Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Jan 5, 2026

The annual industry sizing report by the Market Research Society of India shows analytics driving growth, with the sector projected to expand further to Rs 32,500 crore in FY26. Read more...

A large photograph of Pandey, shot by acclaimed photographer Suresh Natarajan, now stands at the entrance of the office. Read more...

As Mishra will take full charge of Lallantop’s editorial team, Rajat Sain will lead the production team. Both are part of Lallantop’s founding team. Read more...

The court granted a Dynamic+ injunction in favour of Netflix, Warner Bros, Apple, Disney and Crunchyroll, directing ISPs to block access to infringing websites within 72 hours. Read more...

Kabi will lead regional marketing across Asia-Pacific and Australia-New Zealand, overseeing brand strategy, content marketing and audience growth for Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. Read more...

Having won Olympic and world medals during a ten-year stint with JSW Sports, Chopra has now set up Vel Sports, marking a shift into athlete management alongside competition. Read more...

Home-grown FMCG company reports steady demand in December quarter, anticipates continued growth across India and international markets. Read more...

Agrawal takes over from Sushil Matey, who was appointed CEO of ISA in October 2020. Read more...

The second brand film continues the humour-led tone of the first campaign, using situational comedy, wordplay and Akshay Kumar’s comic timing to engage families. Read more...

Akhtar and Sidhwani will retain majority ownership and creative control as the global music major makes a minority investment in the 25-year-old production house. Read more...

The renewal marks the third decade of the relationship between the two organisations. The partnership was first forged in 2005 and renewed in 2015. Read more...

The statement follows a Meity order asking X to remove obscene and unlawful AI-generated content and submit an action taken report within 72 hours. Read more...

Move could set up Nandini vs Amul face-off after Amul’s RCB association last season; tender seeks IPL-authorised agency for rights, activations and branding. Read more...

Singh moves from Pernod Ricard India, bringing experience across spirits, beer and FMCG brands including Seagram, SABMiller, AB InBev and United Spirits. Read more...

Total income rose 2.7% to Rs 27,663.56 crore in FY25, while profits increased 8% and domestic sales continued to account for the bulk of overall revenue. Read more...

Amboli police name three employees; cops allege bogus invoices, fake approvals and inflated brand campaign bills; probe on, no arrests yet. Read more...

On Raj Shamani’s podcast, Zomato CEO calls Swiggy a “formidable” rival in food delivery, says he doesn’t track competitors closely; praises Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha as “smart” and “earnest”. Read more...

As cruelty-free branding floods Indian beauty aisles, weak regulation, misleading logos and global market contradictions raise hard questions about whether ethics are being upheld or simply packaged for consumer comfort. Read more...

As engagement metrics break into pieces and paid reach starts delivering less impact, marketers are being forced to face a simple truth: Brand love is no longer being built only through campaigns. Read more...