Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Jan 28, 2026

Senior VP Beth Galetti outlines changes as the company seeks to reduce layers, boost ownership and streamline operations while continuing strategic hiring. Read more...

Over time, Kyoorius and the Clios plan to explore opportunities across learning and talent development, thought leadership and global exchange initiatives. Read more...

LS Digital’s ecommerce report finds consumers split between quick commerce and premium marketplaces as efficiency, speed and intent reshape online buying in 2026. Read more...

A dentsu report found that nine in ten CMOs are increasing investment in entertainment IP partnerships, with 34% significantly increasing spending and 57% increasing it moderately. Read more...

PHD Media appoints Shrivastav as Vice President, Business Planning, tasking her with oversight of the Marico business. Read more...

Three evenings of performances at Nishagandhi Auditorium will accompany the festival’s literary sessions in Thiruvananthapuram. Read more...

The New Delhi event will bring together global policymakers and business leaders to discuss how AI, climate change, the pandemic and economic shifts are influencing long-term strategies. Read more...

Total income for the quarter stood at Rs 532.27 crores, almost flat compared with Rs 530.44 crores in Q3FY25. Read more...

Banerjee began his journey with WPP Media in 2018 as Managing Partner – West, Wavemaker India. Gupte moves on from WPP Media, following successful leadership stints since 2011 across Southeast Asia and India. Read more...

The win follows a competitive review process, with the agency taking on full-funnel media activation for the brand. Read more...

The firm also announced the onboarding of Shruti Malhotra as Director – Content and Community. Read more...

The company said the decision followed an internal strategic assessment and that it has chosen not to proceed with the launch. Read more...

Creative Week 2026 will run from May 11 to 15, featuring awards ceremonies, student programmes and a continued focus on artificial intelligence in advertising and design. Read more...

The diagnostics company announces the association on Republic Day, linking it to preventive healthcare awareness and routine health monitoring. Read more...

The agreement links Formula 1’s global race calendar with Standard Chartered’s international banking operations, with client and guest engagement across select trackside events. Read more...

Sunsilk leverages culture, creators and science-led innovations like ‘Wondermist’ to deepen relevance in the dynamic haircare market, blending digital-first storytelling with broad retail and online availability. Read more...

He was earlier appointed Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Media Ventures and Group Chief Executive Officer of HT Media with effect from March 1, 2026. Read more...

The most dangerous word in the ad industry is ‘safe,’ said the speaker at Ad Club Madras’ AdTalks, adding that people don’t fear bold ideas – they fear being trapped by them. Read more...

As advertising shifts decisively towards platforms, data and AI, media agencies are asking Budget 2026 for stability, liquidity relief and future-ready policy, not handouts. Read more...