Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Jan 9, 2026

The broadcaster says the notices relate to FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 and allege wrongful availment and utilisation of excess input tax credit (ITC) and short payment of tax. Read more...

The complaint alleges abuse of dominance in India’s digital advertising and search markets, including diversion of customer traffic, suppression of online visibility, and denial of fair market access to smaller players. Read more...

Valuation mismatch, shrinking business, and offline expansion risks cited as key deal-breakers. Read more...

Lele joins Haleon from Castrol India, where he was the MD. He will succeed Navneet Saluja, ISC General Manager, who retired in October 2025. Read more...

The collaboration covers 350+ digital screens across 101 properties in 63 cities, bringing programmatic media and real-time analytics to cinema lobbies. Read more...

Chandra, who also led Digital Sales and Sales Operations at Airtel Business, announced his departure on LinkedIn, calling the journey one of his most meaningful professional chapters. Read more...

Whether it's a hit or a miss, Infusion de Santal Chai has certainly brewed up a storm, proving that even a simple cup of tea can spark global discourse in the world of high fashion. Read more...

He joins REA India from Paytm, where he led consumer growth for the Paytm app and also served as Chief Business Officer for Paytm Movies. Read more...

Paranjpe, currently an independent director at Mphasis, succeeds Jan Kathleen Hier, whose term ended on December 10, 2025. Read more...

Disney says the vertical feed will unlock higher frequency and sharper targeting for advertisers, as streaming platforms chase more daily engagement. Read more...

The ‘Snacking Ka New Angle’ campaign, conceptualised by Schbang, aims to push cheese beyond cooking and accompaniment use, positioning Cheese Triangles as a ready-to-eat, on-the-go snack. Read more...

Nike Mind 001 and Mind 002 are designed to activate sensory receptors in the feet and help athletes feel calm, focused and present; the first drop will be available on nike.com in India for a limited time in January. Read more...

The former Eros Media World PLC General Counsel brings over two decades of legal experience, with previous stints at Viacom18 and Sony. Read more...

The public issue includes a fresh issue of up to Rs 816 crore and an offer for sale of up to 2.69 crore shares by existing shareholders; the anchor book opens January 12. Read more...

Laqshya will handle opening and closing ceremonies, mid-innings entertainment and fan engagement across all 22 matches; Jacqueline Fernandez and Yo Yo Honey Singh to headline the season’s opening and closing shows. Read more...

Bhalla, who led news product at JioHotstar and spent over a decade at Aaj Tak, will drive NDTV’s Live and Connected TV roadmap. Read more...

This repricing follows India’s recent World Cup win and a sharp rise in WPL reach and viewership over the past year. Read more...

The Tata jewellery brand’s latest TVC, anchored by the line ‘Give wings to the girl within,’ positions natural diamonds as a symbol of self-expression, imagination and everyday joy. Read more...

Court cautions Centre against delay, impleads Bar Council of India, and examines scope of CCI’s investigative and disciplinary powers. Read more...