Gurugram: Marking a major diversification beyond real estate, the promoter family behind M3M India has forayed into sports management with the acquisition of the NCR franchise in the debut edition of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL)—a flagship initiative by the Times of India Group. The team, aptly named Capital Warriors Gurgaon, will be led by Dr. Payal Kanodia and Mrs. Aishwarya Bansal from the M3M India Family Office, who will helm strategy, branding, and the broader vision for the franc

MUMBAI: L’Oral Paris, a beauty brand, partnered with Posterscope to unveil its latest innovation - New L’Oral Paris Glycolic Gloss Range powered by Glycolic Acid. The launch was brought to life through an Out-of-Home (OOH) campaign that lit up cities across India.Executed by Posterscope India, the campaign was designed to spark buzz and excitement around the new product. It also aimed to strengthen the brand’s visibility across top metros and fast-growing Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The cam

Mumbai: SF Communications, a newly launched boutique communication and creative solutions agency, has officially opened its doors with a mission to offer brands highly personalized and purpose-driven marketing services. Built on the insight that every brand has its own story and rhythm, the agency aims to craft tailored solutions that help businesses stand out with clarity, creativity, and authenticity.With a presence across India and the Middle East, SF Communications provides a diverse portfol

Mumbai: Jewelbox, a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has unveiled its latest campaign featuring actress Vaani Kapoor as the Face of the Campaign. Rooted in the belief that “you don’t always have to speak about your success, your shine speaks louder,” the film beautifully captures intimate moments of a woman choosing herself—her style, her joy, and her individuality.Built around the message “Dil ki baat, heero se kaho… Say it with a diamond,” the campaign positions jewellery as a

Bangalore: A new player has entered the digital marketing landscape with the launch of Bunjy, an integrated marketing services company founded by industry veterans Priya Goutham and Keerthana Chandrasekaran. Positioned at the intersection of content, creativity, and technology, Bunjy aims to reshape how enterprises accelerate digital growth through bold, AI-powered marketing solutions.In an increasingly competitive environment, Bunjy differentiates itself by combining strategic alignment, advanc

Bengaluru: Supertails, a digital-first pet care brand, has unveiled its latest festive mega-sale—Hooman Di Wedding Sale—running from 23rd November to 2nd December. Riding on India’s vibrant shaadi season, the campaign blends culture, humour, and heartfelt storytelling to spotlight a simple truth: in every modern family, pets are the ultimate decision-makers.Built on the insight that no rishta is complete without a pet’s approval, the campaign reimagines the wedding season through a pet-f

MUMBAI: Libas, an ultrafast fashion brand, today announced the launch of 'Saj Dhaj Ke – Season 2'. This is the sequel to its iconic wedding campaign. Building on what was done last year, the campaign celebrates the joy, style, and cultural richness of India’s wedding season through curated festive collections and immersive experiences across stores and digital channels.All flagship stores pan India have been transformed into festive spaces, inspired by marigolds, the quintessential symbol of

Mumbai: In the heat of the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, Times Now has emerged as the #1 choice for viewers, capturing a dominant 39% viewership during the critical counting week (Source: BARC| Megacities| NCCS AB 22+| Wk.45 2025), marking its authority as the English news election headquarters.On the pivotal counting day of November 14, 2025, Times Now outpaced all competitors with an impressive 51% share, reinforcing its unrivalled connection with the electorate (Source: BARC| Megacities| NCC

Mumbai: Britannia Milk Bikis, in partnership with Talented, has unveiled the second edition of its interactive storytelling initiative, Adengappa Kadhaigal 2.0. Designed to strengthen parent–child bonding, the refreshed campaign uses GenAI to help families create fun, imaginative stories using simple everyday objects.Built on the insight that “stories can come from anything around you,” the upgraded platform encourages parents and kids in Tamil Nadu to turn household items into creative na

Mumbai: Aval Vikatan, the flagship women’s magazine of the Vikatan Group, has officially announced the 8th edition of the Aval Awards, one of India’s premier platforms honouring women achievers across diverse domains. Set to celebrate excellence, resilience, and inspiration, Aval Awards 2025 is positioned as an evening dedicated to trailblazers who continue to redefine possibilities.Building on the overwhelming success of previous editions, this year’s ceremony will spotlight 17 extraordin

Bengaluru: The Advertising Club Bangalore hosted the fourth edition of Neuron Nights, once again energising the city’s creative ecosystem with an immersive evening dedicated to the ideas, craft, and thinking behind culture-defining campaigns.Now a flagship platform for brand leaders, marketers, agencies, and media professionals, Neuron Nights has steadily evolved into a high-impact forum that celebrates not just award-winning work but the stories, insights, and cultural shifts that fuel it.The

Mumbai: A music entertainment channel, 9XM, has completed 18 remarkable years, marking nearly two decades of shaping how audiences across the country discover and enjoy Bollywood music. Since its launch in 2007, 9XM has remained a definitive destination for song premieres, artist debuts, and culture-driving music moments.From exclusive Bollywood track drops to introducing new talent, 9XM has consistently been at the forefront of India’s music and pop culture evolution. Stepping into its 18th y

