as WPP’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 1, 2025. The Microsoft exec succeeds Mark Read who will step down as CEO on the same date. Read will continue to work with Rose to support the transition until the end of the year.

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With fractional production costs & ad rates just 15% of long-form shows, microdramas see surge in brand interest

Despite modest CPMs, vertical short-format dramas are drawing attention from advertisers and platforms alike, powered by strong engagement, cost-efficiency, and mobile-native storytelling.

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Viacom18 suffered ₹100 cr loss to IPL piracy; Maha vows strong digital crackdown

In a written reply to a question raised by MLA Sunil Prabhu in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that a case has been registered with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell.

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Karnataka's draft bill puts legal onus on ISPs and payment gateways

The draft bill also brings compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards to the forefront of India’s fight against offshore betting operations.

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Apple names Indian-origin exec Sabih Khan as COO; to succeed Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams will continue reporting to CEO Tim Cook in the interim. He will also oversee the design team, Apple watch and health initiatives. Upon his retirement, the design team will directly report to Cook.

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Due process must be followed, Karnataka HC tells ED in Gameskraft PMLA case

The directive came in response to a writ petition filed by Gameskraft, which challenged the ED’s issuance of multiple summons and show-cause notices in connection with an investigation that began in 2021.

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Prime Video’s Multi-Tier Maze: Is Amazon undermining trust in India’s OTT boom?

Confused by ads, paywalls, and layered subscriptions, consumers are raising concerns over Amazon Prime Video’s pricing model. Platform calls it 'unlocking access to long-tail content otherwise unavailable', while experts argue for a pricing regulation mechanism in OTT industry.

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Karnataka to table Bill banning online gambling, regulating skill based RMG

As first reported by Storyboard18, the legislation seeks to draw a clear legal distinction between gambling and games of skill—a long-debated topic in India’s rapidly growing real-money gaming (RMG) industry.

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TNRERA cracks down on misleading real estate ads with tough new guidelines

From inflated amenity claims to vague location promises, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority introduces stringent new ad rules to protect homebuyers and enforce transparency.

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FSSAI invites fresh nominations for key posts in Food Authority ahead of term expiry in December

The regulator seeks candidates from industry, consumer bodies, science, and farming sectors by July 15.

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RCB challenges CAT order, moves Karnataka High Court over stampede fallout

IPL cricket team Royal Challengers Bengaluru has approached the Karnataka High Court against an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) blaming the team for the stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium, which claimed 11 lives.

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘BARC has done its homework, ready for next chapter,’ says Shashi S Vempati


The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s renewed consultations on audience measurement have set the stage for a possible multi-agency ratings regime in India. Yet, even as the debate unfolds, Broadcast Audience Research Council — currently the only licensed body — appears undeterred. Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati and an independent board member of BARC, says the agency is equipped to adapt to policy shifts.


Vempati, also a co-founder of the DeepTech for Bharat Foundation spoke about BARC's capability in already laying the foundation for future-ready measurement systems.


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Exclusive Break: JioStar's Sanjog Gupta to succeed Geoff Allardice as ICC CEO


Sanjog Gupta is set to join the International Cricket Council (ICC) as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Geoff Allardice. The move marks a significant transition in the leadership of global cricket. Gupta will join ICC from JioStar where he is CEO-Sports.


The appointment of Gupta, a prominent figure in sports broadcasting and digital strategy, comes at a pivotal time for the ICC as it seeks to expand the global reach of cricket and deepen its commercial engagement in a rapidly evolving media landscape.


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EXCLUSIVE: Ishan Chatterjee to succeed Sanjog Gupta as CEO of Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar


Ishan Chatterjee, currently serving as Chief Business Officer – Sports Revenue, SMB & Creator at JioStar, is set to succeed Sanjog Gupta as CEO of Sports, JioStar, Storyboard18 has learned from sources. Gupta is set to join the International Cricket Council (ICC) as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Geoff Allardice.


