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We will continue acquisition-led strategy in India: Havas Chairman and CEO Yannick Bolloré

Consolidation or Collision? How ad land’s mergers create crisis of overlapping of leadership roles

Meta’s policy shift could spark 30% surge in RMG ad spending in India

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Experts' Take On Reinvention Of Ad Campaigns Through Technology

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

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Air India crash: Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran says, ‘Worst day of my professional career’

A tragic Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad has prompted national mourning and a swift response from Tata Group, which pledged financial aid and support for victims' families as investigations begin.

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Prasar Bharati warns public against fraudulent email account misrepresenting Content Sourcing Division

The public broadcaster has flagged ottcontentsourcing@gmail.com as a fake ID and has urged caution and verification before engaging with unofficial communication channels.

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IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air rally behind Air India after Ahmedabad plane crash

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London with 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a medical college complex shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing nearly all onboard and several people on the ground.

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With AI push, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta together to acquire 54.7% of global ad market: WARC

According to WARC Media report, global adex growth will slowdown to 6.2% in 2025 reaching $1.16trn. While retail media remains as the fastest growing ad medium, global video adex is set to decline by 2.6%, this year.

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Nita and Mukesh Ambani mourn victims of devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad

The Reliance Industries chief assured the company’s full support for relief efforts.

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"Heartbreaking beyond words": PM Modi on Ahmedabad-London Air India plane crash

PM Modi's message comes after Air India Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA).

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Air India blacks out its social media after Ahmedabad-London plane crash

The crash occurred shortly after Air India Flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick, took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm from runway 23.

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Meta launches AI-Powered video editing feature for everyday creators

Available through the Meta AI app, the Meta.AI website, and the Edits app, this new tool lets users experiment with creative visual styles using preset AI prompts — no editing experience required.

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Malini Agarwal moves on from MissMalini Entertainment

Malini Agarwal has stepped down as creative director of MissMalini Entertainment following its acquisition by marketing agency Creativefuel from the Good Glamm Group.

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Health ministry wraps final consultation on tobacco rules for streaming platforms

These proposed rules, notified in 2024, aim to extend tobacco control regulations that already apply to films and television to online streaming content.

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Breaking: After Tata Play, Airtel TV drops ZEEL channels amid tariff dispute


In a fresh escalation of tensions between broadcasters and distribution platforms, Airtel Digital TV has removed all Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) channels from its DTH packs. This development comes on the heels of Tata Play dropping Sony channels in May over similar issues related to tariffs and content value.

Several Airtel DTH subscribers reported the abrupt disappearance of Zee channels from their packages, sparking confusion and speculation. Sources suggest the move is a result of a standoff between Airtel and ZEEL, with the broadcaster reportedly demanding a 10–15% hike in annual subscription fees—an increase Airtel is unwilling to accept amid broader industry headwinds.

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Culver Max moves Bombay HC against gag order by TDSAT in Tata Play dispute


It should be noted that Culver Max has not challenged TDSAT order granting partial relief to Tata Play and stay on disconnection notice issued to the DTH operator.


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Cable operators side with Tata Play, urges Sony to refresh content

Tata Play had earlier resisted a fee hike proposed by SPNI, citing declining viewership and unappealing content across key channels like Sony SAB, Sony Max, and Sony Sports.

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India adex to rise 8.4% to $21.3 billion in 2025, even as global growth slows to 6%: WPP Media


In its latest "Mid-Year Global Advertising Forecast” report, WPP Media forecasts global adex to reach $1.08 trillion in 2025. It predicts digital and retail media domination for the year, decline in print, and modest growth in TV and OOH.

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Traditional adex under pressure as TV grows by 1%, print down by 3% in 2025: WPP Media


According to WPP Media’s 'Mid-Year Global Advertising Forecast', linear TV and print advertising are set to witness minimal or negative growth, reflecting a shift in how brands allocate their marketing dollars amid changing consumption patterns.

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WPP CEO Mark Read to step down; ad holdco says search for a successor is underway

Philip Jansen, Chair of WPP, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Mark for his contributions not only as CEO but throughout his more than 30 years of leadership and service to the Company.”

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All you need to know about Mark Read: The quiet transformer behind WPP's new age

From navigating a digital revolution to weathering controversy over return-to-office mandates, Mark Read’s tenure leaves a mixed but undeniable imprint on the advertising giant’s future.

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Amazon’s Ad Gamble: Why Prime Video is betting on commercial breaks in India

With content costs rising and subscription growth plateauing, Amazon Prime Video introducing ads to Prime Video in India sparks debate over its hybrid monetisation strategy, shifting user expectations, and what’s at stake for brands and consumers alike.

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CCPA 'Dark Patterns' warning: Advisory goes out to streamers, fintechs in addition to e-commerce firms

The directive mandates these platforms to eliminate deceptive design practices and conduct comprehensive self-audits within three months.

