Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Dec 2, 2025

While the global industry has been treating January 1 as a reset moment, the expectations ignore the scale and complexity of this integration. Read more...

With rising use of AI and complex datasets, MRSI’s adoption of the ICC-ESOMAR 2025 Code strengthens ethical conduct, transparency and oversight across India’s research ecosystem. Read more...

An internal memo suggests OpenAI is revisiting advertising for ChatGPT, with Sam Altman declaring a ‘code red’ to focus on product improvements while other plans slow down. Read more...

The matter stems from SEBI’s view that RIL delayed sharing UPSI on Facebook’s planned Jio stake, even as reports of the deal appeared in global media ahead of the formal disclosure. Read more...

Netflix has updated its device support, limiting casting to certain TVs while discontinuing AirPlay and Google TV app streaming options. Read more...

The India structure sits within a wider regional reset that brings together the media operations of OMG and Mediabrands under the Omnicom Media banner across APAC. Read more...

The initiative will deliver daily news and weekly expert analysis, helping investors understand India’s corporate bond market and navigate its evolving landscape. Read more...

Speaking at Asia TV Forum & Market 2025 in Singapore, Vaz stressed that JioStar sees its women-led dramas, youth-skewing non-fiction, kids slate and sports portfolio as pillars it will keep investing in, even as distribution methods evolve. Read more...

BIF said that the directions raise significant questions of jurisdiction, consumer impact, and risk, creating obligations that extend far beyond the mandate of the Telecom Act or the purpose of the Telecom Cyber Security Rules. Read more...

Nandan and Bhattacharya bring decades of experience in storytelling, content creation, branded solutions and media monetisation across top networks. Read more...

Communications Minister insists the fraud-busting app is optional and deletable, even as Opposition flags privacy, consent and surveillance concerns over DoT’s March 2026 pre-installation order. Read more...

Roy has previously held marketing leadership roles across Disney Star and Idea Cellular, contributing to brand strategy, content development and regional market engagement. Read more...

The addition allows subscribers to access Times Network films, series, short-form content and live channels without switching between apps. Read more...

In conversation with CII media council chair Gaurav Banerjee, JioStar Vice Chairman says only bold experimentation and AI-led disruption can keep ahead of the curve. Read more...

As Omnicom retires the DDB, FCB and MullenLowe brands globally, India’s Mudra, Ulka and Lintas legacies are folded into BBDO, McCann and TBWA, raising hard questions about what the country gains in efficiency and loses in memory. Read more...

Customers opting for Dish TV combo packs get a lower NCF, whereas those building packs using broadcaster bouquets or a-la-carte channels continue to see NCF in the Rs 150-plus band. Read more...

The cricketer joined PNB’s leadership at an event in New Delhi where the bank introduced new digital and credit offerings. Read more...

BBDO, McCann and TBWA emerge as the surviving creative trio; IPG Mediabrands loses its name under a single Omnicom Media spine; and 4,000 jobs go as the world’s largest holding company trades agency heritage for scale, data and AI. Read more...

Before Hungama, he co-founded BigAdda, one of India’s earliest youth networks, and held leadership positions at MTV Networks and Star TV. Read more...

Founded in 2021 by Nicolas Chollet and Mehdi Moreau, Unnest has built a strong reputation for its end-to-end expertise in designing, building and deploying data platforms. Read more...

S Subramanyeswar (Subbu) is elevated to CSO, OA India, and Chief Knowledge Officer, OA Asia. Dheeraj Sinha and Rahul Mathew will lead McCann in India. TBWA\Lintas will be led by Govind Pandey and Prateek Bhardwaj as a merged entity. Read more...

The cuts will fall largely on back-office teams and other non-billable roles, though some executive positions will also be impacted. Read more...

With this, Reliance has effectively moved the ‘Star’ intellectual property into the same balance sheet as the operating TV and streaming businesses that use the brand. Read more...