Mumbai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have jointly clarified that their media rights agreement for India remains fully operational, countering a series of recent media reports suggesting uncertainty around the partnership.In a joint statement, both organisations said the speculation “does not reflect the position of either party,” reiterating that the existing contract continues unchanged and JioStar remains the ICC’s official media rights partner in India. They empha
New Delhi: In a leadership realignment at CNN-News18, the network has announced changes to its top editorial positions, according to an internal mail communication circulated within Network18.CNN-News18, which has held its position as India’s No. 1 English news channel for nearly four years, is undergoing a transition that reflects both its growth trajectory and evolving editorial priorities. The channel credited its sustained leadership to the values of fairness, accuracy and integrity that h
Mumbai: The India Today Group (ITG) marked a historic milestone in its golden jubilee year with a prestigious honour at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), where the Group’s leadership performed the iconic Ceremonial Bell Ringing at the Exchange’s Atrium on Friday, 12 December. The treasured ritual celebrated the Group’s 50-year journey.India Today Group Chairman Aroon Purie, Vice Chairperson & Managing Director Kalli Purie, Group CEO Dinesh Bhatia, and NSE Managing Director & CEO Ashish Ku
Mumbai: Capri Sports–owned UP Warriorz has partnered with Joy Personal Care, the leading Indian skincare brand under RSH Global, marking the start of a multi-year association rooted in confidence, wellbeing, and accessible self-care. The collaboration unites two purpose-driven brands focused on empowering individuals—both on and off the field.As part of the partnership, Joy Personal Care will support the UP Warriorz squad with a curated range of personal-care products and wellbeing touchpoin
Mumbai: Snapchat India hosted the second edition of its flagship creator event, Snap with Stars, turning it into an exclusive Christmas-themed celebration for top Mumbai-based creators. Adding star power to the evening, actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday attended the event to meet creators and spotlight their upcoming release, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.The intimate gathering brought creators and celebrities together through interactive games, AR-powered activities, and speed-dating
Mumbai: Compass Communications has secured the public relations mandate for Genovation Technological Solutions, a rapidly emerging deep-tech company leading advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning.Founded in 2021, Genovation is known for Mentis, the subcontinent’s first cost-effective, Made-in-India Agentic AI platform designed to enhance enterprise decision-making with precision, explainability, and affordability. The company’s solutions are currently deployed across Ma
Mumbai: Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, has unveiled TACY, its AI-generated digital brand ambassador and personified holiday travel assistant. The launch underscores the company’s commitment to innovation by integrating generative AI into customer engagement and travel planning.TACY, the digital avatar of Thomas Cook India’s gen-AI chatbot, now assists travellers with expert holiday guidance and seamless planning on www.thomascook.in. Her i
Mumbai: Building on the strong consumer response to Adengappa Kadhaigal 2.0, Britannia Milk Bikis has introduced a Special Edition Superstar biscuit across its packs, bringing a fresh layer of excitement to its storytelling-led engagement with families in Tamil Nadu. The launch strengthens the brand’s long-standing cultural connection with the state by turning its iconic biscuit into a collectible inspired by Tamil Nadu’s love for symbols, stories, and superstar flair.The new biscuit feature
New Delhi: GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, has announced key leadership transitions and promotions to strengthen its senior leadership team. The company has appointed Sumit Sood as Chief Synergy and Transformation Officer, Ethan Matyas as Chief Delivery Officer (CDO), Vishal Anand as Chief Operations Officer (COO), and Vikas Kaul as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective December 1, 2025.These appointments underline GlobalLogic’s commitment to scalin
Chennai: Super Chennai, the citizen-led movement dedicated to strengthening Chennai’s global identity, has announced the appointment of Karthik Nagappan as its new Chief Executive Officer. The leadership transition underscores the organisation’s renewed push towards cultural storytelling, civic participation, and positioning Chennai on the global stage.For decades, Chennai has stood as more than a city — it embodies a shared emotion rooted in resilience, creativity, and progress. As Chenna
