WPP Media Wins InCred Money’s Performance Marketing Mandate
InCred Money has appointed WPP Media as its performance marketing partner to drive its next phase of digital growth. As part of the collaboration, WPP Media will lead a full-funnel…
Chandni Shah to be CEO of Kinnect–22feet Tribal, Rohan Mehta Takes On New Group Role
Chandni Shah, co-founder of Kinnect, will become the CEO of the newly combined entity of Kinnect and 22feet Tribal post 1 January, 2026. The leadership shift comes as Omnicom Advertising…
Omnicom India Names Kartik Sharma CEO; Shashi Sinha Strategic Advisor and Amardeep Singh Steps In as COO
Omnicom Media has named Kartik Sharma as CEO, Amardeep Singh as COO, and Shashi Sinha as Strategic Advisor for India, following the integration of Omnicom Media Group and IPG Mediabrands…
Havas Strengthens Converged.AI Capabilities With Acquisition of French Data Firm Unnest
Havas has acquired Unnest, a French data consulting and engineering company, to bolster its global data and technology expertise and accelerate its Converged.AI strategy. Founded in 2021 by Nicolas Chollet…
OA India Announces New Leadership: Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman, Aditya Kanthy Named President & MD
Omnicom Advertising has announced a new leadership structure for India, appointing Prasoon Joshi as Chairman and Aditya Kanthy as President and Managing Director. Both leaders will report to Sean Donovan,…
Parthasarathy M A Announces Retirement After 17 Years at WPP Media
Parthasarathy M A (MAPS), Chief Strategy Officer for South Asia at GroupM, has announced his retirement after a 17-year career with WPP Media. Sharing the news on social media, MAPS…
Actimedia PR & Digital Wins IAGES Communications Mandate
The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), India’s first industry-led self-regulatory body for the gold sector, has appointed Actimedia PR & Digital as its nationwide communications and digital…
Omnicom–IPG Merger Secures EU Approval, Completion Expected Wednesday
Omnicom Group and The Interpublic Group of Companies are set to finalise their merger by the close of business on Wednesday, following the European Commission’s announcement on November 24 granting…
Supraja Srinivasan Joins Publicis Groupe South Asia as VP & Head of Corporate Communications
Publicis Groupe South Asia has appointed Supraja Srinivasan as Vice-President and Head of Corporate Communications for the region. Reporting to CEO Anupriya Acharya, she will lead internal and external communications,…
Speculation Grows Around Potential Moves on WPP as Havas Show Interest
Reports suggest that Havas has held early discussions regarding WPP, the parent company of PR firm Burson. Sources indicate the group may explore acquiring WPP Media or potentially building a…
WPP Media wins Reckitt’s Europe mandate, driving AI-led marketing transformation.
WPP Media has won Reckitt’s media planning and buying mandate across 21 European markets, covering major brands including Durex, Dettol, Nurofen, Veet, Finish, and Vanish. The partnership will leverage WPP…
Havas acquires majority stake in Gauly Advisors Germany
Havas has acquired a majority stake in Gauly Advisors, a leading German corporate and financial communications firm, which will now operate as H/Advisors Gauly under Havas’s global strategic communications network,…
Dentsu India Unveils Dentsu AMP to Transform Video Creation with AI and Human Creativity
Dentsu India has launched Dentsu AMP, a next-generation, video-first content engine that combines human creativity with AI to help brands produce high-quality storytelling faster and at scale. Led by Managing…
Publicis Secures Global Media Mandate for Unilever’s Ice-Cream Unit
Publicis Groupe has been appointed the global media agency of record for Unilever’s soon-to-be independent ice-cream division, which includes brands like Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, and Cornetto. The move comes…
FCB Ulka wins creative mandate for Bajaj Almond Drops & No Marks
FCB Ulka, part of FCB India, has been appointed the creative agency on record for Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil and Bajaj No Marks after a multi-agency pitch. The agency…
L’Oréal Professionnel names Ogilvy Paris as global social media partner
L’Oréal Professionnel has appointed Ogilvy Paris to handle its global social media strategy across TikTok and Instagram following a multi-agency pitch. The global mandate aims to strengthen the brand’s presence…
Publicis Groupe to acquire Southeast Asia’s HEPMIL Media Group
Publicis Groupe has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HEPMIL Media Group, Southeast Asia’s leading influencer agency, bolstering its social-first and creator-led capabilities in the region’s fast-growing digital market. Founded…
Omnicom to retire DDB brand after IPG merger
Omnicom is reportedly set to retire the iconic DDB Worldwide brand following U.S. regulatory approval of its merger with Interpublic Group (IPG). With the FTC’s clearance, Omnicom plans to consolidate…
FCB Neo names Saksham Kohli as President
FCB Neo, part of FCB India, has appointed Saksham Kohli as President, reporting to CEO Ashima Mehra. With over two decades of experience across agencies like Ogilvy, Publicis, FCB Ulka,…
WPP Media Unveils ‘Beyond Price Tags’: The Playbook for Premiumization in Indian E-commerce Boom
Mumbai, October 27th, 2025: WPP Media India today launched its new playbook, ‘Beyond Price Tags: The Power of Premiumization in India’s E-commerce Boom’, a first-of-its-kind framework revealing that the future…
WPP launches WPP Open Pro to expand AI-driven marketing access
WPP has introduced WPP Open Pro, an advanced edition of its AI marketing platform designed to let brands of all sizes independently plan, create, and publish campaigns. The platform democratizes…
Advertising legend Piyush Pandey passes away
The Indian advertising world mourns the loss of Piyush Pandey, the legendary creative force who gave Indian brands their authentic voice. The Chief Creative Officer Worldwide and Executive Chairman India…
WPP faces investor class action over alleged misleading statements.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against WPP plc and its top executives after the company’s shares plunged 18% following CEO Mark Read’s retirement announcement. Filed in the U.S.…
Dentsu appoints Rohit Potphode as Managing Partner for Sports & Entertainment
Dentsu has appointed Rohit Potphode as Managing Partner – Sports, Gaming, Esports, and Live Experiences to lead its Sports and Entertainment practice in India. Reporting to Yosuke Murai, Potphode will…
WPP Media Wins Integrated Media Mandate for Leeford Healthcare Limited
Mumbai, October 10th, 2025: WPP Media has been awarded the integrated media mandate for five strategic brands within Leeford Healthcare Limited’s consumer portfolio. The mandate spans across ATL, full funnel…
WPP Media Retains Bayer Consumer Health Mandate in South Asia, Led by EssenceMediacom
Mumbai, October 08, 2025: WPP Media today announced that EssenceMediacom will continue to manage the integrated media mandate for Bayer Consumer Health across South Asia — following a global review.…
Averill Sequeira named Chief Strategy Officer at Essencemediacom.
Averill Sequeira has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Essencemediacom, a WPP Media brand, after serving in the role since July 2025. She previously held senior roles at Essencemediacom India,…
Publicis Groupe India launches AI content studio to transform brand storytelling.
Publicis Groupe India has launched a state-of-the-art AI-powered content studio to deliver personalised, localised, and platform-ready content at speed and scale. Positioned as the first of its kind in India,…
Sonia Sharda promoted to EVP at Dentsu Creative.
Dentsu Creative has promoted Sonia Sharda to Executive Vice President, recognizing her leadership, client success, and creative impact. Part of Social Samosa’s Superwoman Class of 2022, Sonia has been instrumental…
Amit Lall appointed as Planning Lead – West & South at WPP Media.
Amit Lall has joined WPP Media as Planning Lead – West & South, bringing over 14 years of expertise in digital and mobile marketing. He has worked with 300+ brands,…