Mumbai: Sony YAY! is set to power up India’s anime landscape with the addition of the globally renowned action-comedy series One-Punch Man. The channel will premiere the cult-favourite show on Saturday, November 22, airing every night during the CR block at 10 PM in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The launch begins with Season 1, inviting viewers to dive into Saitama’s explosive, unpredictable and entertaining hero journey.One-Punch Man follows the story of Saitama, an everyday man who becomes an

Mumbai: The Abu Dhabi T10 has announced its most extensive global broadcast partnerships to date, ensuring unmatched access to the world’s fastest cricket format across six continents. Through collaborations with more than 20 leading television and digital broadcasters, the 2025 season is set to reach over 1 billion fans in 150+ countries, offering seamless viewing across both traditional and OTT platforms.The expanded broadcast ecosystem reinforces the tournament’s growing global stature as

New Delhi: Lotte India Corporation has named Debabrata Mukherjee as the Managing Director of its Ice Cream Division, Havmor Ice Cream. In this leadership role, Mukherjee will helm the strategic direction, business expansion, and innovation roadmap for Havmor, one of India’s fastest-growing ice cream brands.Sharing the news of his new role on LinkedIn, Mukherjee wrote, Why settle for less when you can 'Havmor?' Day 1 in Lotte India. Mukherjee brings with him over three decades of rich experienc

Mumbai: Teen Bandar, a full-service integrated marketing agency known for its blend of strategic insight, creative excellence, and data-driven execution, has secured major global recognition at the 2025 Shorty Impact Awards. The agency’s impactful work on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earned nominations across six prominent categories: Brand Voice, Government & Politics, Social Movement Campaign, Social Justice, Audio & Music, and Special Project. Teen Bandar emerged as the winner in the Brand Vo

Mumbai: Admatazz, an independent creative group powered by media, technology and a scientific temper, has announced a strategic partnership with BrandMusiq, India’s pioneering sonic branding agency, to bring sonic identity into everyday digital content. The collaboration aims to help brands strengthen recall and distinctiveness by integrating exclusive sonic cues across high-volume content formats, including reels, performance ads, creator edits and offline experiences.BrandMusiq—credited wi

Chennai: Zee Tamil, one of Tamil Nadu’s most loved entertainment channels, has announced the launch of its latest fiction show ‘Annamalai Kudumbam’, a heartfelt family drama rooted in love, tradition, and togetherness. The show premieres on 24th November 2025, airing Monday to Saturday on Zee Tamil.In a grand and symbolic launch event held on 20th November 2025 at Feathers A Radha Hotel, the channel unveiled an extraordinary 230-feet-long saree, representing the unity, heritage, and emotio

Mumbai: ZEE5 has announced the digital premiere of the uproarious action-comedy ‘The Pet Detective’, which will begin streaming on the platform from November 28.Directed by Praneesh Vijayan, the film stars Sharaf U Dheen in the lead role, who also makes his debut as producer. The ensemble cast features Vinayakan, Vinay Forrt, Anupama Parameswaran, Shyam Mohan, and Joemon Jyothir, adding depth and humour to the fast-paced narrative.The Pet Detective revolves around Tony Jose Alula (played by

Delhi: Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network will be hosting the Pickleball Now Grand Prix – North Edition in New Delhi on 22nd November at The Blue Court, Sector 65, Gurugram, following the success of its multi-city pickleball initiative. The daylong event in Delhi will host over 200 players, continuing to build momentum for one of India’s fastest-growing recreational sports. Participants will compete in matches for a prize pool of ₹10 Lakh, trophies, media and recognition.Th

Gurugram: Shipsy, a leading provider of AI-native supply chain and logistics technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Servo Sawhney as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO). The leadership addition reinforces the company’s commitment to accelerating customer value realization through AI and advancing its vision of building the autonomous supply chain.With over 20 years of experience across customer success, go-to-market strategy, and enterprise transformation, Servo has been instr

Mumbai: MuscleBlaze, a sports nutrition brand, has announced the launch of ‘India’s strongest unknowns’, a flagship long-form content series designed to spotlight the unseen dedication, sacrifice, and resilience of Indian athletes. The initiative reflects MuscleBlaze’s strategic shift toward deeper, narrative-driven storytelling aimed at strengthening its values-led fitness community.Developed by Tonic Worldwide, the series moves beyond traditional product-centric advertising and focuses

Mumbai: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, has cleared Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd. (BCCL)’s proposal to carve out its non-publishing operations into a new entity, Times Horizon, marking a major restructuring move within the Times Group.The approval from a bench comprising Judicial Member Sushil Mahadeorao Kochey and Technical Member Prabhat Kumar enables the implementation of a composite scheme of arrangement under Sections 230–232 of the Companies Act, 2013. What the re

