Top News:

1. Sundar Pichai: AI driven ‘Search Companion’ in the works at Google
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has said that the tech giant will be coming up with an artificial intelligence-based model in the “coming weeks and months”, according to media reports. The models, as per Pichai, will work as “a companion to search”.

2. Muthoot Finance ropes in Madhuri Dixit
Muthoot Finance has signed on actor Madhuri Dixit as its brand ambassador. The brand also continues to have Amitabh Bachchan as their brand ambassador as well.

3. Wavemaker India appoints George Kovoor as CCO
Wavemaker India today announced the appointment of George Kovoor as the Chief Creative Officer. George will report into Ajay Gupte, CEO – South Asia, Wavemaker and will be based out of Bangalore.

4. Meta Q4 revenue falls 4%
Meta has reported a revenue of $32,165 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, a fall of 4% from the previous fiscal. The company’s net income for the quarter stands at $4,652 million.

5. Russell Barrett moves to TBWA/India
TBWA\India has appointed Russell Barrett to the newly created position of Chief Creative Experience Officer, a further nod to the agency’s commitment to delivering disruptive brand experience solutions for its clients.