Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Jan 19, 2026

Justice Jyoti Singh grants ex parte interim relief to Living Media, bars use of deceptively similar device mark and red-white-black trade dress; matter listed next on February 26, 2026. Read more...

Google said the ruling ignored that users choose its search service freely and failed to reflect market competition, citing rapid innovation and pressure from rivals. Read More...

Speaking at the earnings call, Vaz said TV advertising remained challenging amid spend cuts by FMCG and consumer electronics, but December showed post-GST recovery signs. Read more...

The last date to seek clarifications by the bidders is January 27, while the deadline for submission of bids is February 1. The bids will be opened on February 2 as per the RFP. Read more...

Priced at $8 a month, ChatGPT Go adds higher limits and features, as OpenAI plans US ad tests on free tiers, saying ads will not influence responses or user data. Read more...

Move diverges from the global ‘Leo’ consolidation of Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide, as the Groupe keeps Publicis as the holding brand in India and backs BBH’s client relationships and leadership continuity. Read more...

IBDF and IDMIF urged Centre to cut GST on TV and digital subscriptions to 5% from 18%, improving affordability, adoption, and platform parity. Read more...

Amaresh Godbole will lead PDX India as Chief Executive Officer. He will also take on the additional role of Chief – AI Experiences & Solutions at Publicis Groupe India. Read more...