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Dark stores under the scanner: Maharashtra FDA flags Blinkit warehouse for food safety violations

As scrutiny tightens on India’s quick commerce sector, a Blinkit dark store in Pune is caught distributing food without a valid safety license - just days after Zepto faced similar action.

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2025 tech layoffs: Microsoft, Google, LinkedIn among companies cutting thousands of jobs
Meta has announced to fire 3,600 employees as part of a performance-driven restructuring in 2025

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“My inner instinct told me...” Mallya reveals why he picked Virat Kohli for RCB
“Shortly before the actual selection process, they were playing the U-19 World Cup, and I was very impressed with him. My inner instinct told me he was special, and I bid for him. He was a young kid at that time, but full of energy and great talent. Today, he’s one of the greatest Indian cricketers ever.”

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Parle-G in a warzone: Gaza child’s favourite Indian biscuit now costs Rs 2,300
The clip sparked a wave of emotion online, especially among Indian netizens who were surprised to see the iconic biscuit surface in such dire circumstances.

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Amazon cuts more jobs in books division, including Goodreads and Kindle units
In recent months, Amazon has trimmed positions in its devices and services unit, Wondery podcast division, stores, and communications staff.

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Airbnb appoints Rebecca Van Dyck as CMO
As the CMO, Rebecca Van Dyck will lead Airbnb’s marketing, research, and creative teams. She will report to Hiroki Asai.

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From Concerts to Cricket: Bengaluru tragedy a wake-up call for India’s live events industry

India’s live events market surpassed ₹12,000 crore in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% over the next three years.

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BIS set to take Amazon, Flipkart to court over sale of non-certified goods

The consumer standards watchdog will not only seek legal action but also demand monetary compensation from both platforms under the BIS Act, 2016, which empowers the agency to claim up to ten times the value of non-compliant goods sold.

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Meesho expands personal care portfolio with P&G, HUL, and Himalaya partnerships

Meesho has raised $1.4 billion from investors such as Softbank, Prosus, Peak XV, and Westbridge Capital, among others.

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Sam Altman-OpenAI saga headed for Hollywood; Luca Guadagnino to direct the film

Amazon MGM Studios is backing the high-stakes project, with filming expected to begin this summer in San Francisco and Italy.

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Palo Alto Networks' Chairman & CEO Nikesh Arora joins Uber's Board of Directors

Nikesh Arora will also serve on Uber's Nominating and Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee.

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RCB win IPL: A historic victory, tears of joy and a streaming surge

June 3 became a watershed moment for both the Indian Premier League and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as the franchise clinched its maiden title at the 18th edition of the tournament. For star batsman Virat Kohli, who has remained loyal to the team since its inception, the victory was deeply personal.

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CCI approves acquisition of IPG by Omnicom Group

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the merger between U.S.-based advertising giants Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) and Omnicom Group Inc. (Omnicom). The deal, valued at approximately $30 billion, will result in a combined entity with an estimated $65 billion in global media billings, making it the largest advertising network in the world by revenue.

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Paramount snaps ties with WPP Media after a 20-year partnership

Paramount has parted ways with WPP Media, its media agency of record for over 20 years, and handed the account to Publicis - marking a significant shake-up in the entertainment titan's long-standing media strategy, as per media reports.

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IPL 2025 prize money: Detailed breakdown for winners, runners-up, 3rd-4th placed teams

After an 18-year wait, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally clinched their first IPL title, edging past Punjab Kings by just six runs in a nail-biting finale. Prize money skyrockets compared to inaugural season payouts.

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Top 10 advertisers cut TV ad volumes by 14% in a year: Report

The report citing the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), mentioned that in May 2024, the top 10 advertisers clocked an average of 15.30 million seconds of TV ad time per week. The same increased to 15.71 million seconds in June, the highest recorded in the 12-month period, but saw a decrease thereafter, said a Business Standard report. By July, the number dropped to 13.77 million seconds, followed by 15.12 million seconds in August and a marginal increase to 15.29 million seconds in September.

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We will continue acquisition-led strategy in India: Havas Chairman and CEO Yannick Bollore

Bolloré reaffirmed the company’s commitment to its acquisition-led growth strategy at a time when Havas and Publicis Groupe are reportedly in the final stages of bidding for a 70% stake in the homegrown agency, Madison World. He was speaking at Storyboard18 Marquee Nights.

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Paris Saint-Germain and Power of the Collective: Yannick Bolloré on leadership, legacy and loyalty

At Storyboard18 Marquee Nights, Yannick Bolloré likened the success of the current Paris Saint-Germain squad to his own leadership ethos, emphasizing that the strength of the collective outweighs individual brilliance.

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Havas Chairman and CEO Yannick Bolloré signals expansion in India, all eyes on Madison World

As global giants hunt for integrated capabilities, Madison World emerges as the crown jewel in India's ad consolidation race.

