Storyboard18

Storyboard18 is the main platform of the Network18 Group, dedicated to the advertising and marketing sectors while serving as a top source for news and insights. For more than twenty years, Storyboard18 has been a TV program on CNBC-TV18 that has supported and documented the journey of brands, the growth of Indian advertising, and a vibrant brand marketing landscape. We are now enhancing this legacy by transforming Storyboard18 into a go-to hub for contemporary marketers looking to create outstanding brands.

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One nation, one tax at risk: Experts warn as SC ruling creates chaos for OTT, Gaming industry

2 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

A recent Supreme Court ruling on May 22 has triggered concerns of a looming taxation storm over India’s booming digital entertainment economy. By affirming the validity of dual taxation—allowing both the Centre and State governments to levy service tax and entertainment tax on television broadcasting—the apex court has opened the floodgates for a fragmented and possibly burdensome fiscal regime that may soon envelop OTT platforms and online gaming services.
MPL vs ASCI: Defamation notice to ASCI more about optics than legal merit, say experts

2 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

Galactus Funware Technology, the parent company of online gaming platform MPL (Mobile Premier League), has issued a legal notice to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). However, legal experts have cast serious doubt on the defamation case filed by MPL against ASCI, calling it a strategic move lacking legal substance.
Global Ads Spotlight: When Hornbach’s campaign brought out creativity in every inch and space

3 days ago | storyboard18.com | Kashmeera Sambamurthy

How would life be waking up and living each moment in square-meter rooms? According to you, would there be enough ‘room’ to realise your daily activities? German DIY store chain Hornbach’s ‘How to Enchant with One Square Meter’ campaign answered this in a creative manner, with humorous twists. A man’s life is confined in one square meter rooms right from waking up, dining at a restaurant which shows people sitting above him enjoying their meal to taking time off for recreation.
Madras HC upholds Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Law, experts fear domino effect in other states

3 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

In a significant setback to India’s Real Money Gaming (RMG) industry, the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed a series of writ petitions filed by top gaming operators, thereby upholding Tamil Nadu’s contentious online gaming regulations. The decision is expected to trigger a domino effect, as legal experts warn that other states may follow Tamil Nadu's lead, potentially fragmenting the regulatory landscape. A bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K.
Breaking: Big blow to RMG industry, Madras HC upholds Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Regulations

4 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed a series of writ petitions filed by major Real Money Gaming (RMG) operators, thereby upholding the validity of Tamil Nadu's newly enforced online gaming regulations. A bench comprising Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Rajasekar ruled in favor of the Tamil Nadu government, rejecting the petitions filed by A23’s parent company Head Digital Works, Games24x7, and Junglee Games and others.
“There’s a lot of smoke and mirrors around AI,” says Havas CEO Yannick Bolloré

4 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

Yannick Bolloré, Chairman of Vivendi and CEO of Havas, during a candid rapid-fire round at Storyboard18 Marquee Nights revealed not only his humor and warmth but also his deep-rooted values in leadership, culture, and creativity. From lighthearted choices about French pastries to reflections on business legacies, Bolloré’s responses painted a portrait of a leader grounded in authenticity and long-term vision.
“It’s a relationship, not for life, but for decades”: Yannick Bolloré on India’s strategic role

4 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

When Yannick Bolloré talks about leadership, he speaks from experience—and from the heart. The Chairman of Vivendi and CEO of Havas recently shared his thoughts at Storyboard18 Marquee Nights, touching on global pressures, political divisions, and why India plays a major role in his plans. His message was clear: in today’s world, strong relationships matter more than ever. Bolloré said, “Sometimes I have trouble sleeping at night,” Bolloré confessed.
Clients want business partners, not silos: Yannick Bolloré, Chairman and CEO of Havas

4 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

In an era where conglomerates are increasingly under pressure to unlock shareholder value, Vivendi's bold restructuring has grabbed global headlines. Spearheaded by Yannick Bolloré, Chairman and CEO of Havas, the group recently spun off three of its key entities—Canal+, Havas, and Lagardère—listing them on three different stock exchanges: London, Amsterdam, and Paris, respectively.
Clients want business partners, not silos: Yannick Bolloré, Chairman of Vivendi and CEO of Havas

4 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

In an era where conglomerates are increasingly under pressure to unlock shareholder value, Vivendi's bold restructuring has grabbed global headlines. Spearheaded by Yannick Bolloré, Chairman of Vivendi and CEO of Havas, the group recently spun off three of its key entities—Canal+, Havas, and Lagardère—listing them on three different stock exchanges: London, Amsterdam, and Paris, respectively.
SC refuses to De-freeze ₹100 Cr account of opinion trading platform Probo

4 days ago | storyboard18.com | Imran Fazal

Opinion trading platform Probo Media Technologies Private Limited has suffered another legal setback, with the Supreme Court refusing to entertain its plea to de-freeze a bank account containing over ₹100 crore. The account was frozen by Haryana Police following allegations of gambling and cheating against the company and its directors.