Google announces launch of Ads Transparency Center

Social media users reprimanded Gemini as ‘absurdly woke’ and ‘unusable’ after requests to generate representative images for subjects prompted the creation of bizarrely revisionist pictures. (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.

Havas Group launches ‘Havas Play’ brand globally

Britannia Marie Gold's My Startup program has successfully run for four seasons, providing an ecosystem to budding women’preneurs to get funding and skilling support. (Representative image by Michał Bożek via Unsplash)

Havas Play leverages the unique benefits of Vivendi ownership and delivers a proprietary approach to data and measurement across brand experiences. In India, Havas Sports and Entertainment, Havas Content, and Cake India will combine and rebrand as Havas Play.