Mumbai: JioStar initiated firm legal action against an unauthorized cable network operator, Noora Cable Network, based in Sonepat, Haryana, for the unlawful transmission of JioStar’s Pay TV channels. The operator was found to be distributing encrypted pay channels in an unencrypted format and without any authorization, resulting in direct infringement of JioStar’s broadcast and copyright-protected content.Acting on a criminal complaint filed by JioStar’s anti-piracy team, the local police

Mumbai: NIVEA, has unveiled its latest campaign for the newly launched NIVEA Body Milk, formulated with 100% pure Hyaluronic Acid and offering 72-hour hydration. Featuring youth icon Rohit Saraf, the digital-first campaign reimagines a viral trend to make skin hydration playful, culturally relevant, and inclusive for today’s Gen Z audience.The campaign taps into a simple yet powerful insight—your skin gets thirsty too—and positions the new NIVEA Body Milk as the ultimate hydration fix. Wit

Mumbai: The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 kicked off in Panjim, Goa, on Thursday with a colorful opening ceremony featuring cultural performances and tableaux representing various regions of India.In a break from tradition, Goa’s Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the festival by watering a Tulsi plant, symbolizing environmental sustainability.Adding to this year’s vibrancy, a grand carnival-style showcase was held

Mumbai: The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has cautioned that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s (MIB) newly issued “Draft Guidelines for Accessibility of Content on Platforms of Publishers of Online Curated Content (OCCPs) for Persons with Hearing and Visual Impairment” could significantly challenge regional and smaller OTT players due to the heavy operational, technical, and financial demands they impose.While welcoming the Government’s intent to enhance i

Mumbai: Eros Innovation has secured approximately USD 150 million in new capital and strategic transactions, marking a transformative milestone as the company advances its vision of becoming a next-generation, AI-powered global media and entertainment platform. Announced across London and Abu Dhabi, the development reinforces the company’s USD 2 billion valuation, backed by over USD 1 billion in assets, zero external debt, and positive free cash flow.Founder and Chairman Kishore Lulla said the

Mumbai: Tata Play has unveiled its new World Television Day campaign, “Sach Mein… Social Ho Jao”, spotlighting television as the ultimate medium for authentic, in-person social connection. At a time when digital interactions often replace real conversations, the campaign urges audiences to rediscover the warmth, joy, and togetherness that TV has always fostered.Positioned as a tribute to television’s role in shaping shared experiences, the evocative campaign film highlights how the livin

Mumbai: Neil French, one of the most influential and unapologetically bold figures in global advertising, has passed away in Majorca at the age of 81. A towering presence whose ideas shaped creative departments across continents—particularly in Asia—French leaves behind a legacy defined by audacity, originality and an unwavering belief in the power of great copy.French, born in the UK, began his career in journalism and various odd jobs before eventually finding his calling in advertising. B

Mumbai: WPP has announced that WPP Media has been awarded the consolidated media business for Henkel Consumer Brands across Europe, marking a significant expansion of the long-standing partnership between the two companies.Under the expanded remit, WPP Media will manage media responsibilities for Henkel’s flagship brands — Persil, Perwoll, Bref, Schwarzkopf, and Syoss — across 30 markets in Europe. This development adds 13 new markets to the 17 European markets WPP Media won in late 2024,

We are moving past the era when personalization alone could impress consumers. Marketing is no longer just “data-driven” — it is becoming predictive in a way that feels almost intuitive. This shift is reflected in the numbers: the global predictive analytics market is expected to cross US$100 billion by 2034, growing at over 21 percent. It’s clear that brands are now investing in understanding what comes next, not just what has already happened. Alongside this, the AI-in-marketing market

Scara Gaming has introduced Scara Live. This is a new vertical built to reimagine how live experiences come to life in India. At the crossroads of entertainment, sports, and culture, Scara Live helps brands move beyond screens and into the real world, where real connections happen. From original IPs to data-driven insights and creative storytelling, Scara Live crafts experiences that are bold, immersive, and built to spark conversation, emotion, and impact.Founded by industry veterans, Manoj Geo

Mumbai: COLORS is turning up the heat and the humour this festive season with the return of its biggest homegrown franchise, Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment. One of India’s most talked-about non-fiction shows of 2025, the culinary-comedy reality format is back with Season 3 — bigger, wilder, and packed with unmissable weekend “dinner-tainment”.Co-Powered by Envy Perfumes & Catch Masale, Pour Home Air Freshener, LuxInferno, along with Special Partners Caratlane and Pet Shuddhi, the

Mumbai: Dainik Bhaskar Group, India’s largest newspaper group, has further strengthened its leadership presence in the southern market with the appointment of Durga Chakraborty as Corporate Sales Head – South India . The move underscores the organisation’s strategic focus on accelerating growth and deepening regional engagement. With over two decades of experience across broadcast, print, radio, and digital media in India and the United States, Durga brings a rich blend of domain expertise

