WPP forms four core units; targets £500m annual cost savings by 2028
India only gainer among WPP’s top markets in 2025; Q4 jumps 8.6%
WPP CEO Cindy Rose cites ‘excessive complexity’ behind underperformance
AI is rewriting publisher economics and legacy monetisation won’t survive it, say experts
“It’s not about deserving”: Agencies ask publishers to prove measurable business impact
Vaishnaw hints at legal action if digital platforms don’t rethink payouts to news publishers
DNPA chair lays out publisher priorities for AI transition at DNPA conclave 2026
“Impact, not frequency” drives our media spends: Asian Paints CEO Amit Syngle
Bombay High Court quashes GST notices against Shemaroo JMD, CEO and CFO
Kantar Media rebrands as Fifty5Blue following separation and H.I.G. Capital acquisition
Supreme Court rejects higher tax bracket for Rooh Afza, terms it ‘fruit drink’
Advertising
The Advertising Club introduces refreshed brand identity
WPP CEO Cindy Rose cites ‘excessive complexity’ behind underperformance
WPP forms four core units; targets £500m annual cost savings by 2028
Ad Craft
Rahul Dravid highlights role of oral health in athletic performance with Colgate Total
Coca-Cola India brings retro spin to Rimzim Jeera with R. D. Burman rework
Britannia Jim Jam’s Marvel campaign features Super Hero press conference twist
Cars24 CEO India Himanshu Ratnoo references ‘family promises’ in latest campaign
Marketing
JioStar appoints Amit Malhotra as Head of International Business
AB InBev India launches Corona Cero as part of non-alcohol portfolio expansion
Supreme Court rejects higher tax bracket for Rooh Afza, terms it ‘fruit drink’
Marks & Spencer promotional text raises questions about CRM and AI targeting
Television
PM Modi to deliver keynote at News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026
UK to bring major streaming platforms under Ofcom broadcasting rules
Digital
“It’s not about deserving”: Agencies ask publishers to prove measurable business impact
WPP forms four core units; targets £500m annual cost savings by 2028
Vaishnaw hints at legal action if digital platforms don’t rethink payouts to news publishers
INS flags newsprint shortfall as publishers remain dependent on imports
HT Media Q3 revenue flat at Rs 496.61 crore, net loss widens to Rs 23.35 crore
Sameer Singh elevated as Managing Director of Hindustan Media Ventures
Hindustan Media Ventures reports 95% drop in Q3 profit on higher expenses
Radio
Former Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati conferred Padma Shri
Red FM launches weekend on-air comedy property ‘The Aditi Mittal Show’ across 28 cities
HT Media pauses FM ‘Fever’ Chennai exit plan amid broader business review
Akashvani, Doordarshan clock Rs 587.78 crore in non-govt ad revenue in 2022–25
Insights
Local FMCG brands tighten grip on APAC; value share rises from 74% to 79%
APAC marketers talk long-term but measure like it’s a one-week campaign
AI-driven purchase journeys push advertisers beyond traditional reach metrics
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