Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Dec 19, 2025

From January 2026, Barreto will oversee Unilever’s global marketing agenda, with Esi Eggleston Bracey set to depart following a transition period. Read more...

The new portfolio defines six core connected TV ad formats, while the updated guidance details revised OpenRTB support for Pause and Menu ads, with public comments open until January 31, 2026. Read more...

The FMCG arm of Reliance Industries has entered a joint venture under which it will hold a controlling stake, while Udhaiyams’ promoters retain a minority holding in the company. Read more...

The board says Netflix’s $72 billion offer provides greater certainty, accusing Paramount Skydance of misleading shareholders over Ellison family backing. Read more...

TIGERFIRE vodka, developed over years with French master distillers, enters India, reflecting Sanjay Dutt’s personal journey and commitment to resilience. Read more...

The platform provides training, playbooks and practical examples for journalists and newsrooms adopting AI, alongside guidance on responsible use. Read more...

BCGX–FICCI study urges shift from “adopt-first” to “invent-first”; warns India contributes under 1% of global AI patents. Read more...

The board approved Gopal Vittal’s move to executive vice chairman for five years and cleared Soumen Ray as group CFO and Akhil Garg as Airtel India CFO from January 2026. Read more...

Juneja will oversee sales, business development and customer engagement, while shaping go-to-market strategies across B2B, quick commerce and overseas markets. Read more...

The company has sought Rs 15.5 crore in damages and an immediate injunction to remove the video from the platform. Read more...

Pond’s Skin Institute, Dish TV’s smart TV brand VZY and Harley-Davidson X440T have come on board as co-presenters. Read more...

The network said the show will also include an interactive “Play Along” feature on Sony LIV, and is being positioned as a prime-time property and a major advertising platform for 2026. Read more...

Even as JioStar rolls out sharply higher advertising rates for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, advertisers and agencies warn that sustaining these levels could be difficult. Read more...

NielsenIQ data shows e-commerce and modern trade supported overall FMCG sales during the quarter, while offline demand in metropolitan markets continued to remain under pressure. Read more...

The deal is set to close on January 22 after ByteDance signs binding agreements, with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX each acquiring 15% stakes in TikTok’s US joint venture. Read more...

Modernisation and upgradation of Prasar Bharati are being undertaken under the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme (2021–26) with an outlay of Rs 2,539.61 crore. Read more...

Founded in 2001 Enamor thrived without PR for decades. In an exclusive conversation, Sandra Daniels, CMO Enamor explains the strategic shift shaping the brand today. Read more...