Author: Delshad Irani

Microsoft chairman Satya Nadella: AI is democratizing expertise across the workforce

Use of generative AI at work has nearly doubled in the past six months. LinkedIn is seeing a significant increase in professionals adding AI skills to their profiles, and most leaders say they wouldn’t hire someone without AI skills.

Microsoft and LinkedIn release the 2024 Work Trend Index on the state of AI at work. New data shows most employees are experimenting with AI and growing their skills.

UK newspaper groups warn Apple over planned “web eraser” tool to block ads: Report

The NMA's letter reportedly said that "ad-blocking is a blunt instrument, which frustrates the ability of content creators to sustainably fund their work."

UK media industry body NMA has sent a letter to Apple’s government affairs chief in the UK, about the planned AI-based ‘web eraser’ tool’s threat to the future of journalism, the Financial Times reported.

Sony restructures leadership of games business; PlayStation gets Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst as new CEOs

Effective June 1, 2024, Hideaki Nishino will be appointed CEO of SIE’s Platform Business Group, and Hermen Hulst will be appointed CEO of SIE’s Studio Business Group. Hiroki Totoki, who has been serving as interim CEO of SIE, will serve as Chairman of SIE in addition to his role as President, COO and CFO of Sony Group Corporation. Nishino and Hulst will report to Totoki and intend to collaborate closely to strengthen each core business while maximizing synergies at SIE. (From left to right: Hermen Hulst (Gamesindustry.biz) and Hideaki Nishino (PlayStation.blog))

New leadership structure formed at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Hideaki Nishino appointed CEO, Platform Business Group; Hermen Hulst appointed CEO, Studio Business Group.

Gujarat-based Gopal Snacks plans to increase marketing spends; retail grows to over 5.50 lakh touchpoints

According to the report, there were questions raised as to how the mark bypassed the scrutiny under Section 9(2)(c) of the Trade Marks Act, prohibiting the registration of trademarks that are “scandalous, obscene, or against public morality."

Gopal Snacks had three new product launches in the past three months as it deepens its product offerings, accelerates penetration and expands to newer markets.

HUL appoints Vipul Mathur as Executive Director, Personal Care

Vipul Mathur joined HUL in 2003 as a management trainee after completing his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta. In a career spanning over two decades, he has worked in Customer Development and Marketing, across Home Care, Personal Care and Nutrition.

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has elevated Vipul Mathur to Executive Director, Personal Care. Mathur is presently Head – Growth & Transformation for South Asia.

Honasa Consumer’s The Derma Co. partners with UK-based Dr V for new skincare range

ASCI has urged brands to ensure that their contracts (with influencers) require disclosure labels to be mentioned, and blacklisting influencers who do not adhere to these instructions.

Ghazal Alagh, Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder, Honasa Consumer Limited, said, “Skin Renew by Dr V, range has been formulated along with Dr Vanita using best ingredients appropriate for the Indian consumer… We are confident that this collaboration is going to add value to our commitment to excellence in the skincare industry.”

The $20 billion Godrej family separation: What’s the agreement on Brand Name usage? 

Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir will stay at the helm of the listed entities which will come under Godrej Industries. Cousin Jamshyd Godrej gets the control of unlisted companies and the land bank which will come under Godrej Enterprises. (From left to right: Adi Godrej (Image source: Forbes India); Jamshyd Godrej and Nadir Godrej)

The agreement regarding the split of the 127-year old Godrej conglomerate submitted to the exchanges addresses issues of Royalty, Brand Usage and Land Bank development.