Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Oct 1, 2025

After hosting Vijay Mallya in a marathon podcast, Raj Shamani now finds himself in hot water again! This time for featuring self-proclaimed forex millionaire Umar Punjabi, sparking trolling and credibility concerns. Read more...

Indegene said the combination strengthens its position in omnichannel and media at a time when pharma marketers are seeking AI-first partners to navigate evolving regulations and shifting healthcare-professional (HCP) engagement models. Read more...

Limited reprint will be available in Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and select cities, offering page-by-page archival coverage of Mahatma Gandhi’s life and legacy. Read more...

VZY named Co-powered by Sponsor for Bigg Boss Hindi, Co-Presenting Sponsor for Bigg Boss Kannada (COLORS Kannada & JioHotstar. Read more...

Conceptualised by 82.5 Communications, the campaign integrates AI with creativity, giving people a chance to rewrite Vadilal’s ad film in their own words. Read more...

Funds will power AI-led creative IP, microdrama formats, hiring, and expansion across Mumbai, London and the UAE. Read more...

Costs could be passed to US audiences, trimming theatre turnout. Guild sees limited hit to Hindi box office, higher risk for Tamil–Telugu; rules and streaming coverage await clarity. Read more...

Bhattacharya has 16 years of experience in the field of media sales, marketing, media planning, buying and programmatic advertising, with his last stint in Dentsu India. Read more...

After seven years as India CEO, Ashwin Yardi will retire from the Group and move to the board as non-executive chairman, while Chalke joins the Group Executive Committee as India CEO. Read more...

Offer is a 15% OFS by the South Korean parent valuing the company at ~Rs 77,400 crore; anchor book on October 6, subscription October 7–9, debut expected October 14 with 50% QIB, 35% retail, 15% NII allocation. Read more...

Competition watchdog orders a 90-day DG investigation into PVR Inox’s continued virtual print fee amid fully digital distribution. Read more...

Court says “Barbie” is a well-known, coined mark; defendant’s use as a dominant prefix creates a clear visual identity with Mattel’s brand. Read more...

Seven years after leaving Colors, Nayak returns with a homegrown entrepreneurial IP, promising high production values, transparency and revenue streams beyond advertising. Read more...

He succeeds co-founder Sameer Mehta, who becomes Executive Director to steer long-term strategy and support Nayyar. Read more...

He had joined Arvind in 2006 to lead the company's joint venture with Tommy Hilfiger, and also led several brands of the company for over 15 years. Read more...

In a post on X, Musk called Grokipedia “a massive improvement,” linking it to xAI’s goal of understanding the universe and following earlier comments about rewriting Wikipedia with synthetic data. Read more...

The app, which combines video synthesis with social sharing features, allows users to create and remix short videos using text prompts. Read more...

The move transforms the AI chatbot into a shopping assistant, enabling users to search, compare, and buy products without leaving the app. Read more...

The timing of the potential sale follows RCB's maiden IPL men's title win in 2025, which has significantly boosted the franchise's brand value and global appeal. Read more...

With the festive cycle beginning, regulators will watch complaint trends and the field reports closely to assess whether GST benefits are reaching households as intended. Read more...

The quick commerce channel is set to fundamentally reshape its market footprint, company MD & CEO, Angshu Mallick, told BestMediaInfo.com. Read more...