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MAST & MEH: Indriya, BoAt, Lenskart, Havell’s, and more

Stills from the Mast and Meh ads this week. Take a look at unskippable commercials and the ones we wish we could have skipped.

Find out who made the cut and who got cut in Storyboard18’s weekly picks of the best and most boring ads.

Great brands are built on timeless insights: HUL’s Rohit Jawa

Rohit Jawa further added that by harnessing HUL's research and development capabilities, supply chain expertise, and wide distribution network, Minimalist is expected to further strengthen its presence in India's burgeoning premium beauty market.

HUL secures a 90.5% stake in the fastest-growing D2C skincare brand Minimalist, signalling an expanded foray into the premium beauty segment.

India’s hiring market poised for strong 2025 start as recruitment activity surges by 12%: Report

AI-powered applications like fashion avatars, smart shopping carts, and virtual influencers are enhancing customer engagement. 47% of retailers state that AI has led to new product and service developments

Over the last three months, an 8% increase in hiring activity highlighted sustained progress, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of Indian businesses in a dynamic market.

Google’s Vidhya Srinivasan expands role, now overseeing ads and commerce

Before joining Google, Vidhya Srinivasan held engineering, product management, and operations roles at Amazon, where she led the Amazon Redshift team. (Image: LinkedIn)

Long-time Google ads leader assumes broader role, incorporating shopping, payments, and AI-driven innovations.

HUL’s Minimalist 90% acquisition a big big win for entire Indian D2C ecosystem: Aman Gupta

In a recent LinkedIn post, Aman Gupta celebrated the acquisition, "HUL's acquisition of a 90% stake in Minimalist for ₹2,955 crore is a BIG BIG WIN for the entire Indian D2C ecosystem!"

BoAt Lifestyle co-founder and CMO Aman Gupta praises the deal as a game-changer for Direct-to-Consumer brands, highlighting the immense potential of India’s emerging D2C sector.

Zomato founder addresses 10-minute delivery concerns, denies launching ‘private label’

The tweet, which quickly went viral, laid out a straightforward criterion for prospective collaborators: a demonstrated use of AI as a "second brain."

Deepinder Goyal clarifies that Bistro is a separate platform catering to quick in-office meals and is not competing with restaurant partners.

Visionary leader and Nestle India CMD, Suresh Narayanan, joins Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit

Returning to India as the Managing Director of Nestlé India in 2015, Suresh Narayanan took the helm at a crucial time for the company, during the Maggi crisis. He steered Nestle through some of its most turbulent times in global markets, establishing himself as one of the greatest business leaders to emerge from India.

Suresh Narayanan of Nestlé, will share insights on leadership and innovation at the prestigious summit, set to spotlight global industry leaders and visionaries. To be held in March 2025, the Global Pioneers Summit is a celebration and exploration of the transformative potential of creativity, empowering individuals and businesses to craft a future that resonates with purpose and vision.

Samsung’s JB Park: Competition makes us better

JB Park highlighted that Indians are among the biggest adopters of artificial intelligence features, citing tools like "Circle to Search" that have gained rapid traction. (Image: NCN Magazine)

“Will ‘fruit company’ be the dominant brand forever? I don’t think so,” said Samsung’s Southwest Asia CEO JB Park.