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New research finds alarming link between streaming app ads and junk food intake by teenagers
Health | May 14, 2024, 08:09 PM ISTNew research reveals a concerning correlation between streaming app advertisements and increased junk food consumption among teenagers, highlighting the impact of targeted digital marketing on youth dietary habits. Know the implications for public health and advertising regulations.
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Lok Sabha polls: 'Will use social media, not advertisement banners for campaigning', says Gadkari
Maharashtra | Oct 21, 2023, 05:27 PM ISTLok Sabha election 2024: Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that he will reach out to people to seek votes and put his good work for the development ahead of them. Gadkari also mentioned that his family members are not his political heirs.
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YouTube to bring 30-second non-skip ads to TVs
Technology | May 19, 2023, 05:23 PM ISTThe company said that running longer-form creative on the big screen aligns with advertisers' objectives, and allows for richer storytelling.
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Netflix Update: Ad-supported plan likely to block offline viewing- Report
Technology | Aug 18, 2022, 01:19 PM ISTNetflix's Co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed during the Cannes Lions advertising festival that the future of the streaming giant will include ads.
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Government issues new guidelines to curb 'misleading ads'; bans surrogate commercials
India | Jun 11, 2022, 12:05 PM ISTThe guidelines, notified by the consumer affairs ministry and that have come into force with immediate effect, also specify due diligence to be carried out while endorsing in advertisements.
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Delhi government spends Rs 293 crore on advertisements during COVID pandemic
India | Feb 26, 2022, 08:37 AM ISTThe fiscal deficit for 2021-22 is estimated to be Rs 10,665 crore as per the Budget estimates for the year 2021-22.
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Watch | Vijay Deverakonda's action avatar leaves netizens mind blown
Celebrities | Feb 01, 2022, 03:55 PM ISTVijay Deverakonda has replaced Superstar Mahesh Babu as the face of a popular soft drink brand. In a commercial shared recently, Vijay is looking all rustic and bruised up and is seen fighting off the bad guys on board a ship as he breaks free from captivity.
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'Red Light On Gaadi Off' campaign: Delhi government spent over Rs 10 crore on advertisements
India | Jan 27, 2022, 02:36 PM ISTUnder the campaign launched on Oct 16, 2020, drivers are encouraged to switch off their vehicles while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.
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Indian government aims to block irresponsible crypto ads
India | Nov 14, 2021, 12:03 PM ISTThe crypto stakeholders and govt have reached a consensus that such advertisements are misleading youths and must be curbed.
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Despite having so many good looking men, advertisers still hire women: Pak Minister
World | Nov 07, 2021, 11:41 PM ISTSpeaking to the media in Lahore, Pakistani minister Ashrafi further said that women should not be "unnecessarily featured in advertisements", adding that he is against such practices, the report said.
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Government proposes 5-year jail for ads promoting magic remedies
India | Feb 07, 2020, 08:12 AM ISTThe Health and Family Welfare Ministry has proposed the draft amendment to the Drugs and magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements Act, 1954), with a stringent punishment of a jail term of up to five years and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh for advertisements for magic remedies and drugs for fair skin, enhancing sexual performance, stammering, infertility in women, premature ageing and greying, increasing brain capacity among others.
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AAP govt spent 4 times more than Congress on ads: RTI
India | Nov 24, 2019, 06:00 PM ISTThe Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government had spent Rs 311.78 crore on advertisements between 2015 and 2019, on an average of Rs 77.94 crore annually, four times that of the Congress.
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Pakistan bans advertisements featuring Indian artists
World | Aug 15, 2019, 11:55 PM ISTPakistan's electronic media watchdog has banned the airing of advertisements featuring Indian artists as part of the country's protest against India revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
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To increase earnings, Indian Railways to have advertisements run on freight trains
India | Jun 27, 2019, 01:36 PM ISTThe South Eastern Railway (SER) has awarded a contract under the "Branding on Wheels" scheme to Dalmia Cement for a period of five years for 300 BOXN wagons or five rakes.The wagons have an aluminium body on a steel underframe.
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Why no condom ads between 6am to 10pm, Rajasthan HC asks Centre
India | Dec 20, 2017, 03:59 PM ISTWhile the ministry’s order was called just an “advisory”, it warned that failure to comply would lead to “actions as per provisions of the rules.”
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Sunny Leone: I love fast cars, sports bikes and gadgets
Bollywood | Sep 21, 2017, 03:59 PM ISTBollywood actress Sunny Leone, who is creating sensation with her condom ad these days, has confessed her extreme love for gadgets.
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Centre frames new guidelines for online advertisements
India | May 26, 2016, 08:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has framed new guidelines and criteria to empanel suitable agencies and fix rates for advertisements on websites, it was announced today. According to the new guidelines, only websites
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No photo of politicians except President, PM and CJI in govt advertisements: SC
National | May 13, 2015, 07:14 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday prohibited the use of photographs of political leaders, including ministers, in advertisements issued by the government and its agencies, saying that it leads to promotion of personality cult.The
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In political ad war, radio channels emerge winner
National | Feb 03, 2015, 12:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: In the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, where political parties are spending crores on ads, top radio stations, including Radio Mirchi, Red FM, Big FM, and Radio City, seems to take a big pie
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Provocative billboards distract drivers
Lifestyle | Jan 12, 2015, 09:43 AM ISTManila: Commercial billboards with erotic images and highly emotive words distract drivers and may consequently lead to road accidents, says a new study.A comprehensive study by the Metro Manila Development Authority found that "sexy" outdoor