Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Nov 5, 2025

The updated brand identity marks a strategic shift for Nazara, emphasising original content, player engagement, and expansion in India and international markets. Read more...

Shankar brings over two decades of experience in India’s unscripted and reality television, having led iconic shows and collaborated with major broadcast networks. Read more...

In her role, Jain will oversee business expansion, strengthen client partnerships, and lead the Delhi team, bringing expertise across corporate, consumer, and crisis communications. Read more...

The film brings together sitar virtuoso Sharma and the Škoda Octavia RS, showcasing precision, artistry, and technical mastery in music and driving. Read more...

The report, which analyses desktop plus mobile audience, churns out findings that are tucked neatly inside a data deck, but one that redefines what “sports audience” means in India’s digital economy. Read more...

Food and beverage sector retains 21% share of total ad volumes, with Hindustan Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser leading advertiser rankings, according to TAM AdEx. Read more...

Sharad Agarwal joins Tesla as the company expands in India, with Model Y deliveries underway and experience centres open in Mumbai and Delhi. Read more...

The mandate encompasses media planning, buying, and strategy across digital, traditional video, and out-of-home channels, with a focus on designing a new investment framework suited to the standalone business model. Read more...

Hinduja, who led the Hinduja Group and oversaw acquisitions including Ashok Leyland and Gulf Oil, passes away in London, survived by his family. Read more...

Niljikar brings over 15 years of experience in advertising, brand building, integrated marketing, and real estate campaigns to Atul Projects. Read more...

P.C. Musthafa, Global CEO and Chairman, says the duo’s leadership will drive sustainable growth, strengthen organisational culture, and support global expansion. Read more...

Mudgil brings extensive experience from Spotify, Intel, and Genesis Burson-Marsteller, leading communications, brand storytelling, and media strategy in India. Read more...

The new range tackles pigmentation, sun damage, acne, and compromised skin with clinically proven formulations designed specifically for Indian skin types. Read more...

Manoj George, Mazher Ramzanali and Santosh P to lead Scara Live; operations to be helmed by Vikas Chand. Read more...

Led by Dhruv Abrol and Tarika Gulabani, Dentsu AMP connects creativity, technology, and AI-driven production across studios to deliver faster, scalable video storytelling. Read more...

The court hinted that regular competitions and tournaments might be exempt from the law's scope, carving out exceptions for non-wagering events. Read more...

Police have filed a case after a viral video showed a convoy of black Scorpios driving through Kashmir’s forest meadows, allegedly damaging fragile flora and breaching conservation laws. Read more...

Meesho’s media mix has pivoted decisively to digital. Digital accounted for 61.5% of total ads and promotions in FY23, 76.4% in FY24, and 85.2% in FY25; in Q1 FY26, it reached 95.3%. Non-digital television, print and events accounted for 14.8% in FY25 and 4.7% in Q1 FY26. Read more...

Retail media is moving from a lower-funnel, search-led channel to an integrated brand-and-commerce marketplace. Read more...

The merger will bring together brands such as Huggies, Kleenex, Aveeno, and Tylenol, with Kimberly-Clark shareholders set to own a majority stake. Read more...

A generation that had grown up watching Tendulkar and Dhoni has now found its icons in Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues. Read more...

While ChatGPT delivers only a fraction of Google’s traffic, its visitors show stronger intent and deeper engagement across categories from fintech to ecommerce. Read more...

As the festive glow fades, India’s wedding season has taken centre stage, and brands are leaving no stone unturned to stay in the spotlight, turning weddings into the next big advertising battleground. Read more...

Launched in 1998, Surya TV is Sun TV Network’s Malayalam general entertainment channel, distributed across India and key overseas markets. It runs an HD feed also. Read more...