Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Dec 8, 2025

Delhi HC schedules Madison Communications’ next hearing against CCI on January 19, 2026, after Division Bench takes up related constitutional challenge. Read more...

The representations, submitted on December 5, argue that the proposal is both legally untenable and technically unsound, and would unfairly distort the Television Rating Points (TRP) ecosystem. Read more...

The XEV 9S, launched at Bengaluru’s Scream Electric event, offers a three-row electric SUV built for space, comfort and modern Indian mobility demands. Read more...

The hub will bring together specialist agencies across marketing, gaming, AI, content and broadcast production to provide integrated services for clients in the region. Read more...

The deal would give Tata entry into infant nutrition and protein segments, competing with established players such as Nestlé and Abbott. Read more...

The complaint alleges Perplexity copied paywalled Times articles and produced fabricated “hallucinations” that were incorrectly shown alongside the newspaper’s trademarks. Read more...

The latest court filings outline limits on default search contracts, extend oversight into AI products and require Google to share portions of search data with rivals. Read more...

From FT and Washington Post to LA Times, The Guardian, Reuters and Associated Press, outlets leaned on India Today-Aaj Tak’s Putin interview. Read more...

Khanna pipped rival Farrhana Bhatt in audience voting to claim the trophy along with the prize money of over Rs 50 lakh. Read more...

The clarification comes after earlier reports indicated OpenAI was reassessing how advertising might fit into ChatGPT’s future, prompting widespread speculation. Read more...

IPG’s FCB and DDB brands are being sunset worldwide. Last week, Lintas was revived under a new identity: TBWA-Lintas. Read more...

Bespoke multi-market unit will handle the VW business, which in India has been supported by 22feet Tribal Worldwide, DDB Mudra and PHD. Read more...

Last week, Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and TV studios and streaming division in a cash-and-stock transaction at about $82.7 billion. Read more...

The campaign centres on two films directed by Bharat Sikka, highlighting how ChatGPT is used in everyday learning, preparation and communication across India. Read more...

Under the mandate, PivotRoots will lead Tata 1mg’s digital brand marketing, while Havas Media India will handle the brand’s traditional media duties. Read more...

As the conglomerate prepares to overhaul its media strategy, agencies appear to be weighing a basic question – is the pitch genuinely competitive, or already decided?...Read more...

Indian advertising market to grow 9.7% in 2026; linear TV under pressure while digital, commerce and AI-driven channels drive the next leg of growth. Read more...