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Google to sack more employees in 2024

As Google charts its course for 2025, the message from its leadership was clear: in an era of technological upheaval and regulatory scrutiny, the company's future may depend on its ability to transform its AI innovations into products that resonate with consumers while navigating an increasingly complex competitive and regulatory landscape.(Image courtesy: Moneycontrol)

In the upcoming rounds of layoffs, the company is focusing on adopting artificial intelligence software and automation to lighten workloads.

Third Wave Coffee and Ironhill India join forces to introduce a new blend for coffee and beer lovers

Anirudh Sharma, Co-founder, Third Wave Coffee (left) and Teja Chekuri, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Ironhill India (right)

The collaboration stems from a mutual understanding that the diverse palate of the beer enthusiasts deserves a unique blend that combines the rich flavors of premium coffee with the craftsmanship of artisanal beer.

Sheryl Sandberg to resign from Meta board

“With a heart filled with gratitude and a mind filled with memories, I let the Meta board know that I will not stand for reelection this May,” said Sandberg. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Sandberg who gained popularity for being one of the most influential women in tech helped grow Facebook’s revenue from roughly $150 million in 2007 to more than $3.7 billion in 2011, the year before it went public.

Time spent on streaming platforms surpasses linear TV watch times by 22 percent

The platforms that once promised to democratize storytelling and liberate Indian creators from the box office, are now boxed in by the very commercial priorities they claimed to transcend.(Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

Only 5 percent of users reported watching more than 15 ads on linear TV. This possibly points to the fact that most viewers do not pay attention to ads on linear TV due to oversaturation.

Madhuri Dixit and Sneha emphasize on criticality of protein for growing kids in Complan’s new campaign

The TVC has been conceptualized by McCann Worldgroup India and will air on TV in five languages – Hindi, Marathi, Bengali Tamil and Telugu. This video will be available across all of Complan’s digital and social media platforms.

Madhuri will be the face of the campaign in the Hindi-speaking markets and Sneha will be helming the brand’s new narrative in the southern regions.

Prasar Bharati opens e-auction for DD Free Dish MPEG-2 slots

Around 12 new LCNs allotted in MPEG-2 DD Freedish slots, Prasar Bharati revealed.

The last date for application is February 12, 2024.

FMCG television ad volumes saw 3 percent growth in Q2 of FY23

The present government is playing a proactive role in facilitating the establishment of multiple audience measurement agencies, leaving the industry more divided.

According to TAM, among the top 10 FMCG brands, 5 of them belonged to Reckitt Benckiser (India).

Zomato unveils sustainability goals for 2030

(LEFT TO RIGHT: Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato; Rakesh Ranjan, CEO, Food Delivery Business, Zomato; Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India; Michiko Miyamoto, Country Director, International Labour Organisation; Rameesh Kailasam, CEO, Indiatech)

The goals include supporting the growth of 300K restaurant businesses & food entrepreneurs, empowering 1 million gig workers, and supporting 300 million nutritious meals for underprivileged women and children, among others.