Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Feb 24, 2026

Agency to manage content and campaigns to strengthen farmer and stakeholder engagement across platforms. Read more...

Award to be presented at the 7th edition of the show on March 6, 2026, in Mumbai. A former Unilever leader. Read more...

FTA Global to handle SEO, paid marketing and website maintenance for Apex Group under a one-year mandate aimed at improving search visibility and digital performance. Read more...

Omnicom Media agency to handle planning and buying in seven additional markets, including India; work underway from January 1, 2026. Read more...

Worldpanel by Numerator report flags shift to brand-led local players powered by agility, digital capability and long-term brand building. Read more...

Puresta acquired HealthQ Life Science, the parent company of D2C skincare brand SKINQ. The company has raised Rs 34 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Spring Marketing Capital. Rumi Ambastha joins as marketing head. Read more...

On his exit, Singh says Bewakoof is “structurally ready” for its next phase, with a strong leadership team and the backing of TMRW and the Aditya Birla Group. Read more...

She will focus on brand positioning, digital transformation and customer engagement as Euler Motors scales up its presence in the commercial EV market. Read more...

It may be recalled that JioStar had integrated all Sports18 channels into the Star Sports Network, effective March 15, 2025. Read more...

Metro Brands Limited has appointed Harshvardhan Chauhan, an industry veteran with over 18 years of experience as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Management Personnel. Read more...

Mahindra Insurance Brokers CEO to step down on April 30 and take charge from May 1, subject to regulatory approvals. Harshal Shah, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia, Manulife, will also serve as the Manulife Principal Officer of the insurance JV. Read more...

Survey of 375 senior marketers and agency leaders across nine markets finds 55% of agencies say clients prioritise activation, while only 9% measure beyond six months. Read more...

Star Sports withdrew its controversial "cupcake" ad after it backfired when South Africa crushed India by 76 runs in 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 clash; the campaign was dubbed as ‘arrogant’ even before the match. Read more...

Signpost India has secured a 10+2-year exclusive outdoor advertising contract for the Kolkata districts under a Public-Private Partnership model. The project is projected to generate approximately Rs 450 crore in gross revenue, with over Rs 250 crore designated for the KMC. Read more...

Harpic’s India advertising has paired proof-led cleaning demos with high-recall faces, keeping toilet-cleaning communication loud, familiar and prime-time friendly. Read more...

Brands are shifting from 30-second campaigns to always-on content systems, creator ecosystems and IP-led storytelling, with advertising increasingly playing the role of amplification and distribution. Read more...