Dentsu India appoints Saagar Sethi as Chief Business Officer
Dentsu India has appointed Saagar Sethi as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO), taking over the portfolio previously led by Kartik Iyer, who recently stepped down from the network. Sethi…
Kartik Iyer retires from dentsu India after nearly two decades
Kartik Iyer, Chief Operating Officer of dentsu India, retired from the organisation on August 14, concluding an association of nearly two decades with the advertising network and a career spanning…
Former WPP Media executive Ajay Gupte joins dentsu India as COO
dentsu has appointed Ajay Gupte as Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its transformation and builds a more agile, integrated and future-ready operating…
Publicis Wins Microsoft’s $700 Million Global Media Business from Dentsu
Microsoft has reportedly shifted its global media mandate, estimated at US$700 million, from Dentsu to Publicis Groupe after a closed-door review, according to multiple media reports. Dentsu’s Carat had managed…
Dentsu appoints Sumit Kohli as APAC Head of Investment to strengthen regional strategy
Dentsu has appointed Sumit Kohli as Head of Investment for Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its focus on strategic media investments and accountability across the region. Kohli joins from Publicis Media, where he…
Takeshi Sano Set to Take Over as Dentsu Global CEO After Hiroshi Igarashi’s Exit
Dentsu Group has announced a significant leadership transition, with president and global CEO Hiroshi Igarashi set to step down next month. He will be succeeded by long-serving Dentsu executive Takeshi…
Dentsu B2B India appoints Abhay Kulkarni as Managing Director
Dentsu B2B India has named Abhay Kulkarni as its new Managing Director, marking a key leadership move for the agency’s B2B-focused operations in the country. Kulkarni announced the appointment through…
Tejas Lad Joins Dentsu India as Director – Digital Planning
Tejas Lad has taken on a new role at Dentsu India, where he has been appointed Director – Digital Planning. He moves into this position after nearly two years with…
Dentsu appoints Rohit Potphode as Managing Partner for Sports & Entertainment
Dentsu has appointed Rohit Potphode as Managing Partner – Sports, Gaming, Esports, and Live Experiences to lead its Sports and Entertainment practice in India. Reporting to Yosuke Murai, Potphode will…
Papa Johns India Picks Dentsu as Integrated Agency Partner
Papa Johns India has appointed dentsu as its integrated agency partner across creative, media, and PR following a multi-agency pitch. The move comes ahead of the brand’s restaurant launch in…
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,…
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…
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…
Dentsu and MOGL partner to launch AI-driven NIL marketing.
Dentsu has formed a strategic partnership with MOGL, an AI-powered athlete influencer platform, to strengthen its footprint in the U.S. sports market. This collaboration provides Dentsu clients access to more…
Dentsu Lab debuts in India under the leadership of Gurbaksh Singh.
Dentsu has officially launched Dentsu Lab in India, expanding its global innovation network to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurgaon. Joining existing Labs in Tokyo, London, and Warsaw, the India Lab aims…
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…
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…
Criteo and Dentsu Launch Global Commerce Media Partnership
Criteo and dentsu have announced a major global partnership, marking the first time a top holding company will fully adopt Criteo’s Commerce Media Platform. The collaboration aims to enhance dentsu’s…
NCLT Rejects Insolvency Plea Against Dentsu India
The Mumbai NCLT has dismissed an insolvency plea filed by Rohit Plastopack against Dentsu Communication India over an alleged unpaid amount of ₹5.42 crore. The tribunal cited lack of evidence,…
McCann Worldgroup appoints Sumeer Mathur as Chief Strategy Officer.
Sumeer Mathur has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at McCann Worldgroup India, effective end of April 2025. He joins from Dentsu, where he led strategy across creative, CX, media, and…
Pandora appoints dentsu to manage its global media account.
Dentsu has secured Pandora’s global media account for the next two years, continuing an eight-year partnership. The deal covers 36 markets, including the USA, UK, and Australia. Dentsu has evolved…
Dentsu Reveals 2025 Media Trends
Dentsu’s 2025 Media Trends report, titled “The Year of Impact,” explores the transformative effects of AI, algorithms, and evolving consumer engagement on the media landscape. The report highlights the shift…
Taj Ali Naqvi promoted as Senior Vice-President for both Dentsu Creative WebChutney and Dentsu Creative Isobar, acting as a central resource.
Taj Ali Naqvi served as Vice President of Films and Production for the Isobar Group and Dentsu Creative Digital at Dentsu for two years before being elevated to Senior Vice…
Dentsu reveals plans for worldwide innovation lab expansion.
Dentsu has announced the global expansion of its innovation initiative, Dentsu Lab. New Labs will open in London, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, with more planned for 2025. Sven Huberts…
Infectious Advertising ropes Prashanth Kumar as Chief Digital Officer.
Infectious Advertising has appointed Prashanth Kumar as Chief Digital Officer. Kumar has worked in India, South East Asia, China, UK and GCC with agencies including Dentsu Aegis, Publicis, WPP and…
iProspect Appoints Garima Bijlani As Managing Partner- North
Global digital marketing agency iProspect has roped in Garima Bijlani as managing partner – North. Previously, Bijlani was partner digital at Neo Media World. Prior to joining Neo Media World…