SpiceJet launches paperless boarding at Shillong Airport.
SpiceJet has introduced paperless boarding at Shillong Airport, becoming the first airline in India to issue WhatsApp-based boarding passes at airport counters. Passengers will now receive digital passes instead of…
Mayoori Kango rejoins Publicis Groupe as CEO, Publicis Global Delivery.
Mayoori Kango has rejoined Publicis Groupe as CEO of Publicis Global Delivery (PGD). She will lead PGD’s India operations while also driving its global strategy across media, data-tech, and AI.…
Priya Singh appointed Brand Marketing Manager, Payment Gateway at PhonePe.
Priya Singh has joined PhonePe as Brand Marketing Manager for its Payment Gateway business, starting August 2025 in Bengaluru. She brings rich experience in product and brand marketing, having previously…
This Onam, Asianet Introduces ‘Poopaattu’ – A Flower Song Created Using Bio-Sonification Technology
Mumbai, 26 August, 2025: Asianet, Kerala’s leading general entertainment channel has announced the launch of the world’s first Poopaattu (Flower Song) for Onam, developed using bio-sonification technology. The initiative, part…
Perplexity launches Comet Plus: $5 plan supporting publishers and journalists.
Perplexity has launched Comet Plus, a $5 subscription aimed at creating a sustainable compensation model for publishers and journalists in the AI era. Moving beyond clicks and pageviews, Comet Plus…
Deepali Saini appointed Global Chief Experience Design Officer at Havas CX.
Deepali Saini, CEO of Think Design, has been appointed Global Chief Experience Design Officer at Havas CX. In her expanded role, she will join the Global CX Leadership Board and…
Agoda teams up with Unpromptd to expand media offerings in India.
Unpromptd will manage localized advertiser relationships, lead sales strategy, and connect brands across travel, hospitality, fintech, consumer goods, and lifestyle with Agoda’s travel audience. The partnership aims to help brands…
Lowe Lintas names Shantanu Sapre as Chief Business Officer.
Lowe Lintas has appointed Shantanu Sapre as Chief Business Officer. A former Lintas leader with over 15 years at the agency, he previously drove growth for FMCG, retail, and tech…
Agilitas Sports names Gourishanker Jha as Chief Digital & Tech Officer.
Agilitas Sports has appointed Gourishanker Jha as Chief Digital and Technology Officer to lead its technology and digital strategy. With over 25 years of experience in AI, digital product engineering,…
The Whole Truth Foods appoints Shreya Agarwal to head Media Lab.
The Whole Truth Foods has appointed Shreya Agarwal, former head of FilterCopy, to lead its in-house content unit, Media Lab. Agarwal said her role will be to bring the brand’s…
Logitech names Manoj Sahay as India Head.
Logitech has appointed Manoj Sahay as its new Country Head for India to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing market. With over two decades of leadership experience at Britannia, Reckitt…
Peter England celebrates Onam with Gen Z rap anthem ft. The Imbachi.
Peter England is celebrating Onam with a youth-focused campaign featuring a rap anthem by Kerala artist The Imbachi. The track blends traditional festive rhythms with hip-hop, aiming to connect with…
Tata Digital to name Sajith Sivanandan as CEO.
Tata Digital is set to appoint Sajith Sivanandan, currently president at Jio Mobile Digital Services and former Google executive, as its new CEO in the coming weeks. He will succeed…
HUL names Niranjan Gupta as CFO.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Niranjan Gupta as CFO-Designate and Management Committee member, effective September 1, 2025. He will officially assume charge as Executive Director, Finance and CFO and…
CCPA fines VLCC ₹3 lakh for false ads; cautions beauty clinics on misleading claims.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined VLCC ₹3 lakh for misleading ads promoting CoolSculpting and slimming treatments as weight-loss solutions. The regulator found VLCC’s claims—like “drop one size…
WinZO enters $70B U.S. gaming market with short video format launch.
WinZO, India’s largest homegrown digital entertainment platform, has officially launched in the U.S., following its Brazil debut in 2023. With this move, the company now operates in three of the…
Approach Entertainment Named Media Partner for Employee Wellbeing Conference 2025
Mumbai – Approach Entertainment, an award-winning powerhouse in Film Productions, Celebrity Management, Media, and Entertainment Marketing, is delighted to announce its prestigious role as the Media Partner for the Employee…
Ogilvy UK, VML & global agencies win big at 2025 NYF AME Awards.
The 2025 New York Festivals AME Awards® honored global campaigns that delivered both creativity and measurable impact, with winners spanning six continents. Top honors included the AME Grand Award (Best…
OpenAI names Sheeladitya Mohanty as India Marketing Lead.
OpenAI has named Sheeladitya Mohanty as its Marketing Lead for India, marking a strategic move to strengthen AI adoption and promote responsible use in one of its fastest-growing markets. Expressing…
Elon Musk sought a $97B OpenAI takeover bid with Mark Zuckerberg.
Elon Musk, CEO of X and xAI, reportedly sought Meta’s backing in a $97.4B bid to acquire OpenAI, according to court filings in his ongoing legal battle with the company.…
Abraham Thomas named CEO of Radio City.
Music Broadcast (Radio City) has announced a leadership restructuring with Abraham Thomas returning as CEO from September 1, 2025, and Rajiv Shah taking charge as CFO from August 20, 2025.…
Sony Sports Network launches #RagRagMeinBharat Asia Cup 2025 campaign with Virender Sehwag.
Sony Sports Network, official broadcaster of the Asia Cup 2025, has launched its new campaign #RagRagMeinBharat featuring cricket legend Virender Sehwag. The campaign film highlights cricket’s power to unite India…
Parle tops in-home FMCG; Britannia scores OOH hat-trick.
Worldpanel by Numerator has released the 13th Brand Footprint India report, ranking FMCG brands by Consumer Reach Points (CRPs). Overall: FMCG choices in India grew in 2024 but at a…
PokerBaazi halts real-money games post online gaming bill.
Pokerbaazi has suspended all real-money gaming following the passage of the Online Gambling Bill 2025, which bans paid contests in India. The platform joins Dream11, My11Circle, MPL, Zupee, and Probo…
Wipro acquires HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions unit.
Wipro has signed an agreement to acquire HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business, a move aimed at strengthening its engineering R\&D and AI-powered digital engineering services across industries such as…
OpenAI names Akash Iyer India Social Lead.
Akash Iyer has joined OpenAI as Social Lead for India, marking a key milestone in his career. He previously spent seven years at Netflix, where he drove social media strategy…
Varun Dhawan unveils Too Yumm!’s anti-hangover chips.
Too Yumm! has launched Party Harder Chips, the world’s first anti-hangover chips, inspired by Livitup supplements. Infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and green tea antioxidants, the chips combine bold…
Shemaroo Entertainment promotes Anuja Trivedi to Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer.
Shemaroo Entertainment has elevated Anuja Trivedi to Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, expanding her role beyond marketing to also oversee the central strategy team. Since joining as CMO in 2023,…
Shashishekhar Mukherjee appointed GM – Digital Marketing & D2C at Dabur India.
Shashishekhar Mukherjee has joined Dabur India as General Manager – Digital Marketing & D2C, after a nine-year stint at Reckitt as head of digital marketing. Announcing the move on LinkedIn,…
RuralShores names Tarun Singhal Group CEO to lead global growth.
RuralShores has appointed Tarun Singhal as Group CEO to spearhead its global expansion, AI-led transformation, and rural empowerment across 14 centers and 3,500+ employees. With leadership experience at HCL and…