Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Dec 16, 2025

In a LinkedIn post, Khatri reflected on building the airline from the ground up and thanked employees and customers as she stepped away from her role. Read more...

Ranjan succeeds Vinay M Tonse and has assumed charge following a government notification, with his tenure approved until superannuation in 2028. Read more...

Wong said the decision followed reflection, with interim leadership to be handled by Lindsey Held Bolton while a search for her successor is conducted. Read more...

The three-year partnership will focus on fan engagement, connecting with young audiences across sport, culture and mobility while celebrating performance and leadership. Read more...

As COO, Singh will manage teams, operations and client initiatives, drawing on his experience across lifestyle, entertainment and advertising sectors. Read more...

Parwani brings over four decades of experience across India, Sri Lanka and the UAE, and during a long tenure at Sony Music India, he helped build and scale its South India business. Read more...

Brands now plan concert partnerships earlier in the media cycle, not as last-mile activations. Read more...

The appointment, approved through a postal ballot with over 99% support, takes effect from January 1, 2026, following a board decision announced in October. Read more...

Karwal joins Marico after a long tenure at Mondelēz International, where he held senior marketing and regional leadership roles across multiple markets. Read more...

After stepping down as Omnicom Media Group’s Chief Content Officer, Saraswati said her next chapter is “not a pivot away”, but “a continuation”, shifting from building stories for brands to “stories that build people”. Read more...

Clarifying its order, NCLAT said WhatsApp and Meta cannot claim open-ended control over user data and must offer opt-in and opt-out choices to prevent exploitation. Read more...

Move follows reported Karan Johar–Bunty Sajdeh split; Uday Singh Gauri continues as CEO, Rajeev Masand as COO. Read more...

For whole-time members, MeitY said remuneration will include a consolidated pay of Rs 1,75,000 per month and a fixed allowance of Rs 75,000 per month in lieu of house and car facilities. Read more...

JioStar has informed DPOs that references in subscription agreements and RIOs will be read under the new name from January 10, 2026. Read more...

The 20-year-old began shooting commercials at 18 months and featured in campaigns for brands including McDonald’s, Maggi and LIC. Read more...