Month: March 2025

Coca-Cola’s James Quincey on AI’s human face problem in marketing

Looking forward, Quincey anticipates a breakthrough in AI's ability to create realistic human faces, which, combined with cost-effective production, will revolutionize marketing. However, he cautioned against over-reliance on AI-generated ads, warning that excessive consumer targeting could lead to annoyance.

Quincey admitted the company initially lacked clear strategies for generative AI, but embraced it to avoid stagnation.

Minister Jayant Chaudhary emphasizes role of skills & innovation; says “right skill set provides both merit and national growth”

Leading experts from the transportation and logistics sector participated in discussions, including Davinder Sandhu (DB Engineering), Suraj Chettri (Airbus), Anil Kumar Saini (Alstom), Andreas Foerster (Tata Advanced Systems), Jaya Jagadish (AMD), Prof. Vinayak Dixit (UNSW Australia), Praveen Kumar (DFCCIL), and Maj. Gen. R. S. Godara.

Discussing India’s startup ecosystem, Chaudhary pointed out that by 2030, the number of startups is projected to double from 1.2 lakh to 2.4 lakh, potentially creating 50 million new jobs.

PVR Inox to broadcast IPL 2025 matches live across cinemas nationwide

This initiative, launched in partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), began on March 22 with the IPL's grand opening ceremony, followed by weekend matches and playoffs.

Exclusive collaboration with BCCI brings the IPL action to the big screen, enhancing the fan experience with premium cinema settings.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon dismisses “purpose” as overused rhetoric

"My view is that a business should always look at itself from the point of view of the consumer," he stated, highlighting the prevalence of company-centric rather than customer-centric discussions in corporate settings. (Image source: Getty Images)

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed skepticism about the overuse of the term “purpose,” deeming it “BS, in a candid discussion at the Adobe Summit.

Kunal Kamra faces Shiv Sena’s wrath over comments on Eknath Shinde

The comedian also said he is willing to cooperate with the police but questioned whether the law would be applied equally to those who resort to vandalism in response to a joke.

While performing at the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai, comedian Kunal Kamra took a subtle jab at Shinde’s stance against former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and the ensuing political developments in the state

Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit: PepsiCo India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha to speak on power of partnerships

Speaking at Storyboard18's Global Pioneers Summit, Jagrut Kotecha of PepsiCo stressed the need for deeper industry collaboration, especially in sustainability and community development.

Bringing together visionaries, industry leaders and pioneers from business, marketing, advertising, technology and academia, the summit will spark thought-provoking discussions, celebrate ingenuity and cultivate meaningful collaborations.

Centre’s safe harbour framework ‘Sahyog’ becoming a censorship apparatus? Experts weigh in

"There is no official data publicly available on how many URLs or accounts have been blocked using 'Sahyog', and that very lack of disclosure reflects the process's opacity, " experts said. X has filed writ petition against the misuse of the portal. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

X’s petition before Karnataka HC raises concerns about MeitY’s ‘Sahyog’ portal, which is designed to enhance cooperation between government agencies and social media intermediaries. Experts argue that the portal’s lack of public consultation and legislative backing makes it constitutionally and procedurally problematic.

Harsha Bhogle slams IndiGo following David Warner’s Air India complaint

Harsha Bhogle’s sarcastic remark, shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, March 23, compared IndiGo’s approach to inviting guests over only to leave them waiting outside until the food is ready.

Following David Warner’s viral tweet about Air India, cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle criticizes IndiGo’s boarding process, sparking a fresh debate over airline passenger handling.