Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Feb 4, 2026

Emami posted double-digit growth in revenue and profit in Q3 FY2026, aided by a favourable winter season, resilient rural demand and a sequential recovery after GST 2.0. Read more...

The Annual Report for FY 2024-25 is evaluated through a three-tier process, including technical review, Shield Panel assessment, and final selection by an external jury. Read more...

Agarwal will lead global revenue strategy, enterprise partnerships, and go-to-market efforts as Gnani.ai expands from India to international markets. Read more...

The agency will manage AGEasy’s digital advertising and promotions, supporting the brand’s efforts to engage online audiences and expand its reach across India. Read more...

The three-year partnership marks Sun Pharma’s first cricket sponsorship, featuring the company’s branding on RCB jerseys, match kits, training apparel, and stadium placements. Read more...

The initiative recorded a fourfold increase in scale compared to last year, with donation points across schools and housing societies making participation accessible to citizens. Read more...

The Group will provide live streaming across Aaj Tak, India Today, and Business Today, featuring expert commentary, high-level interviews, and multi-platform reporting on global governance, sustainability, and innovation. Read more...

Survey of nearly 150 professionals finds 80% organisations yet to update DPDP-aligned privacy policies; legacy tech, expertise gaps and cross-border transfers emerge as key hurdles. Read more...

Sibal will drive regional growth in South India, strengthen client partnerships, and build strategic networks with media, brands, founders, and business leaders. Read more...

Kim joins Pinterest to lead its APAC Enterprise division, focusing on advertiser partnerships and regional growth across Asia Pacific, reporting to Cecile van Steenberge. Read more...

Birla Studios will focus on films that blend broad audience appeal with artistic quality, creating emotionally engaging stories that are culturally relevant and widely accessible. Read more...

The campaign features a film set to A R Rahman’s Maa Tujhe Salaam, tracing four cricketers’ journeys from childhood and highlighting family support, discipline, and resilience. Read more...

Senator Mike Lee said the merger could reshape competition, giving the combined company the power to disadvantage rivals and further strengthen Netflix’s dominance. Read more...

Sánchez said children are navigating online spaces without adequate safeguards, citing risks such as addiction, abuse and manipulation. Read more...

The international marketing and advertising awards programme has introduced a restructured category framework and updated evaluation standards, with entries open until June 15. Read more...

The Hindi news channel will bring together former and current Indian cricketers for discussions on Team India’s form, strategy and preparedness ahead of the global tournament. Read more...

Cracker is a marketing AI tool built with gimmefy AI for India, trained in eight Indian languages and adapted for local cultural contexts, images and video formats. Read more...

The slate, announced at the platform’s “Next on Netflix” showcase, includes multiple new and returning series, along with around half a dozen films across drama, crime, comedy, romance, war, sports thrillers and unscripted formats. Read more...

AdTech revenue at Rs 115.7 crore versus Rs 147.9 crore a year ago; consolidated revenue at Rs 406 crore due to Nodwin deconsolidation. Read more...

Nihalani brings 16 years of experience across financial services, FMCG, infrastructure and building materials. Read more...

Industry body says domestic mills meet only about 40% of India’s 1.2 million-tonne annual demand, with capacity stagnant for over two decades. Read more...

The DOJ's move follows Google's own appeal filed in January 2026, in which the company sought to overturn the liability ruling and requested a stay on implementing the remedies. Read more...

As ChatGPT prepares to monetise attention through advertising, the industry questions whether conversational AI can truly be trusted. Read more...

The FSL report, as noted in the order, stated that the videos uploaded by the accused showed “visible alteration”, with titles and captions. Read more...

Acharya has been named Jury President for Creative Data Lions, while Karmakar will lead the Health & Wellness Lions jury. Read more...

D’Amaro will assume charge on March 18, 2026, succeeding Bob Iger; appointment follows a board-led succession process initiated in 2023. Read more...