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New beverage range features nine flavors with popping and chewy boba, tailored for Gen Z tastes Third Wave Coffee, best known for its artisanal coffee experience, has made a bold foray into the bubble tea marketwith the launch of a new line of drinks called “Bobbles.” Featuring both popping and chewy boba in nine exciting flavors, the Bobbles range marks a … Read more
Gaming giant to dilute stake in Nodwin Gaming below 50%, giving the esports firm room to chart its own course. In a decisive move to sharpen its strategic focus, Nazara Technologies announced it will relinquish majority control over its subsidiary Nodwin Gaming, effectively allowing the esports and youth media powerhouse to operate independently. The Mumbai-headquartered gaming major said it would not participate in Nodwin’s upcoming capital raise-backed … Read more
In its latest move to supercharge AI innovation, Meta has acquired PlayAI, a rising startupknown for building hyper-realistic, human-like voice technology. Though the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg confirms that the full PlayAI team will join Meta as early as next week. The acquisition is more than just a talent grab-it’s a strategic play. The … Read more
In a move that could transform how India’s college students engage with artificial intelligence, Google has announced a landmark initiative-offering its premium AI Pro plan, usually priced at ₹19,500 a year, completely free for eligible students across the country. The offer includes a 12-month subscription to Google’s most advanced AI tools, headlined by Gemini 2.5 … Read more
The partnership covers branded content and advertising across The Telegraph’s global channels Mediascope, a leading international media sales house, has been appointed as the exclusive India representative for The Telegraph, the UK-based news platform. This partnership gives Mediascope full responsibility for branded content and advertising partnerships across The Telegraph’s global platforms-spanning print, digital, newsletters, podcasts, apps, and events. Recognised as the first … Read more
The feature encourages community-driven engagement to help new creators gain visibility YouTube has officially launched its new feature, Hype, in India-part of a broader global expansion that includes 20 markets such as Indonesia, Mexico, and several EU countries. First piloted in late 2024 in Brazil, Taiwan, and Turkey, Hype is designed to help emerging creators gain visibility through community-driven … Read more
Amagi, a leading cloud-based SaaS provider for broadcast and streaming TV, has appointed Sangeeta Chakraborty as its Chief Revenue Officer. With over two decades of enterprise software experience, she will lead global go-to-market functions, including sales, marketing, customer success, and operations. Previously CRO at Miro, Sangeeta played a key role in scaling the company to … Read more
WPP has appointed Baiju Shah as Global CEO of AKQA, its design and innovation company. Shah brings over 25 years of experience, having co-founded Accenture Song and served as its Global Chief Strategy Officer. He led the firm’s AI-driven creative transformation and scaled Fjord into a global design leader. At AKQA, Shah aims to strengthen … Read more
William Grant & Sons has appointed Kartik Mohindra as Managing Director for India, effective 30 September. With over 26 years of experience in the alcohol, beverage, and FMCG sectors, Kartik previously served as CMO and Head of Global Business Development at Pernod Ricard India, where he led the growth of iconic brands and market expansion. … Read more
Havas Media Network India has appointed Rohit Shaw as Senior Vice President of Arena Media. With over 15 years of experience across agencies and brands like Dentsu, Jubilant FoodWorks, Dabur, and Emami, Shaw will lead agency relations and key client accounts, driving growth and strategic planning. His appointment underscores Havas Media’s focus on strengthening leadership … Read more