Dentsu India appoints Saagar Sethi as Chief Business Officer
Dentsu India has appointed Saagar Sethi as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO), taking over the portfolio previously led by Kartik Iyer, who recently stepped down from the network. Sethi…
Kartik Iyer retires from dentsu India after nearly two decades
Kartik Iyer, Chief Operating Officer of dentsu India, retired from the organisation on August 14, concluding an association of nearly two decades with the advertising network and a career spanning…
Publicis Groupe’s PDX India names Prashant Sukhwani as Managing Partner, Social
Publicis Digital Experience (PDX) India, part of Publicis Groupe India, has appointed Prashant Sukhwani as Managing Partner, Social, strengthening the agency’s social marketing capabilities across AI, data, creators and cultural…
WPP Media strengthens strategy leadership with Karan Menon’s elevation
WPP Media has elevated Karan Menon from Director to Associate Vice President (AVP) – Strategy. In his new role, Menon will lead strategic planning across client business units, with a…
PizzaExpress India names Punt Creative as communications agency
Punt Creative has secured the communications mandate for PizzaExpress India following a competitive multi-agency pitch. Under the mandate, the agency will lead the brand’s communications and digital strategy, including social…
BigTrunk promotes Rathesh Pillai as Country Lead for GCC
BigTrunk has promoted Rathesh Pillai to the position of Country Lead for the GCC, where he will oversee the agency’s business growth and operations across the region. Sharing the announcement…
Publicis Groupe promotes Ruchi Kansal to Associate Director
Publicis Groupe has promoted Ruchi Kansal to Associate Director – Global Data, Audiences & Technology Solutions, expanding her responsibilities within the company’s global data and marketing technology function. Kansal shared…
EssenceMediacom secures Uber’s regional media business across APAC
EssenceMediacom has successfully retained Uber’s regional media mandate across Asia-Pacific (APAC) following a competitive pitch, extending a partnership that has been instrumental in supporting the ride-hailing platform’s growth across the…
Former Omnicom Media India executive Varun Goyal joins WPP Media
WPP Media has appointed Varun Goyal as Director Strategy, further strengthening its strategic planning capabilities as the agency network continues to enhance its integrated media and marketing offerings. Goyal joins…
Former WPP Media executive Ajay Gupte joins dentsu India as COO
dentsu has appointed Ajay Gupte as Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its transformation and builds a more agile, integrated and future-ready operating…
Former Leo Burnett leader Neetika Aggarwal joins Kinnect as Managing Partner
Kinnect has appointed Neetika Aggarwal as its new Managing Partner, further strengthening the agency’s leadership team as it continues to expand its integrated marketing capabilities. In her new role, Aggarwal…
Havas acquires Spanish experiential marketing agency MUT
Havas has acquired Barcelona-based experiential marketing agency MUT, strengthening its capabilities in brand experiences, live events and sustainable event solutions in Spain. Founded in 2010 by CEO Nacho Gómez, MUT…
Hakuhodo strengthens India digital business with Auburn acquisition
Hakuhodo Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Mumbai-based independent digital agency Auburn Digital Solutions through its wholly owned subsidiary, AdGlobal360 India. The acquisition forms part of Hakuhodo’s global digital…
BBH India strengthens Mumbai leadership with Deb Dutta’s appointment
BBH India has appointed Deb Dutta as Executive Director and Head of Office, Mumbai. He will report to Himanshu Saxena, Managing Director, BBH India, and President (North & East), Saatchi…
AGENCY09 facilitates strategic collaboration between Jupiter Hospital and Discovery for ‘Structures of Tomorrow’
The collaboration brings to life the story behind Jupiter Hospital’s flagship healthcare facility in Dombivli, Mumbai ~ June 19, 2026; Mumbai, India: Jupiter Hospital and Discovery come together for Structures…
Parvati Mohanakrishnan Returns to Communications, Joins Ogilvy India as PR Head
Ogilvy India has appointed Parvati Mohanakrishnan as Senior Vice President and India PR Lead. Based out of the agency’s Gurugram office, she will oversee strategic growth, client partnerships, and business…
AdGlobal360 wins Radico Khaitan’s digital media mandate
Radico Khaitan has appointed AdGlobal360 (AGL), a MarTech company and member of Hakuhodo International, as its integrated digital media partner for its portfolio of premium and luxury beverage brands. Under…
IKEA UK & Ireland appoints VCCP as creative agency
VCCP has been appointed as the creative agency for IKEA UK & Ireland following a competitive multi-agency pitch process. According to reports, the final stage of the review saw VCCP…
Arup Barua joins Publicis Groupe India as Associate Director – Content Marketing
Publicis Groupe India has appointed Arup Barua as Associate Director of Content Marketing, strengthening its content and brand storytelling capabilities. Barua announced the development on LinkedIn, describing the move as…
Grey 82.5 Wins Creative Duties for Imperial Blue After Competitive Pitch
Grey 82.5 has secured the creative mandate for Imperial Blue following a multi-agency pitch process. The partnership marks a significant milestone for the whisky brand as it begins a new…
Manika Juneja steps into COO position at Dentsu Creative
Dentsu Creative has promoted Manika Juneja to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team as the agency continues to focus on growth and integrated client solutions.…
Havas Media Network India names Tabassum Modi as CCO and Head of Havas Play India
Havas Media Network India has appointed Tabassum Modi as Chief Content Officer and Head of Havas Play India, strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates growth across content, entertainment, sports…
Kinnect elevates Ankit Banga as COO, appoints Gaurav Dudeja as CBO to fuel growth
Kinnect has unveiled a renewed growth strategy focused on strengthening integrated capabilities, creative excellence and leadership as it gears up for its next phase of expansion. Over the years, the…
Publicis Groupe’s Zenith India wins L’Oréal India’s integrated media mandate
L’Oréal India has awarded its integrated media mandate to Zenith India, part of Publicis Groupe, following a competitive multi-agency review process. According to industry sources, the account is estimated to…
Dentsu India has appointed Raj Thakkar as Senior Director – Sports, Gaming & Esports.
Dentsu India has appointed industry veteran and former professional esports athlete Raj Thakkar as Senior Director – Sports, Gaming & Esports. In his new role, Thakkar will spearhead business development,…
Havas Media India bags integrated media mandate for Matrimony.com
Havas Media India has been appointed as the Media Agency on Record (AOR) for Matrimony.com Ltd, one of India’s leading online matchmaking platforms. As part of the mandate, Havas Media…
Scribbld Bags Performance Marketing Mandate for Suzette Gourmet
Independent marketing agency Scribbld has secured the performance marketing mandate for Suzette Gourmet, strengthening its presence in the lifestyle and hospitality space. Awarded directly, the mandate will focus on accelerating…
Leo India and Publicis Groupe leaders reflect on landmark ABBYs victories
Reacting to the Group’s strong performance at the ABBYs, leaders across Publicis Groupe South Asia highlighted creative ambition, collaboration, and business impact as the driving forces behind the wins. Anupriya…
Leo India Dominates Day 2 at Goafest 2026 with Clean Sweep of Specialist Agency
Leo India emerged as the standout performer on Day 2 of the ABBY Awards at Goafest 2026, securing Specialist Agency of the Year honours across Digital, Technology, Direct and Health…
80 Years of AAAI: Sam Balsara Reflects on Reinventing the Agency Model for a Changing Industry
As AAAI completes 80 years of representing India’s advertising industry, Sam Balsara reflected on the organisation’s journey and the changes that helped shape today’s modern agency ecosystem. One of the…