Month: July 2024

Nazara Technologies becomes 8th largest gaming acquirer

Nazara is aiming to identify opportunities within the gaming, esports and adtech arenas internationally particularly with a focus on established gaming IP’s/studios, those advancing in technologies like web3, Virtual Reality, and AI.

Nazara has been ranked above companies including MTG and Atari which finished at ninth and tenth positions respectively.

WhatsApp launches privacy campaign; highlights importance of secure communication

Josy Paul, Chair and Chief Creative Officer, BBDO India, said, " The story of young Ikbir, who moves to a new city to achieve his dreams, is a story of vulnerability and strength. It is as much his story, as it is everyone’s story. It shows us that physical distance does not mean emotional distance. With WhatsApp, we can share intimate moments privately and be our most real selves with the ones who matter."

While end-to-end encryption is the foundation of what keeps calls and messages secure on WhatsApp, the film educates users on privacy features like Block and Report, Two-step verification and Meta Verified that help strengthen the security of conversations.

Thomas Cook India partners with NPCI for RuPay AED Forex Card

Thomas Cook’s cashless portfolio features its multicurrency Borderless prepaid card (12 global currencies), One Currency (USD) prepaid card, its innovative Study Buddy Card focused on the overseas education segment and the eco-friendly EnterpriseFX card targeting business travellers. (Image source: Facebook)

The Thomas Cook and RuPay forex card partnership commences with UAE as its pilot; followed by a global rollout planned via a phased model. Thomas Cook’s RuPay AED card offers extensive usage across the UAE – for transactions and ATM withdrawals.

Honasa Consumer appoints Nilesh Kotalwar as senior vice president – online revenue and growth

Nilesh Kotalwar will focus on building a robust online network strategy, optimizing digital marketing efforts, and enhancing the overall online consumer experience.

In his new role, Nilesh Kotalwar will spearhead the online revenue strategy, driving growth and profitability for Honasa Consumer’s diverse portfolio of brands, including Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Dr Sheth’s, and Bblunt.

Create centralized dashboard, publicize complaints against misleading ads: SC to Ministry of Ayush

The legal dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the socially conscious ice cream brand and the consumer goods giant.

The Court was hearing a case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its promoters, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, for publishing misleading advertisements about allopathic medicine.