Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Nov 21, 2025

The consolidation brings 30 European markets under WPP Media’s remit, extending the partnership and centralising media duties for brands including Persil, Perwoll and Schwarzkopf. Read more...

The campaign urges viewers to swap virtual engagement for in-person connection and to rediscover the “social” energy that television has long created. Read more...

After raising Rs 340 crore, Snitch is lifting offline spends, expanding stores, and building culture-led visibility beyond digital. Read more...

Featuring Saraf, the campaign revisits a viral trend to reflect how skincare discussions are becoming more inclusive, while linking hydration messaging to cultural cues. Read more...

From the Chivas Regal campaign to the award-winning XO Beer prank, French’s work spanned witty print stunts and bold ads like his debated “Clean up Singapore” piece. Read more...

YouTube’s latest test reintroduces private chats for users aged 18 and above, offering direct video sharing and moderated conversations within the app itself. Read more...

As UPI evolves beyond payments into brand engagement, marketers face a quiet dilemma! How to innovate without intruding on the sanctity of a space built on safety, intent, and trust. Read more...

Currently available in beta in the US for select English-language Prime Original series, the new generative AI feature turns full seasons into short recap videos with key plot points, clips and narration, building on the text-based X-Ray Recaps launched in 2024. Read more...

CEO Aditya Mangla says opt-in pop-up will appear after orders; only the phone number will be shared. Read more...

Dark patterns involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence consumers into making choices that are not in their best interest. Read more...

Suumaya and its promoter are at the centre of the case at this stage, with ED continuing to probe the extent of Dentsu’s corporate and individual liabilities. Read more...

The restructuring is aimed at giving each segment a sharper management focus and a capital structure suited to its needs, as the non-publishing portfolio continues to grow alongside the traditional newspaper business. Read more...

The channel said the format was the top non-fiction performer on its network this year, with Season 2 reaching about 185 million viewers on television. Read more...

Fireside Ventures’ The Indian Consumer at 2030 flags a bigger, more digital, experience-led India where growth will come from new cohorts, new channels, and new category triggers. Read more...