With over 20 years of experience across business and revenue roles, Chatterjee brings deep expertise in scaling digital platforms and driving strategic growth. He joined JioStar in September 2024. Prior to this, he was the Managing Director of YouTube India, a role he took on after joining YouTube in 2018 as Director of Product Partnerships for APAC Emerging Markets.

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$50 mn investment expected as Ministry of I&B eases TRP ratings restrictions


Global media firms and big tech eye India’s expanding TV and OTT audience measurement space. Firms could inject over $50 million into the Indian market, deploying AI-driven analytics, real-time tracking tools, and wider sampling techniques, say experts.


Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the TRP space has been a long-standing industry aspiration, say industry observers. Now, with the policy shift, foreign players have a clear runway to establish their own measurement systems, provided they comply with India’s data protection, audit, and operational laws.


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MS Dhoni at 43: When Captain Cool’s ads bowled over the audience


Having endorsed over 72 brands, which include prominent names such as Dream11, Snickers India, Boost, Orient Fans etc, MS Dhoni's brand value today stands at Rs 803 crore.


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OEMs, Big Tech in fray; India’s media ratings overhaul to face DPDPA headwinds

With Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) software embedded in millions of connected TVs, OEMs are sitting on an ocean of granular viewership data across platforms—from linear broadcasts to YouTube and OTT apps.

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Two channels acquire vacant MPEG-4 slots of DD Free Dish in 89th e-auction

The 89th online auction for vacant MPEG-4 slots took place on July 2, 2025, for the period July 11, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

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Microsoft lays off 830 employees in home state of Washington

Microsoft had 228,000 workers at the end of June 2024, of whom 45,000 were from the sales and marketing departments.

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Fashion brands see 97% video completion rate on CTV, southern cities lead engagement surge: VDO.AI report

The data analysis also uncovered significant regional engagement patterns, with Southern cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Goa topping the engagement charts with an 87% surge as compared to northern cities such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Agra, and Jaisalmer.

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BMW Group clocks 10% rise in sales in H1 2025, EVs see 234% rise YoY

BMW Group sold 7,774 BMW and Mini cars and 2,569 motorcycles in H1 2025.

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'40% of spends are on digital media; Over 12,000 influencers collaborate with our brands': HUL's Nitin Paranjpe


Hindustan Unilever is sharply expanding its digital footprint and influencer partnerships in a bid to keep pace with India’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape. 


At the company’s 92nd annual general meeting, Chairman Nitin Paranjpe said that the fast-moving consumer goods giant now allocates 40 percent of its advertising budget to digital media, reflecting the growing importance of social-first marketing strategies in India’s consumption story. The company has also scaled its influencer network to 12,000 creators, a striking increase from around 700 the previous year.


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EXCLUSIVE: Video games under regulatory radar in Tamil Nadu; industry warns of fallout

The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (TNOGA) recently convened a key consultation meeting with gaming industry stakeholders to explore whether the broader video gaming sector should be brought under regulatory oversight. The discussions have sparked concerns among gaming companies and industry federations, which have warned that such a move could hamper innovation and derail growth in the sector.

The meeting was chaired by TNOGA Chairperson Md. Nasimuddin, IAS (Retd.), and included representatives from major industry associations such as the Game Developers Association of India (GDAI), the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), the E-Gaming Federation (EGF), and the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS).


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Tata Group appoints Puneet Chhatwal, Sunil D'Souza to Tata Digital's board


Tata Sons has appointed Puneet Chhatwal, chief executive officer, Indian Hotels, and Sunil D'Souza, CEO, Tata Consumer, to Tata Digital's board in order to strengthen the company's consumer business expertise, stated an ET report. This move comes following departure of Naveen Tahilyani, who had stepped down as Tata Digital's MD & CEO in May.

The other reason for this move is the firm lacking leaders backed with strong consumer business experience, followed by too many finance-backed members.


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Somasree Bose Awasthi steps down as Marico CMO after two years in role


Somasree Bose Awasthi has officially stepped down as Chief Marketing Officer at Marico. She joined the homegrown consumer goods company in 2022.


The company's spokesperson told Storyboard18, “Somasree Bose Awasthi was associated with Marico as its Chief Marketing Officer and stepped down from her role due to personal reasons.


