Born on August 3, 1984, India's football icon, Sunil Chhetri whose name resonates with passion, skill, and leadership both on and off the pitch has announced the news of his retirement from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kuwait. In a nation where cricket often steals the spotlight, Chhetri stands tall leading the Indian national team for football representing the 'Indian Super League' and 'Bengaluru FC'. Being one of the fifth-highest international goalscorers

In the latest clash between music publishers and tech companies, Sony Music Group has issued warnings to hundreds of AI developers against using its music, which features artists like Harry Styles, Beyonc, and Adele. In a statement released on May 16, Sony Music declared that it expressly prohibits and opts out of any text or data mining, web scraping or similar reproductions, extractions or uses of its songs, lyrics, and artwork. This directive means that tech companies are being asked not to u

With girls as young as the age of eight getting their period there comes a lot of fear and misinformation about menstruation. Over the years, menstrual product ads have also been depicting a sanitised version of menstruation, replacing blood with blue liquid thereby ignoring the reality that menstruation involves the shedding of blood, typically around 2-3 tablespoons per month. Lets imagine a world where every person regardless of gender, is educated about these natural changes. A place where a

Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has appointed Dr Bikramjit Chaudhuri as its new Chief of Measurement Science & Analytics. He will succeed Dr Derrick Gray, a veteran Audience Measurement and Advanced Analytics executive, who has been a member of BARC India for six years. Dr Bikramjit Chaudhuri (Bikram) is a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay and holds a Master of Statistics degree from the Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi. He comes in with an experience spanning over three decades in the a

GroupM, WPPs media investment group, announced the appointment of Toby Jenner as Global President, GroupM Clients. In this newly created role, Jenner, who has led GroupM agency Wavemaker, will assume responsibility for leading the group's global proposition and go-to-market strategy as well as its growth, marketing, and communications teams and functions. Jenner will continue to oversee Wavemaker alongside his expanded remit. He brings over two decades of leadership experience in driving growth

The Indian E-bike market size is estimated at USD 27 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 60.93 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 17.68% during the forecast period (2024-2029), as per a report by Mordor Intelligence. The report also suggests that an estimated 79.16 % of students and wage workers in the urban regions utilise bicycles for daily commuting and benefits such as time-saving and cheap maintenance. In this market, the electric cycle brand EMotorad aims to spread awareness an

However, the lab-made chicken consists of only 3% animal cells, with the rest being plant protein.

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With these products, Wise aims to cater to groups such as freelancers, international students, travelers, and relatives of overseas workers.

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Vertex Ventures Japan aims to identify early-stage opportunities in deeptech, digital transformation, AI, and the creator economy.

Reddit and OpenAI today announced a partnership to benefit both the Reddit and OpenAI user communities in several ways: OpenAI will bring enhanced Reddit content to ChatGPT and new products, helping users discover and engage with Reddit communities. To do so, OpenAI will access Reddits Data API, which provides real-time, structured, and unique content from Reddit. This will enable OpenAIs AI tools to better understand and showcase Reddit content, especially on recent topics. This partnership wil

The industry of television has experienced a seismic shift with a focus on content consumption. The introduction of the internet has spearheaded an age where spectators have transferred from traditional linear programming to a more personalized and on-demand experience. This alteration has been powered by the enhanced competence and proficiencies of internet-based devices, which have redesigned the techniques via which people connect with content. Connected TV (CTV) has developed as a paramount

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PropertyGuru leads the market in Singapore, while 99.co emphasizes that property search is a long journey involving multiple website visits.

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Havas Media Network India, the media division of Havas India has announced the elevation of two of its senior leaders to significant roles within the organisation. While Uday Mohansteps into the position of Chief Operating Officer of Havas Media India, R. Venkatasubramanianassumes the role of Chief Operating Officer of Havas Play. They will continue reporting to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India. In his new role as Chief Operating Officer, Uday Mohan will spearhead the comprehensive o

Reckitt, a consumer health and hygiene company, announced the appointment of Kanika Kalra as the Regional Marketing Director, Health & Nutrition at Reckitt - South Asia. In this role, Kalra will lead marketing strategies for Reckitts portfolio of health and nutrition brands across India and other South Asian markets. Kalra brings with her over 20 years of experience in driving consumer, consumer technology and marketing practices ranging from a myriad of sectors, including personal care, beauty,

Its revenue of US$36 billion for the first quarter of this year was up by 7% from Q1 2023.

On May 13, a 120x120-foot hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump at Chheda Nagar in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, due to a dust storm and unseasonal rains. As per reports , the hoarding allegedly weighed 250 tonnes and killed at least 16 people while 75 others were injured. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai's civic body, the hoarding was erected by Ego Media without its permission and stood on the Government Railway Police's (GRP) land. As per a report by CNBC-TV18 , the body h

Aside from its AI Cloud unit, the Chinese tech giant also made significant strides in its AI and intelligent driving businesses.

The deal would help Sqreem navigate ethical youth marketing amid rising global debates on responsible AI usage, especially around young audiences.

The ZBD Gen Z Gamer Study sheds light on the central role that video gaming plays in how 18-25 year olds play, socialise, express themselves and engage with brands and influencers. Based on a survey of over 2,000 Gen Z gamers in the US, the study is a deep dive exploration of what shapes Gen Z behavior, with invaluable insights for brands, advertisers, game developers and publishers. Its estimated Gen Z s spending power is upwards of $360bn in the US alone, with many more yet to age int

The fund has US$20 million in commitments, supported by anchor investors Al Khor Holding, Al Attiya Group, and Sheikh Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani.