Mumbai: There are few stages where leaders, professionals, and rising talent meet as equals — the fairway is one of them. The NDTV ProAm brings this spirit alive by giving corporates an opportunity to test their game with the pros, while offering emerging players an arena to be seen, supported, and celebrated. It is the beginning of a larger purpose to open up the game, draw new people in, and create a community around golf that feels broader, warmer, and more accessible than ever before.The i

New Delhi: Bihar election results day on November 14 delivered a dramatic reshaping of morning TV news viewership, with Aaj Tak firmly consolidating its leadership in the Hindi news genre. The high-stakes 8 AM to 12 PM counting window — when early trends, constituency swings and vote-share changes drove national curiosity — saw the channel open a sizeable lead over all competitors.According to BARC data for Week 45’25, Aaj Tak posted the highest Average Minute Audience (AMA 000s) at 1,847

Mumbai: DP World, a global leader in smart logistics solutions, has announced the signing of India’s rising batting sensation Abhishek Sharma as its newest brand ambassador. He becomes the third star athlete to join DP World’s growing sports roster, alongside cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and global golf champion Tommy Fleetwood.The partnership comes on the back of a breakthrough year for Sharma. At the 2025 DP World Asia Cup, he set a new record for the highest aggregate runs in a single

Mumbai: The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) marked a major milestone today with the inauguration of the 19th Film Bazaar—reintroduced this year as Waves Film Bazaar. Held annually from November 20–28, IFFI remains India’s largest and longest-running international film festival, drawing global filmmakers, studios, distributors, and storytellers for nine days of screenings, masterclasses, market activity, co-production networking, and creative exchange.Recognised as one of A

Bengaluru: In a strategic move to accelerate its enterprise AI ambitions, Apna Group has appointed industry veteran John Philip as Chief Business Officer (CBO) of BlueMachines.ai, its newly launched Voice AI platform. The appointment comes as Indian enterprises shift decisively from AI experimentation to mainstream adoption, with a recent EY–CII report noting that 47% of Indian enterprises now have multiple AI use cases live in production, marking a clear transition from pilots to scaled perfo

Mumbai: Srishti Media, an integrated advertising and media solutions company, has announced its expansion into Canada, marking a major milestone in its global growth journey. With this move, the agency brings its end-to-end capabilities — spanning multicultural marketing, brand strategy, and advanced tech-media integrations — to the North American market.Backed by a strong legacy of delivering high-impact campaigns across India and APAC, Srishti Media has emerged as a powerhouse in advertisi

Mumbai: In a significant step toward elevating customer satisfaction, Dish TV India has rolled out a Lifetime Free Service Visit initiative — a first-of-its-kind offering in the DTH industry. The move directly addresses long-standing customer feedback by removing technician visit charges, historically one of the biggest pain points for subscribers.Under the new initiative, Dish TV customers will no longer be required to pay service fees for technician visits. Traditionally, pay TV operators ch

Gurugram: Admitad India has completed a decade of operations, evolving from a traditional affiliate network launched in 2015 into a full-fledged, multi-platform performance marketing ecosystem that today powers thousands of brands, creators, and publishers across India and the APAC region. Marking its 10-year milestone, the company highlighted its journey of innovation, technological transformation, and regional expansion driven by a clear vision for sustainable, data-led growth. A Decade of Evo

Gurugram: Aura World has announced the appointment of Gaurav Jain as Head (Sales), further strengthening its leadership team ahead of its highly anticipated luxury residential project launch in Gurugram. In his new role, Gaurav will oversee Sales, Marketing, CRM, Cash Flow Planning and P&L oversight, collaborating closely with design partners and the leadership team shaping Aura’s architecture, amenities and wellness-driven vision.Gaurav joins Aura World with over a decade of senior leadership

New Delhi: Value 360 Communications Limited has announced that it has received an in-principle approval from the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) for the proposed listing of its equity shares on the NSE Emerge platform, subject to the company meeting all regulatory requirements and completing the requisite formalities.The approval marks a key regulatory milestone following the filing of the company’s Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP). However, the company clarified that this in-princip

Mumbai: Prasad, a global leader in film preservation, restoration, and post-production, announced that two iconic Sri Lankan films — Welikathara and Akasa Kusum — will be showcased at the 47th Nantes Three Continents Film Festival in France, scheduled from November 21 to 29, 2025.The Nantes Three Continents Film Festival is a globally recognised platform celebrating outstanding cinema from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Both films have been meticulously scanned and restored by Prasad’s a

Mumbai: Warner Bros. Discovery, in partnership with Trinetra, has announced the release of Nithari: Truth, Lies & Murder, a gripping three-hour investigative docuseries revisiting one of India’s most unsettling true crime cases. The series gains renewed urgency following the Supreme Court’s 11th November verdict overturning Surinder Koli’s last remaining conviction, marking his complete acquittal nearly two decades after the Nithari killings shocked the nation.The docuseries makes history

