Delshad Irani – Page 17

Crackdown on content: 18 OTTs blocked in 2024 for obscene, vulgar and pornographic content

In March this year, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting had blocked 18 OTT platforms publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content. The list included Neufliks, X Prime, Besharams, Mood X and Prime Play.

Japan’s auto shake-up; Nissan and Honda consider merger to take on Toyota: Report

If successful, the combined entity would also have greater resources to take on global competitors.

US lawmakers urge Google and Apple to remove TikTok ahead of January 19 divestiture deadline

The deadline is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over the national security risks posed by TikTok, with lawmakers intensifying their efforts to push for its removal from US app stores.

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead

The findings have sparked further conversation around the psychological effects of AI chatbots, particularly those designed with an emphasis on virtual companionship.

Balaji’s death has drawn heightened attention in light of his recent public accusations against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.

P&G’s Shailesh Sathyanarayanan takes over as Oral Care category leader; Gopalakrishnan Kalianna’s assignment changed

(From left to right: Shailesh Sathyanarayan and Gopalakrishnan Kalianna)

Shailesh Sathyanarayanan replaces Gopalakrishnan Kalianna, the vice president and category head – Oral Care, who has accepted a change in assignment at P&G, effectively immediately.

MIB’s Ashwini Vaishnaw open to new laws for Social Media Accountability, AI Governance

The draft rules, open for public comment until February 18, aim to strike a balance between industry needs and user privacy rights. They arrive as India's tech sector, one of the world's largest, has been anxiously awaiting guidance on compliance requirements.

Eight projects initiated for creating tools and technologies within the country to address privacy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance

90% of our ads rank in the top quartile of FMCG advertising: Colgate’s Prabha Narasimhan

Stills from a Colgate ad campaign highlighting the functional benefit of Colgate Visible White toothpaste through a series of humorous scenarios.

Narasimhan also emphasized that Colgate’s advertising strategy plays a critical role in driving its topline growth.

Omnicom-IPG Deal: Will it reshape the ad order in India?

Omnicom CEO John Wren welcomed the shareholder backing, calling it a strong endorsement of the deal’s value and its potential to create a leading-edge advertising powerhouse

Omnicom may be larger globally, but in India, IPG has a robust presence with brands like IPG Mediabrands, McCann, Lowe Lintas and FCB. But rival holdco WPP sits pretty on top of the ad order in India.

Blockbuster Ad Deal: Omnicom’s takeover of IPG to reset global order

On macroeconomic uncertainty, Omnicom executives acknowledged that trade tensions and the threat of tariffs, especially on Chinese goods are a watch point, particularly for auto and consumer packaged goods clients.

Omnicom Group is set to acquire Interpublic Group, in a deal that creates the world’s largest agency group. But what really is the big deal?

Omnicom to take over Interpublic Group; John Wren to continue as CEO and chairman

John Wren (left) and Phil Angelastro will remain EVP & CFO of Omnicom. Philippe Krakowsky (pictured on right) and Daryl Simm will serve as Co-Presidents and COOs of Omnicom.

The combined company will retain the Omnicom name, with Omnicom Group CEO John Wren at the helm. The deal will create an advertising giant with combined annual revenue of almost $26 billion.