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Microsoft's recent sustainability report reveals a concerning trend: despite its ambitious climate pledge in 2020 to become carbon negative by the end of the decade, the company's greenhouse gas emissions surged by approximately 30 percent in fiscal year 2023. This spike is attributed to the expanding energy demands of training and running AI models, a focus area for Microsoft as it strives to lead in artificial intelligence. The company's substantial investments in AI, including over USD 13 bil

Samsung, known for occasionally targeting Apple in its ads, released a 43-second spot on Wednesday that seems to serve as a follow-up to the Apple film that caused an uproar in the creative community last week. Created by BBH USA, the ad features a woman walking into a scene reminiscent of the Apple spot, with destroyed objects and a paint-splattered hydraulic press. She picks up a damaged guitar, sits down, and starts to play. The ad is titled 'UnCrush' which is a direct jab at Apple's original

OpenAI has experienced further leadership changes as Jan Leike, a key figure in the superalignment group, announced his resignation via X (Twitter). Leike, who co-led efforts to ensure AI systems align with human interests, follows Ilya Sutskever, the other leader in the same group, who revealed his departure earlier. Sutskever, a co-founder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, shared his departure plans on X. I resigned Jan Leike (@janleike) May 15, 2024 Leike's succinct resignation tweet is

Netflixs expansion into an ad-supported model is proving successful. At its 2024 upfront presentation, the streaming giant announced that its ad-supported tier now boasts 40 million monthly users globally. This is a significant increase from 23 million earlier in the year; it took six months for the ad-supported option to reach 5 million users after its 2022 launch. As of April, Netflix has a total of 270 million subscribers across all tiers. Additionally, in regions where ads are available, ove

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Dear gentle readers, the ton has gathered once again to celebrate one of the most eagerly anticipated seasons of Netflixs Bridgerton. After a hiatus of nearly two years, the period drama produced by Shonda Rhimes under her 'Shondaland' banner is set to grace the streaming service on 16 May. Based on Julia Quinns book series, the third season of this OTT adaptation will follow the captivating tale of Colin and Penelope. Much like its preceding seasons, fans are predicting it will be a resounding

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This has led the company to revise its 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance upward to between US$250 million and US$270 million.

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Meta's Facebook and Instagram apps suffered a global outage on Wednesday (May 15), as reported by Downdetector, a site that tracks such incidents. In March of this year, Meta faced technical glitches causing login disruptions for many Facebook and Instagram users. Downdetector recorded over 18,000 complaints about accessing Instagram, with 59 percent reporting app access issues, 34 percent facing server connection problems, and seven percent unable to log in. NetBlocks, an internet monitoring gr

In response to a series of ads criticized for allegedly shaming women who choose to not be sexually active, Bumble has issued an apology. The campaign, featuring messages like 'A vow of celibacy is not the answer' and 'Thou shalt not give up on dating and become a nun,' drew widespread condemnation. Netizens took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration, bashing Bumble for its misstep and calling them out for accountability. While Bumble explained that the ads were meant

Deloittes 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey explores how Gen Zs and millennials perceive the transformations occurring in the world around them. The survey delves into how the workplace experiences have evolved for these generations. While work-life balance flexibility is critical, having a sense of purpose at work is central to overall job satisfaction and well-being. The report further adds to how Gen Zs and millennials continue to make lifestyle and career decisions based on their values. The

toothsis latest brand film #AbBracesGaayabAapNahi has captivated audiences around the country with its humour, innovation, and message of confidence. Launched on Friday, May 10th, the 75-second digital film has taken the internet by storm, amassing 12.2 million views on Instagram within just 48 hours of going live. Leading up to the launch, toothsi teased audiences with mysterious social media posts about people disappearing from boardrooms, birthday parties, and even weddings, generating intrig

Late last year, Google launched its first natively multimodal model, Gemini 1.0, in three sizes: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. Just a few months later, the release of 1.5 Pro followed, featuring enhanced performance. This inspired further innovation, leading to the introduction of Gemini 1.5 Flash, a lighter-weight model than 1.5 Pro, designed to be fast and efficient to serve at scale. The company on Tuesday hosted its annual I/O developer conference, and rolled out its latest artificial intelligence p

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Qoruz, an influencer marketing analytics platform, has announced a new strategic partnership with Oasis Fertility, a comprehensive healthcare provider specializing in fertility treatments. This collaboration is set to redefine digital engagement strategies within the fertility sector by integrating Qoruz's influencer marketing solutions with Oasis Fertility's medical services. The partnership aims to deploy targeted influencer marketing campaigns that will amplify awareness and educate the publi

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Sonic identities leverage the influence that sound has on the human psyche and approach sound through a strategic lens to create a comprehensive sonic identity system. This system empowers brands to express their distinctive personalities, emotions, and essences through sound, thereby elevating brand awareness and forging emotional connections with consumers. BrandMusiq uses the science of sound and the art of music to create sonic identities. In my view, the current focus on sonic branding is j

While this comes on the heels of TikTok and ByteDance's own lawsuit, TikTok creators have found success with their legal efforts in the past.

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Publicis Groupe today announced the appointment of Nannette LaFond-Dufour as Chief Impact Officer. In this newly created global role, LaFond-Dufour will be responsible for driving immediate impact across the agencys long-term ESG commitments. A leading industry figure over the course of her 30-year career, Nannette joins Publicis from McCann Worldgroup where she was Chief Client Officer and McCanns inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer, responsible for driving sustainability goals across its gl

Adobe announced that Adobe Experience platform-based applications will be available for enterprise customers via an India datacentre later in the year. This will deliver on local data residency requirements and improve performance through lower latency. The data centre will allow Indian enterprises to access Adobe Experience Platform-based applications including A dobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform, Adobe Journey Optimizer , and Adobe Customer Journey Analytics , enabling real-time personali

Allozymes' platform can analyze over 20 million enzyme variants daily.