Mumbai: Dun & Bradstreet India, a provider of business decisioning data and analytics, announced the appointment of Almas Khan as Head of Marketing & CSR. In her new role, Almas will lead strategic initiatives to strengthen brand presence, enhance customer engagement, and drive impactful CSR programs, positioning the organization for sustained growth and innovation.With a career span of over 20 years, Almas brings deep expertise in brand building, integrated marketing, and digital transformation

Mumbai: Sony SAB is set to introduce Indian viewers to one of Bengal’s most beloved fictional detectives as Eken Babu makes his television debut in Hindi. After eight successful web seasons and three hit films on hoichoi, the cult-favourite character will now entertain a wider national audience. The dubbed series will air on Sony SAB starting 24th November, every Monday to Saturday at 10 PM.Known for his quirky charm, sharp observational skills, and insatiable love for food, Eken Babu—played

New Delhi: Chance AI, the next-generation visual AI platform built for the modern creator economy, has announced a strengthened India-focused expansion strategy aimed at enabling the country’s fast-growing creator base to produce high-quality content instantly and more efficiently. With India now home to over 100 million active creators, the company is positioning itself as the go-to platform for creators seeking speed, ease, and consistency in content production.Over the last two months, Chan

New Delhi: CNN-News18 has once again reinforced its dominance in the English news space, delivering a stellar performance on the Bihar election result day. The channel led the pack and outperformed all competing English news channels, firmly establishing itself as the undisputed leader in the category.According to BARC data, on Bihar Election Result Day (14th November), CNN-News18 captured an impressive 41.9% market share, while its closest competitors lagged, with NDTV 24x7 at 23.7% and Times N

New Delhi: Stupa Sports, an India-born sports technology and analytics company, has announced two major international partnerships as part of its growing global expansion strategy. The company has signed an exclusive deal with Swiss Tennis to become the Official Competition Management Partner for padel events across Switzerland, while also entering professional pickleball as the exclusive Data & Technology Partner for the Pickleball Champions League (PCL) Asia Finals 2025 in Shenzhen, China.Thes

Mumbai: Samsung Ads India has announced the appointment of Vignesh V as Director – Ad Sales for the region. He previously served as Senior Vice President at JioStar, where he had been associated since 2021.Sharing the update on its LinkedIn handle, Samsung Ads APAC posted, Exciting times ahead for Samsung Ads India! We are delighted to welcome Vignesh V as Director, Ad Sales for the region.With over two decades of experience, Vignesh brings a deep understanding of Media Sales, Product and Reve

Mumbai: Chess.com has announced an expansion of its partnership with JioGames, strengthening their joint commitment to bring world-class chess action to millions of Indian viewers through the JioGames Watch platform.The collaboration ensures seamless access to elite global tournaments — featuring the world’s strongest grandmasters — across smartphones, browsers, tablets and connected TVs. With India witnessing a surge in chess viewership and participation, the partnership continues to offe

Mumbai: Gutenberg, the global award-winning integrated marketing communications firm, has announced the promotion of Amardeep Singh to Co-Founder and President. The move strengthens the agency’s ambition to help global brands accelerate AI-driven marketing transformation at a time when enterprises are still navigating early stages of adoption.Amardeep’s expanded role positions Gutenberg as a trusted partner for CMOs and enterprise marketing leaders seeking unified, measurable AI marketing im

Mumbai: Kantar BrandZ’s Top 100 Most Valuable Indian Brands have reached a combined value of $523.5 billion in 2025, accounting for approximately 13% of the nation’s GDP, according to the newly published report released recently. This year’s ranking has expanded to include 100 brands, with total brand value rising 6% year-on-year and 34 brands increasing their value. These results underscore the increasing significance of brand value in India’s economic story, with further opportunities

MUMBAI: India's rapidly growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) sector saw a 21% increase in total orders on November 11 compared to the same period in the previous year, according to new data from e-commerce enabler GoKwik. The growth indicates that Singles' Day is quickly becoming a high-intent shopping event for Indian consumers, despite muted global sales, particularly in China, which are arising due to various factors, including an ongoing economic and geopolitical crisis.The GoKwik network data s

As International Men’s Day 2025 approaches, brands across categories are embracing narratives that go beyond stereotypes—highlighting emotion, camaraderie, wellness, identity and the quieter truths of modern masculinity. From campaigns that celebrate unspoken brotherhood to those urging men to prioritise their mental and physical health, this year’s initiatives strike a thoughtful, culturally aware tone. Here’s a curated list of standout Men’s Day campaigns from top brands-each bringin

Mumbai: In a significant shift, the Karnataka government has revised its advertising policy, potentially paving the way for commercial hoardings on Bengaluru’s footpaths. The new guidelines, notified on November 13, lift earlier restrictions and now allow advertisers to place hoardings on both private and public spaces—provided they obtain permission from the city corporation commissioner and pay the required ground rent.This relaxation marks a sharp departure from the previous policy issued