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X to charge advertisers based on ad size, says Elon Musk


Elon Musk has announced that the platform will soon begin charging advertisers based on the vertical size of their ad creatives, a change designed to curb disruptive, oversized ads and refocus attention on cleaner, user-first content.


Musk stated, "? is moving to charging for ads based on vertical size, so an ad that takes up the whole screen would cost more than an ad that takes up 1/4 of the screen, otherwise the incentive is to create giant ads that impair the user experience."


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Meta cracks down on finfluencer fraud with mandatory SEBI verification for investment ads

Starting July 31, advertisers promoting securities and investment content on Meta platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, must submit valid SEBI registration details for verification.

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HUL hikes influencer spends by 40%, ropes in 12,000 creators in FY25

HUL has over 12,000 influencers with whom the company collaborates with its 50-plus brands across 15 categories. Last year, the company had a roster of 700 influencers.

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FMCG major ITC cuts ad spend to Rs 1,331 crore in FY25

ITC is boosting its FMCG portfolio by fortifying core brands. The company is also leveraging the premiumization of products for brand building.

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Warrants worth ₹2,237 Cr: Why proxy advisors are saying ‘No’ to Zee’s promoter deal

The proposed issue, if approved, would shoot up the promoter group’s shareholding from a modest 3.99% to a commanding 18.39%.

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Gaming is India’s newest storytelling language: dynamic, interactive, and immersive: MoS I&B Dr L Murugan at Storyboard18 DES 2025

With over 500 million players, India’s gaming industry ranks among the most vibrant in the world, according to Murugan. He was speaking at Storyboard18's Digital Entertainment Summit 2025.

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Nykaa's quick commerce venture expands to 7 cities, promises order delivery in 30-120 min

Beauty and fashion e-retailer Nykaa, which made its debut in quick commerce service in October 2024, has now expanded it to seven cities.
According to the regulatory filing, Nykaa's fast delivery venture, 'Nykaa Now' has more than 40 rapid store counts in seven metro cities. Nykaa's parent firm FSN E-Commerce has promised order fulfilment between 30-120 minutes.

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Govt pulls plug on Amitabh Bachchan’s cyber fraud caller tune

Amitabh Bachchan’s voice, which has echoed through millions of phones warning users against cyber fraud, has officially gone silent. Starting Thursday, the government has discontinued the pre-call awareness message, marking the end of its nationwide cybercrime awareness campaign.

The initiative, part of a broader effort to educate citizens on digital threats like phishing, online scams and identity theft, was rolled out at the peak of rising cyber fraud cases. Featuring Bachchan’s authoritative voice, the message played automatically before calls connected, an approach that ensured massive reach, but also triggered polarising reactions.

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H&M posts 3% rise in sales to $5.99 billion in March-May Q2 2025

Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz, popularly known as 'H&M', reported a 3% rise in sales at $5.99 billion in the second quarter (1 March 2025 – 31 May 2025). The gross profit of the marquee apparel brand surged to $3.32 billion in the same period. In contrast, the operating profit declined to $7.098 billion.

Notably, H&M has reported slightly a stronger second quarter compared to rival Spanish brand Zara. Inditex, owner of Zara, reported a 12% decline in revenue growth to 6% in Q2 (April-June 2025).

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YouTube bars under-16 users to host live streaming

YouTube has tightened child safety rules, restricting users below 16 from live streaming. The new policy will take off from 22 July, the Google-owned online streaming platform said.

Earlier, teens from 13 or above could host live streaming on the YouTube platform. However, under the revised rules, the creators between 13 and 15 years can appear on live stream but an adult must be visibly present on camera throughout the session, and must hold a managerial role, such as owner or editor of that particular channel.

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WhatsApp rolls out AI-generated message summaries with privacy-first approach

Meta has begun rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered feature on WhatsApp designed to help users quickly catch up on unread messages. The new tool, called AI Message Summaries, uses Meta’s in-house AI capabilities to generate brief overviews of conversations, particularly for lengthy group chats, allowing users to stay informed without having to scroll through every message.

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