Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Oct 7, 2025

Samantha joins Joyalukkas alongside Kajol to represent the brand’s global design heritage and celebrate fine jewellery across international markets. Read more...

Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the campaign highlights the joy of sipping a chilled Coca-Cola with favourite meals, using the playful ‘aaaah’ sound to create memorable moments. Read more...

Survey of over 1,100 global marketing strategists shows agencies struggle to retain strategy headcount and relevance amid high client expectations and AI adoption. Read more...

The deal is one of David Ellison’s early moves since the $8 billion Paramount merger, following federal commitments to ideological diversity and CBS oversight. Read more...

Balsara said that while India’s economic future looks promising, marketers currently face serious trouble as consumption demand weakens, particularly in urban markets. Read more...

Schulman, with extensive leadership experience at PayPal, Priceline, Virgin Mobile USA, American Express and AT&T, will oversee Verizon’s next phase of growth. Read more...

Lahoti urges a balance between innovation and oversight so broadcasting stays competitive, inclusive and responsive to new tech and changing audiences. Read more...

The initiative offers free brand, marketing, and growth consultations to startups less than a year old or generating under Rs 1 crore in annual revenue. Read more...

Founded by Jayant Jha, BytePe seeks to provide a flexible alternative to conventional smartphone ownership, with options to upgrade, return, or continue ownership. Read more...

Magan brings over 17 years of experience across global networks and independent agencies, having led campaigns for brands including Google, Uber, and BMW. Read more...

In his keynote address at FICCI Frames, India Today Group chairman lambasts India’s broken news model, citing ad dependence, carriage fees and overregulation. Read more...

At FICCI Frames’ silver jubilee, I&B Secy Sanjay Jaju said India’s Cine Hub will roll out a single-window for concert permits by the end of October; signalled broadcast and DTH reforms. Read more...

With over 25 years of experience across banking, travel, FMCG, and digital services, Mehra brings extensive expertise to IndusInd Bank’s marketing team. Read more...

Partnership with Promethean Energy aims to accelerate low-carbon transition in industrial facilities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more...

Domestic growth holds up amid temporary trade disruption, with international markets posting robust double-digit expansion, according to quarterly results. Read more...

At FICCI Frames, the I&B Secretary urges OTTs to pair Article 19 freedoms with guardrails on misinformation, piracy and fair creator payouts. Read more...

Vaz, Chairman, FICCI Media & Entertainment Committee, urged policymakers to recalibrate India’s broadcast rules and adopt “forbearance” to unlock growth. Read more...

Condé Nast will no longer feature new animal fur in editorial or advertising across Vogue, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and GQ, with limited exceptions. Read more...

The CCI study recommends self-audits of AI systems, improved technical capabilities, and enhanced inter-regulatory coordination to address competition concerns. Read more...

The Diwali campaign blends traditional festive scenes with humour, meta-commentary, and unconventional product uses, offering a fresh take on seasonal storytelling. Read more...

Block deal data on the NSE shows over 7.31 crore shares of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands were bought by investors including Amansa Capital, ICICI Prudential MF, UTI MF, and Pathstone. Read more...

The airline previously worked with Havas from 2013 to 2020 before shifting to IPG. Read more...

Red FM Director and COO backs TRAI recommendations such as a single digital standard, simulcast operations and the identification of new spot frequencies in major cities. Read more...

For over a decade, the advertising industry has celebrated the rise of specialists. There were separate agencies for digital, influencer marketing, content, media, performance and reputation. The logic was clear: more expertise would bring more efficiency. Except, it didn’t. Read more...

Gen Z may not be the core earning or spending segment yet, but their influence and digital engagement are guiding jewellery marketing and shaping long-term sales strategies. Read more...

The original Expression of Interest (EoI) for the "Empanelment of Auditors to carry out audit of Digital Addressable Systems" was issued by TRAI on August 26, 2025. Read more...

Consumers get to vote for their favourite mithai this Diwali as four sweets compete for the title of India’s Favourite Mithai. Read more...

Brands can now buy ads on AmexTravel.com and target consumers with first-party transaction and travel data; pilots with Marriott and Tumi beat benchmarks. Read more...

Spotify, Canva, Zillow and more now run natively in chat; developers can start building with a new Apps SDK, with submissions, a directory and monetisation to follow later this year. Read more...

Justices deny Google’s bid to pause Judge James Donato’s order. Google must open Android app distribution and payments, with the first changes due this month and others phased in through 2026. Read more...