CCI clears Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the $30 billion merger between U.S.-based advertising giants Omnicom Group Inc. and Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG). The deal will create…
Meta aims to fully automate ads with AI by 2026.
Meta is set to launch advanced AI tools by the end of 2026 that will let brands fully automate ad campaigns—from creating images, videos, and text to precise targeting—using just…
FDA shuts down Zepto’s Dharavi hub over severe hygiene violations.
Maharashtra’s FDA has suspended the food business license of Zepto’s parent firm, Kiranakart Technologies, after a surprise inspection at its Dharavi warehouse revealed serious food safety lapses. Issues included fungal…
Deepak Kumar Jha named Executive Editor of The Pioneer.
The Pioneer has named veteran journalist Deepak Kumar Jha as its new Executive Editor. With 21 years of experience, much of it at The Pioneer, Jha steps into the role…
Aurionpro names Sachin Salian as Chief Marketing Officer.
Aurionpro Solutions has appointed Sachin Salian as its Chief Marketing Officer. With over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing and digital transformation, Sachin will lead global marketing efforts, including…
Tilt names Subbaraju Alluri CEO for SEA.
Integrated creative agency Tilt, part of HM International Holdings, has named Subbaraju Alluri as Chief Executive Officer for Southeast Asia. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications…
Vishal Chinchankar has stepped down as CEO of Madison Digital and Alpha.
Vishal Chinchankar has stepped down as CEO of Madison Digital and Alpha. With a career spanning roles at The Indian Express, Mindshare, Reliance Digital TV, and WPP’s Prodigi, his exit…
N Venu named MD of Hitachi India.
Hitachi India has appointed N Venu as Managing Director, adding to his roles as MD & CEO of Hitachi Energy India and South Asia Region Head. His appointment follows Bharat…
Instamart names Ankit Jain SVP of Operations.
Instamart has named Ankit Jain as Senior Vice President of Operations, where he will oversee supply chain, dark store operations, delivery, and network expansion. Jain brings over 20 years of…
Niva Bupa appoints Nimish Agrawal to head Digital Unit, retains CMO role.
Niva Bupa Health Insurance has elevated Nimish Agrawal to a dual role as Director of the Digital Business Unit and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In addition to overseeing brand, media,…
Disney+ launches perks program for subscribers.
Disney+ has introduced a new always-on “Perks” program in the U.S. to reward subscribers with exclusive benefits like sweepstakes, discounts, and trials. Perks include chances to win tickets to the…
Unicommerce names Abhishek Mangaraj as Sr. Director – Customer Success and Divya Sharma as Marketing Director.
Unicommerce eSolutions Limited has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Abhishek Mangaraj as Senior Director – Customer Success and Divya Sharma as Director – Marketing. Abhishek, formerly VP at…
SW Network Retains Creative and Digital Mandate for Nexus Select Citywalk, Delhi
SW Network, an independent integrated advertising agency, has renewed its mandate for Nexus Select Citywalk, Delhi’s premier lifestyle and shopping destination. This marks the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between…
WPP Media launches as fully integrated, AI-powered media company.
WPP has unveiled a major strategic shift with the launch of WPP Media, a new global media company powered by artificial intelligence. This marks a significant transformation in the advertising…
McCann promotes Sambit Mohanty to EVP & Creative Head, Bangalore.
McCann has promoted Sambit Mohanty to Executive Vice President and Creative Head of its Bangalore office, effective next month. In his expanded role, Sambit will lead both business and creative…
Experience Commerce Wins Social and Media Mandate for Tropical Agrosystem
Mumbai, May 28, 2025 – Experience Commerce (EC), a leading full-service digital agency and part of the Cheil SWA Group, has announced its win of the comprehensive digital and media…
Coca-Cola India Foundation sets up community water ATMs in Ayodhya.
Anandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation, in partnership with SM Sehgal Foundation and Ayodhya Nagar Nigam, has installed community Water ATMs at key locations in Ayodhya to improve public access to…
Nat Habit names Kushal Gupta Chief Retail Officer.
Nat Habit has appointed Kushal Gupta as its Chief Retail Officer to spearhead its offline expansion and revenue growth strategy. With over 20 years of FMCG experience at companies like…
NEWME launches Zip, promising 60-minute delivery for fast fashion.
Fashion-tech brand NEWME has introduced NEWME Zip, a 60-minute delivery service for fashion orders in Bengaluru, following a successful 90-minute pilot in Delhi-NCR. Aimed at Gen Z consumers, the service…
Nestlé buys minority stake in Indian pet food brand Drools.
Nestlé S.A. has made its first direct investment in an Indian brand by acquiring a minority stake in Drools Pet Food, a recently minted unicorn in the pet care sector.…
Smile Group launches healthtech venture, names Gagandeep Singh Bedi as Managing Partner.
Smile Group has launched a Healthtech Venture Builder to tap into the rapidly growing healthcare sector, appointing industry veteran Gagandeep Singh Bedi as Managing Partner. With over 25 years of…
POCO India names Ken Sekhar as Marketing Head.
POCO India, a smartphone brand under Xiaomi, has appointed Ken Sekhar as its new Head of Marketing. Prior to this, Ken served as Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing…
Day 2 – Wrap Up Igniting Creativity: Day 2 Highlights from Goafest 2025
May 22, 2025; National: The second half of Day 2 proceeded with an engaging session titled ‘WTF is Creative Leadership Now?’ under the theme “IGNITE THE NEW” powered by SUN…
Goafest 2025: Day 1 Sets the Stage to Ignite Minds and Celebrate Creativity.
Goafest 2025 ignited with a powerful convergence of ideas, energy, and innovation, bringing together visionary leaders from media, marketing, and business to truly ‘Ignite ___.’ This compelling call to action…
Shivani Pant named Taboola’s Regional Publisher Director for APAC.
Taboola has appointed Shivani Pant as Regional Publisher Director for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, a new role aimed at strengthening the company’s publisher partnerships in this key market. Pant,…
The Sleep Company names Nirav Lalan as Chief Growth Officer.
The Sleep Company has promoted Nirav Lalan to Chief Growth Officer (CGO), recognizing his key role in the company’s 20-fold growth since he joined in 2022. Lalan’s market insights and…
Mars Wrigley dedicates 30% of turnover to sales and marketing to rival competitors.
Mars Wrigley, operating in India since 2002, has set ambitious growth targets with popular brands like Snickers, Galaxy, Mars, and Twix. The company invests 30% of its turnover in sales…
Zepto names Rachit Ranjan as Chief Public Policy Officer.
Zepto has appointed Rachit Ranjan as its Chief Public Policy Officer, effective May 2025. In this role, Rachit will lead Zepto’s policy, regulatory, and government affairs efforts to ensure the…
Goafest 2025 Unveils Power-Packed Line-up of Global Icons, Industry Leaders & Entertainment Giants
19 May, 2025; Mumbai, India: Gearing up to welcome the industry for 3 days of conversations, Goafest 2025 today unveils its speaker line-up featuring the best creative and marketing minds…
Zee Media adopts unified ‘Z’ brand identity across all channels.
Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has introduced a unified brand identity featuring a new ‘Z’ symbol across its national and regional news channels. This rebranding aims to align the network’s…