Crunchyroll Drops New Brand Film Featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Shubman Gill
Crunchyroll has launched the second installment of its “Ready to Anime?” brand film in India, starring actress Rashmika Mandanna and cricketer Shubman Gill. The spot dramatizes Gill’s disappointment at an anime’s ending and Mandanna’s reassurance that more content awaits, underscoring the platform’s endless discovery narrative. It spotlights flagship titles such as Black Clover, Blue Lock and One Piece while noting Crunchyroll now offers over 900 series, many dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The campaign, created by Tilt Brand Solutions and StudioQ, will run on connected TV, digital and social channels.
ABC Workers Strike, Kyle Strikes with a Lawsuit, and AI-Generated PR Strikes the Wrong Chord
ABC employees ended a historic 24‑hour strike – the broadcaster’s first in 20 years – but negotiations remain unresolved, leaving the threat of further action alive. Meanwhile, radio personality Kyle Sandilands filed a Federal Court suit against ARN, publicly revealing...
How to Use Buying Signals for Contextual B2B Prospecting and Outreach
The article outlines a contextual outreach framework that replaces manual, multi‑tab prospecting with automated buying‑signal detection. By combining HubSpot, Clay, Trigify, and PhantomBuster, sales teams can surface real‑time intent data—tech‑stack changes, website visits, and social engagement—in seconds. This enriched context...
ELMED Life Sciences Raises $2.7 Mn in Series A From NABVENTURES
ELMED Life Sciences secured a $2.7 million Series A round led by NABVENTURES' AgriSURE Fund. The capital will fund new manufacturing capacity in Hyderabad, R&D acceleration, and broader distribution across Indian tier‑2/3 regions and overseas markets. ELMED develops probiotic and microbiome‑based products...
Fuel Shock Pushes Thai Fishery Close to Shutdown
A sharp rise in diesel to about 39 baht ($1.11) per litre—driven by the US‑Israeli war on Iran—has left more than half of Samut Sakhon’s trawlers idle and threatens to shut down Thailand’s multibillion‑dollar fishing sector within days. Thailand exports roughly...
War Kills Rate Cut Hopes as Reserve Bank Warns of Inflation Spike
The South African Reserve Bank kept its repo rate at 6.75% as the US‑Israel war sparked higher global energy prices, prompting inflation concerns. Inflation, which had fallen to the 3% target in February, is now projected to climb toward 4%...
Asian Stocks Mostly Fall, Oil Climbs Again over Iran War De-Escalation Uncertainties
Asian equity markets slipped on Thursday as uncertainty over a de‑escalation of the Iran war weighed on investor sentiment, with the Nikkei down 0.3%, the Kospi off 1.9% and the Hang Seng falling 1.4%. Oil prices rebounded, lifting Brent crude...
Deltatre Appoints Watson as CEO
Deltatre announced that long‑time CEO Andrea Marini will step down after five years and transition to Deputy Chairman, while Marc Watson has been appointed the new chief executive. Watson, a former BT TV Group head and DAZN chief commercial officer, brings deep...
Rainy Day Funds Grow Weaker As Budget Pressure Mounts
After years of record highs, state rainy‑day fund capacity slipped in fiscal 2025, with the median state able to cover only 47.8 days of operations, down from 54.5 days in 2024. While 24 states increased their reserves, 26 saw capacity...
Global Market Update | Japan's Nikkei Gains on Middle East Optimism; SoftBank Jumps 6%
Japan's Nikkei index climbed 0.61% to 54,075, driven by a 6.2% jump in SoftBank shares after Arm Holdings forecast strong data‑center chip revenue. The rally reflects growing optimism that Middle‑East tensions may ease, even as the market stays below its...
Hashtags Aren’t Dead, They’re Just ‘on Life Support’ as AI Reshapes Discovery
Hashtags remain on platforms but have lost their discovery power as AI-driven algorithms now interpret content directly. TikTok and Instagram prioritize engagement signals, context, and viewer behavior over manual tags. Industry experts say performance hinges on relevance, timing, and the...
