Author: Delshad Irani

Publicis Groupe Q1 2024: Chairman Arthur Sadoun says, expect to grow twice as fast as the industry average

“The aim of this change in governance is simple: to preserve the driving forces behind the Groupe’s success and maintain the model that has made Publicis our industry’s most valuable company in terms of market capitalization," said Arthur Sadoun, Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe.

Publicis Groupe accelerated its organic growth in Q1 2024, delivering +5.3 percent, ahead of expectations, the company stated.

Sony Pictures Networks India and Formula E announce three-year media partnership

Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer - Distribution & International Business and Head - Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said "Formula E enjoys a loyal following among motorsports fans in India and we expect it to grow further with the inclusion of rising star, Jehan Daruvala. Formula E is the future of motorsports racing in the world and we are confident that the strong Indian connection is bound to ensure more love from sports enthusiasts in India.”

SPNI will broadcast all races of the Championship’s tenth season on Sony Sports Network channels on television. Fans will be able to stream all practice sessions live, as well as qualifying and races this season, on SPNI’s OTT platform, Sony LIV.

Patanjali misleading ads case: Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna issue fresh unconditional apology to SC

The IMA had filed a case against Patanjali against the smear ad campaign on the COVID-19 vaccination drive and modern medicine.

Patanjali’s Acharya Balkrishna and Baba Ramdev have filed a fresh affidavit issuing an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court after they were hauled up by the apex court for defying its orders.

Angry Mittal?: Anupam Mittal “shocked” after Meta disables his company’s account

With the guidance of a therapist, he realized that his anxiety stemmed not just from professional setbacks but from a deeper fear of not being enough.

On April 9, Meta “arbitrarily” disabled his company’s account, prompting Anupam Mittal to call out the Mark Zuckerberg-led company on social media. Mittal also tagged Meta’s India operations’ head Sandhya Devanathan in the post.

Unilever’s Kartik Chandrasekhar joins Kellanova as Chief Commercial Officer for global markets including Asia and Africa

Chandrasekhar began his career as a management trainee at Unilever and went on to rise through the ranks as head of oral care and skin cleansing for D&E markets and global brand lead - Pepsodent.

Kartik Chandrasekhar, who was to join the HUL Management Committee as executive director, personal care, quit Unilever earlier this year.

MakeMyTrip CEO on expansion in 150 countries: Global accessibility will help MMT reach Indian diaspora

“The rigorous standards of compliance and commitment to data protection we have in place for our Indian business helped us transition smoothly towards stringent international compliances,” said Rajesh Magow, co-founder and chief executive officer of MakeMyTrip.

MakeMyTrip has expanded to 150 countries and is now accessible in major travel markets like the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy and France.

TeamLease sees a drop in hiring outlook for the media sector

On the hiring dip in Media and Entertainment, Jaideep Kewalramani, Head of Employability Business and COO, TeamLease Edtech shared, “While current trends may paint a temporary picture of restraint, these are the exact moments that breed innovation, creativity, and resilience, shaping the future of storytelling. With the advent of AI automation and the rise of AI-augmented human roles set to transform workflows, freshers need specialized courses that are in sync with these emerging technologies.”

Intent to hire freshers in the Media and Entertainment industry stands at 18 percent for January-June 2024, a 3 percent drop from 21 percent in July-December 2023, as per TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report 2024.