Sakina Kheriwala – Page 12

SPNI’s EVP and Business Head Leena Lele Dutta quits, Ambesh Tiwari to take over

Taking over Leena Lele Dutta's responsibilities is Ambesh Tiwari, who recently joined Sony YAY! as Business Operations Head. (L-R: Leena Lele Dutta, Ambesh Tiwari)

As Leena Lele Dutta concludes her successful tenure, SPNI positions itself for the future with new leadership in its thriving kids’ entertainment segment.

Zepto’s sweet surprise: Soan Papdi takes center stage this Diwali

Zepto shelled out Rs 215.82 crore on advertising and promotional activities in 2023

In a humorous twist, Zepto’s latest campaign breathes new life into the iconic Indian sweet, urging customers to embrace Soan Papdi as more than just a regifting staple.

Mamaearth ranks as the 3rd largest skincare brand in India, reports Euromonitor International

Mamaearth's products are available in more than 10,000 Modern Trade stores as of September 2024

Home-grown D2C brand climbs beauty industry ranks as consumer demand for natural and toxin-free products grows.

Interactive Avenues wins social media mandate for Home Centre

The partnership aims to enhance the brand's social media presence through a strategic focus on innovative, clutter-breaking content designed to drive engagement and business growth.

Digital arm of IPG Mediabrands India secures account to elevate Home Centre’s social media presence with innovative content and community strategies.

Amazon Prime Video to introduce ads in India from 2025

Since its launch in India in December 2016, Prime Video has cemented itself as a leading entertainment platform, offering a vast selection of Indian and international films, popular shows, award-winning Amazon Originals, add-on subscriptions, and film rentals.

Prime Video will feature limited advertisements, aiming to offer fewer ads than linear TV, while providing an ad-free upgrade. No changes to Prime membership pricing in 2025.

RBA’s Chairman and Independent Director Shivakumar Dega steps down

Shivakumar Dega's previous leadership positions include CEO of Nokia, Chairman and CEO of Pepco South Asia, and Executive President at Aditya Birla Group. (Image source: Flickr)

Industry veteran continues to guide top companies with extensive leadership experience.

Havas 2024 report highlights resilience amid ‘permacrisis’

The report introduces the term 'permacrisis' to describe the persistent nature of global challenges - ranging from climate change and rising living costs to political turmoil and humanitarian crises.

The global study reveals optimism, newfound resilience, and a growing sense of control in a world marketed by continuous disruptions.

Gen Z: The $2 trillion force reshaping India’s consumer landscape

With a collective spending power currently at $860 billion, they account for an impressive 43% of India's total consumption. (Image source: zyanya-bmo via Unsplash) )

With 377 million individuals, Gen Z emerges as India’s largest generation, wielding significant purchasing power that demands attention from brands and marketers. A new report from Snap Inc. and Boston Consulting Group reveals insights into their spending behaviours and the transformative impact on the Indian economy.

Upgrad cofounder and MD Mayank Kumar steps down to launch new startup

Coinciding with Mayank Kumar's exit, Upgrad founder and chairman Ronnie Screwvala is stepping up his engagement at the company. (Left to Right: Mayank Kumar, Ronnie Screwvala)

Mayank Kumar’s exit marks a shift at Upgrad as Ronnie Screwvala takes charge, while the edtech unicorn eyes a $50-$60 million funding round at a $2.25 billion valuation.

The New York Times sends ‘cease-and-desist’ notice to AI startup Perplexity

The letter accuses Perplexity of copyright violations for using NYT content in AI-generated summaries, escalating concerns over the use of news material by AI companies.