Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

ZEE becomes a one-man show as Punit Goenka assumes charge of all critical roles

The company's focus has been on "frugality", optimization, and quality content, after the ZEE-Sony merger collapsed in January 2024. As part of the restructuring efforts, Goenka streamlined and revamped ZEEL's technology and innovation centre, resulting in a 50 percent reduction in its workforce at the end of March 2024. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Although ZEEL plans to elevate certain team members across businesses, MD and CEO Punit Goenka plans to assume direct charge of the critical business verticals.

Prime Minister Modi has helped position India at the top, says Rajat Abbi of Schneider Electric

Rajat Abbi, vice-president, global marketing, and chief marketing officer, Schneider Electric stated, "One should be very focused and not crib. Every person has similar kinds of opportunities and therefore, one needs to be a positive person. Be it in your personal or professional space, life will throw you many challenges."

The Prime Minister is thinking big, acting big and always coming up with new ideas all the time,” says Rajat Abbi, vice-president, global marketing, and chief marketing officer, Greater India, Schneider Electric. The best thing about Modi is that he’s always challenging himself and his team and his peers to think big and act in a different way, he adds.

McDonald’s India steps into anime world; launches ‘WcDonald’s’

McDonald’s India has also unveiled a transformation of its restaurant at Linking Road in Bandra, Mumbai. Conceptualised by DDB Mudra Group, the restaurant's décor and ambiance captures the essence of Anime aesthetics, the company further added. (Stills from the campaign)

This includes the launch of a savoury sauce, new collectible manga-themed packaging and an anime themed restaurant followed the release of four anime films.

What did ZEE’s Punit Misra say in his resignation letter?

Punit Misra oversees content for both the TV network of ZEE as well as its digital offering ZEE5, both domestically and globally. He also manages ZEEL’s international business spanning 190 countries.

Punit Misra is all set for the next phase of his professional journey, he said in the letter.

Lionsgate Play partners with Smart Communications for affordable binge-watch deal

“Our alliance with Dhiraagu in Maldives has further solidified our footprint in South Asia, fostering a deeper connection with the diverse audience in the Maldivian market. This collaboration is poised to offer the nation’s viewers seamless access to Lionsgate Play’s premium content, taking a step ahead towards enriching the entertainment experiences of our audience. As we continue our quest of bringing global entertainment closer, this moment marks an important milestone in our journey and we look forward to the exciting chapters ahead,” stated Rohit Jain, President, Lionsgate Play, Asia. (Image source: Unsplash)

Starting today, all Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers in the Philippines may enjoy affordable premium streaming subscriptions as they dive into Lionsgate Play’s expansive library of blockbuster franchises and innovative original series.

The Power of Problems

While traditional advertising may not mesh well with games, the power of narrative communication tends to go extremely well with gaming as a medium. And with more people increasingly getting into gaming, this has given rise to increased fears around game addiction as well as very creative ways to address this potentially sensitive topic, writes Skandaram Vasudevan. (Image source: Unsplash)

Perception shapes the world and how we view it. More than reality, it is how we perceive it that truly matters, writes Skandaram Vasudevan.

Kalyan Jewellers records 34 percent revenue growth in Q4 FY2024; plans to launch 130 showrooms in India in FY 2025

In FY2025, Kalyan Jewellers plans to launch a minimum of 130 showrooms in India (80 Kalyan and 50 Candere) and 6 showrooms across the Middle East and USA. (Image source: Kalyan Jewellers)

In Q4 FY2024, Kalyan Jewellers recorded consolidated revenue growth of approximately 34% when compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Google mulls charging for internet searches with AI, in a radical change to its business model

Financial Times reported on Google’s possible revenue shake-up, stating, "Google is looking at options including adding certain AI-powered search features to its premium subscription services, which already offer access to its new Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs, according to three people with knowledge of its plans." (Representative Image: Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

Google’s iconic search engine has remained free to users, as advertising keeps the revenue flowing. But the cost of artificial intelligence services could prompt the search giant to charge for AI-enhanced features.