Milan Nakrani promoted to Head of Media at VML.
Milan Nakrani has been elevated to Head of Media at VML (WPP), marking a new milestone in his 14-year career in media strategy, performance marketing, and digital campaigns. In his…
WPP Media names Sushant Mishra growth lead for North.
WPP Media has appointed Sushant Mishra as Growth Lead – North, where he will head the region’s Growth Cluster. He will focus on solutions-led strategies that leverage media, technology, and…
WPP Media names Cal Knight Global Media Lead for WPP Open X, handling Coca-Cola.
WPP Media has appointed Cal Knight as Global Media Lead for WPP Open X, its integrated team dedicated to The Coca-Cola Company. Knight, who has over 20 years of experience…
WPP Media names Yugam Pant Managing Partner – Team MFG to head Google India account.
WPP Media has appointed Yugam Pant as Managing Partner – Team MFG to lead the Google India account and join the WPP Media Leadership Council. With 17 years of experience…
Dentsu Creative names John Mescall Global Chief Creative Partner
Dentsu Creative has appointed John Mescall as Global Chief Creative Partner, based in New York. Working alongside Global CCO Yasu Sasaki, he will focus on elevating creative excellence, building a…
FCB Neo names Manoj Pandey National Creative Director
FCB Neo has appointed Manoj Pandey as its new National Creative Director, based in Delhi. With over 19 years of experience, Manoj has worked with leading agencies and brands like…
WPP joins MACH Alliance to boost AI adoption in enterprises
WPP has announced a global partnership with the MACH Alliance to accelerate AI adoption for enterprises. The move unites MACH-certified expertise across agencies AKQA, Ogilvy One, and VML under a…
Deepshikha Bhardwaj appointed National Lead – Media Strategy at Schbang
Deepshikha Bhardwaj has joined Schbang as National Lead – Media Strategy, where she will focus on building integrated strategies that blend creativity, data, and partnerships into cohesive brand stories. With…
VML Names Sanjiv Mistry Executive Creative Director
VML has appointed Sanjiv Mistry as Executive Creative Director, bringing nearly two decades of creative leadership experience. Previously at McCann London, he led award-winning global campaigns for Microsoft and Reckitt,…
FCB Ulka Names Bhawana Choudhary EVP
FCB Ulka, part of FCB India, has appointed Bhawana Choudhary as Executive Vice President. With over 17 years in advertising, she has worked across fashion, beauty, FMCG, financial services, telecom,…
Publicis Media India Names Ravi Bhaya Chief Client Officer
Publicis Media India has appointed Ravi Bhaya as Chief Client Officer to strengthen its client-focused leadership and drive growth through innovation, data, and technology. Based in Mumbai, he will report…
WPP appoints Devika Bulchandani as COO, Laurent Ezekiel as Ogilvy Global CEO.
WPP has announced major leadership changes to strengthen its global operations and client solutions. Devika Bulchandani has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of WPP, responsible for driving growth by integrating…
KRAFTON and Dentsu Creative Isobar urge gamers to make BGMI their first choice.
KRAFTON, with Dentsu Creative Isobar, has launched a quirky campaign urging people to make BGMI the first app they download. The series of five ad films use Gen Z humor…
Havas India unveils Gate One for digital and business transformation.
Havas India has launched Gate One, its global business and digital transformation consultancy, marking its entry into India as the fourth international market after the UK, Ireland, and the US.…
Anupama Ramaswamy named MD & CCO of Havas Creative India.
Havas Creative India has elevated Anupama Ramaswamy to Managing Director & Chief Creative Officer. She joined the agency in 2022 as CCO, became Joint MD & CCO in 2024, and…
DDB Tribal Names Anusheela Saha as Creative Head
DDB Tribal, part of the DDB Mudra Group, has appointed Anusheela Saha as Creative Head, based in Gurugram and reporting to CCO Rahul Mathew. She succeeds Iraj Fraz, who moves…
Madison Media names Vivek Das Chief Digital Officer.
Madison Media has appointed Vivek Das as its Chief Digital Officer, reporting to Ajit Varghese, Partner and Group CEO, Madison Media & OOH. Das brings over 20 years of experience…
Havas Play North America appoints Andrea Isaac as Managing Partner and Alessia Grosso as Head of Strategy & Product.
Havas Media Network has appointed Andrea Isaac as Managing Partner and Alessia Grosso as Head of Strategy & Product for Havas Play North America, reinforcing its culture-first approach to brand…
Publicis Sapient names Nathalie Gaveau Chief Client Officer, U.S., and EVP, Publicis Groupe.
Publicis Sapient, the digital transformation arm of Publicis Groupe, has appointed Nathalie Gaveau as Chief Client Officer for the U.S. and EVP, Publicis Groupe. Based in New York, she will…
From London’s Streets to Luxury Seats: Lufthansa and WPP Media Release ‘Insider Guide 2.0’ with Sreeleela
National, August 28th, 2025: Lufthansa German Airlines, in partnership with WPP Media, has launched the latest edition of its signature experience-first campaign — Lufthansa Insider — featuring celebrated Indian actress…
Dentsu names Kyla Jeffers as first Chief Growth Officer, North America.
Dentsu has appointed Kyla Jeffers as its first Chief Growth Officer for North America, tasked with accelerating client partnerships and driving business expansion across the region. She will lead integrated,…
WPP Media names Veena Joji Chief People Officer, South Asia.
WPP Media has appointed Veena Joji as Chief People Officer, South Asia, to strengthen its talent and leadership strategy in the region. Based in Mumbai, she will join the Executive…
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.…
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…
Škoda Auto and Publicis Groupe India celebrate 25 Years of Fan Love with a Heartfelt Campaign: ‘Fans, Not Owners’
Mumbai, 21 August 2025: Škoda Auto India, in collaboration with ‘Team Drive’ at Publicis Groupe India has launched a new integrated campaign, ‘Fans Not Owners’, marking the brand’s 25-year journey…
Dentsu explores partnerships, divestments to revive global business.
Dentsu is considering partnerships and possible divestments to revive its struggling international operations, even as its Japan business remains strong with 5.3% organic growth in H1 2024. The overseas arm,…
Dentsu India Launches the Dentsu Podcast Network: A First for Agency-Led Podcasting in India
Dentsu India has unveiled the Dentsu Podcast Network (DPN) — the country’s first agency-led podcast network, aimed at helping brands tap into one of the fastest-growing and most intimate storytelling…
Carat secures third straight media mandate from Vodafone Group.
Carat has renewed its media buying mandate with Vodafone Group for another three years across EMEA, marking its third consecutive win and extending the partnership into its seventh year. The…
FCB NEO names Binay Mehra SVP.
FCB NEO, part of FCB India, has appointed Binay Mehra as Senior Vice President. With 17 years of experience across categories like food, beverage, fashion, sports, real estate, and politics,…
Dentsu posts ¥73.6bn H1 FY2025 loss despite record growth in Japan.
Dentsu Group reported a tough H1 FY2025, with strong Japan growth overshadowed by overseas struggles, leading to a ¥73.6 bn net loss and suspension of its interim dividend. Japan delivered…