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  • Oct 29, 2025 17:56 IST

    YouTube’s Foundry Class of 2025 spotlights Pragati Nagpal, Tanishka Bahl, and Chaar Diwaari

    The three artists represent India’s evolving independent soundscape, using YouTube as a creative platform to build global reach, community, and sustainable careers. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 17:51 IST

    Getting your eCommerce products seen with GEO

    By combining GEO with powerful AI-powered SEO, you make your eCommerce site impossible for both customers and AI tools to ignore. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 17:07 IST

    Microsoft renews OpenAI partnership with $135 billion investment stake

    The renewed agreement formalises Microsoft’s 27% stake in OpenAI’s new public benefit corporation and introduces independent oversight for AGI verification. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 16:57 IST

    KidZania India appoints Piyush Patkie as Head (West), strategic brand partnerships

    She will lead revenue and brand partnerships, focusing on collaborations, sponsorships and experiential marketing initiatives that connect with both children and parents. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 16:19 IST

    ShareChat appoints appoints Soumitra Maity Head of PR and Communications

     

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    Maity brings close to 10 years of experience in corporate and capital markets communication, with a background in reputation management, stakeholder messaging and executive positioning. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 16:11 IST

    Why PepsiCo refreshes its logo after 25 years

    The company unveils a new identity reflecting its shift towards modernisation, sustainability and stronger consumer connection beyond its flagship brand. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 15:33 IST

    Fulcrum Digital appoints Gulveen Kaur as Senior Vice President, Insurance

    Gulveen Kaur will oversee Fulcrum Digital’s global insurance practice, focusing on digital transformation, technology solutions, and domain-led innovation. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 15:00 IST

    ZEE Entertainment appoints R. Gopalan as non-Executive, non-Independent director

    Mr Gopalan, who has been serving as an Independent Director on the company’s board since November 25, 2019, has also chaired the board for the past six years. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 14:50 IST

    Omnicom-IPG merger may fold DDB into TBWA

    BBDO will continue as a standalone global network. On the IPG side, McCann is expected to retain its identity, while MullenLowe will reportedly be paired with FCB. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 13:32 IST

    FCB Neo appoints Saksham Kohli as President

     

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    Saksham Kohli

     

    Kohli brings over two decades of experience in integrated communications, digital strategy, and creative transformation across leading brands. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 13:30 IST

    1702 Digital appoints Vishal Dhar as Vice President, Digital

    Bringing extensive experience in marketing and business growth, Vishal Dhar will oversee digital strategy and performance initiatives at 1702 Digital. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 13:26 IST

    Bingo! brings Indian ghosts back to life with ‘Desi Bhoot Bachao’

    The film blends satire and social commentary through a spoof news protest where forgotten Indian ghosts demand recognition, reviving local horror legends. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 12:36 IST

    Srinivasan Swamy receives AFAA Hall of Fame honour at AdAsia Beijing

    The R K Swamy Chairman was recognised for over four decades of leadership and service to global advertising bodies at the AdAsia Beijing gathering. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 12:20 IST

    Threads introduces Advantage+ catalogue and carousel ads in latest Meta update

    The latest update brings expanded ad capabilities, 4:5 image support, and new creative tools, following steady API growth and global ad rollout. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 11:55 IST

    Amit Shah to share views on Bihar’s development at News18 India’s ‘Sabse Bada Dangal 2025’

    The Patna event gathers national and state leaders for candid discussions on Bihar’s governance, political dynamics, and future development roadmap. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 11:48 IST

    How human behaviour guides brands in the age of algorithms

    Dentsu’s 2026 Media Trends report, ‘Human Truths in the Algorithmic Era’, explores how simplicity, sociability, and attention continue to shape media and marketing worldwide. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 11:13 IST

    Former Big Tech leaders launch TheFifth.AI in India to bridge strategy execution gap

    TheFifth.AI, co-founded by leaders from global tech and consulting, introduces a model merging AI systems and operational know-how to deliver sustainable business results. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 11:01 IST

    Jindal Steel names Gautam Malhotra as Chief Executive Officer

    Malhotra, who joined Jindal Steel in 2024, takes over as CEO following his work across mining, sales, HR, logistics, and technology functions. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 10:59 IST

    Dentsu’s Merkle data breach: Employee bank details and salary info potentially exposed

    The company said the incident may have exposed sensitive personal and financial information belonging to current and former employees and, in some cases clients and suppliers. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 10:38 IST

    Sanya Malhotra turns a bride-seeing into a fun influencer shoot for Joy Personal Care

    The new film reimagines a classic ‘bride-seeing’ scene through a playful, influencer-style twist, as Sanya Malhotra spotlights Joy’s Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 10:22 IST

    Highly awarded creative work is nearly twice as effective, but only when brands commit

    WARC’s new analysis says award-winning creativity drives sales, brand equity and market impact when it’s properly backed. TV is no longer the lone hero; emotional and rational messaging now work in tandem, earned media is being treated like a revenue engine, and the most effective ideas are the ones brands commit to and keep investing in. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 10:13 IST

    Amit Khare takes additional charge as Sansad TV CEO

    Khare succeeds Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh, who was assigned additional charge of Sansad TV in July this year and is currently serving an extension. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 10:09 IST

    WaveX partners with T-Hub to support India’s media-tech and creative startups

    The partnership, formalised through an MoU, seeks to provide incubation, mentorship, and infrastructure support for startups in India’s AVGC-XR and media-tech sectors. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 10:06 IST

    Amazon India to lay off up to 1,100 employees amid global corporate restructuring

    This latest round of layoffs builds on previous reductions; Amazon trimmed about 27,000 jobs in 2022 and 2023 amid post-pandemic adjustments. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 09:44 IST

    CNN-News18 unveils nominees for 15th Indian of the Year awards

    The 2025 edition introduces new categories like Global Indian and Influencer to reflect India’s expanding presence across industries. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 09:39 IST

    PepsiCo unveils new corporate brand identity after 25 years

    PepsiCo has introduced a new global brand identity that it says reflects what the company is today: a 500-brand food and beverage portfolio with sustainability, consumer obsession and “smiles” at the center—not just Pepsi. Read more...



  • Oct 29, 2025 09:26 IST

    How Airtel Payments Bank is branding “Safe Second Account” as new money habit in India

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    Airtel Payments Bank is trying to turn “Safe Second Account” into a banking habit: keep savings in your primary bank, and park only spending money in a second Airtel account for UPI and daily payments. CMO Pooja Sablok says the goal is long-term trust, not celebrity-led noise or performance chasing. Read more...



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