Month: September 2023

Samsung launches AI-powered personalised food and recipe app

Samsung says Food will provide a step-by-step guide on how to prepare and create dishes. The company has partnered with Whisk, a smart food platform, that it acquired in 2019. (Representative Image: Kote Puerto via Unsplash)

The app will run on supported smartphones and smart home appliances from Samsung.

Jupiter releases a mockumentary film on ‘End of shady loan apps’

By narrating a heartwarming story of one such Pehelwaan, Jupiter showcases the high-interest rates, hidden terms and conditions, and the dangerous repercussions of taking such quick loans. (Stills from the ad)

The film is about a Pehelwaan – a henchman hired by such instant loan apps which uncovers the dark realities of taking instant loans, especially month-end loans, from such apps.

Krafton’s BGMI game gets Indian government nod after 3-month trial

This move comes after Free Fire, a rival battle royale game from Singapore tech giant Sea's gaming arm Garena, also made a comeback to the country after being suspended for about one and a half years.

Krafton resumed the operations of its popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) on a three-month trial basis in May 2023.

YoungGuns Class Of 2023: Lodestar UM’s Ritu Trivedi and Himanshu Phutela

Himanshu Phutela (left) and his team came up with electric mobility solutions by busting category myths around EVs, paving way for faster adoption. Ritu Trivedi’s (right) decisive actions during the COVID-19 pandemic showcased her ability to lead transformation and secure accolades for Amul.

Ritu Trivedi works on one of India’s most iconic brands, Amul. Himanshu Phutela works on building brands in emerging categories.

Mahindra Group’s Sonam Pradhan quits to join Kellogg’s

Sonam Pradhan, whose experience ranges across FMCG, BFSI, automotive, uber luxury brands, consumer durables, online pharmacy startups, entertainment parks and logistic solution brands, started her career at Madison Communications as media planning manager.

Sonam Pradhan has had stints at Madison Communications and Mindshare.

Weekly Shorts: Trick or treat? Best Halloween influencer marketing campaigns

Every year, brands go out of their way to create exciting Halloween campaign ideas to captivate holiday season shoppers. For them, Halloween influencers are the go-to advertising channels. Influencers, with their authentic connections and relatable content, help you maximize holiday sales. (Representative Image: Nick Fewings via Unsplash)

What’s buzzing in influencer marketing and the creator ecosystem? What’s the next big thing coming down the line? Catch the big trends and hot topics in our weekly shorts.

Nestlé India enters into millets-based Ready-to-Make category

In April, Nestle was alleged to sell baby food products, including Cerelac, with added sugar in developing countries, while offering sugar-free alternatives in European and UK markets.

Nestle India is expanding its focus on millet-based products. It has already launched products such as Ceregrow grain selection with ragi, Milo Cocoa Malt with bajra and Koko Krunch millet-jowar breakfast cereals.