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With CEO shakeup, Twitter under pressure to please advertisers

With CEO shakeup, Twitter under pressure to please advertisers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Adam Bain, the company's president and head of revenue, has emerged as an early favorite.

Virat Kohli tops celebrity rankings with a brand value of $227.9 million

Virat Kohli tops celebrity rankings with a brand value of $227.9 million

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top position in brand value, now reaching $227.9 million, surpassing Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who holds the second spot with $203.1 million, according to Kroll's 'Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023: Brands, Business, Bollywood'. The report ranks India's most influential celebrity brands by assessing their brand values derived from endorsements and social media presence.

Will Godi Media Change In Modi 3.0?

Will Godi Media Change In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The election results mean that the Opposition can no longer either be ignored or attacked in the way that it has been.' 'For this reason it will be interesting to see how it behaves from here on and whether there is any change in its behaviour,' notes Aakar Patel.

Now, ATMs can advertise financial products

Now, ATMs can advertise financial products

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Banks with a large network of automated teller machines will now be able to generate additional revenue by advertising financial products offered by other institutions.

Strong India biz growth to drive gains for Godrej Consumer

Strong India biz growth to drive gains for Godrej Consumer

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) reported a 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 3,670 crore. Organic revenue growth in constant currency was up 14 per cent Y-o-Y. Consolidated operating profit was up 5 per cent to Rs 760 crore, profit before tax grew 10 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 710 crore, and adjusted net profit grew 12 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 490 crore.

India uncertainty unsettling advertisers, Star Sports tells ICC

India uncertainty unsettling advertisers, Star Sports tells ICC

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Star Sports have raised concerns with cricket's governing body that advertisers might steer clear of the ICC Champions Trophy if India opted against competing at the tournament in England.

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The 59-year-old Vikram Misri assumed charge of the key position at a time India is looking to navigate various geo-political challenges, including its frosty ties with China following the lingering eastern Ladakh border row and the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Don't waste your energy in court, focus on voters: SC to Pawars

Don't waste your energy in court, focus on voters: SC to Pawars

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The court also directed the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction to publish a disclaimer in newspapers, including Marathi ones, that the issue of allocation of "clock" symbol was pending in court.

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you entertained, observes Divya Nair.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

TV digitisation to boost contextual advertising

TV digitisation to boost contextual advertising

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Trai's latest proposal to cut ad inventory in channels has already prompted some of the leading broadcasters (Zee News being the latest) to cut their total commercial time and increase rates.

SC allows pictures of CMs, governors in government advertisements

SC allows pictures of CMs, governors in government advertisements

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The court had earlier barred publication of photos of leaders in government advertisements except those of the President, PM and the CJI.

Fans Pan Gambhir For Double Standards

Fans Pan Gambhir For Double Standards

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir came under fire from the fans after he promoted the fantasy cricket app Real11 on his social media accounts.

SC asks both NCP factions to abide by its order on symbols

SC asks both NCP factions to abide by its order on symbols

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Days before the first vote for the Lok Sabha polls is cast, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the rival Nationalist Congress Party factions led by party founder Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to abide by its directions on the use of symbols, party names and disclaimers in publicity material for the elections.

Out-of-home advertising is booming

Out-of-home advertising is booming

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

The Indian out-of-home advertising market will be Rs 2,150 crore in size by 2010.

What Nirmalaji told India's taxmen

What Nirmalaji told India's taxmen

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asked tax officers to use simple language in income tax communications so that notices do not instil fear in the minds of taxpayers. Advising the income tax officers not to take "disproportionate" action and use enforcement measures only, as the last resort, Sitharaman said tax officers should use "power judiciously".

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'There's significant interest from both existing and new sponsors who recognise the value of associating with Olympic athletes.'

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

SC slams Ramdev, Balkrishna; rejects apology over Patanjali misleading ads

SC slams Ramdev, Balkrishna; rejects apology over Patanjali misleading ads

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Ramdev and Balkrishna have tendered an "unconditional and unqualified apology" before the apex court over advertisements issued by the firm making tall claims about the medicinal efficacy of its products.

