Will the $10 billion Zee-Sony merger pass or fail?

After the deal was terminated in January, Zee apparently has reached out to the Sony executives to reconsider the termination and has also offered for talks this month.

Experts opine the initial agreement that puts Punit Goenka as the leader of the merged entity should be honoured. Sony, however, is not budging.

WhatsApp’s lesser-known features – what are they and how do they work?

Message to self: Your future self will thank you for using it. This feature allows you to send messages to yourself to keep track of notes and messages. Messages to yourself work and look like regular chats, but you can't make audio calls, or video calls, mute notifications, block or report yourself, or see your last seen online. (Representative Image: Dima Solomin via Unsplash)

In recent times, WhatsApp has rolled out a bunch of new features for both Android and IOS. Let’s explore the lesser-known ones.

DNPA Awards 2024: Meet the high-powered Grand Jury

Prabhu asserted that the impact of AI would need to be studied dispassionately, objectively, and specific to the country likely to be affected. According to the International Monetary Fund, almost 40 percent of jobs would be affected worldwide.

The Grand Jury will deliberate and decide the winners of the 2024 DNPA Awards, recognising cutting-edge digital initiatives that have had a profound contribution in India’s progress.

Former Australian advertising exec to become Queen of Denmark

Mary graduated in 1995 and launched her career in Melbourne advertising, starting as a trainee at DDB Needham before becoming an account executive. (image sourced via Forbes)

Danish monarchy undergoes shift as Crown Princess Mary, an erstwhile advertising executive ascends to the throne.

Prasar Bharati implements key revisions in DD Free Dish e-auction methodology

Radio industry requested TRAI for subsidies, minimum costs for hardware upgradation, a phased transition, and the usage of existing spectrum to also do digital in a simulcast mode.

The content declaration process for broadcasters has been refined, with a new emphasis on ensuring 75 percent of the channel’s content aligns with the declared genre and language.

“Overly sexualised” and “offensive”; Calvin Klein’s ad featuring FKA Twigs banned by ASA

Calvin Klein in defence of their advertisement, stated that it was similar to the ads they've released in the UK for many years. (Representational image by Joshua Hoehne via Unsplash)

The Advertising Standards Authority banned the ad after it received complaints stating that it was irresponsible and objectified women.

HCLTech to drive AI-related conversations at World Economic Forum 2024

The highlight this year will be the ‘Heroes of Progress’ reception on Jan. 17 to honor WEF Global Shapers who are making significant contributions to the fields of environment, women’s empowerment, art and sustainability. (Representational image by Jezael Mengoza via Unsplash)(Representational image by Jezael Mengoza via Unsplash)

HCLTech will join forces with key stakeholders from across the globe at the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos from Jan. 15–19, 2024. The company will contribute to deliberations on this year’s theme of “Rebuilding Trust” and discovering solutions with transparency, consistency and accountability. HCLTech will be represented by its Chairperson… Continue reading HCLTech to drive AI-related conversations at World Economic Forum 2024

Zee-Sony Merger deadlock: Sony turns down Punit Goenka’s proposal on leadership issue

The statement clearly said that though SPNI has been engaged in discussions in good faith to extend the End Date but the Discussion Period has expired without an agreement upon an extension of the End Date.(Image source: Moneycontrol)

Amidst talks of the deal falling apart, in a regulatory filing on January 9, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited claimed that the merger was on track.

Netflix revenue soars 24 percent to Rs. 2214 crore in FY23

Netflix will also expand its buying capabilities to include The Trade Desk, Google's Display & Video 360, and Magnite who will join Microsoft as the main programmatic partners for advertisers.

Los Gatos Production Services India LLP, the entity through which Netflix reports its content investments in India, indicated a gross revenue of Rs. 3191 crore in FY23. 99 percent of this revenue came from the export of services.