How Zipse Flew Under the Radar While Future-Proofing BMW
Outgoing BMW CEO Oliver Zipse is stepping down after seven years, having kept a low public profile while delivering strong financial results. Under his leadership BMW posted a record group margin of 7.7% and profits of more than €7 billion (about...
Adidas Trefoil Logo Makes a World Cup Comeback After 36 Years
Adidas has revived its classic Trefoil logo for the FIFA World Cup, debuting official away kits for 25 partner federations, including 13 nations qualified for the 2026 tournament. The designs fuse retro 1990s aesthetics with modern performance technologies such as...
Delaware Court of Chancery Sustains Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Based on Terms of LLC Agreement
On Jan. 29, 2026 the Delaware Court of Chancery denied Victory Park Capital Advisors’ motion to dismiss, sustaining Calumet Capital Partners’ breach‑of‑fiduciary‑duty, aiding‑and‑abetting, servicing‑agreement and implied‑covenant claims. The court held that the LLC’s protective provision could not blanket‑away fiduciary duties because Delaware law...
Can ChackTok Untangle Southeast Asia’s Fragmented Photo Booth Market?
The global photo‑booth market, valued at $584.6 million in 2024, is projected to reach $1.4 billion by 2032 with an 11.5% CAGR. Southeast Asia contributes roughly one‑fifth of that market but remains highly fragmented, relying on outdated tools. ChackTok offers a hardware‑agnostic...
Dipan Mehta: Don't Call the Bottom yet; Here's What to Watch Instead
Indian equities are currently reacting more to US President Donald Trump’s statements than to fundamentals, with oil price swings amplifying market volatility. Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities warns that the March earnings quarter will be tepid and the June quarter...
Fashion Briefing: How Watch Heavyweights Swatch and SwissWatchExpo Are Responding to War in the Middle East
The escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran is causing the most severe supply‑chain disruption in the luxury watch sector since the 1970s. Swatch and SwissWatchExpo, two industry heavyweights, are scrambling to protect sales by shifting inventory and event planning away from...
Media Briefing: Overheard at the Digiday Publishing Summit, March 2026 Edition
Publishing executives at the Digiday Publishing Summit warned that falling search‑referral traffic is eroding their primary revenue source, prompting an accelerated push toward subscription and membership models. They described the transition as a multi‑year cultural overhaul, requiring new content strategies...
Julie Cartwright on Pvolve’s Prolific Partnership Strategy with Beauty, Wellness and Fashion Brands
Pvolve, the low‑impact functional‑movement brand founded in 2017, has built a prolific partnership ecosystem spanning beauty, wellness, apparel, and consumer giants such as Tower28, Lululemon, Amex and Amazon. These collaborations fuel brand awareness, drive foot traffic to its 43 U.S....
Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Hit By Drone Attack in Black Sea
A Sierra Leone‑flagged Suezmax tanker, the Altura, was struck by drones near the Bosporus, damaging its bridge and engine room but causing no crew injuries. Turkish officials say the attack likely involved an unmanned underwater vehicle, a rare method in...
Meta to Turn Employees Into ‘AI Builders’, Reorganize Teams Into Smaller Pods Amid Reality Labs Layoffs: Report
Meta is piloting a reorganization within its Reality Labs division, rebranding about 1,000 engineers as “AI builders” and grouping them into small, AI‑native pods. The new structure introduces three titles—AI Builder, AI Pod Lead, and AI Org Lead—to encourage cross‑disciplinary...
G-7 Meets in France to Narrow Transatlantic Iran Split
Foreign ministers of the G‑7 gathered in France to bridge a widening transatlantic rift over the Iran‑Israel war, as President Donald Trump warned of severe retaliation if Tehran rejects a peace deal. The two‑day summit, chaired by France, also featured...
Bank of Korea Flags Financial Stability Risks as Iran War Fallout Persists
The Bank of Korea says South Korea’s financial system stayed broadly stable in March but warns that Middle‑East tensions, uneven growth and persistent housing price gains could spark volatility. Board member Lee Soohyung highlighted the risk of foreign‑exchange swings, capital...
