Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Sept 30, 2025

ChatGPT’s parental controls will give families improved tools to monitor and manage teens’ interactions on the platform. Read more...

Dhulipala will lead the launch of the brand’s new Airbrush Flawless Foundation in the market. Read more...

The tournament opens on September 30, with India vs Sri Lanka. Matches will air on the Star Sports network, with digital streaming exclusively on JioHotstar. Read more...

Brand tie-up stems from shared city and initials; a “JB x JB” collection follows. Read more...

OpenAI continues to invest heavily in research and development, spending $6.7 billion in the first six months alone on AI advancements and operating costs for tools like ChatGPT. Read more...

Singapore will serve as the regional headquarters, with teams and partnerships planned in Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand. Read more...

Lingamneni will be taking over from current Operating Partner Nishad Kenkre, who will be moving on to take up a full-time role as Chief Business Officer at Heads Up for Tails. Read more...

Corporate sponsorships have returned, malls reported healthy footfalls, and spending on consumer goods has risen throughout the week. Read more...

The partnership consolidates marketing efforts for brands like Aspirin, Claritin, Bepanthen, and Canesten. Read more...

Managing Partner Varun Seth will lead a new consulting practice that unites AI, data, media and design to drive measurable business growth. Read more...

To support the launch, Pizza Hut has released “Flip To The Cheese,” a campaign by Havas Creative India. Read more...

Juluri has served as CFO and founding member at Mensa Brands, and previously headed business planning for Myntra’s House of Brands. Read more...

Marketers say OTT platforms must protect experience while monetising; brands asked to build CTV-first edits and plan cross-platform frequency. Read more...

With 97% of original content on TV, the medium continues to beat user-generated content in reach and viewing time, said Vaz. Read more...

Currently CEO, Entertainment at JioStar, Vaz takes on the new role following a board decision, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the media and entertainment sector. Read more...

Set to premiere on Oct 25 on Zee TV and Zee5, the reality show aims to offer tier 2 and 3 startups access to capital, mentorship, and services. Read more...

While traditional broadcasters continue to operate under the strict oversight of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, FAST channels remain largely outside its purview. Read more...

The updated four-colour gradient icon, first seen in Search and Gemini, now expands across Gmail, Drive, Meet and other apps as Google rebrands for the AI era. Read more...

AI-powered Audience Unlimited promises cheaper, clearer third-party data; free in Performance Mode, 3.3% or 4.4% in Control Mode. Read more...

Tier II and III cities accounted for about 58% of total festive transactions in the first week. Read more...

Drawing on 135 years of De Beers heritage, Forevermark Diamond Jewellery enters India with a refreshed identity, flagship store, e-commerce launch, and influencer-led campaign. Read more...

Horizon Global to focus on US-centric global clients; Horizon Media and Havas Media Network to continue independent operations elsewhere. Read more...

The brand has onboarded Irani as the face of its ‘Life par full control’ campaign, to build awareness and help break the stigma around the adoption of adult diapers in India. Read more...