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FCC chief Michael Powell to step down in March
MUMBAI: US Federal Communications Commission chief Michael K. Powell has decided to quit. He made the formal announcement on 21 January that he would be quitting the agency in March.
Powell, son of outgoing Secretary of State Colin Powell, has completed four years at the helm of FCC. His exit will end a tumultuous four-year tenure marked by battles over indecency on the airwaves.
Powell has said in The Washington Times that he was uncomfortable waging the war on indecency, a reference to the stormy period after singer Janet Jackson’s infamous performance at last year’s Super Bowl show. Powell, who had opposed tight regulation of telecommunications, backed unprecedented fines against broadcast indecency.
Powell has been quoted in media reports as saying that he has completed a bold and aggressive agenda and looks forward to spending more time with his wife and two sons.
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Shanu Singh steps down as director – The Economic Times brand at BCCL: Reports
Marketing leader joined BCCL in July 2025 to lead brand strategy for the business daily
MUMBAI: Shanu Singh has stepped down from her role as director of The Economic Times brand at Bennett, Coleman & Co Limited, according to reports.
Singh joined the company in July 2025 to lead brand strategy and integrated marketing initiatives for the flagship business daily across platforms. During her stint, she worked on strengthening brand positioning, deepening audience engagement and advancing advertiser-focused initiatives.
A marketing executive with nearly two decades of experience, Singh previously served as chief marketing officer at ASK Asset & Wealth Management. She has also held senior roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Her next move has not yet been announced.
