Brand Makers – Page 2

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 was served notices on March 25 and 26 to appear at Khar Police Station, but he did not comply. However, the Madras High Court granted him interim bail until April 7.

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

The court extended its interim protection for Allahbadia, shielding him from arrest over police cases filed against him in Mumbai, Guwahati, and Jaipur.

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.

Yahoo appoints former Paramount Executive Josh Line as CMO

Reporting directly to Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone, Line is expected to leverage his extensive brand-building expertise to steer Yahoo’s marketing strategy.

Line, who previously served as Chief Brand Officer at Paramount, will now lead Yahoo’s marketing initiatives.

Leo Puri steps down from Tata Sons Board, weeks after leaving HUL

Leo Puri's departure from Tata Sons comes shortly after he resigned from the board of Hindustan Unilever (HUL).

Leo Puri recently resigned from Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) board and continues to hold multiple significant positions in the industry.

The House of Abhinandan Lodha appoints Saurabh Jain as new CMO

Jain is set to lead HOABL’s brand-building and digital transformation efforts.

Prior to this, Jain has served as the CMO of Zydus Wellness.

Croma appoints Shibashish Roy as CEO & MD

The appointment is effective from April 1, 2025.

Roy, a Tata Group veteran with over two decades of experience, was appointed CEO in November 2024 and worked closely with outgoing MD Avijit Mitra during a structured transition period that concluded in March 2025.

Post NCLAT ruling, startups demand government action against “dominant digital gatekeepers”

More than 70% of the companies leverage generative AI as an opportunity (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The NCLAT upheld key findings of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)’s antitrust order, confirming Google’s unfair imposition of its Play Billing System (GPBS) on app developers. However, the tribunal reduced Google’s penalty from ₹936.44 crore to ₹216.69 crore.