Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Sept 9, 2025

WPP Media’s Advertising in 2030 and This Year Next Year 2025 forecasts highlight India’s 8.4% ad spend growth, powered by mobile-first consumption, retail media expansion, and creator-driven ecosystems shaping global advertising’s future. Read more...

At its June 2025 Investor Day, Genpact outlined GenpactNext, a framework for advanced technologies, including agentic AI to handle complex processes autonomously. Read more...

Goel said, “The future of this industry will not be decided by dominance or coercion, but by the strength of ideas, the power of innovation, and the trust we earn. That is the future PubMatic is fighting to build, and that’s why we’re taking action today”. Read more...

The actor takes on a new role with the ready-to-wear label, with the brand set to launch a campaign across digital, retail and e-commerce platforms. Read more...

The case highlights Bachchan’s complaint that her name, photos and AI-generated likeness are being exploited without consent, including for explicit use. Read more...

With over two decades in marketing and communications, Shrivastava returns to ASK to lead brand strategy, digital initiatives, and client engagement efforts. Read more...

Virwani brings nearly two decades of experience in consumer insights and brand strategy, having held roles at Dabur, Reckitt, SC Johnson, and Henkel. Read more...

The innovation leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to scan video content, decode emotions and objects, and strategically place ads at the most contextually relevant points. Read more...

The collaboration enables advertisers to reach engaged, interest-driven audiences in mobile-first markets, providing ad inventory, local onboarding, multilingual support, and market insights. Read more...

The new app offers fiction, non-fiction, reality formats, and short-form videos, targeting India’s mobile-first audience with curated content for daily and weekend viewing. Read more...

Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Managing Director of Thermocool Home Appliances, said Saif Ali Khan’s partnership brings fresh energy to brand communications and consumer engagement. Read more...

Prudence, Elisabeth and James exit the family trust under the $3.3 billion settlement, each set to receive about $1.4 billion based on Fox and News Corp share prices. Read more...

The 2025 Kyoorius Young Blood Awards, presented by ZEE, recognise emerging designers from 475+ entries, with six Red Elephants awarded for standout work. Read more...

MiQ elevates Ajendranath Munduri to Director of Trading and Vineet Badde to Chief of Staff, while appointing Anusha Modi as Director of Account Management and Namrata Aswani as Director of Marketing and PR. Read more...

Enormous will oversee creative work across campaigns and platforms for both brands, blending Duroflex’s established presence with Sleepyhead’s modern lifestyle appeal. Read more...

FMCG firms say lower GST rates will boost demand but warn of temporary disruption as existing stocks with higher MRPs remain unsold in warehouses and stores. Read more...

TOI survey finds readers plan to spend an average of Rs 1.16 lakh this festive season, with 39% buying smartphones and 95% shopping for family members. Read more...

During a security test, Baig alleged that around 1,500 WhatsApp engineers had unrestricted access to user data and could move it without detection or audit trail. Read more...

Manoj Shroff, Executive Producer, Equinox Films explains why client confidence is built on calmness, clarity, and honesty. Read more...

The account was won following a competitive multi-agency pitch and will be serviced from the agency’s Mumbai office. Read more...

With over 80% of new customers coming from outside metros, Amazon aims to expand its reach through faster deliveries, AI-powered shopping, and influencer-led engagement. Read more...

From crisis-time strategies to AI and CTV, Harshdeep Chhabra shares his unfiltered take on the future of FMCG marketing in the BestMediaInfo Podcast. Read more...

Filed in a Virginia federal court, the case builds on an April 2025 ruling that Google illegally maintained monopolies in ad exchanges and publisher ad servers. Read more...

The project, titled Critterz, follows forest creatures whose peaceful lives are unsettled by a stranger, a concept developed by OpenAI’s creative specialist Chad Nelson. Read More...

Prasar Bharati invites licensed broadcasters to bid for vacant slots on DD Free Dish for the Sept 27–March 31 period, with reserve prices ranging from Rs 1.52 crore to Rs 8.3 crore. Read more...