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Tech firms led by founders shining, except Twitter

After a souring run in stock markets, Twitter has now appointed Parag Agrawal, formerly the chief technology officer

Covid-19 spells disaster for film industry, but boosts digital media: KPMG

During the lockdown period, TV, gaming, digital and OTT platforms are seeing consumption growth

Indian-origin Pixstory ties up with French club PSG for social media ethics

The startup, backed by NBA eight time all-star and Los Angeles Lakers player Dwight Howard, is also in talks with two major European clubs too for a tie-up to promote their venture

Apple to let media apps avoid 30% fee from next year after global scrutiny

Companies like Netflix and Spotify Technology have long complained that Apple doesn't allow them to link to their web portals for users to sign up for their services

HC stays some provisions of Code of Ethics of IT Rules for digital media

Bombay High Court granted an interim stay to the operation of clauses 9 (1) and 9 (3) of the new Information Technology Rules, 2021, for digital media pertaining to adherence to a Code of Ethics.

Saregama India Q1 net jumps 73% to Rs 27 cr on higher digital consumption

Music label Saregama India reported a 73.4 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 27.33 crore for June quarter, helped by increased consumption of content on digital media

IT rules: Delhi HC refuses to grant interim protection to digital media

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant protection from coercive action to digital media portals as it adjourned their challenge to the new IT Rules

Madras High Court notice to Centre on petition by digital media houses

The bench, however, refused to grant any interim order staying the operation of the rule as no adverse action has been initiated against the petitioner as of now.

Govt to come up with a SOP on new IT rules as industry awaits clarity

The industry has been awaiting the SOPs on the new IT Rules, 2021 because they require more clarity on certain matters

Decoded: At loggerheads with govt over IT rules, Twitter's options and fate

Non-compliance may lead to the loss of protection under the safe harbour provisions accorded by Section 79 of the Information Technology Act

Digital rights outfits call upon Indian govt to roll back IT Rules

Coalition of 14 such outfits is also asking corporations to step up against intrusion by Indian authorities into the rights of millions of people who use their services everyday

Influencing the influencers

Why is ASCI asking social media influencers to flag that they are paid when a celebrity is featuring in an ad but is not disclosing that s/he is a paid endorser?

Social media companies begin updating names of grievance officers in India

While Twitter appointed Dharmendra Chatur as interim resident grievance officer for India, in Bengaluru, WhatsApp named Paresh B Lal, based in Hyderabad

Centre gives digital media, OTTs 15 days to furnish details on compliance

The new digital media rules have asked for a three-tier grievance redressal for addressing problems of citizens

How legacy advertising agencies are struggling in the digital era

Rediffusion isn't the only legacy brand to transition to a new generation of leaders.

PRADEEP GUNASEKARAN, TAKING THE DIGITAL MEDIA AHEAD WITH HIS TRUTHFULNESS

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Music industry finds groove in digital beats: How well can it leverage it?

The boom in audio streaming, short video apps and social media gives a much-needed boost to the sector. How well can it leverage it?

Localising of internet: A peek into state-wise consumption of online media

The report is an illustration of the axiom that media is the most local of all products

I&B minister discusses new rules with digital news media organisations

'Held an interaction with Digital News Publishers Association today. They welcomed the new rules and offered few suggestions which I have noted,' said Prakash Javadekar

Surveillance fears over new rules to tame social media in India

For long, activists and governments have been prompted to demand greater transparency and accountability from Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and other social media behemoths