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…
Emami posts 8% revenue, 9% PAT growth; declares 1000% dividend.
Emami Ltd. reported 8% YoY revenue growth in Q4FY25, with a 9% rise in PAT to ₹162 crore and a 14% jump in PBT. The company’s domestic business saw strong…
Top advertisers deny boycott conspiracy claims, ask US court to dismiss Musk’s lawsuit.
Global advertisers including Nestlé, Shell, and Abbott have asked a U.S. court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by X Corp. (formerly Twitter), denying claims they coordinated a boycott of the…
MediBuddy names Sidhartha Mehra CFO.
Digital healthcare platform MediBuddy has appointed Sidhartha Mehra as its Chief Financial Officer. With over 20 years of global and Indian experience, Mehra brings expertise in finance, M&A, IPOs, and…
YES Foundation Takes the Bad with the Good in Charity Film
From global health pioneers to environmental activists and kindness crusaders, the media often feels full of saintly individuals making a real difference to the world – which can leave mere…
Prime Video India to show ads unless users pay ₹699 extra
Starting June 17, 2025, Prime Video India will introduce limited ads on shows and films, ending nearly nine years of ad-free streaming. The move aligns with Amazon’s global strategy to…
Arvind Mohta named Marketing Director at Allied Blenders and Distillers
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL) has appointed Arvind Mohta as its new Marketing Director, effective May 14, 2025. He replaces Arvind Hangal, who resigned and will take a senior…
Oliva Clinics boosts digital presence with Team Pumpkin.
Oliva Clinics has expanded its digital partnership with integrated marketing agency Team Pumpkin to strengthen its social media presence and boost awareness around its science-backed dermatology treatments. With 32 clinics…
Honda Cars India appoints Burson as strategic communications partner.
Burson, a global communications firm, has been appointed the strategic communications partner for Honda Cars India Ltd. The agency will provide integrated communications support to strengthen Honda’s brand positioning and…
Goafest 2025 Debuts ‘Advertising Plays’ — A New Celebration of Agency Culture Through Play
May 13, 2025; Mumbai, India: Deepening engagement and staying true to its maiden edition with the nouvel Goafest Village concept, Goafest 2025 today introduces ‘Advertising Plays’ — a sports and…
Billdesk Co-Founder M.N. Srinivasu named IAMAI Chairman for 2025–2027.
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has elected M.N. Srinivasu, Co-founder of Billdesk, as its new Chairman, succeeding Harsh Jain of Dream Sports. Harshil Mathur, Co-founder and CEO…
Google reveals new ‘G’ logo in first major update since 2015.
Google has launched a refreshed version of its iconic ‘G’ logo, marking the most significant design change in nearly a decade. The updated logo swaps the previous segmented look for…
L’Oréal elevates Sanchari Biswas to Head of Media & Digital for Consumer Products.
Sanchari Biswas has been promoted to Head of Media & Digital for L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division, as announced on LinkedIn. She joined the company in 2023 as Media and Digital…
Shashi Sinha appointed Executive Chairman of IPG Mediabrands India; Amardeep Singh named CEO.
IPG Mediabrands India has announced a leadership reshuffle to ensure stability and future growth. Shashi Sinha moves into the role of Executive Chairman, while Amardeep Singh, former CEO of Interactive…
Swiggy’s Q4 FY25 ad spend and EBITDA margins hit by growth investments.
Swiggy’s Q4 FY25 shareholder letter reports a 34.5% year-on-year rise in monthly transacting users to 19.8 million, driven by heavy investments in advertising and marketing. While these efforts boosted growth,…
Six Indian experts to judge global creative entries at Cannes Lions.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced its Shortlisting Jury for 2025, featuring a stellar lineup of experts from around the world—including prominent figures from India’s dynamic creative…
Britannia Industries posts revenue growth, names Varun Berry CEO.
Britannia Industries has appointed Varun Berry as CEO, effective May 8, 2025. He will continue as Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director with no change to existing terms. The company reported…
Disney posts $300M equity loss from India joint venture.
Disney’s Q2 FY2025 earnings report outlines the financial impact of its India joint venture with Reliance Industries. Finalized in November 2024, the deal merges Disney’s Star India and Disney+ Hotstar…