Snap Inc. acquires Saturn to boost Gen-Z engagement in the U.S.
Snap Inc., the parent of Snapchat, has acquired Saturn Technologies, a popular social calendar app among U.S. high-school and college students, to deepen engagement with Gen Z. Saturn will continue…
Instamart’s ad promises sun-ripened mangoes delivered in 10 minutes.
Instamart has launched a first-of-its-kind sunlight-activated newspaper ad that uses photochromatic ink to turn illustrated mangoes golden under sunlight, evoking summer nostalgia and childhood memories. The creative, featuring a playful…
WhatsApp Sting: Dentsu CEOs secretly shared chat info with CCI during probe
A confidential WhatsApp group of top ad agency heads has become the center of a corporate controversy after two Dentsu India executives secretly shared group chats and internal intel with…
WPP named Creative Company of the Year at Cannes Lions 2025.
WPP was named Creative Company of the Year at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, recognising the outstanding creative work across its agencies. WPP won a total of…
JM Financial launches #BachkeRehnaRe campaign to raise awareness on online scams.
JM Financial has launched its digital campaign #BachkeRehnaRe to raise awareness about the rising threat of financial scams. Centered around a humorous film titled Scam Ka Check Mate, the campaign…
Adobe expands GenStudio with new AI tools for scalable video and display ad campaigns.
At the 2025 Cannes Lions, Adobe announced major AI-driven upgrades to GenStudio, its all-in-one content platform designed to streamline the planning, creation, and delivery of marketing campaigns. The new features…
Digiace launches in India in partnership with YMT Ads.
Digiace, a new-age digital advertising brand, has entered the Indian market through a strategic partnership with Southeast Asia’s Martech player YMT Ads. Headquartered in Mumbai and led by industry veteran…
NDTV India appoints Rohit Vishwakarma as Managing Editor
NDTV India has appointed Rohit Vishwakarma as its new Managing Editor, reinforcing its commitment to bold journalism and future-ready storytelling. With over 21 years in broadcast and digital media, Vishwakarma…
Ogilvy and Dove’s “Real Beauty” wins Grand Prix in Creative Strategy.
On the fourth day of the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Ogilvy and Dove were awarded the Grand Prix in Creative Strategy – Long-Term Brand Platform for their…
Crompton spent ₹305.75 crore on ads in FY25 to boost brand visibility.
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals increased its advertising spend by 2.88% to ₹305.75 crore in FY25, focusing on digital and performance marketing to boost visibility, especially for water heaters and air…
E.ON expands partnership with HCLTech to drive product-based transformation.
HCLTech has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with E.ON, one of Europe’s largest energy companies, to support its global cloud transformation journey. As part of the deal, HCLTech will set…
Network18 unveils Creator18.
Network18 has launched Creator18, a new digital venture aimed at empowering the global creator economy. Announced via LinkedIn, the initiative focuses on talent management, influencer partnerships, and creative strategy. Creator18…
IAS rolls out AI-powered contextual category reporting for Meta platforms.
Integral Ad Science (IAS) has introduced new AI-driven contextual category reporting for Meta platforms, expanding measurement capabilities across Facebook and Instagram Feed and Reels. This launch enhances IAS’s ongoing partnership…
Vertiv appoints Mike Giresi as Global CIO.
Vertiv has named Mike Giresi as its new Global Chief Information Officer, effective June 30, 2025. Giresi will lead initiatives in AI adoption, cybersecurity, product security, and digital transformation to…
G-SHOCK partners with Vicky Kaushal for new ‘Rise Above’ campaign.
G-SHOCK, the Casio watch brand, has unveiled its latest campaign, Rise Above the Shocks, featuring brand ambassador Vicky Kaushal. The campaign emphasizes resilience and celebrates youth who overcome life’s pressures…
BBH India brings home a Bronze Lion for ‘Bassi vs Garnier Men Facewash’ Campaign
Mumbai, 18 June, 2025: Publicis Groupe’s creative powerhouse BBH India has earned global applause with a Bronze Lion at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025 for Garnier L’Oréal’s campaign…
LePub scores big on Day 3 of Cannes Lions 2025 with 14 wins, including a Gold for Heineken.
LePub delivered a stellar performance on Day 3 of Cannes Lions 2025, winning 14 Lions—1 Gold, 6 Silver, and 7 Bronze—across categories like Creative B2B, Direct, Media, PR, and Social…
The Trade Desk teams up with Zepto to connect ads with real-time sales insights.
The Trade Desk has partnered with quick commerce platform Zepto to link digital ad campaigns with real-time sales insights, enhancing targeting precision and campaign measurement. Marketers using The Trade Desk…
WPP Media Wins Nilkamal Mandate, to Be Led by EssenceMediacom
Mumbai, June 18th, 2025: WPP Media has secured the complete media mandate for Nilkamal Limited, with EssenceMediacom leading the charge across both digital and offline channels. The mandate covers media…
Amber Tiles names Yango as its new digital media agency.
Yango has been appointed as the digital media agency for Amber Tiles, a leading tile and stone retailer in Australia. As part of the partnership, Yango will oversee digital media…
AI in Advertising – Superpower for Growth or the Industry’s Slow Poison?
1. AI in Advertising – Superpower for Growth or the Industry’s Slow Poison? Your POV? “AI in advertising is undeniably becoming a superpower for growth. Just like the internet era…
Digital ShoutOuts Launches Audience Base – India’s First AI Media Planner
Gurgaon, India – 18-June-2025: Digital ShoutOuts, a leading name in digital innovation and advertising intelligence, has officially launched Audience Base, India’s first AI-powered media planning platform that transforms how marketers…
OMD India wins Muthoot Finance’s Q2 media mandate.
OMD India has been awarded the media planning and buying mandate for Muthoot Finance for Q2 of the current financial year, as reported by Exchange4media. The account, worth around ₹200…
Dentsu partners with MiQ Sigma to boost next-gen media operations.
MiQ and dentsu have formed a strategic partnership, making MiQ the official Intelligence Partner for dentsu. As the first holding company to integrate MiQ Sigma—MiQ’s AI-powered programmatic platform—dentsu aims to…
Ogilvy, VML, and Talented win Lions for India on Cannes 2025 Day 2.
On Day Two of Cannes Lions 2025, Indian agencies continued their winning run with key awards in Design, Music, and Sports categories. Ogilvy Bangalore won Bronze in Design Lions for…
Del Monte highlights its can format in ‘The Better Can’ campaign.
Del Monte has launched its new campaign, ‘The Better Can’, in India to highlight its premium can-packaged juices, which offer longer freshness and a more indulgent experience compared to traditional…
Mohit Sharma named VP Revenue at Times Network.
Mohit Sharma has been appointed Vice President Revenue at Times Network, effective June 2025. In his new role, he will oversee revenue operations, advertising management, and strategic growth initiatives. Expressing…
Uditvanu Das joins Havas Play as AVP to lead sports, content, and entertainment.
Uditvanu Das has been appointed Associate Vice President at Havas Play, the Havas India division focused on sports, content, and entertainment experiences. He will work with the team to craft…
Netflix partners with Yahoo DSP to expand global programmatic advertising.
Netflix is boosting its global ad capabilities by partnering with Yahoo DSP, allowing advertisers to buy Netflix ad inventory programmatically across all 12 of its ad-supported markets later this year.…
Bata Group names Panos Mytaros as global CEO.
Bata Group has appointed Panos Mytaros as its new Global CEO, effective 15th September 2025, succeeding Sandeep Kataria, who led the company since 2020. During his tenure, Kataria steered Bata…