Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Jan 12, 2026

Muddyfox said it has signed a pact with Ananta Ventures, which has a strong dealer network in the country with its homegrown bicycle brands Roam and Kylon, as an exclusive distributor for India. Read more...

The show features an ensemble cast including Gashmeer Mahajani, Akshita Mudgal, Mansi Srivastava, and Sulakshana Khatri, adding depth to the layered family story. Read more...

The appointment comes after Ignatius Navil Noronha completes his term as Managing Director and CEO on January 31, 2026. Read more...

With TAM AdEx trends and FMCG Q3 commentary pointing to a sustainable volume rebound, BestMediaInfo explains how it could reshape FY26 ad spends. Read more...

WPP to name its successor in the coming weeks; Srinivas has spent over a decade in GroupM/WPP Media leadership across South Asia. Read more...

Gupta brings over 25 years of leadership experience in consulting and corporate sectors, having led strategy, digital transformation, supply chain and CX initiatives. Read more...

Former Air India and LIXIL communications leader takes up senior role at VFS Global, bringing nearly two decades of experience across corporate reputation, crisis response and regional communications. Read more...

JioStar’s film flips the script, with India’s women’s world champions backing the men’s team, linking past World Cup triumphs to expectations around the home T20 tournament. Read more...

With senior-level involvement and a hands-on approach, OTS Communications aims to provide integrated media solutions across multiple platforms. Read more...

Upadhyay, a hospitality professional with experience at Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton and Le Méridien, will lead sales, marketing and brand visibility at the newly launched luxury property. Read more...

The partnership will see Creativefuel lead Balaji Wafers’ social media strategy, content creation and digital storytelling to build consistent engagement with online audiences. Read more...

The inaugural on-ground forum in Mumbai on January 13, 2026 will gather senior market, banking and macroeconomic voices to discuss trends, risks and opportunities for India’s investment landscape. Read more...

Part of the Myntra Rising Stars programme, the zero-commission model targets homegrown fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands selling mainly via their own websites and social platforms. Read more...

Image generation and editing features have been limited to paying subscribers, though regulators say the move does not address concerns over unlawful and non-consensual content. Read more...

The updated branding includes an upward arrow logo, which the agency says reflects its intent to position client reputations above immediate market competition. Read more...

The two governments cited risks to women and minors after users allegedly generated non-consensual sexual imagery through prompts; the move adds to mounting global regulatory pressure on X and xAI. Read more...

The policy change, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, comes as the tech giant seeks to comply with evolving local laws and regulations. Read more...

The company will file its DRHP in 2026-27 to raise Rs 500 crore, having earned Rs 210 crore in 2024-25 and targeting Rs 2,000 crore by 2029-30. Read more...

Of the accounts deactivated, 330,639 were on Instagram, 173,497 on Facebook and 39,916 on Threads, with Meta describing compliance as a multi-layered process. Read more...

The film places modern wedding experiences within decades of tradition, reflecting evolving celebrations while keeping collective commitment central. Read more...

Launched at Jio World Drive, the campaign highlights everyday parenting decisions, supported by expert conversations on baby safety and informed product choices. Read more...

Wagonfeld, who has spent nearly a decade building Google Cloud's marketing operations, will assume the role in February. Read more...

Court says a celebrity endorser cannot be held liable for deficiency of service or unfair trade practice unless there is a direct link to the disputed transaction; borrowers can pursue claims against the NBFC. Read more...

Prasar Bharati collapses the regional bucket structure, raising the floor from Rs 3 crore to a Rs 6 crore for regional MPEG-2 bidders and ending the Round 7 window. Read more...

As AI raised the baseline across the industry, leaders agreed that the real competitive edge no longer came from access to tools, but from taste, clarity, and the ability to choose meaning over momentum. Read more...

Dabur, Marico and GCPL flag mid-single digit revenue growth with volume pick-up, while e-commerce and organised trade stay in strong double-digit growth. Read more...

New “Direct Offers” in AI Mode and a Universal Commerce Protocol signal where performance marketing and checkout could move next. Read more...

Tender invites bids for videography, editing, documentaries and press videos across NCR; estimated annual value Rs 64.80 lakh, deadline January 16. Read more...