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"It’s a big bet to kill legacy brands": Havas' Yannick Bolloré on why brand heritage still matters


In an age of agency consolidations and rebranding, Bolloré, Chairman and CEO, Havas, warns against undervaluing legacy brands and stresses the need to stay humble, future-ready, and people-first.


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“There’s a lot of smoke and mirrors around AI,” says Havas Chairman and CEO Yannick Bollore

From lighthearted choices about French pastries to reflections on business legacies, Bolloré’s responses painted a portrait of a leader grounded in authenticity and long-term vision.

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Clients want business partners, not silos: Yannick Bolloré, Chairman and CEO of Havas

Bolloré in a fireside chat during Storyboard18 Marquee Nights discussed how Havas is positioning itself to compete with global advertising giants like WPP and Publicis.

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“It’s a relationship for decades”: Yannick Bolloré on India’s strategic role

Reflecting on the state of global affairs, Bolloré contrasted today’s polarized geopolitical environment with the optimism of a decade ago when he first became CEO.

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IN PHOTOS: Global business visionaries converge at Storyboard18’s Marquee Nights

The exclusive gathering featured Havas Chairman and CEO Yannick Bolloré and brought together a cross-section of industry leaders from media, marketing and consumer brands.

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Centre launches AyushSuraksha portal to crack down on misleading ads

Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav, who launched the initiative, called it a transformative step towards transparency and accountability in the AYUSH ecosystem.

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Key IPS officer leading Karnataka's online gaming policy transferred

The transfer comes at a critical juncture as the state is set to introduce a whitelisting mechanism aimed at legitimizing RMG operators, amid growing concerns over illegal online betting activities.

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Media & Entertainment sector sees 18% hiring surge in May: Naukri

According to the Naukri JobSpeak May 2025 report, white-collar hiring remained stable with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learnings (AI/ML) roles (25%) most in demand across industries, alongside senior professionals.

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Bajaj Auto sales surge 8% in May 2025, exports drive growth

Bajaj Auto's sales, including domestic and export stood at 3,84,621 units in May 2025 up by 8% year-on-year.

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Starbucks is offering Rs 3 crore salary for new role. More details inside

The coffee giant is hiring a Pilot-in-Command for its private jet, offering a sky-high $360,000 salary - with equally lofty responsibilities and expectations.

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Meta’s policy shift could spark 30% surge in RMG ad spending in India


Meta has revised its advertising policy to permit Real Money Gaming (RMG) operators in India to advertise on its platforms, a move that has been widely welcomed by the gaming industry. Experts anticipate the policy change could lead to a 30% surge in ad spending by RMG operators, primarily directed toward Meta’s digital platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.


Storyboard18 was first to report about Meta's change in policy, allowing Real Money Gaming operators to advertise on Meta platforms including Facebook and Instagram. Meta India's ad revenue climbed 24% to Rs 22,730 crore in FY24 while Google India's ad revenue grew by 11% to Rs 31,221 crore in FY24 from Rs 28,040 crore in 2023.


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Inside quick commerce brand wars: Smear tactics, platform fights and founder feuds


A recent public post by Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha that, without naming names, rebutted claims circulating on social media about price manipulation and brand favoritism. It was seen as a direct response to rival whisper campaigns.


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McDonald’s India (South & West) appoints Starcom as media agency


McDonald’s India (South and West), operated by Westlife Foodworld Limited, has appointed Starcom India as its new Agency of Record (AOR) for media, ending its two-decade-long partnership with Madison.


Arvind R.P., Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s India (W&S), confirmed the development in a statement, “We welcome Starcom India as our new Agency of Record (AOR) for media. Starcom brings a strong blend of strategic thinking and future-forward capabilities across data, digital, and tech, making them well-placed to partner with us on our growth journey. We would also like to thank Madison for a collaborative partnership that has spanned over the past two decades,” he said.


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Coca-Cola eyes billion-dollar brand expansion in India


The Coca-Cola Company expects more of its brands in India to cross the billion-dollar revenue mark, a signal of the beverage giant’s deepening commitment to one of its fastest-growing markets.


Henrique Braun, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola, said Thursday that the company’s Indian portfolio has already produced three billion-dollar brands, Thums Up, Maaza and Sprite, and more are likely to follow.


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Centre slaps notice to Patanjali Ayurved over 'suspicious transactions'


Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved has been embroiled in a controversy related to suspicious transactions. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has reportedly issued a notice to the firm to explain the transactions which were flagged as 'suspicious' by federal economic intelligence agencies. According to a report by Bloomberg, the ministry is probing the fund diversion and breaches of corporate governance. The Haridwar-based firm has been given roughly two months to respond to the ministry's notice.


The latest scrutiny adds to the growing list of legal and regulatory challenges faced by the company and its affiliates.

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