Anna Abraham appointed Deputy CFO at HT Media Group
HT Media Group has promoted Anna Abraham to Deputy Group CFO, joining the leadership team. She previously oversaw M&A, treasury, investor relations, FP&A, and served as CFO of the Print…
Taboola teams up with JOE Media Group to enhance user engagement
Taboola has partnered with JOE Media Group to boost audience engagement and revenue. By integrating Taboola’s products—Feed, Mid-Article, Explore More, and Newsroom—JOE has increased average monthly revenue by 40%. Founded…
Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk’s new Ogilvy ad showcases a chocolaty hide-and-seek
Mondelez India, in collaboration with Ogilvy, has launched a new Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk TV ad set in a contemporary art gallery. Targeted at teenagers and young adults, the ad…
Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO; Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström appointed co-CEOs
Spotify founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO, transitioning to executive chairman on January 1, 2026. Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, Spotify’s co-presidents, will take over as co-CEOs, continuing…
Sobhita Dhulipala named brand face of Charlotte Tilbury’s debut India campaign
Charlotte Tilbury has named Indian actress Sobhita Dhulipala as its first-ever beauty muse in India and the face of its new Airbrush Flawless Foundation. The foundation, available in 34 shades…
Schneider Electric rolls out ‘Bring Home the Smart’ festive campaign with new solutions
Schneider Electric has launched the festive edition of its ‘Bring Home the Smart’ campaign, encouraging consumers to blend tradition with innovation by making smarter home upgrades this festive season. The…
Weber Shandwick India appoints Shashikanth Someshwar as CEO
Shashikanth Someshwar has been promoted to CEO of Weber Shandwick India, effective October 1, 2025. With a team of 150+ across Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru, India is one of the…
AdGlobal360 unveils dXfactor to drive AI-first enterprise transformation
AdGlobal360 (AGL) has launched dXfactor, a new Martech consulting practice focused on AI-first digital transformation for enterprises. The initiative integrates AI, data, media, and design to deliver measurable business growth…
InMotion teams up with Strike Social to launch AI-driven paid social in MENA
InMotion, the programmatic marketing arm of Choueiri Group, has partnered with Strike Social, a US-based leader in AI-powered paid social and video advertising, to bring advanced performance marketing solutions to…
JioMart launches festive campaign “Kyonki India Chahe Aur” with MS Dhoni
JioMart has launched its festive campaign JioUtsav, themed “Kyonki India Chahe Aur”, highlighting that shoppers don’t need to choose between value, variety, or convenience—they can have it all. Headlined by…
Oliver Wyman names Kaustav Mukherjee partner, Energy & Natural Resources
Oliver Wyman has appointed Kaustav Mukherjee as Partner in its Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) practice. With over 35 years of experience across oil & gas, utilities, renewables, and petrochemicals,…
VDO.AI Forays into YouTube Advertising with Dexter, Its Advanced Contextual AI Solution
Guruguram, September 30, 2025: VDO.AI, a global leader in advertising technology, today announced the launch of Dexter, a cutting-edge contextual intelligence solution designed to transform YouTube advertising. Leveraging advanced AI,…
Ferrero Rocher “Adds a Golden Touch to your Diwali” with Hrithik Roshan in new Diwali film
India, 30th September 2025: Ferrero India Private Limited, part of the global Ferrero Group, has launched a new television commercial for Ferrero Rocher’s Diwali campaign, “Add your Golden Touch”. Brand…
Havas, Horizon Media unveil $20B joint venture Horizon Global
Havas and Horizon Media have launched Horizon Global, a $20 billion joint venture aimed at redefining global media for the AI era. Headquartered in New York and spanning 100+ countries,…
Havas India teams up with Banijay Asia to reshape brand storytelling in India & SEA
Havas India has entered a strategic partnership with Banijay Asia to create entertainment-led brand narratives across India and Southeast Asia. The alliance combines Havas’ integrated communications expertise with Banijay’s global…
YouTube launches Premium Lite in India for Rs 89/month.
YouTube has expanded its Premium Lite pilot to India at Rs 89 per month, providing an affordable way to enjoy ad-free videos on phones, laptops, and TVs. The plan covers…
Niranjan Singh named Head of Media at Monks India.
Monks India has appointed Niranjan Singh as Head of Media, where he will lead the company’s media practice, focusing on data-driven strategies and AI-powered solutions. Singh brings over 18 years…
redBus rolls out AI-powered Dussehra campaign with special travel deals.
redBus has launched its Dussehra campaign, “Taking India Home Sale”, running from 22nd September to 5th October, with AI-generated festive ads and special discounts across bus, rail, and hotel bookings.…
HDFC Securities rolls out TVC campaign for HDFC SKY, offering free research-backed investing.
HDFC Securities has launched four new TVCs for its all-in-one investment app, HDFC SKY, making premium research-backed insights freely accessible to retail investors. The campaign highlights SKY’s three key advantages—free…
LEAD Group Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Drive Next Phase of Growth
September 29, 2025, Mumbai: LEAD Group, India’s leading School Learning Systems company, has announced key leadership appointments as part of its ambitious ‘LEAD Vision 2030’ plan to ready the organisation…
Averill Sequeira named Chief Strategy Officer at Essencemediacom.
Averill Sequeira has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Essencemediacom, a WPP Media brand, after serving in the role since July 2025. She previously held senior roles at Essencemediacom India,…
WPP Media Brings Mischief & Curiosity Together with ‘Horlicks Chhoto Byomkesh’
Kolkata, September 29, 2025: WPP Media has conceptualized and led the launch of Horlicks Chhoto Byomkesh – a landmark branded content initiative that combines the cultural legacy of Bengal’s most…
FURR by PeeSafe Rolls Out Festive DVC Campaign #GetReadyWithFURR
29th September New Delhi : FURR, Pee Safe’s high-end personal grooming brand, has announced the release of its festive season DVC campaign “#Get Ready with FURR” that promotes instant self-care…
Varun Kohli rejoins Bharat Express as Director & Group CEO.
Bharat Express has announced the return of Varun Kohli as Director and Group CEO, signaling a renewed focus on strategic growth and expansion. Kohli, a media veteran with over 30…
Mithun Manhas named new BCCI President.
Mithun Manhas, former Delhi cricketer, has been elected as the new BCCI President, becoming the first player from Jammu and Kashmir to hold the post. He is the 37th president…
Publicis Groupe India launches AI content studio to transform brand storytelling.
Publicis Groupe India has launched a state-of-the-art AI-powered content studio to deliver personalised, localised, and platform-ready content at speed and scale. Positioned as the first of its kind in India,…
Liberty General Insurance flips road rage in its new Influencer Marketing campaign
Mumbai, September 29, 2025: Liberty General Insurance Ltd. has launched its first influencer marketing campaign, fronted by acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat. Running from September to December 2025, the campaign takes…
HUL projects flat Q2 growth on GST shift
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has cautioned that its Q2 FY26 growth will likely be flat to low single digits due to short-term disruptions from recent GST reforms. The tax changes,…
Zomato celebrates para-athletes and the spirit of perseverance
Zomato has unveiled a new campaign celebrating Indian para-athletes, launched alongside the World Para Athletics Championship debut in India. In partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India, the initiative highlights…
FTC clears Omnicom–IPG merger with strict ad-bias safeguards
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved Omnicom’s $13.5 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG), subject to strict conditions aimed at preventing discrimination and protecting competition in the ad market.…