Media fraternity welcomes SC termination of Article 66A
Journalists and media veterans express their approval of SC's decision with a few words of caution

The Supreme Court has struck down the highly controversial Section 66A of the Information & Technology (IT) Law, deeming it unconstitutional.
Section 66A has been misused by police and officials in many states against citizens in a draconian fashion for alleged offensive language against political parties, individual politicians and government institutions. The court decided that the law was unfair and went against the rights of freedom of speech and expression of individuals on the internet.
As Supreme Court of India terminated the law, veteran journalists chose twitter to share their point of view. The media fraternity had suggested there should be guidelines but not regulations on free speech on social media. ( Read it here-)
http://www.exchange4media.com/59396_article-66a-media-veterans-recommend-establishing-guidelines-not-govt-regulation.html)
Sharing his opinion about the verdict, Senior Journalist and Consulting Editor, India Today, Rajdeep Sardesai tweeted, “The only exception to free speech must remain hate speech and incitement to violence. Defamation/slander as per common law. #Sec66A”
Talking to exchange4media, former Editor of Open Magazine and Senior Journalist, Manu Joseph said, “The framing of 66 A of the IT Act was imbecilic and we need to now focus on how such language came to be in the first place. The wording of the section was about the political class and the intelligence community trying to control the voice and noise of the people. We are lucky that the cops in our country are so servile that they inadvertently highlighted enough times how ridiculous the section was and how easily it could be abused. It is disgraceful that the Modi government chose to defend the section.”
Welcoming the verdict, Senior Journlaist, Shekhar Gupta wrote, “Welcome SC order on #66A This is one law on which BJP & Cong had unanimity. Was misused under watch of both. So good riddance, police state.”
Supporting his tweet, former Media Advisor to the Prime Minister and Senior Journalist Pankaj Pachauri said, “Good riddance to #Sec66A a law manipulated to serve political ends. The SC should be complimented. And please publicise the entire verdict.”
While Vikram Chandra, Group CEO, NDTV welcomed the verdict by tweeting, “Section 66 was too vague and too open to misuse. That's why the Supreme Court verdict will be widely welcomed.”
But Chandra also pointed out another aspect by saying, “Striking down of 66 is welcome, but we also need to prevent uncontrolled spreading of slander or inflammatory content online. How?.”
Former Hindu Editor and Senior Journalist, Siddharth Vardarajan, tweeted, “Reports sketchy but Supreme Court has declared Section 66A of IT Act unconstitutional. Excellent decision, great victory for free speech.”
He also tweeted, “SC bottomline: Online speech can't be subject to greater restriction than public, print or broadcast speech. Constitution protects all forms.”
Barkha Dutt, Anchor NDTV tweeted, “Good on you Supreme Court for doing what our politicians didn't. Striking down the draconian 66a! Now get rid of 377 too.”
Talking to exchange4media, Senior Journalist and Columnist of Hindustan Times, Madhavan Narayanan said, “It’s a clear recognition of the constitutional right to freedom of expression to show that social media enjoys the same freedom as old media and bound by same responsibilities.”
While Naryanan highlighted an important point and tweeted, “We must remember #66A verdict is not a licence for trolling or abuse. Always good to know the difference between freedom, libel and abuse.”
Dibang, Senior Journalist, ABP News highlights the importance of law. He said, “#SupremeCourt rejected Centre's plea to save #Sec66A saying it'll not be misused. SC notes governments come and go but the law remains.”
However, the Supreme Court still upheld the government’s right to block content on the internet that it finds offensive. The government had argued that Section 66 A was required to control content on the internet.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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