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor and motivational speaker Ashish Vidyarthi is set to kick off the debut edition of Ananta Quest. This platform aims to enable individuals aged 50 to 65 to chart their next chapter with clarity, confidence and vitality on December 13, 2025, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.Based on the pillars of health (prana), wealth (artha), and community (ekatra), the event will feature actor and podcaster Ashish Vidyarthi as the opening keynote, with human performance coach and author Shayamal

Mumbai: Damas Jewellery, one of the Gulf’s most established fine jewellery brands, has appointed Ananthanarayanan Hariharan as its new Chief Executive Officer. The leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment, as Titan Company Ltd., through its UAE subsidiary, progresses toward a transaction that would give it a 67% stake in Damas, with Mannai Corporation retaining 33%.Hariharan brings over 30 years of experience across India’s leading consumer, fashion, and jewellery businesses. His care

MUMBAI: Fast food major Pizza Hut says that it has always believed that innovation starts with listening to our consumers, and cheese has always been at the heart of what they crave. That’s why it asked the question: how can it make pizzas even cheesier, more ownable, younger and in tune with today’s consumers?The answer: Ultimate Cheese! This is a crust upgrade that puts cheese where no one expected it: on the crust. Featuring a molten, gooey Cheese Crown baked right into the crust and 2X c

MUMBAI: Guided by its vision — 'Fast. Fair. Family Approved. Your academic dreams in Australia without financial roadblocks', NiviCap looks to mark a new era in the education financing ecosystem. Australia continues to stand tall as the most preferred international education destination for Indian students, celebrated for its universities, multicultural inclusivity, and post-study work opportunities.Building on this commitment, the launch of NiviCap also marked the announcement of former Austr

CHARLOTTE, NC: Bank of America has announced a multi-year partnership with global sports icon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Sir David Beckham, naming him ambassador for its global sports program, Sports with Us. The collaboration will see Beckham promote the bank’s extensive sports portfolio, which spans iconic brands and events aimed at driving progress, celebrating achievement, and supporting communities. “Sport has the power to bring people together and to create a lasting impact on y

AI has moved into everyday marketing faster than many of us expected. It’s in our dashboards, our audience tools, even the way we measure intent. And while it brings incredible precision, it also forces a pause. How much should we automate, and how much should we leave to instinct? Most marketers I speak with are navigating this exact balance, trying to use AI smartly, without letting it dilute the judgment, empathy, and creativity that actually build a brand. AI Is Changing the Rules of Engag

Ayush Tainwala has been serving as CEO of Bagzone Lifestyles.He has been steering Lavie’s journey of premiumisation and brand evolution, with Lavie Luxe now emerging as a key growth driver for the company. Under his leadership, the brand continues to invest in strategic collaborations, influencer-led storytelling, and digital-first campaigns that bridge aspiration and accessibility.Its latest campaign — “The Occasion Edit” — fronted by Alaya F, Uorfi Javed, Rhea Chakraborty, and Karish

Ashish Sehgal is set to join Times Network as Chief Executive Officer, with his appointment expected to take effect in December 2026, according to media reports. He will also take on an expanded mandate as Chief Growth Officer for the media and entertainment businesses under Vineet Jain’s portfolio at the Times Group. The development comes at a pivotal phase for Times Network, which has been navigating leadership churn, operational uncertainty and constrained investments over the past year and

Mumbai: Asianet is gearing up for a grand musical celebration with the premiere of its mega launch event, “Star Singer Season 10 Reloading,” scheduled to air on 23rd November 2025 from 7 PM onwards. The event marks an exciting prelude to the new season, featuring an evening filled with music, entertainment, celebrity appearances, and special tributes.The highlight of the launch will be the presence of National Award–winning actress Urvasi, who will attend the event as the Chief Guest. Asia

Mumbai: Sensodyne, an oral care brand from Haleon, has announced the launch of Pronamel in India, a globally trusted toothpaste formulated to strengthen and protect tooth enamel, the hard outermost protective shield of our teeth. With this launch, Sensodyne expands its portfolio to address a critical yet often overlooked oral health issue: enamel wear.The increasing consumption of acidic foods and beverages such as citrus fruits, cold drinks, pickles, tea and coffee slowly weakens and damages to

NEW YORK: Magnite, the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising company, today announced the launch of Live Scheduler, an industry-first solution designed to streamline how media owners plan, activate, and measure advertising around live streaming events. From major sports tournaments to political debates, Live Scheduler standardizes the framework for real-time ad monetization, enabling greater visibility, precision, and scalability for publishers and advertisers alike.Integrated with

New Delhi: KragBuzz Sports, a fastest-growing sports and athleisure brand, has announced a significant expansion of its international footprint by partnering with leading global cricket properties — the Abu Dhabi T10 League and the Nepal T20 League. As part of this development, KragBuzz Sports will serve as the official apparel, merchandising, and equipment partner for three teams in the Abu Dhabi T10 and two teams in Nepal T20.This milestone strengthens KragBuzz Sports’ reputation as a trus

