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DAN’s Global CEO & Executive VP, Tim Andree To Take Leave Of Absence
Dentsu Aegis Network’s global CEO, and executive VP, Tim Andree, will be taking a leave of absence for health reasons. Toshihiro Yamamoto, CEO of Dentsu Group Inc, will take on the additional role of acting executive chair and CEO of subsidiary DAN immediately until Andree’s return.
Amazon Posts Strong Financial Results For Q4 2019
Amazon has posted financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019, with sales up 21% to US $87.4 billion and profit rising to $6.47 per share, as noted by Campaign Asia. For the full year, Amazon’s net revenue also increased by 20% to $280.5 billion.
Google Partners With WHO To Launch SOS Alert
Google has launched an SOS Alert in partnership with the World Health Organization to make resources about Coronavirus easily accessible to people affected by or looking to learn more about the outbreak. The alert will provide direct access to news, safety tips, information and resources from WHO.
Reliance Industries Partners With Emporio Armani To Launch Restaurant
Reliance Industries is entering the restaurant business by partnering with Emporio Armani to open restaurants in Mumbai. As per The Economic Times, Reliance plans to open the first Emporio Armani restaurant in its upcoming luxury mall in BKC.
