Meta introduces AI chatbot on WhatsApp; currently accessible to select users

While conversational and generative AI has made a massive movement as an emerging technology, its integration into a platform as widely adopted as WhatsApp could be a pivotal moment for its mainstream adoption. With billions of users already familiar and comfortable with WhatsApp's messaging interface, the barrier to entry for using conversational AI could be significantly lowered. (Representative Image: Dima Solomin via Unsplash)

The chatbot – Meta AI, like many other AI-powered chatbots, let’s you have conversations, provides recommendations, recipes, etc based on questions asked by users.

Why should laundry only be the woman’s responsibility?, asks Mukta Maheshwari, CMO, P&G India

Mukta Maheshwari’s home situation somewhat relates to the campaign, which aims to foster a culture of equal ownership and accountability of household responsibilities between men and women.

In her first interview with Storyboard18 in her new role, Mukta Maheshwari says that nine years ago when P&G started #ShareTheLoad campaign, 75 percent of men felt that doing the laundry was a woman’s job. Today, only 25 percent think so, as per P&G. That’s good progress, but is that enough?

How sneakers made their way into corporate culture

As sneaker culture continues to evolve, these top 5 trending sneakers exemplify the fusion of style, comfort, and cultural relevance. (Representational image via Unsplash)

As the boundary between work and leisure blurs, sneakers have seamlessly integrated into our wardrobes, offering comfort and style in equal measure. 

2023 EV battery market growth exceeds that of EVs, Chinese dominance continues

In the short-term, OEMs are likely to continue the shift from performance-centered to price-centered EVs as the market slows, leveraging strategies to expand sales of cost-effective EVs with Chinese LFP batteries.

Average battery capacity continues to be an important metric, and expanding range, especially for mid-to-high EVs, is a priority for OEMs.

Mercedes Benz to launch 9 new vehicles in 2024

Mercedes-Benz to create an innovative ‘AMG Speed City’ for performance enthusiasts to hone their performance car driving skills, test the latest AMGs under expert guidance, and enjoy an immersive AMG brand experience.

Mercedes-Benz has clocked the highest ever sales in a month, quarter and fiscal, in its 30 years of Indian operations.

Top Ramadan and Eid ad campaigns that stood out

Over the years, we’ve seen some great ad campaigns that tap into the emotions that the festival exudes, which have made an impact on the people everywhere. (Stills from the campaigns)

Let’s have a look at the best Ramadan and Eid campaigns by brands this year and in the past that stood out and made an impact.

Beyond borders: Developing performance marketing strategies for the global market

Global performance marketing unlocks the potential of reaching new customer segments, increasing brand awareness on a wider scale, and aiding in maximizing return on investment. Conversely, overcoming these hurdles unlocks opportunities for exponential growth. (Representative image via Unsplash)

Cultural differences, language barriers, and local regulations influence people’s interpretations and reactions to advertising content. writes Vivek Kumar, Vice-President of Synchrony.