Quality or Price? Asia’s US$7tn Consumption Growth Hinges on Changing Priorities
Asia is projected to generate an additional US$7 trillion in private consumption over the next ten years, a 40% rise comparable to adding today’s entire Chinese consumer market. A new Roland Berger report finds quality is the primary driver in fast‑growing economies...
This Ex-Google, Ex-Anka Founder Is Building Shopify but for Social Sellers in Francophone Africa
Yelen, a Côte d’Ivoire‑based startup founded by ex‑Google executive Ibrahima Sylla, launched in June 2025 as an all‑in‑one platform for African social sellers. The service lets merchants create storefronts, accept card and mobile‑money payments, and manage orders from WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook...
Vanke Seeks Bond Delay Again as It Works on Restructuring Plan
China Vanke Co., a distressed property developer, has approached holders of its yuan‑denominated bond maturing on April 23 to seek a payment postponement. In meetings last week, Vanke indicated it is also weighing a broader restructuring that could involve extending...
Report: Local CTV Reshaping US Ad Market
AdImpact’s first local CTV ad trends report examined 511,000 advertisers across 210 U.S. TV markets in 2025. Markets outside the top 50 generated 52.5% of local CTV impressions while representing only 33% of the TV population. Quarterly data showed Q4...
Nykaa Brings UK’s Q+A Skincare to India
Nykaa has introduced the UK‑based Q+A Skincare line to Indian shoppers, adding a brand known for its ingredient‑first, hero‑active naming and vegan, cruelty‑free formulas. The launch taps into a rapidly growing consumer appetite for transparent, efficacy‑driven products, driven by heightened...
Cleanfarms Announces Retirement Plan for Executive Director Barry Friesen
Cleanfarms announced that founding Executive Director Barry Friesen will retire on April 2 2026 after more than a decade of leadership. Under his guidance the organization grew from a single‑person startup to a national stewardship body operating ten agricultural‑waste programs. Cleanfarms now recycles...
Beyond Borders: Labor Law Strategies for Cross-Border Deals
Mayer Brown employment partners Marine Hamon and Pauline Stadler dissect labor‑law challenges in cross‑border transactions between Germany and France. They detail works‑council consultation mandates, statutory timelines, employee‑transfer rules, and confidentiality duties that can shape carve‑outs and asset deals. The lawyers...
University of California Shops $3bn LP Portfolio in Major Sale
The University of California announced it will sell a roughly $3 billion portfolio of limited‑partner (LP) stakes in private‑equity funds. The move is part of a broader strategy to rebalance its $140 billion endowment and generate cash for upcoming capital needs. UC...
CB Hot Suit Takes: Matilda Hobba, Co-Founder, Pembleton
Matilda Hobba, co‑founder and Director of Projects at Pembleton, left a PR role at 20 to join a Bunnings advertising team, launching her career in agency work. She cites two recent campaigns—Belong’s telco family‑tech narrative and Evil Ray’s sunscreen brand...
Why HR Teams Are Paying Attention to Customer Community Platforms
HR teams are increasingly adopting customer community platforms as strategic tools for employee engagement and brand building. These platforms enable peer‑to‑peer support, centralized knowledge sharing, and real‑time feedback, which boost satisfaction and reduce support costs. Gamified recognition and virtual events...
EBU Appoints Eriksson as CTO
European Broadcasting Union appointed Annsofi Eriksson as Chief Technology Officer, effective Oct 1. Eriksson arrives from Sveriges Radio, where she served as CIO and Director of Technology, bringing over two decades of leadership in IT, digital transformation and cybersecurity. She will...
Why HR Teams Are Turning to Explainer Videos for Clear Internal Communication
HR departments are increasingly adopting short explainer videos to convey policies, benefits, and training material. These videos translate technical or legal language into visual narratives that are easier for diverse workforces to grasp. By keeping content under two minutes, companies...
