Sindhuja Rai named Chief Client Officer, APMEA at WPP Media.
Sindhuja Rai has been named Chief Client Officer for the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) region at WPP Media, and will be based in Singapore. She announced the…
Cheil X names Ankit Singh as National Strategy Director.
Cheil X has appointed Ankit Singh as National Strategy Director to lead its strategic vision across all its companies in India. Reporting to CEO Jitender Dabas, Ankit’s appointment strengthens the…
WPP and Vercel deepen partnership to boost AI-driven digital experiences.
WPP has expanded its global partnership with web platform Vercel to integrate its AI tools — v0 and AI SDK — into WPP’s creative workflow. This collaboration aims to speed…
Omnicom-Interpublic merger clears major FTC approval.
Omnicom and Interpublic have cleared a major regulatory hurdle as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concluded its antitrust review of Omnicom’s proposed acquisition of Interpublic. The FTC granted early…
Dentsu launches ‘dentsu anime solutions (das)’ to boost global expansion of Japanese anime.
Dentsu Inc. and Dentsu Anime Solutions Inc. have launched a new global brand, dentsu anime solutions (das), aimed at accelerating the international growth of Japanese anime. Responding to rising global…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FCB India Wins Gold at Cannes Lions for ‘Lucky Yatra’ Campaign
FCB India has won a Gold Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for its campaign ‘Lucky Yatra’ created for the Indian Railways. The campaign transformed routine train…
Havas Creative India Wins First-Ever Cannes Lions Gold for the Country with ‘Ink of Democracy’
In a landmark moment for Indian advertising, Havas Creative India has brought home the country’s first Gold Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — and it’s for…
India Shines at Cannes Lions 2025 with 42+ Shortlists!
India is making waves at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, racking up an impressive 65 shortlists across a wide range of categories, from design and media to…
Independent agencies see 18% surge with 26,900 entries at Cannes Lions 2025.
Cannes Lions 2025 has received 26,900 award submissions from 96 markets, marking a strong global turnout and highlighting a shift in the creative industry toward design, B2B, and social impact.…
Havas Media India Elevates Leadership Team
Havas Media India has announced key leadership elevations across its investment and business verticals. Ramsai Panchapakesan is now President – Investments and Partnerships, Binu Thomas becomes Managing Partner – Investments…
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…
WPP reshapes creative arm: Grey shifts under Ogilvy.
WPP is moving creative agency Grey under Ogilvy’s leadership as part of ongoing efforts to streamline its global operations. Grey will no longer report to AKQA Group, ending an alignment…
Sumeer Mathur Joins McCann Worldgroup as Chief Strategy Director
McCann Worldgroup has welcomed Sumeer Mathur as its new Chief Strategy Director, a key appointment aimed at strengthening the agency’s strategic leadership in India. Mathur announced his new role via…
EssenceMediacom wins Hero MotoCorp’s consolidated media mandate.
EssenceMediacom has won the consolidated media mandate for Hero MotoCorp following a competitive multi-agency pitch. This marks the first time Hero MotoCorp has unified media duties for its brands—Hero, VIDA,…
Madison Media Alpha bags Media AOR for Zouk.
Madison Media Alpha, part of Madison World, has been appointed as the Media Agency on Record (AOR) for Zouk after a multi-agency pitch. The agency will handle both traditional and…
GroupM CEO announces upcoming layoffs in internal memo.
GroupM CEO Brian Lesser has announced that the company will reduce its workforce as part of a broader effort to restructure and simplify its operations. The news was shared in…
Flipkart’s SASA LELE Is Twice as Bizarre Bizarre
An unapologetic earworm earworm and visuals so strange that you can’t look away, or stop humming humming. Flipkart and FCB Kinnect have teamed up teamed up to drop a summer…
FCB Group India rebrands as FCB India, revealing a unified agency identity.
FCB Group India has rebranded to FCB India to simplify its structure and align with global branding. As part of this change, the former FCB India sub-brand is now called…
Publicis Groupe reports 9.4% revenue rise in Q1 2025, with 4.9% organic growth.
Publicis Groupe reported a robust Q1 2025, with net revenue rising 9.4% to €3.54 billion and organic growth hitting 4.9%. The growth was driven by record new business wins across…
Havas India names Prashanth Challapalli Chief Digital & Innovation Officer.
Havas India has appointed Prashanth Challapalli as Chief Digital & Innovation Officer for Havas Creative Network India. Based in Mumbai, he will report to Group CEO Rana Barua. In this…
Britannia appoints Tilt Brand Solutions as its brand and communication agency.
Britannia Industries has appointed Mumbai-based Tilt Brand Solutions as its official brand and communication agency for its Cakes, Rusk, Bread, and Croissant portfolio. Tilt will lead the brand strategy and…
Anita Kotwani Named Chief Client Officer, Dentsu South Asia
Dentsu South Asia has appointed Anita Kotwani as Chief Client Officer for the region, in a move that underscores the company’s commitment to deepening client relationships and driving strategic business…