New Delhi: In a landmark media moment, Hindustan Times and OTTplay today transformed the iconic Hindustan Times front page into ‘Rajinikanth Times’, a full front-page takeover celebrating superstar Rajinikanth’s 50-year journey on screen in partnership with Amazon Prime.For the first time in Hindustan Times’ 100-year history, the entire front page has been dedicated to a single individual — a tribute reserved for a legend whose influence extends far beyond cinema into culture, memory,

Mumbai: Livpure, a customer-centric brand dedicated to consumer well-being, has appointed Weber Shandwick India as its strategic public relations and communications partner. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Livpure’s ongoing brand transformation journey as it expands its footprint across the rapidly growing home wellness category.Livpure, known for its maintenance-free water purifiers, smart kitchen appliances, and advanced air-cooling solutions, is evolving into a comprehensiv

MUMBAI: Pee Safe launched an on-ground campaign to raise awareness about toilet hygiene and the regular use of Toilet Seat Sanitizers on World Toilet Day. While the digital film 'Clean Is Not Sanitised' was the start to this campaign, the key drive this year has been the offline activities to get direct engagement from consumers across diverse real-world settings.Central to the campaign is the habit-forming tongue twister: Spray. Sit. Flush. Spray. A tongue twister designed as a simple, easy-to-

Mumbai: A new host-led multi-platform travel series,  K-Everything, with Tony-award nominated actor, director, producer, and social advocate Daniel Dae Kim is in production from CNN Original Series. The four-episode series will be made by CNN’s APAC based Global Productions teams and premiere next year as part of CNN Originals anticipated 2026 slate. “I’ve been lucky enough to watch Korea over the years take center stage as a cultural and economic powerhouse. It’s a genuine joy

Mumbai: Veefin, a global leader in Working Capital Technology, has announced the appointment of Sorabh Dhawan as the Chief Executive Officer of PSB Xchange, reinforcing the leadership of one of India’s most strategic and high-impact digital credit platforms. The move marks a crucial step in strengthening India’s public sector banking ecosystem through large-scale digital transformation.With over 18 years of experience across banking, digital lending, operations, and transformation, Dhawan br

Mumbai: IndoBevs, a fastest-growing alcobev company, has announced the appointment of Sharad Negi as its new Chief Finance Officer (CFO). The appointment underscores the company’s commitment to building financial resilience and ensuring disciplined, scalable growth as it expands its presence across India and international markets.A seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience, Negi brings deep expertise in finance, governance, and strategic planning. His professional journey

Mumbai: JKC Sports has officially announced its launch, marking the formal entry of founders Dr. Raghavpat Singhania and Madhav Singhania into India’s professional sports ecosystem. With a long-term strategic commitment, the company aims to build structured sporting pathways, invest in sustainable sports ventures, and drive grassroots development alongside competitive excellence across multiple disciplines.Backed by decades of the promoters’ family legacy in nation-building initiatives, JKC

Mumbai: Toaster INSEA, the creative agency celebrated for its bold ideas and cross-category storytelling, has secured the social media mandate for Godfather Beer, India’s strongest and one of its most iconic brews. The strategic win further strengthens Toaster’s expanding footprint across the region as it continues to scale its creative and digital innovation capabilities.This mandate comes at a pivotal moment for Toaster, which has been rapidly accelerating its work in AI-led creativity, ex

Mumbai: India’s radio advertising industry continued its upward momentum in 2025, recording a 4% rise in ad volumes during January–September compared to the same period last year, according to the latest TAM AdEx Radio Advertising Report.The Services sector emerged as the largest contributor with a 31% share, followed by Auto (12%) and BFSI (9%), signalling sustained advertiser confidence across key consumer-facing categories.Properties/Real Estates retained its position as the top advertisi

New Delhi: BPE (Best Power Equipments), has announced the appointment of Pallavi Mishra as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). This strategic leadership addition reinforces BPE’s commitment to building a world-class enterprise powered by strong HR capabilities, as the company scales rapidly and deepens its people-first culture.Mishra brings over 22 years of experience in transforming HR functions across global organisations. Her expertise spans client transitions, internal and external audits,

New Delhi: The happiest music festival, NH7 Weekender, is set to return with renewed momentum as NODWIN Gaming, a leader in new-age youth entertainment, gaming, and esports, announces a strategic partnership with Exceed Entertainment to lead sponsorship-led monetization for the upcoming edition of India’s longest-running multi-genre music festival.For over 15 years, NH7 Weekender has built a powerful cultural imprint, becoming a definitive destination for music discovery, self-expression, and