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the 'America First' agenda, opined trade experts. Experts also said that Trump could also tighten H-1B visa rules, impacting costs and growth for Indian IT firms. Over 80 per cent of India's IT export earnings come from the US, making it vulnerable to changes in visa policies.

The BEST Amul advertisements in 2011

The BEST Amul advertisements in 2011

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Amul's ads have touched the hearts of millions of Indians since decades.

INOC attacks anti-Sonia advertisement

INOC attacks anti-Sonia advertisement

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Sharply attacking the full-page anti-Sonia advertisement published in the New York Times on October 6, the Indian National Overseas Congress has asked if the paper broke its own internal standards of refraining from accepting ads involving defamatory personal attacks. In a letter sent to Times, INOC President Surinder S Malhotra said the advertisement was in poor taste and full of false, malicious and demeaning statements which attacked Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Radio advertising set to climb

Radio advertising set to climb

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

Amul's witty advertisements on Budget, economy

Amul's witty advertisements on Budget, economy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Taking cues from the current issues, Amul ads present thought provoking ads.

Sukhbir Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Sukhbir Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Badal's resignation came days after he urged the Akal Takht Jathedar to pronounce his punishment for religious misconduct charges, saying more than two months have passed since he was declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct).

Patanjali ads: SC rejects Ramdev's apology, warns against perjury

Patanjali ads: SC rejects Ramdev's apology, warns against perjury

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday tore into Patanjali Ayurved's defence for putting out misleading advertisements, rejecting the apology from yoga guru Ramdev and the firm's managing director Acharya Balkrishna as 'lip service' and warned them against perjury.

Health, beauty advertisements in jeopardy

Health, beauty advertisements in jeopardy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Ministry to amend Act to bring all oral, skin and hair care products under its purview.

Advertising rides economic recovery

Advertising rides economic recovery

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Television ad rates see steep rise, advertising pie expected to grow 10%.

How advertising is blending virtual, real worlds

How advertising is blending virtual, real worlds

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Moving beyond the virtual world, brands are using user testimonials in mainstream ads.

Brands latch on to mobile advertisements

Brands latch on to mobile advertisements

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

When mKhoj, a mobile advertising platform, launched a mobile campaign for Reebok, little could it dream of 40 million targeted impressions, in just over six weeks, of the ad. But it did precisely that.

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In an affidavit filed in the top court, the SLA has given details of the steps taken by it against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The estimated expenditure is expected to be more than double the Rs 60,000 crore spent in 2019'

Cola advertisements to be banned?

Cola advertisements to be banned?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Concerned over reports of pesticides in soft drinks, the government on Thursday said it was working on comprehensive standard formula for testing pesticide contents in such beverages.

Jet, Nokia take advertising to new heights

Jet, Nokia take advertising to new heights

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

In these times of high losses, airlines are looking at multiple options to earn cash.

Advertisers warm up to online spend

Advertisers warm up to online spend

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Inflation is affecting consumer spending and advertisers say they will now spend only on media which gives them the highest measurable returns. TV, for instance, grabs the biggest ad pie due to its mass appeal and the ready availability of TRPs, used to assess its returns.

Sensex rides on bluechip stocks; rises 585 points

Sensex rides on bluechip stocks; rises 585 points

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

From the Sensex pack, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zones, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the major gainers. In contrast, Tata Steel, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Tata Motors and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards.

What Maharashtra Win Means For Modi

What Maharashtra Win Means For Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'Undeniably, Modi's position has stabilised and he has staged a comeback of sorts from the weeks after the Lok Sabha results.' 'Coalition partners are likely to be more tolerant of Modi... The forthcoming elections in Delhi and Bihar will determine whether this continues or not.' 'To win Delhi and Bihar, Modi will have to work in conjunction with the RSS.' 'However, because of the 'truce' that has been worked out within the Sangh Parivar, Modi will have to be more consultative than he has been in the past ten years,' reveals Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Amul advertisements capture the essence of India

Amul advertisements capture the essence of India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

The longest running advertisement campaign has also found a place in the Guiness Book of world records.