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Online advertising takes off

Online advertising takes off

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Online Advertising has come of age as companies realise its potential. The online advertising market is expected to see phenomenal growth in the near future.

Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisement

Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisement

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Facing heavy fine for alleged promotion of tobacco, Cricket Australia has withdrawn a Hindi advertisement from the ongoing tri-series.

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

From dubbing voices to putting faces with the help of AI, political campaigns are undergoing a Bollywood makeover. Among the favourites is a scene from the Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak, posted by the BJP, where Kapoor asks about the Chunaavi Vaade (poll promise), with Arvind Kejriwal at the receiving end instead of Amrish Puri.

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Our business continues to roll out its strategy, the role of this GDTC continues to grow.'

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

As many as 80 brands are riding the digital and television broadcast this year.

UP's social media policy: Rs 8 lakh for influencers, jail for 'objectionable' posts

UP's social media policy: Rs 8 lakh for influencers, jail for 'objectionable' posts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The move triggered sharp reaction from the opposition, which has accused the state's BJP government of trying to stifle freedom of expression.

Study advertising, journalism

Study advertising, journalism

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

MET Institute of Mass Media announces admissions for the Advance Diploma in Mass Media (ADMM).

UP lawmakers miffed over 'chairs without towels'

UP lawmakers miffed over 'chairs without towels'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Lawmakers in Uttar Pradesh have always been touch-sensitive about protocol during official meetings and irrespective of the party in power, complaints of breach of guidelines have often cropped up.

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'

BJP mocks Stalin with birthday wish in Mandarin after ad goof up

BJP mocks Stalin with birthday wish in Mandarin after ad goof up

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Tamil Nadu BJP took a jibe at Chief Minister and DMK leader M K Stalin on Friday by extending birthday wishes in Mandarin amid the ongoing 'Chinese flag' newspaper advertisement controversy.

India's manufacturing sector grows sharply; sees record employment

India's manufacturing sector grows sharply; sees record employment

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

India's manufacturing sector output increased at a sharp pace in June as new business continued to flow in amid favourable demand conditions and resulted in record upturn in employment, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased from 57.5 in May to 58.3 in June, indicating a sharper improvement in business conditions. In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

'Government Is Constantly Trying To Subvert RTI'

'Government Is Constantly Trying To Subvert RTI'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'The government does not want to be transparent or accountable. Therefore, they do not want to appoint information commissioners.'

E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

In first major growth in 5 years, 2,000 advertisers were added in Jan-Sep 2015.

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

Advertising guidelines for education sector soon

Advertising guidelines for education sector soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

During the first half of 2010, the sector topped the chart in print advertising.

Facebook rolls out 'bandwidth targeting' for advertisers

Facebook rolls out 'bandwidth targeting' for advertisers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Advertisers like Vodafone in India are already testing these new targeting capabilities with good early results.

Gujarat: 800 turn up for 40 vacancies, chaos ensues

Gujarat: 800 turn up for 40 vacancies, chaos ensues

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A stampede-like situation was witnessed after about 800 persons turned up for walk-in interviews held by a firm for 40 vacancies in Ankleshwar in Gujarat's Bharuch district, an official has said.

Our most-loved advertising icons

Our most-loved advertising icons

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Here is a look at the most loved advertising icons starting from the more recent Zoo Zoo to the age-old Murphy Baby and also the globally popular Ronald McDonald.

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This is the magic of Sircar's filmmaking -- National Award winners, many of them -- that makes every new work of his an eagerly-awaited affair.

IOA: PT Usha confronted over CEO's Rs.20 lakh monthly salary!

IOA: PT Usha confronted over CEO's Rs.20 lakh monthly salary!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha had another heated confrontation with the body's Executive Council on Thursday after a majority of its members reiterated their opposition to Raghuram Iyer's appointment as CEO but the embattled track-and-field great refused to back down and rejected their demand for his removal.

KKR's Ramandeep fined for Level 1 offence

KKR's Ramandeep fined for Level 1 offence

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders medium pacer Ramandeep Singh was fined 20 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

After Haryana results, Uddhav renews demand for CM face

After Haryana results, Uddhav renews demand for CM face

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Ahead of assembly polls, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasahev Thackeray president Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday declared he will support any chief ministerial candidate announced by allies Congress or Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar to 'save' Maharashtra, repeating a demand for the second time since August.

