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

Monthly packs join quarterly and annual options, with tier-wise device limits and ad rules. Hollywood is bundled on Super and Premium, while Mobile users can buy an add-on. Read more...

Launching six years after Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, the series revisits the franchise through new storytelling tools as part of Lens Vault Studios’ broader content strategy. Read more...

Dogra brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality sales, marketing, and brand communications, taking charge of integrated marketing and communications for South Asia. Read more....

Uber India has not issued any public statement explaining the extent of the route changes, the reason behind the sudden service disruption, or a clear timeline for refunds. Read more...

The appointment coincides with BMW India’s ‘Drive Your Match’ campaign, with creative duties moving from Rediffusion to Contract Advertising, while media remains with LodestarUM. Read more...

The news network says it is working on building a “world-class” CTV infrastructure and solutions stack for viewers and advertisers. Read more...

The new vertical consolidates ting’s decade-long work across Indian and international sports properties, spanning teams, leagues, events and digital-led brand engagements. Read more...

Calling it an impermissible second reopening, the court also imposes costs of Rs 2 lakh on the Income Tax Department, payable to petitioners. Read more...

Delhi High Court adjourns Madison’s petition as linked challenge on CCI powers awaits Division Bench ruling in case questioning scope of antitrust investigations. Read more...

Mangal joins from Volkswagen India to lead communications for NMIPL, supporting brand strategy and product launches in the Indian market. Read more...

Over time, Republic Day Independence Day ads have moved beyond flags, parades, and patriotic music; brands now use these moments to comment on unity, diversity, progress, and civic responsibility. Read more...

The I&B Ministry’s proposal to pull broadcasting out of TRAI is reopening questions on incentives, enforcement and long-delayed consolidation. Read more...

Conceptualised by The Womb, the multimedia campaign marks a shift in communication for Bondtite Wood Adhesives across trade and consumer touchpoints. Read more...

Multi-year pact expands the partners’ existing Pay 1 arrangement, with rollout beginning later in 2026 and full global availability expected by early 2029. Read more...

Global President and CFO John Murphy said consumer sentiment in India remains robust despite weather-led disruptions in 2025, with growth momentum expected to stay strong. Read more...

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...