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We strive to be globally knowledgeable while being locally relevant: Gianmauro Vella of PepsiCo

Since the creation of PepsiCo’s Greater China Design team in 2014, led by Gianmauro Vella, the PepsiCo APAC and AMESA design team has been recognised with more than 500 design awards, globally.

While artificial intelligence, by all means, is a beautiful tool that is helping PepsiCo accelerate brainstorming of ideas and enhancing productivity at a global level, it is not yet a proven tech to save costs, shares its Head of Design – APAC and AMESA, Gianmauro Vella. He talks about the growing role of design in driving a brand’s purpose and PepsiCo’s glocal approach in design.

At 88% of ad impressions, programmatic most popular method for promoting ads on digital

The TAM-AdEx report claimed that digital medium witnessed an increase in ad impressions by 8% in the first half of 2024 as compared to the same period in 2022. Also, H1 2024 saw a notable 3% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

In terms of applications, YouTube witnessed the highest number of digital ad impressions at 38% in the first half of 2024, according to the TAM AdEx report.

TRAI puts OTT comms app regulation on backburner; prioritises Satcom spectrum framework

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said it will expedite the process for satellite spectrum pricing before taking up the issue of regulation for over-the-top (OTT) apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Meet.

Industry endorses withdrawal of draft Digital Competition Bill

The draft Digital Competition Bill was released on March 12, this year and has been under the scanner ever since.

Within six months of release, the Digital Competition Bill draft is likely to be scrapped, with concerns raised over its proposed ex-ante regulatory framework, vagueness and potential impact on MSMEs.

Jio, Airtel, Vi urge Telecom Minister Scindia to regulate Google, WhatsApp

The meeting with the Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was attended by the likes of Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani and its MD Pankaj Pawar, Rajan Mittal, VC of Bharti Enterprises and Akshaya Moondra, MD, Vodafone Idea, among others. (Image source: News18)

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met senior officials of telcos including Bharti Airtel , Reliance Jio and Vodafone-Idea to discuss adjusted gross revenue (AGR) and urged telcos to take up service quality and curb pesky calls on priority.

Prasar Bharati opposes allotment of broadcasting spectrum to telcos

Prasar Bharati plans to launch its OTT platform at the International Film Festival of India in Goa (on November 20th).

The pubcaster has opposed that the broadcasting spectrum in the sub-600 MHz band to be allocated to telecom services.

FDI in Information & Broadcasting sector drops 31% in Q1 FY25

FDI in the information and broadcasting sector increased by 87% to Rs 7,012 crore for FY24, which was up from Rs 3,745 crore in FY23.

The I&B sector attracted foreign direct investment worth Rs 3,374 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Prasar Bharati invites programme proposals for upcoming OTT by October 20

Prasar Bharati plans to launch its OTT platform at the International Film Festival of India in Goa (on November 20th).

Prasar Bharati has invited programme proposals for sourcing already produced programmes on license fee/royalty by the pubcaster for its digital and linear platforms.

Prasar Bharati invites feature film proposals for its soon-to-be-launched OTT

Prasar Bharati has extended deadline indefinitely till further orders.

Prasar Bharati is inviting feature film proposals for sourcing from already produced feature films on license fee/royalty by the pubcaster for its digital and linear platforms

India pushes to bring online gaming companies under stricter framework at FATF

In March 2023, the government extended the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to cover specific activities related to virtual digital assets to combat digital fraud in the sector. (Image source: Unsplash)

At the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris, India is pushing for the inclusion of online gaming companies under the ambit of anti-money laundering or countering the financing of terrorism framework.