Rahul Kanwal exits India Today Group after 22 years.
Veteran journalist Rahul Kanwal is stepping down from the India Today Group after a distinguished 22-year career. As News Director, he played a key role in shaping the newsroom, launching…
Rohitash Srivastava appointed Chief Strategy Officer at 82.5 Communications.
82.5 Communications, a full-service integrated agency, has appointed Rohitash Srivastava as Chief Strategy Officer. This internal move within the Ogilvy Group highlights the agency’s focus on strengthening its strategic capabilities…
Jitender Dabas named CEO of Cheil X.
Cheil South West Asia (SWA) has named Jitender Dabas as CEO of Cheil X, an independent agency managing accounts beyond Samsung. He will oversee Cheil X offices in Delhi and…
Carrier Midea India signs Rashmika Mandanna as MIDEA HVAC ambassador.
Carrier Midea India has appointed actress Rashmika Mandanna as the brand ambassador for Midea HVAC, aiming to strengthen its presence in the competitive Indian air conditioning market. The collaboration seeks…
Dorelle Kulkarni appointed MD of Havas Life Mumbai.
Havas Life Mumbai has appointed Dorelle Kulkarni as Managing Director, succeeding Sangeeta Barde. She will lead the agency’s strategic growth, market expansion, and innovation in healthcare communications. Reporting to Charles…
TMKOC IP invites media pitches, commits ₹25 Cr for growth.
Neela Mediatech, founded by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah creator Asit Kumarr Modi, is expanding its digital venture across gaming, animation, gamified learning, Web3, and merchandise. With a ₹25 crore…
OML’s Hypothesis wins Ather Energy’s influencer marketing mandate.
Hypothesis by Only Much Louder (OML) has won the influencer marketing mandate for Ather Energy, a leading EV two-wheeler brand in India. This partnership aims to enhance Ather’s brand engagement…
upGrad Enterprise names Sunita Mohanty as Revenue Head.
upGrad Enterprise has appointed Sunita Mohanty as its new Revenue Head, effective March 2025, to spearhead global growth and market strategy. With over 25 years of experience in IT, sales,…
Gandhi family resolves feud, restructures & merges Vadilal empire.
Vadilal Industries is restructuring its management and ownership following a family agreement among key promoters—Rajesh R. Gandhi, Janmajay V. Gandhi, and Devanshu L. Gandhi. The move aims to resolve longstanding…
Goafest 2025 kickstarts delegate registrations; Opens Super Early Bird until April 7, 2025
Goafest, South Asia’s premier festival celebrating creativity and advertising excellence in India, is thrilled to announce the opening of delegate registrations for its highly anticipated 18th edition. Delegates can secure…
Shyam Srinivasan Joins TVS Capital as Senior Advisor
TVS Capital Funds has appointed ex-Federal Bank CEO Shyam Srinivasan as a Senior Advisor and Operating Partner. With over 30 years in banking, he brings expertise in institutional growth, digital…
Shibashish Roy promoted to CEO & MD at Croma.
Croma has appointed Shibashish Roy as its CEO & MD, effective April 1. With over 20 years at Tata Group, Roy was named CEO in November 2024 and transitioned into…
OpenAI’s $40B investment to shape AI’s future.
OpenAI has raised $40 billion in funding, boosting its valuation to $300 billion. This investment will support its AI research, computational infrastructure, and tools like ChatGPT, which now serves 500…
Blue Star names Mohit Sud Group President – Unitary Cooling Products.
Blue Star Limited has appointed Mohit Sud as Group President – Unitary Cooling Products, effective March 31, 2025. He will oversee sales, marketing, service, R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain for…
Raymond Ltd. names Rashmi Mundada Independent Director.
