Month: October 2024

Policymakers, industry leaders map path to a sustainable future at Storyboard18’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition

A gathering of purpose-driven minds at Storyboard18 and Network18 Group's Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition, impactful stories, and pivotal conversations set the agenda for a sustainable future. The evening was graced by prominent industry leaders and key policymakers. (Clockwise: Rohit Kapoor, Alok Lall, Sanjeev Bikhchandani and Chirag Paswan)

Held on October 18 in New Delhi, the event saw discussions on purpose and sustainability from the likes of Union Minister Chirag Paswan, Rohit Kapoor of Swiggy, Sanjeev Bikhchandani of InfoEdge, and Alok Lall, COO, Microsoft India and South Asia.

India among Landor’s top three markets by size, opportunities but lags in revenue: Christian Schroeder of Landor

"Within the broader world of WPP, Landor has a very specific role to play at a global level and equally within India," Landor's Global President, Christian Schroeder tells Storyboard18.

The Global President for Landor, Christian Schroeder discusses how Landor will focus on seamlessly integrating all of its recently acquired capabilities, in 2025. He further delves into the growing focus on the Indian market and how WPP Open is helping the agency cultivate a better understanding of AI.

Ajaz Ahmed leaves AKQA after three decades

Ajaz Ahmed, who is also on the board of Elton John AIDS Foundation, Virgin Unite and Mission 44, authored three best sellers Velocity, Limitless, and Defeat.

Ajaz Ahmed stated, “As I step aside, I have immense gratitude for all the lives that enhanced mine and the lessons we’ve taught each other along the way. I’m also eternally proud of the fact that our work has influenced countless people, improved many organisations, and contributed positively to the world.”

InspiRAYtion Eleven: Pollyanna and the eternal sunshine of her optimistic mind

"All change for the better starts within us, if you’ve read the book Pollyanna, she was, “a gifted individual with the ability to direct her extreme optimism and good-naturedness (for the good) towards the manipulating of the negative, worldly, cynical or disillusioned emotions of the adults that inhabited her life.”, highlighted adman Rayomand J Patell.

Somewhere along the way agencies have accepted that fear and insecurity are the base emotions to operate from. To lead from weakness rather than to lead from strength. So, it’s incumbent to weaponise optimism, writes adman Rayomand J Patell in this week’s InspiRAYtion.

Bookstrapping – The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris

“Democracy just cannot flourish amid fear. Liberty cannot bloom amid hate. Justice cannot take root amid rage. America must get to work.”, stated Kamala Harris in The Truths We Hold: An American Journey. (Image source: Amazon)

Kamala Harris wears her middle class upbringing proudly and understands justice and makes it the core of her identity, highlights Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta in her review.

Zee Entertainment approves Punit Goenka’s reappointment as MD & CEO

On November 28, AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be conducted where shareholders will discuss the strategic direction of the company moving forward, stated a media report. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

It was further added that under Punit Goenka’s leadership, the media conglomerate emerged as a powerful player. Under his leadership, Zee has also navigated various industry challenges and opportunities.