McDonald’s India – North and East partner with ONDC to enhance customer accessibility

By integrating with the ONDC Network, McDonald's North and East India can now leverage technology to expand its reach and better serve customers. (Representative image by Jurij Kenda via Unsplash)

The partnership signifies the brand’s efforts to reach closer to customers by penetrating additional digital platforms.

Rinku Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal appointed as brand ambassadors for Games24x7’s My11Circle

Fans can expect a host of exciting contests, engaging content, and exclusive opportunities to showcase their knowledge and skills on My11Circle, providing them with a gaming experience where every match offers an opportunity to engage, entertain, and win big.  

With an expanded family of cricketing sensations like Saurav Ganguly, Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, alongside recent additions Rinku Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal, My11Circle stands ready to captivate cricket fans nationwide.

Electric vehicles hit 15 percent of BMW’s total sales across the world

The automaker said electrification of the vehicle portfolio contributes significantly to CO2 emissions reduction in the Group and also to the continued reduction of CO2 fleet emissions. (Representative image via Unsplash)

BMW delivered 2,554,183 premium vehicles in the year to the end of December 2023. The company’s range of fully-electric vehicles was a key growth driver.

AiyyoShraddha, National Creators Award winner: We didn’t know we’d get to interact with the PM on stage

Shraddha Jain aka AiyyoShraddha stated, "I am finding it very difficult to integrate financial brands into storytelling. It's a very difficult job. I have tried it in the past. So, I have worked with ICICI, Bajaj Allianz, Kotak, and IDBI. But, it's not easy. Somehow, I feel four percent interest pay, eight percent interest pay, take this gold loan or take this insurance is not what I want to do." (Image source: Facebook)

“The weight of this award is not lost on me and every time I write my content I don’t know if it’s a good thing or bad, but there’ll be a tiny voice saying, ‘You’ve been awarded a National Creators Award. Don’t do anything silly’,” AiyyoShraddha tells Storyboard18 in an exclusive interview.

Adidas marketing, point-of-sale expenses decreased 8 percent to euros 2,528 million in 2023

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenues grew 3 percent versus the prior year. This development was driven by strong growth in adidas’ own retail stores (+12 percent) due to strong double-digit growth in all markets except North America. (Image source: Unsplash)

Adidas revenues in APAC grew 7 percent, driven by growth in sportswear major’s own distribution channels. It said 2024 will be a great year to showcase its brand with the Olympics, Paralympics, EURO 24, Copa and all the other sports events.

TikTok to take on Instagram by launching new photo sharing platform

The description suggests that this app could target individuals who share a similar interest in photo-based content. (Image source: Unsplash)

TikTok is set to launch ‘TikTok Photos’ to challenge Instagram’s dominance in photo sharing, as Instagram focused on videos with Reels to compete with TikTok, prompting TikTok to create its own photo sharing app.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal acquires India’s first Rs 4.59 crore Aston Martin DB12 sportscar

The Zomato CEO opted for a Satin Aston Martin Racing Green, enhancing the car's sleek and sophisticated look. The subdued green hue is complemented by large 21-inch alloy wheels featuring a diamond-cut finish, further adding to its elegance.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has made automotive history by becoming the owner of India’s first Aston Martin DB12, months after its launch. The supercar, valued at Rs 4.59 crore (ex-showroom), now joins his prestigious collection.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on AI initiatives: Really optimistic about what we’ve done

Digital Media segment revenue was $3.82 billion, which represents 12 percent year-over-year growth or 13 percent in constant currency. Creative revenue grew to $3.07 billion, representing 11 percent year-over-year growth or 12 percent in constant currency. Document Cloud revenue was $750 million, representing 18 percent year-over-year growth as reported and in constant currency.

Adobe achieved revenue of $5.18 billion in its first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which represents 11 percent year-over-year growth.