Tag: Brand Makers

WPP appoints Accenture’s Prashant Mehta as MD for Global Delivery Centre

Bringing extensive experience in the digital transformation, Prashant Mehta previously served as Global Managing Director of Global Assets at Accenture Song, where he spearheaded the adoption of generative AI strategies. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Prashant Mehta is an experienced digital transformation expert and joins WPP from Accenture, where he was Global Managing Director of Global Assets at Accenture Song, responsible for its generative AI-led asset strategy, delivery, and adoption.

Our consumers are on CTV, digital video, music streaming platforms: P&G’s Girish Kalyanaraman

In a conversation with Storyboard18, Girish Kalyanaraman, Vice President and Category Head – Feminine Care, Procter & Gamble India, highlighted, "The opportunity in India continues to be immense in terms of education, in terms of even elevating performance of products, the different kinds of needs, and catering to different needs that different women have."

P&G’s Vice President and Head of FemCare, Girish Kalyanaraman, on Whisper’s marketing and advertising strategy.

Veeba Foods’ Viraj Bahl joins Shark Tank India as a new investor

Veeba Foods founder and managing director, Viraj Bahl, is set to join the panel of investors on the upcoming season of the popular reality show Shark Tank India, beginning January 6, 2025. (Image source: LinkedIn)

The sauce and condiments entrepreneur will appear on the show’s fourth season, joining a line-up that includes Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Ritesh Agarwal, Aman Gupta, and Kunal Bahl.

Rupert Murdoch’s bid to consolidate control of media empire denied by Nevada Court

A lawyer representing Rupert Murdoch expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that they intend to appeal the decision. The ruling, which is still subject to approval by a district judge, could be challenged in court.

A court ruling blocks the media mogul’s efforts to amend his family trust in favour of his son Lachlan, citing bad faith in the proposed changes.

Entrepreneurial stress: 31% of founders suffer from imposter syndrome, survey reveals

74 percent of experienced entrepreneurs (6+ years) report high wellness, compared to just 57 percent of early-stage founders (Unsplash)

A significantly large proportion of male founders reported lower scores for both overall well-being (37 percent) and everyday wellness (27 percent), in comparison to their female counterparts (29 percent and 24 percent, respectively)

AI/ML demand forecasting is now a way of life for us: Colgate CEO

Discover how leading with purpose can spark innovation that resonates with both customers and employees, creating deeper connections and sustainable market growth.

Colgate’s CEO shared four pillars of strategies– first pillar is the growth of the oral category, the second is premiumization, and the third is to lead growth in toothbrushes and devices. And the last one is to diversify personal care business

Bill Gates’ ‘laboratory’ comment sparks controversy in India

In his new memoir, Source Code, Bill Gates shared how he regularly worked 80-hour weeks, coding software and worrying that any mistake could threaten Microsoft’s position in the booming personal computer market.

Bill Gates’ choice of words has quickly provoked criticism, with many accusing him of viewing India as nothing more than a testing ground for global projects.

Nikhil Kamath to Kunal Shah, take a look at Indian founders making waves or ripples in podcasting

Whether you're looking to learn from industry giants, hear emotional real-life stories, or understand the intricacies of India’s startup ecosystem, there’s something for every type of listener. (Left to right clockwise: Zomato's Deepinder Goyal, Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath, CRED's Kunal Shah, OYO's Ritesh Agarwal)

Indian founders are swapping boardrooms for microphones, serving candid convos, startup hacks, and a side of self-help. Who’s nailing it, and who’s still figuring it out? Let’s tune in!