Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Jan 22, 2026

Ghadi Detergent unveiled its latest animated campaign film titled Anokhe Desh ke Anokhe Mael, celebrating the diversity of Indian life through everyday moments and real-life stains. Read more...

He cited milestones such as the IPO, international expansion, new ad products and AI-led tools, while confirming a leadership transition to Lee Brown. Read more...

Subscription revenue climbed 3% sequentially to Rs 1,050.2 crore in Q3 FY26 and rose 7% year-on-year, as stronger collections and higher other sales supported results. Read more...

The reports had suggested that Dwivedi would take charge of the group’s push in Hindi digital content and video programming. Read more...

Condon brings over two decades of adtech experience, spanning Xumo, Disney, Yahoo, AOL and Tremor Video, with a focus on CTV and FAST platform monetisation. Read more...

BestMediaInfo.com breaks down how headline choice, quote order and lede framing shaped opposite takeaways on who the Bench was “pulling up” in TV Today-Newslaundry case. Read more...

The report noted that consumer behaviour is shifting faster than marketing budgets can adapt, and this gap is likely to widen further. Read more...

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said the state is exploring whether a strong legal framework is needed to regulate children’s access to social media. Read more...

Kochar joins the customer experience arm of Havas India and will report to chief growth officer Manas Lahiri, overseeing experience strategy and martech capabilities. Read more...

Chief Growth Officer Mehta leaves after nearly three decades with IPG, marking the first senior leadership exit in India following Omnicom’s acquisition. Read more...

The collaboration supports PROMPERÚ’s 2025 strategy in India, with Beam & Words using digital storytelling and cultural localisation to showcase Peru’s diverse tourism offerings. Read more...

PwC survey released at Davos finds Indian business leaders more optimistic than global peers on domestic growth, investment prospects and near-term revenues. Read more...

The deal covers global DP World Tour events, including the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and two India tournaments, giving SPNI rights to broadcast elite golf across the circuit. Read more...

Sharma joins from Meta’s Facebook AI Research unit, where he worked on multimodal and language models, and has published over 90 papers across leading AI conferences. Read more...

Netflix plans to extend short, swipeable video beyond shows and films into video podcasts, marking a wider push into a creator-led format long dominated by YouTube. Read more...

At a Trai–STPI pre-summit, Anil Kumar Lahoti said telecom networks carry AI, while operators deploy it for planning, optimisation, maintenance prediction and fraud control. Read more...

Company flags 24% decline in 9 months in government advertising category as BFSI, healthcare and real estate remain active spenders. Read more...

The company is engaging with MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and other states to replicate the school newspaper reading policy. Read more...

As advertising shifts with consumer demand and digital audiences, the industry wants Budget 2026 to prioritise compliance certainty, faster processes, and incentives for tech-led innovation, skilling, and responsible AI adoption. Read more...