April 2024 – Page 34 – storyboard18

CXO Moves: Exec movements across L’Oréal India, FCB India, Wipro, Kellanova among others

Get the full picture on people and their moves on the corporate jungle gym in CXO Moves. (Representative Image: Daryan Shamkhali via Unsplash)

Executive moves in the world of brands and agencies.

Global elections: Meta claims to have 40,000 people working on safety and security

ANDP said that there is "imminent risk of serious and irreparable or difficult-to-repair damage to the fundamental rights of affected holders.” (Representative Image: Dima Solomin via Unsplash)

Meta claims to have developed a comprehensive approach to elections on its platforms like Facbeook, Whatsapp and Instagram over the years.

Goafest 2024 to happen in Mumbai due to Lok Sabha polls; Ad fest to take place on 30-31 May

This year's Goafest took place in Mumbai from May 29-31, close to the location where an illegal ad hoarding collapsed killing 17 people, and the festival barely grazed the issues that led to the tragedy, said adlanders Storyboard18 spoke to, stating that the advertising industry leaders should have led the charge on action-driven conversations.

India’s premier ad festival Goafest 2024 is likely to take place in Mumbai. The 2024 event’s duration is expected to be two days instead of the usual three days.

ZEE Media to invest Rs 8.76 crore in “PR tech platform” NewsReach

Zee Entertainment reported a 180 percent jump in its profit in the December quarter.

ZEE Media, through its wholly owned subsidiary IDPL, has entered into an agreement with media, PR and advertising firm Vyomeen Media Pvt Ltd (NewsReach) to invest Rs 8.76 crore.

Maruti Suzuki revs up for growth: New marketing chief Partho Banerjee hints at soaring ad spends

Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Maruti Suzuki’s new Head – Marketing and Sales Partho Banerjee talks about increasing market share, growth strategy, campaign success and rising ad spends in a two-part interview with Storyboard18.

Bournvita among drinks to be removed from e-commerce platforms’ “health drinks” section, says Govt

The Govt advised all e-commerce companies and portals to remove drinks and beverages that included Bournvita from the ‘heathy drinks’ category. (Image sourced via Instagram)

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said that there is no “health drink defined under the FSS Act 2006, rules and regulations as submitted by FSSAl & Mondelez India”.

Digital commerce experiences get boost with composable storefront solutions

The composable storefront solution allows for retailers to create customized shopping experiences to increase business growth and to kickstart B2C commerce experience. (Image: Samuel Regan-Asante via Unsplash)

LTIMindtree has introduced composable storefront solution on Salesforce to quick-launch digital commerce experiences.

Why should laundry only be the woman’s responsibility?, asks Mukta Maheshwari, CMO, P&G India

Mukta Maheshwari’s home situation somewhat relates to the campaign, which aims to foster a culture of equal ownership and accountability of household responsibilities between men and women.

In her first interview with Storyboard18 in her new role, Mukta Maheshwari says that nine years ago when P&G started #ShareTheLoad campaign, 75 percent of men felt that doing the laundry was a woman’s job. Today, only 25 percent think so, as per P&G. That’s good progress, but is that enough?

Modi’s Gen Z masterstroke: PM creates social media buzz with gamers days before Lok Sabha polls

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), representing industry bodies, will collaborate with the government in setting up the proposed Institute of Immersive Creators (IIIC).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements with top creators and gamers has fuelled social media frenzy and highlighted his strategies to connect with Gen Z voters ahead of elections.

It’s not just balance. It’s a larger control on the narrative of your life: Subin Sivan of Cargill India

According to Subin Sivan, marketing and commercial excellence leader, Cargill’s Food Solutions Business in South Asia, "I think balance in life doesn't just come from intent alone. Almost everyone I know intends to have a good balance, but it requires one to actually build positive habits on a daily basis in a disciplined way. Making time for people and things that matter in life requires discipline so that you're in control of one's life."

Subin Sivan, marketing and commercial excellence leader, Cargill’s Food Solutions Business in South Asia, said, “OTT platforms today are almost at 34 percent-35 percent penetration. That’s more than 400 to 450 million households in India.”