Author: Indrani Bose

Zee-Sony Merger: BSE seeks clarification, ZEEL replies

After the deal was terminated in January, Zee apparently has reached out to the Sony executives to reconsider the termination and has also offered for talks this month.

Bombay Stock Exchange sought clarification from ZEEL about a news report stating that Sony’s board will be taking a call on the merger on Friday, 19th January 2024.

Reliance Jio Q3 result: Profit rises 3 percent to Rs 5,208 crore, revenue at Rs 25,368 crore in Dec quarter

The telecom company’s revenue rose to Rs 25,368 crore for the third quarter of the financial year, as compared to Rs 24,750 crore in the preceding quarter. The revenue is largely in line with the poll estimate of Rs 25,360 crore. (Image via CNBC TV18)

Reliance Jio Q3 result: The telecom company’s revenue rose to Rs 25,368 crore for the third quarter, as compared to Rs 24,750 crore in the preceding quarter. The revenue is largely in line with the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of Rs 25,360 crore.

I’m a raging India bull: Sir Martin Sorrell

Sorrell’s message is clear: trade wars don’t happen in isolation. They infiltrate the economic bloodstream and affect every organ of the global body—including advertising.

Sir Martin Sorrell speaks about the Indian elections, PM Narendra Modi and why his re-election will be good for India and the world.

FMCG ad impressions on digital witnessed degrowth of 6 percent

Ministry, while addressing the issues and softening its stance on the matter, noted that it wants to work towards rectifying the regulation-thus making it simpler for the industry and limiting the scope to the food and health sector. (Image source: Unsplash)

Programmatic (86 percent) was the top transaction method for digital FMCG advertising based on impressions during July-September 2023.

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.