Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Jan 30, 2026

Commemorative film narrated by Khan traces Netflix’s evolution in India and changing viewing habits since its launch in 2016 and daily viewing conversations. Read more...

Directed by Taika Waititi, the Pepsi polar bear ad shows a therapy session, city walk and concert kiss-cam moment; netizens question Coca-Cola’s AI ad push. Read more...

Saxena brings over 15 years of FMCG and consumer digital leadership, including full-funnel media strategy, D2C and quick-commerce initiatives. Read more...

The mandate includes integrated media and strategic communications across financial, business, mainstream and digital platforms for all NSE Group businesses. Read more...

Advertising and sales promotion spend fell year-on-year, accounting for about 11.5% of quarterly revenue, lower than the share recorded in the immediately preceding quarter. Read more...

Sharma will oversee the client servicing function, focusing on strategic account management and cross-functional coordination. Read more...

The December quarter saw improved consumption trends across product groups, supported by increased media spending and steady profitability levels. Read more...

Standalone profit increased nearly 28% in FY2025, while operating margins edged lower and employee costs rose, according to filings analysed by Tofler. Read more...

Following its 2017 “Come As You Are” campaign, Crocs said the new narrative builds on authenticity while reflecting a shift towards self-expression and creative individuality. Read more...

Traditional media revenue declined to Rs 80.0 crore, down from Rs 93.5 crore in the same quarter last year, marking a 14.42% drop. Read more...

The Court has directed Domain Name Registrars, Internet Service Providers, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to block access to identified rogue websites immediately upon intimation. Read more...

The MeitY-led summit will be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, 2026, with a dedicated exhibition programme for AI-driven startups. Read more...

Das will oversee Branch India’s marketing strategy, working across product, analytics and credit teams as the NBFC expands its personal lending operations. Read more...

Bajaj will lead Schneider Electric’s Home Solutions Division, with Luminous Power Technologies moving under the portfolio as part of the leadership transition. Read more...

Sheth will oversee the channel’s business strategy and P&L, reporting to Chief Content Officer Nachiket Pantvaidya. Read more...

Net sales from advertising space and enterprise products fell 3% to Rs 2,880.9 crore in FY25 from Rs 3,128.5 crore in FY24. Read more...

Rural India now accounts for over half of active internet users, with rising AI adoption, short-video consumption and multi-device usage reshaping digital access patterns. Read more...

The company recorded a 20% year-on-year increase in operating revenue to Rs 2,194 crore, driven by higher payments GMV, growth in merchant subscriptions and expansion in financial services distribution. Read more...

Swiggy’s advertising and sales promotion expenses rose to Rs 1,108 crore, up 47.5% YoY, steeply from Rs 751 crore. Read more...

In-house creativity drives Godrej Properties’ marketing, ensuring every medium, from digital to print, serves the buyer. Read more...

As consumers increasingly use ChatGPT for research, advertisers are likely to shift budgets first from native, banner, network, and some video ad inventory. Read more...