Gartner Says CFOs Need to Rethink the ROI of AI Investments
Gartner warns CFOs that AI investments cannot be evaluated with a single ROI formula. Instead, AI should be treated as a diversified portfolio comprising routine productivity tools, targeted process improvements, and transformational initiatives. Each use case carries distinct cost curves,...
Bloomberg Daybreak Asia: US Says Iran Talks Ongoing (Podcast)
The White House affirmed that diplomatic talks with Iran remain active, even as Tehran publicly rebuffed U.S. overtures and set new preconditions for ending the conflict. The discord underscores heightened tensions that have already rattled Middle‑East stability and global financial...
WPP Elevates Japan CEO to Lead Creative APAC
WPP has promoted its Japan CEO, Kyoko Matsushita, to lead WPP Creative across the Asia‑Pacific region. The move is part of a leaner regional leadership structure designed to streamline the company’s creative operating model. Matsushita will oversee a portfolio that...
Florida CFO Reveals How He Is Stopping Fraud
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia appeared on Fox Business In Depth to outline the state’s aggressive fraud‑prevention strategy targeting misuse of public assistance programs. He detailed a multi‑pronged approach that includes real‑time data analytics, cross‑agency task forces, and a...
Why the Ultra‑Wealthy See Pacific Nations Like Nauru as the Next Safe Haven
Affluent individuals and families are rapidly securing second passports as a hedge against escalating geopolitical tensions, driving a 62% surge in citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) applications since 2023. Nauru’s newly launched program, which ties passport purchases to a Climate Resilience Fund, has...
‘The Box On My Kitchen Bench’: Domino’s Hands Bureau Of Everything Creative Account
Domino’s has appointed Bureau of Everything as its creative partner for Australia and New Zealand, tasking the boutique agency with a full brand revitalisation. The collaboration will deliver a new brand platform, strategy and integrated campaigns, alongside menu updates slated for...
Price of Retail Goods Remains High in Pre-Iran War Data
These numbers, alongside the Iran war, keep the looming threat of rising inflation elevated, analysts say. The post Price of retail goods remains high in pre-Iran war data appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.
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RCEP Explained: Fostering Global Trade Relations
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) entered into force in 2022, creating the world’s largest free‑trade bloc with 15 Asia‑Pacific economies. Together the members represent roughly 30% of global GDP and population, and the pact cuts tariffs across a broad...
Reeve Benaron Shaping the Next Wave of Technology Companies
Reeve Benaron, co‑founder and co‑CEO of Intrivo Diagnostics and chairman of digital‑media firm AUDIENCEX, has built businesses at the nexus of technology, data and real‑world impact. He pioneered AUDIENCEX’s data‑driven advertising platform in 2012 and later launched Intrivo’s Diagnostics‑as‑a‑Service model,...
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Forex and Beggar-Thy-Neighbor Policies: A Comprehensive Guide
The guide explains beggar‑thy‑neighbor policies—tariffs, quotas, and currency devaluation—as tools nations use to protect domestic industries at the expense of trade partners. It traces the concept from Adam Smith’s critique through the Great Depression, post‑World War II Japan, and the 1990s...
Partners Value Split Corp. Announces 2025 Annual Results
Partners Value Split Corp. reported $94 million of income available for distribution for 2025, up from $85 million the prior year, driven by higher Brookfield dividend rates. Net comprehensive income dropped to $1.35 billion, reflecting weaker unrealized gains on its Brookfield holdings. The...
Partners Value Investments Inc. Announces 2025 Annual Results
Partners Value Investments Inc. reported its 2025 financial results, showing a net loss of US$1.4 billion, a significant improvement from the US$3.8 billion loss recorded in 2024. The reduction stemmed mainly from lower remeasurement losses on retractable common shares, which fell to...
Partners Value Investments L.P. Announces 2025 Annual Results
Partners Value Investments L.P. posted 2025 net income of $69 million, down from $74 million a year earlier, as foreign‑currency translation losses outweighed higher investment income and valuation gains. The partnership’s fully diluted net asset value (NAV) climbed to $9.59 billion, up 21%...