Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Feb 17, 2026

The appointment reflects brands’ growing focus on male grooming and changing attitudes towards skincare and self-care among younger consumers in India. Read more...

Speakers at the India AI Summit debate AI’s role in expanding access to intelligence while raising concerns over its impact on creativity, authorship and craft. Read more...

Misra brings over 15 years’ experience across content, marketing and PR and joins BigTrunk from Zee Entertainment Enterprises, where he led non-fiction content for Zee TV’s programming portfolio. Read more...

Regulator issues order citing violations of Bureau of Indian Standards norms under Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020; notices also sent to Amazon, Flipkart and sellers. Read more...

Managing director Rakshit Hargave says company will adopt a “startup mentality” to respond to small regional players while monitoring input costs and exploring acquisitions. Read more...

Proposed changes to Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, would remove paid fast-track screening provision, with feedback invited until March 17, 2026. Read more...

Despite approved QR codes and confirmed registrations, journalists were left without printed lanyards, caught between departments, conflicting data, and last-minute fixes. Read more...

The panel underscored that while AI promises efficiency, scale and personalisation, its integration into media must prioritise accountability, institutional trust and journalism’s enduring role as a democratic safeguard. Read more...

JioStar, Zee, Sony, Sun Network and Shemaroo emerged as winners across Buckets A+ and A, paying a modest premium of up to 16% over reserve prices. Read more...

PepsiCo’s snack brand to roll out updated packs nationwide from March, alongside ‘Lay’s ke liye kuchh bhi’ campaign featuring Ranbir Kapoor. Read more...

At a candid fireside chat, Prasoon Joshi and Sushant Sreeram reflected on why machines can assist creation, but only humans can give stories meaning. Read more...

Interim injunction in trademark dispute bars Deepika Padukone’s 82°E from using ‘Lotus Splash’ or related ‘Lotus’ marks on skincare products pending final court ruling. Read more...

Speaking exclusively to BestMediaInfo.com, on the sidelines of a satellite event of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Joshi described the current moment as one shaped by convergence. Read more...

The updated identity features a simplified, wordmark-led logo that replaces the company’s earlier bike-focused imagery, reflecting its expansion into additional transport and travel services. Read more...

AVGC-XR and media-tech firms will showcase AI-led content, gaming and language innovations at India AI Impact Expo 2026, Bharat Mandapam, February 16–20. Read more...

At the AI and Media session on Summit Day 1, India Today Vice Chairperson urged fair value, transparency and traceability, mandatory AI labelling, and tougher penalties for hallucinations. Read more...

Sessions from February 16–20 to include MIB Secretary fireside with YourStory’s Shradha Sharma, AI sovereignty panel, founder pitch slots and Bharat-focused startup discussions; public access restricted on February 16 and February 19. Read more...

Shekhar Kapur masterclass, Kathāvatār AI short films and an immersive AI Theatre to anchor programming at Bharat Mandapam as 51 startups demo AVGC-XR innovations at WAVES Creators Corner. Read more...