February 2024 – Page 21

Samir Shah: Meet the BBC’s first Indian-origin chairman

Samir Shah was appointed a CBE for services to Television and Heritage in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours. He was previously made an OBE in the 2000 New Year’s Honours List. (Image source: Wikipedia)

The 72-year-old has now been confirmed in the four-year term role and will take charge as the UK’s public broadcaster BBC’s first Indian-origin Chair.

My11Circle, RuPay, Angel One join IPL 2024 sponsor roster

The top categories to advertise in this year’s IPL on TV are ecom – gaming, range of food products, pan masala, perfumes/deodorant and smartphones. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Following Tata Sons’ title win, IPL has added another Rs 1,485 crore in new sponsorships.

Ikea India closes a Mumbai city-format store; cites viabilty issues

“This strategic decision is at the back of the learnings we have had in terms of customer experience and aligned to our vision of creating a leaner and faster retail business in the country,” the company said in a statement. (Image source: Unsplash)

The company had opened the store two years ago as a city-format store.

Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran, wife Divya Gokulnath, brother Riju Raveendran, won’t attend EGM: Report

The control of the company will now be back with Byju Raveendran as the NCLAT suspended the order of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that admitted the company to insolvency resolution process. (Image source: CNBC-TV18 and News18. From left to right: Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath))

Troubled edtech firm Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran and the company’s other board members Divya Gokulnath and Riju Raveendran, won’t attend EGM called by the company’s investors to oust them.

MakeMyTrip and Government of Goa’s tourism department sign an MoU

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signifies a significant stride forward, introducing a range of inventive programs to spotlight Goa's hidden inland gems, its diverse cultural heritage and culinary customs. (Image source: Unsplash and X)

This joint endeavor seeks to enhance tourism in Goa, aiming to transform it into a year-round destination.

Indonesia revenue-sharing law and Big Tech: Meta refuses to pay for news content shared on its platforms

"Following multiple rounds of consultations with the government, we understand Meta will not be required to pay for news content that publishers voluntarily post to our platforms," said Rafael Frankel, Meta's director of public policy for Southeast Asia. (Image source: Unsplash)

President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo signed a decree requiring digital platforms to pay media outlets that provide them with content.

Google introduces new OpenAI model for individuals and businesses to build on

This move is likely to attract software engineers to build on the tech company’s technology and encourage the usage of profitable cloud divisions, highlighted a report.

We have a stable socio-economic definition with ISEC: ITC’s Shuvadip Banerjee

While the ISA-backed ISEC gives more granular data to advertisers which can help them enhance ROI on ad spends, broadcasters fear the big pendulum shift will reveal ‘true’ TRP numbers.

Shuvadip Banerjee, General Secretary, MSRI and Chief Digital Marketing Officer of ITC Ltd confirms that the industry stakeholders such as media buyers, research agencies, media agencies and FMCG majors like Dabur, Marico and ITC are all aligned with the proposed ISEC framework.

CSK to play RCB in Tata IPL 2024 opening match

Meanwhile, 'Saath Aa Ke Rang Jamalo' is dedicated to the fans and is additionally available in Bengali, Malayalam, and Marathi. (Images sourced via news18)

With the impending elections, the schedule was released only for the first 21 matches from March 22 to April 7.

Sephora appoints Samyukta Ganesh Iyer as chief experience officer, vice president and head of marketing

Samyukta Ganesh Iyer started her career at Grey Worldwide, and went on to work across Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Lumiere Business Solutions, Parle Agro, Unilever, Baskin Robbins and Kaya.

In her new role, Samyukta Ganesh Iyer is crafting brand Sephora for the Indian diaspora with a narrative that helps the consumer experience the brand in a truly immersive and meaningful manner.