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  • Jan 14, 2026 18:02 IST

    AI must expand creativity while preserving trust and value for creators, says I&B Additional Secretary Prabhat

    At a pre-summit seminar ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, policymakers and industry leaders examined copyright, licensing and governance shaping AI’s role in India’s creative economy. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 17:19 IST

    IBDF pitches Budget 2026 tax reset; seeks 5% GST on TV, OTT subscriptions

    Flags liquidity stress in linear TV, seeks LTU-like GST mechanism, and pushes direct-tax fixes on mergers, transponder hire disputes, refunds and Form 10F. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 16:51 IST

    India Today Group’s Tak Network launches Tak 360 FAST news channel

    The connected TV channel integrates hyperlocal, national and global reporting, offering round-the-clock news across genres for digital-first audiences. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 16:31 IST

    Kapiva appoints Piyal Das as Head of Creative and Director, Marketing

    Former Leo Burnett creative director Das joins Kapiva to lead its creative and marketing functions, bringing experience across agency and brand-side roles. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 16:26 IST

    Virat Kohli recalls sleep consistency and recovery during the 2023 World Cup with Duroflex

    The film documents Kohli’s recovery routine during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, focusing on the role of sleep consistency across match locations in supporting performance under pressure. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 16:21 IST

    ‘No change in business model’: Eternal responds to queries after Blinkit branding change

    The company said the revised tagline reflects a broader assortment and delivery promise, following exchange queries and reports questioning ultra-fast delivery expectations. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 16:16 IST

    boAt elevates Sammyak Jain to Business Head for international markets

    In his expanded role, Jain will oversee boAt’s international business, including market entry and expansion, while continuing to lead enterprise and ODM sales. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 16:09 IST

    Airtel Business appoints Shreyas Mehrotra as CMO and Head of Digital Sales

    Mehrotra’s elevation follows his leadership across marketing, digital sales and category strategy at Airtel, alongside prior roles spanning telecom and consumer brands. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 16:05 IST

    Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 adds nine sponsors, including Santoor and Danube Properties

    Nine companies, including Danube Properties, Santoor, MYK Laticrete, Pitambari, P. N. Gadgil & Sons, Gemini Cooking Oil, Cotton King, Society Tea and Tunwal E-Motors, join the show for the season. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 12:38 IST

    Sahil Shetty likely to join Fortune as CEO after exiting News18 Studio

    This follows Shetty’s resignation as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Business News Cluster, News18 Studio at Network18 Media & Investments. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 12:13 IST

    CNN-News18 launches ‘Ballot Maximum City’ programme to cover Mumbai’s BMC elections

    The programme will provide on-ground reporting, voter perspectives, and analysis of ward-level issues as Mumbai heads to the polls after eight years. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 11:52 IST

    Spalba appoints Deepanshu Gupta as CEO

    Gupta brings extensive experience in live events, experiential marketing, and technology-driven business transformation to guide Spalba’s next phase of growth. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 11:25 IST

    Kotak family office makes maiden foreign investment; acquires US snack brand Go Raw

    USK Capital acquires a majority stake in Freeland Foods LLC, owner of the US “sprouted” snack brand; Juggernaut Capital Partners exits. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 11:17 IST

    ASCI Academy launches e-learning course on ethical UI and UX design

    The e-learning course explains how interface design shapes consumer decisions, identifies dark patterns, and outlines ethical alternatives aligned with ASCI codes and regulations. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 11:14 IST

    Vritti Solutions launches IT services division as it expands operations in the UAE

    The India-based enterprise technology firm has set up a dedicated IT services arm to broaden its offerings beyond software solutions and strengthen its presence in the UAE market. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 10:36 IST

    What WPP’s strategic business review could mean for its creative agency structure

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    With integration and cost discipline on the agenda, speculation around a VML-Ogilvy combination has gained traction, though WPP has not commented on specific outcomes. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 10:22 IST

    How Shubman Gill reflects India’s aspirational growth in Tata Capital’s ‘Zidd Tarakki Ki’ campaign

    Launched during the India–New Zealand 2026 ODI series, the campaign traces everyday aspirations through multilingual films, anchored by Shubman Gill’s career journey. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 10:03 IST

    NYF Advertising Awards opens 2026 entries with Grey New York’s ‘No BS’ campaign

    The official deadline to enter the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards is April 23, 2026. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 09:59 IST

    Meta approaches SC against NCLAT order upholding Rs 213 crore CCI penalty on WhatsApp

    The appeal questions the appellate tribunal’s decision to sustain the CCI fine on WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy while setting aside findings on leveraging dominance in advertising. Read more...



  • Jan 14, 2026 09:07 IST

    Rohit Jain buys Lionsgate Play as Lionsgate pivots to licensing in India, SE Asia

    The studio sells its regional OTT service to the executive who built it, and signs a multi-year deal to license brand and content to the platform. Read more...



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