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Notice issued to private firm in Gujarat for chaos at job interview site A notice has been issued to a private firm in Gujarat's Bharuch district after a chaotic scene at walk-in interviews for 40 vacancies, where nearly 800 aspirants turned up, leading to a stampede-like situation due to mismanagement. The company condu...
13 Jul, 2024, 03.59 PM ISTNutrition advocacy NAPi calls for amending regulations for ads of unhealthy foods Consequences of such advertising are increased intake of unhealthy food products associated with obesity and diabetes, the report said. “India is facing a dubious distinction of persistent under-nutrition among children under five, and a rising tren...
05 Jul, 2024, 09.00 PM ISTWho is Rishi Shah: The man who defrauded Goldman Sachs, Google of $1 billion Rishi Shah, co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for orchestrating a $1 billion fraud scheme involving his healthcare advertising startup. The case has impacted major investors and drawn attention to c...
02 Jul, 2024, 01.56 PM IST
66% of Indian consumers prefer to pay less in exchange for watching ads: Survey The survey highlights evolving consumer preferences towards ad-supported streaming services in India, emphasizing the significance of tailored and relevant ad experiences. As consumers gravitate towards personalized ads and mobile streaming platform...
28 Jun, 2024, 01.14 PM ISTIt's about can, not Cannes The Pritzker Architecture Prize - 'Nobel Prize of architecture' - for instance, celebrates living structures, not scintillating sketches. Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants who deliver outstanding food daily and are reviewed yearly, not a one...
27 Jun, 2024, 11.04 PM ISTIndia-Pakistan clash could fetch $4,800 a second as cricket makes US push India vs Pakistan: Global firms are splurging on advertising for the India-Pakistan cricket match in the US. The big encounter is set to take place in New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on June 9, part of the ICC Men’s T20 World ...
08 Jun, 2024, 08.13 PM ISTGhatkopar hoarding was installed on weak foundation: Mumbai institute's report A report submitted by a technological institute revealed that the hoarding that collapsed in Mumbai, claiming 17 lives, had been installed on a weak foundation. Despite the city's standards for wind resistance, the structure could only withstand 49 ...
06 Jun, 2024, 02.51 PM ISTGovernment seeks candidates for new chief at Indian Oil The petroleum ministry recommended a tenure extension for SM Vaidya, but the prime minister's office rejected it. Speculation arises about Vaidya's future as his term nears an end.
06 Jun, 2024, 07.30 AM ISTAmid the heatwave, a Re 1 water brand is out to upend branding with social impact A husband-wife duo takes an unusual approach to advertising their product to ensure they can sell affordable drinking water.
31 May, 2024, 12.01 PM ISTHoarding collapse: Court extends police custody of advertising firm's director till Thursday A court in Mumbai has extended the police remand of Bhavesh Bhinde, director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, by one day. Bhinde was arrested on May 16 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, following the collapse of an illegal hoarding in Ghatkopar that killed 17 people and ...
29 May, 2024, 06.31 PM ISTMumbai hoarding crash: Ad firm director Bhavesh Bhinde's police custody extended till May 29 Mumbai court extends police custody of Bhavesh Bhinde, director of advertising firm involved in hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar, claiming 17 lives.
26 May, 2024, 02.57 PM ISTDeath toll in Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident rises to 17 Raju Sonawane (52), who had suffered injuries after the hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Chheda Nagar locality during gusty winds and unseasonal rains, died during treatment at the KEM Hospital on May 19, a civic official said.
22 May, 2024, 02.39 PM ISTZee Entertainment Enterprises shares rise 3% as firm swings back to black in Q4 Zee Entertainment Enterprises experienced a nearly 3% increase in its share price to Rs 144.4 during Tuesday's trading session on the BSE, following the company's announcement of a profit of Rs 13 crore in the March quarter of FY24. This marks a sig...
21 May, 2024, 11.26 AM ISTBJP's Kirit Somaiya alleges Governmnet Railway Police of permitting Bhinde's firm to erect four more illegal hoardings in 2021 BJP leader Kirit Somaiya alleged that the Government Railway Police (GRP) granted permission for four additional "illegal" hoardings in Mumbai's Dadar to the company involved in the Ghatkopar billboard collapse. Bhavesh Bhinde, director of the adver...
17 May, 2024, 03.15 PM ISTWhether sale of products whose licenses were cancelled stopped: SC asks Patanjali During the bail plea hearing for Sisodia, his lawyer noted that the ED and the CBI continue arrests in the money laundering and corruption case, indicating a protracted trial. The Supreme Court, reserving its order on the contempt notice issued to R...
14 May, 2024, 04.44 PM ISTContracts awarding work to private parties should not be cancelled without assigning reasons: SC Supreme Court has stressed the importance of providing reasons before canceling contracts, considering the investments and expectations of private parties.
08 May, 2024, 03.31 PM ISTAIGF estimates USD 2.5 bn GST loss from offshore illegal, betting firms AIGF's Roland Landers urges swift action against offshore illegal betting, causing a USD 2.5 billion annual loss. Concerns include user harm, lack of GST, IPL ads. Urges prompt SRO implementation for distinguishing legitimate platforms.
18 Apr, 2024, 05.56 PM ISTPatanjali ads case: 'We will rip you apart': SC slams Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority over inaction The apex court said the Authority remained in "deep slumber" and there was a clear attempt by it to "pass the buck" and somehow delay the matter despite it being informed about the misleading advertisements.
10 Apr, 2024, 07.07 PM ISTLS Digital's FY23 revenue jumps 35% to Rs 695 crore Digital marketing firm LS Digital, formerly Logicserve Digital, saw a 35% revenue increase to Rs 695 crore in FY23 due to market growth, new business wins, and strategic expansion. Expenses surged 32% to Rs 669 crore, with advertising costs at Rs 59...
09 Apr, 2024, 01.10 PM ISTPhonePe, Paytm eye sound box advertising; FMCG firms sign up for pilots PhonePe and Paytm are testing audio ads on sound boxes at retail stores with FMCG brands. The ads, targeting impulse-buying, lack measurement tools for now, posing revenue challenges despite potential targeting opportunities.
03 Apr, 2024, 08.11 AM IST