Shantanu Gangane joins The Coca-Cola Company as IMX Lead

Shantanu Gangane brings over two decades of marketing expertise to the global beverage giant, having worked with some of the most prestigious companies in the industry. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Former Universal Music Group and Viacom18 executive embarks on a new journey at Coca-Cola, poised to lead integrated marketing initiatives.

Swiggy eyes elite customers with exclusive ‘Rare Club’ concierge service

Users will be able to continue accessing Instamart's 10-minute deliveries of nearly 50,000 products through the unified Swiggy app or opt for the dedicated Instamart app for faster access and a more streamlined experience.

Rare Club membership unlocks access to exclusive events, experiences, and premium deals, signaling Swiggy’s push towards catering to high-net-worth customers ahead of its IPO.

Google rolls out ads in AI Overviews: What it means for your searches

Google updates also include AI-driven lifestyle imagery to enhance engagement with prospective customers. (Image source: ai.google)

Google’s AI Overviews will now include product ads, starting with mobile searches in the US, as the company moves forward with its latest advertising initiative.

Rising ad frauds: A festive season threat for brands

The DPDP Act, passed by Parliament on August 9, 2023, followed the Supreme Court's recognition of privacy as a fundamental right six years earlier.

From phishing scams to counterfeit products, ad fraud spikes during the festive season, impacting brand safety and financial stability.

Google celebrates 10 years of innovation in India with focus on AI advancement

The update, driven by rising concerns over deepfakes, will incorporate new identification resource tags to reveal AI-related information.

At the 10th edition of Google for India, the tech giant unveiled the “AI Opportunity Agenda for India,” aiming to enhance technology access and promote inclusive growth through artificial intelligence.

PwC India and Meta join forces to scale Generative AI solutions with Llama models

This session will lead the discussion on the impact of AI-powered algorithms on news consumption and platform prioritization; the influence of AI on revenue models, personalized ad targeting and content recommendation systems.

The strategic collaboration aims to democratize AI adoption in India by leveraging Meta’s Llama models to develop scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.