Raymond Ltd. has appointed Rashmi Mundada as a Woman Independent Director (Additional Director) on its Board, effective March 28, 2025, pending member approval. A seasoned Chartered Accountant with 22+ years…
EMVIES Celebrates 25 Years of Media Excellence Honors Wavemaker India and Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. at EMVIE Awards 2025
~ Wavemaker India is The Best Media Agency Of The Year; Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. is The Best Media Client Of The Year ~ ~ Initiative Media (India) Private…
Sanjay Sachdeva Named MD & CEO of Bajaj Electricals
Bajaj Electricals has named Sanjay Sachdeva as its Managing Director & CEO, effective April 15, 2025. Sachdeva, a seasoned leader with over 30 years at Hindustan Unilever, has held key…
Harish Shetty, ex-Ogilvy, Joins Buzzlab as Client Services Director
Buzzlab, Asia’s first content-led growth consulting firm, has appointed Harish Shetty as Client Services Director. Formerly a Management Supervisor at Ogilvy, Harish brings over 12 years of experience in advertising,…
Sid Sriram Joins Warner Music India
Sid Sriram has joined forces with Warner Music India (WMI) in a groundbreaking partnership that extends beyond music releases. This collaboration focuses on artist management, live performances, brand partnerships, and…
Routematic names Chidananda Murthy VP of People & Culture.
Routematic has appointed Chidananda Murthy as Vice President – People and Culture. He will lead the company’s people strategy, talent development, and organizational culture, focusing on growth and employee well-being.…
Yusuf Pachmariwala appointed Head of Hitachi Cash Management Services.
Hitachi Cash Management Services has announced Yusuf Pachmariwala as its new Managing Director & CEO, effective April 1, 2025, succeeding Anup Neogi. Currently Director of Operations – Cash Business at…
IndianOil becomes Presenting Partner for WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025.
IndianOil has been named Presenting Partner for WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025, marking its commitment to Indian table tennis. The tournament, debuting in Chennai from March 25-30 at Jawaharlal Nehru…
CCPA fines 24 coaching institutes ₹77.6L for false ads.
CCPA has fined 24 coaching institutes ₹77.6 lakhs for misleading ads, reinforcing consumer protection in education. Under the 2024 Guidelines, the crackdown targets exaggerated claims and unfair practices. Additionally, the…
Maruti Suzuki India appoints Sunil Kakkar as the first Indian whole-time director on its board.
Maruti Suzuki India has appointed Sunil Kakkar as Additional Director and Whole-time Director (Corporate Planning) for a three-year term, effective April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. The appointment was…
NuSummit names Srinivasan Jayaraman Chief Strategy & Growth Officer.
NuSummit has appointed Srinivasan (Srini) Jayaraman as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer to lead its global expansion in digital transformation and cybersecurity for financial services. With 25 years of experience…
Meta launches AI tools to enhance creator marketing.
Meta has launched new AI-powered tools to help brands collaborate with creators and boost sales. Updates include AI-driven creator discovery, content recommendations, and enhanced insights in Instagram’s creator marketplace. Key…
Nielsen confirms Google’s AI ads boost ROI.
A Nielsen study, in collaboration with Google, analyzed over 50,000 brand campaigns and found that Google’s AI-powered ad solutions outperform manual optimization in driving better ROI. The research examined AI-driven…
WPP wins WARC’s ‘Triple Crown’ for top effectiveness.
WPP secured WARC’s 2025 ‘Triple Crown’ by ranking first in the WARC Effective 100, Media 100, and Creative 100 lists, reinforcing its leadership in marketing effectiveness. Ogilvy topped the Effective…
Dettol Banega Swasth India reaches 500 million people at Maha Kumbh.
Reckitt’s Dettol Banega Swasth India (DBSI) campaign played a key role at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, engaging over 500 million devotees over 45 days. DBSI led a large-scale hygiene…
Fast&Up and Zepto provide lakhs of hydration packets to help workers beat the summer heat.
As summer approaches, Zepto and Fast&Up have partnered to support Zepto’s frontline workers, including delivery partners, packers, and store staff, by distributing lakhs of hydration supplement packets across 80+ cities.…