Mumbai: VML has announced the appointment of Rakesh Chawla as CEO of VML Enterprise Solutions Hub (ES Hub), India, marking a strategic move to strengthen the company’s global technology leadership and drive innovation-led client outcomes. The appointment underscores VML’s focus on delivering transformative, scalable, and intelligence-driven business solutions powered by cutting-edge engineering and emerging technologies.As the new leader of one of VML’s fastest-growing technology hubs, Rak

Mumbai: Wonderla is bringing a blockbuster-level entertainment narrative to Chennai as it unveils its newest amusement park with a high-energy, culturally rooted campaign titled “Majaa Calling.” Conceptualised by OPN Advertising and produced by Kadhai Films under the direction of George K Antoney, the newly released brand films blend Kollywood-style drama, humour, and mass appeal to deliver one core message: When Majaa (joy/fun) calls, nothing else matters.Tamil Nadu’s largest entertainmen

Chennai: Latent View Analytics Limited, an AI-driven analytics, data engineering, and consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Venky Ramesh as its Chief Client Officer (Consumer, Retail & Marketplaces). With over 20 years of experience enabling transformative and profitable growth across global consumer industries, Venky will lead the company’s client strategy and consulting direction for enterprise customers worldwide.Venky has built a distinguished career at the intersection of data

New Delhi: Almonds Ai, a channel loyalty, rewards, and solutions company, has announced the elevation of Arpit Agarwal as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO). The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the company’s long-term focus on customer success and partner-led growth.Arpit Agarwal, who has been with Almonds Ai for over seven years as VP – Business Solutions, brings more than 15 years of experience across last-mile marketing, loyalty and rewards engagement, and technolo

Mumbai: ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown video streaming platform, has announced the launch of its latest Tamil original series, Regai (Fingerprint), a dark and psychologically charged crime thriller premiering on November 28. The seven-episode series transports viewers into a world where truth hides beneath layers of deception, and every revelation deepens the mystery.While Regai draws its core premise from the universe crafted by celebrated crime novelist Rajesh Kumar, the series is an origin

Mumbai: Formula 1 and Mattel have announced an exciting collaboration to launch a special F1-themed edition of the iconic UNO Elite™ game, offering fans a dynamic new way to engage with the world of motorsport. The partnership introduces the UNO Elite™ Formula 1 decks, including a Core Edition Starter Pack and a Booster Set, designed for collectors, fans, and gaming enthusiasts.UNO Elite™ Formula 1 will feature more than 100 unique F1-inspired Elite Action Cards in multiple colours and spe

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YouTube to launch collaborative initiatives aimed at advancing skill development, industry knowledge sharing, and capacity building across India’s rapidly expanding creative and AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sectors. The MoU was formalized at the annual YouTube Impact Summit in New Delhi.The partnership is designed to equip students, creat

SINGAPORE: AppsFlyer has announced a major product expansion with the launch of eight new solutions designed to help brands transform complex marketing data into clarity, automation, and growth. The release marks a significant step in AppsFlyer’s evolution from a mobile attribution leader into a full-fledged Modern Marketing Cloud, offering unified, measurable, and autonomous marketing tools for the AI era.[caption id=attachment_2481289 align=alignleft width=200] Oren Kaniel [/caption] “The

Mumbai: Balaji Telefilms Ltd. has announced the rebranding of its premium astrology application, AstroVani by Balaji, which will now be known as Balaji Astro Guide. The updated name has been rolled out across all digital platforms, including the Google Play Store, with the iOS version set to launch shortly.The rebranding comes in response to the strong market traction the platform has garnered since its launch. As the user base expanded, multiple third-party platforms began appearing with simila

Mumbai: Visa has named Gaurav Ramdev as its new Head of Marketing for India and South Asia (INSA), strengthening its regional leadership roster. In his new role, Ramdev will join the India and South Asia business leadership team led by Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager for the region, and will work closely with Visa’s Asia Pacific marketing leadership under Danielle Jin, Senior Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, APAC.Ramdev moves to Visa from Protean eGov Technologies, where he ser

MUMBAI: Watching videos online has emerged as the number one form of entertainment, with 93% of respondents consuming videos on their mobile phones for an average of 2.17 hours per day. Video consumption in regional languages beats English by multiple times.Despite the substantial time spent on digital platforms, brand recall is low. On an average, respondents could remember only 1.5 brands. Of the 600+ brands recalled in total, only 11 of them were recalled by 3% or more of the respondents. The

Bengaluru: The Standard, an U.S.-based provider of insurance, retirement and investment products, today announced the launch of StanCorp Global Services India Private Limited (The Standard India), its new Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. The new GCC will play a central role in advancing the company’s technology transformation, accelerating innovation and supporting its long-term growth strategy, while creating high-value employment opportunities in the country.The company also announce

Mumbai: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) seeking explicit clarification on whether WhatsApp can share user data with parent company Meta for advertising purposes, weeks after the tribunal lifted a five-year prohibition on such data flows.In an application filed on November 18, the regulator asked the tribunal to spell out how the privacy safeguards outlined in its November 4 judgment should apply when WhatsApp data is us