Strong Q2 performance, growth outlook drive gains for Info Edge stock

Strong Q2 performance, growth outlook drive gains for Info Edge stock

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The stock of online classified major Info Edge (India) was up over 6 per cent on Friday on expectations of demand improvement for Indian IT companies. Strong revenue growth prospects for each of its online verticals - including recruitment, matrimony, real estate, education, and upside from its holdings in companies such as Zomato - had prompted Goldman Sachs to upgrade the stock. Info Edge's standalone revenue grew 10.6 per cent year on year (Y-o-Y) in Q2FY25, beating consensus. 99acres (+16.9 per cent Y-o-Y) and Jeevansathi (+33 per cent Y-o-Y) were drivers of growth while recruitment grew 8.5 per cent Y-o-Y.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Digital to overtake TV in revenues by end of 2024

Digital to overtake TV in revenues by end of 2024

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

It has been a slow year for the Indian media and entertainment (M&E) business. After two years of double-digit growth, it grew at just about 8 per cent in 2023 over 2022. It now stands at Rs 2.33 trillion in advertising and pay revenues.

Try your hand at advertising

Try your hand at advertising

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

Mercantile Advertising is looking for an account manager, business development executives, management trainees and copywriters.

'Finally they understood': SC on Ramdev's apology

'Finally they understood': SC on Ramdev's apology

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appreciated the 'marked improvement' in the unconditional public apology published in newspapers by yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in the misleading advertisements case.

Why You Need A Child Insurance Plan

Why You Need A Child Insurance Plan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'They take care of the problem: How can I ensure my child's education and other goals are not compromised, even if I am not around?'

Chhattisgarh man sent to Laos for 'cyber slavery', 3 held

Chhattisgarh man sent to Laos for 'cyber slavery', 3 held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Police have arrested three persons from Mumbai, including a woman, for allegedly trafficking a man from Chhattisgarh's Durg district for 'cyber slavery' in Laos in southeast Asia and cheating him of Rs 2 lakh, an official said on Wednesday.

India's exit: Advertisers seek rebate

India's exit: Advertisers seek rebate

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Though advertisers cannot force re-negotiations on ad rates, as they are bound by contracts, the dip in viewership and waning interest among Indian viewers is irking them.

Dhankar terms coaching centre culture as gas chamber

Dhankar terms coaching centre culture as gas chamber

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

He also pointed out the high sums earned by the coaching centres leading to the commercialisation of education.

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

It is 'when someone uses their emotional problems to hook an audience on the Internet.'
It essentially amounts to 'performing sadness online for sympathy and/or attention,' explains Sandeep Goyal.

The most viewed advertisements of 2010

The most viewed advertisements of 2010

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

These advertisments struck a chord with people because of their creativity and innovation.

Why Has Indigo Taken M&M To Court?

Why Has Indigo Taken M&M To Court?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'This case is not a good example of intellectual property strategy for either sector.'

The evolution of the advertising agency

The evolution of the advertising agency

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

In conversation with Anil S Nair, CEO & Managing Partner at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India.

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group.

Mobile ads to overtake Internet advertising

Mobile ads to overtake Internet advertising

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Though in its infancy in India, mobile advertising is emerging as the biggest competitor to Internet advertising. It might even cannibalise online advertising, states a new study by global analysis firm Thomas Weisel International. India's online advertising is expected to reach an inflection point by 2009-end - a time when mobile advertising is predicted to grow at a scorching pace.

Google Ireland gets tax relief on Rs 8.6K crore it got from India arm

Google Ireland gets tax relief on Rs 8.6K crore it got from India arm

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

An income tax tribunal held that the amount received by Google Ireland from Google India towards marketing and distribution rights of the AdWords programme is not royalty, and hence, cannot be taxed at the hands of the assessee (Google Ireland). The ruling by the Bengaluru-based Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) may have repercussions on similar transactions by multinationals, feel experts. Explaining the case, Amit Maheshwari, tax expert at AKM Global, said Google Ireland had received Rs 8,662.93 crore under the Google Reseller Agreements.

Balki gives up advertising for Bollywood

Balki gives up advertising for Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

After 22 years at MullenLowe Lintas and a total of 30 years in the ad world, R Balakrishnan bids adieu; will continue working on film projects.