Author: Sakina Kheriwala

WPP appoints Accenture’s Prashant Mehta as MD for Global Delivery Centre

Bringing extensive experience in the digital transformation, Prashant Mehta previously served as Global Managing Director of Global Assets at Accenture Song, where he spearheaded the adoption of generative AI strategies. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Prashant Mehta is an experienced digital transformation expert and joins WPP from Accenture, where he was Global Managing Director of Global Assets at Accenture Song, responsible for its generative AI-led asset strategy, delivery, and adoption.

TikTok takes Canada to court over dissolution order

TikTok, which shifted its global headquarters to Singapore in 2020, now faces heightened scrutiny not only in Canada, but also in Europe and the United States.

Chinese-owned platform calls government action “unreasonable” and “driven by improper purposes,” seeks to overturn forced shutdown of Canadian business.

CCI monitoring M&A deal values in digital sector to curb “killer acquisitions”

"Killer acquisitions" involve dominant companies acquiring smaller competitors to eliminate potential threats to their market position, while "creeping acquisitions" refer to the gradual acquisition of a target company's shares through open market transactions.

Speaking at a forum on Wednesday, CCI Chairperson Ravneet Kaur highlighted the regulatory body’s focus on zero-priced digital business models and evolving market dynamics in the era of artificial intelligence.

Our consumers are on CTV, digital video, music streaming platforms: P&G’s Girish Kalyanaraman

In a conversation with Storyboard18, Girish Kalyanaraman, Vice President and Category Head – Feminine Care, Procter & Gamble India, highlighted, "The opportunity in India continues to be immense in terms of education, in terms of even elevating performance of products, the different kinds of needs, and catering to different needs that different women have."

P&G’s Vice President and Head of FemCare, Girish Kalyanaraman, on Whisper’s marketing and advertising strategy.

Veeba Foods’ Viraj Bahl joins Shark Tank India as a new investor

Veeba Foods founder and managing director, Viraj Bahl, is set to join the panel of investors on the upcoming season of the popular reality show Shark Tank India, beginning January 6, 2025. (Image source: LinkedIn)

The sauce and condiments entrepreneur will appear on the show’s fourth season, joining a line-up that includes Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Ritesh Agarwal, Aman Gupta, and Kunal Bahl.

Google India’s year in search 2024: A kaleidoscope of curiosity

In 2024, India's searches painted dynamic picture of a country embracing an ever-widening range of topics—from on-screen stories and sporting rivalries to global events and everyday know-how. With billions of queries each day—and 15% of them entirely new—India's curiosity spanned entertainment, relationships, culture, sports, and practical advice.

From blockbuster entertainment and sports fervour to practical inquiries and cultural moments, Google’s Year in Search reveals a nation eager to explore, learn, and engage with the world.

Glance launches AI-powered Glance TV in partnership with Airtel

The platform, available in India on Airtel Xstream devices powered by Android TV OS, redefines how televisions engages users, providing live and real-time content even when the TV is not in active use.

With content sourced from top publishers, Glance TV delivers live updates and trending stories in a variety of categories, including sports, business, technology, and automobiles, on static screens.

Rupert Murdoch’s bid to consolidate control of media empire denied by Nevada Court

A lawyer representing Rupert Murdoch expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that they intend to appeal the decision. The ruling, which is still subject to approval by a district judge, could be challenged in court.

A court ruling blocks the media mogul’s efforts to amend his family trust in favour of his son Lachlan, citing bad faith in the proposed changes.