Brand Makers – Page 12

Mauro Porcini joins Samsung Electronics as President & Chief Design Officer

Porcini will relocate to Seoul, South Korea

At Samsung, he will collaborate with over 1,500 designers, visionary business leaders, and an advanced R&D team to push the boundaries of design and innovation.

AKQA’s co-founder Tom Bedecarre passes away at 70

Tom Bedecarre was also an investor and advisor for Silicon Valley startups.

As AKQA’s former co-founder and chairman, Tom Bedecarre led the global expansion of the digital marketing and technology services firm from North America to Europe, Asia and Latin America.

55+ advertisers jump into IPL 2025: Parle, Vimal, Apple, and Dream11 lead early ad blitz

IPL 2025 is also being broadcast across 28 channels, compared to a smaller footprint in IPL 17—signaling a push for wider syndication and deeper regional reac

Parle Biscuits led the advertiser leaderboard with an 8% share of total ad volumes. Vimal Elaichi (marketed by Vishnu Packaging) followed with 6.1%, while Apple India secured third place with a 5.7% share.

Indie agency Talented’s bold move and how ESOPs can be a game-changer for adland

ESOPs is a pro-employee initiative where employers offer company stocks to their permanent staff at a low cost

ESOPs program is a key factor in aligning employee and company interests and fostering engagement, retention, and motivation through ownership.

‘Fevicol is a people’s brand’, says Pidilite’s new CMO Sandeep Tanwani

The campaign was inspired by the traditional practice of applying a 'kaala tika' or black dot on children to ward off evil.

In a groundbreaking initiative, Fevicol introduced the ‘Kaala Teeka’ campaign at Maha Kumbh 2025, using cultural insights and technology to reunite lost children with their families amidst the massive congregation.

Movie theatres are never coming back, says Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos

Highlighting troubling industry data, Sarandos noted that the theatrical box office remains significantly diminished, down 40-50% from pre-Covid levels, with an additional 8% drop recorded this year alone. (Image: News18)

Netflix’s co-CEO cites weak box office numbers and booming live events as indicators of the permanent shift away from cinemas.

Kansai Nerolac Paints appoints Pravin D. Chaudhari as Managing Director

Kansai Nerolac Paints is set to strengthen its strategic direction and continue its growth trajectory in the Indian market.

Chaudhari has been appointed for a three-year term, subject to shareholder approval.

Havells India elevates Rahul Murgai to Executive Vice President

Rahul Murgai previously led Havells India as global senior vice president – international business division.

Maharashtra Police summons attendees of Kunal Kamra’s ‘Naya Bharat’ show amid controversy

Kamra's legal team highlighted that the Madras High Court had granted him interim protection from coercive actions, but the protection was set to expire on Monday.

The police are investigating Kamra’s comments and have summoned audience members under Section 179 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which allows authorities to question witnesses.

Ranveer Allahbadia returns with a new podcast after India’s Got Latent row, netizens pour support

Speaking with actor Emraan Hashmi in his podcast, he described the experience as “a shock,” saying, “I was genuinely at my peak, and then we crashed and burned. At this point, I’m the powder, and the powder is collecting itself to shape up again.”

After weeks of being in the news following a controversy, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made his comeback on March 31 with a powerful new podcast episode. In a reflective conversation with Buddhist Monk Palga Rinpoche, Ranveer delves into personal struggles and the wisdom he’s gained from the monk’s teachings.