Pepsi unveils new logo, global rollout expected by 2024

In addition to the new logo, there is also an updated colour palette that introduces electric blue and black to bring contrast, vibrancy, and a contemporary edge to the classic Pepsi colour scheme, the company says.

The new Pepsi logo and visual identity will debut this fall (between September and December 2023) in North America, followed by a global rollout in 2024.

Google announces launch of Ads Transparency Center

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Retail industries, at a 43% adoption rate, utilize AI for content creation and creative optimization, creating a more competitive advertising landscape. (Representational image: Rajeshwar Bachu via Unsplash)

Google’s Ads Transparency Center, which is a searchable hub of all ads from verified advertisers, has been launched globally to provide users with more control over their online experiences

Ajit Gurnani appointed as chief business development officer, Publicis Groupe, South Asia

Ajit Gurnani has been with Groupe for nearly 8 years now across various roles in Zenith and Publicis Media. Apart from the agency and media experience he gained through leadership roles in leading media networks, he also brings a wide spectrum of client-side experience from his stint at Marico and others.

Gurnani takes on this role in addition to his current role as chief growth officer, Publicis Media Services, India wherein he works closely with Tanmay Mohanty, CEO, of Publicis Media Services India.

With IPL in sight, govt to crack down on online betting ads disguised as content, says consumer affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh

Rohit Kumar Singh, the former Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, has called out cab aggregators as "one of the biggest culprits" in the deceptive landscape of dark patterns.

Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, speaks exclusively to Storyboard18 on influencer marketing guidelines, violators, crypto ads, and more.