Mumbai: Amazon MX Player has strengthened its leadership ranks by bringing on board seasoned marketer Niraj Mishra as its new Head of Growth and Product Marketing. Mishra announced his move through a recent LinkedIn update, expressing enthusiasm about the opportunity to steer the platform’s next phase of expansion.Mishra’s appointment adds to an impressive career spanning multiple digital and entertainment powerhouses. Before joining Amazon MX Player, he served as Vice President of Product M
Gurugram: Air India has launched its new India-focused brand campaign, “Change is in the Air”, featuring the fresh creative expression “That’s Air India Now”. The campaign highlights the ongoing transformation across the airline’s domestic network, showcasing refurbished cabins, elevated inflight dining, enhanced digital experiences, and the warmth of Indian hospitality.Sharing passenger stories through five immersive films, the campaign captures real-time reactions to the airline’
Noida: Domino’s India, the country’s largest pizza brand, has introduced its latest innovation – the Cheese Lava Pull Apart Pizza – a first-of-its-kind format designed to elevate the cheese experience.The pizza features a unique flower-shaped design with a molten cheese lava centre. Each petal can be pulled apart and dipped into the molten cheese, creating a visually striking and indulgent experience. This launch reinforces Domino’s commitment to innovation while leveraging its strong
Mumbai: ZEE5 has announced that the much-anticipated Malayalam mystery-comedy-thriller, ‘Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse’, will premiere on 19th December 2025. The film marks acclaimed director Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Malayalam debut and is produced by Mammootty Kampany, featuring Mammootty in a distinctive lead role.The story follows Dominic (Mammootty), a former police officer turned private detective, who takes on a seemingly simple case of a misplaced ladies’ purse, only to uncover a
New Delhi: Zee Media, India’s pioneering news network, is set to host the Global Innovation & Leadership Summit 2025, presented by Zee Bharat, in partnership with Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand and WION, in London - an international initiative recognising India’s visionary entrepreneurs and impactful leaders. The event aims to honour changemakers who have built with purpose, inspired with innovation, and led with integrity, showcasing their contributions to India’s expanding global influenc
McLean: Mars, Incorporated, the family-owned global leader in pet care, snacking, and food, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Kellanova, uniting two powerhouse businesses with portfolios of some of the world’s most beloved consumer brands.Kellanova’s portfolio—including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, RXBAR and Kellogg's international cereal brands—will now join the Mars Snacking family alongside billion-dollar brands such as SNICKERS, M&M
New Delhi: TRC Consulting has announced the appointment of Sagar Chatterji as Director – Chief of Growth, marking a strategic advancement in the firm’s leadership and expansion plans.With an MBA in Finance & Strategy from IIM Kozhikode, Sagar brings over 14 years of cross-sector experience in corporate banking and consulting. He joined TRC Consulting nearly a decade ago in a leadership capacity and has since overseen the firm’s business across Southern India, spearheading growth initiative
Mumbai: Warner Bros. Discovery is wrapping up 2025 on a high note with an exciting slate of new shows, fresh episodes, and year-end specials across Cartoon Network, POGO, and Discovery Kids. As families usher in the holiday season, WBD’s kids’ entertainment portfolio is set to deliver laughter, colour, and adventure through December. Om Nom Stories Premieres on Cartoon Network Adding festive sparkle, Cartoon Network will debut Om Nom Stories on December 15. The show follows Om Nom, the “cu
Cochin: At the 19th edition of the Pepper Creative Awards, Sonal Dabral — Founder of Tribha and former Vice Chairman of Ogilvy India — delivered a powerful and deeply personal special address honouring the late advertising legend Piyush Pandey. Speaking as the chief guest, Dabral used the tribute as a springboard to reflect on the state of creativity in an era overwhelmed by information, screens and now, artificial intelligence. “True ideas don’t live on Google—they live within us.”
Mumbai: Anand Rathi Group has announced the elevation of Devang Mehta as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), marking a key milestone in his professional journey with the organisation. The announcement was shared by Mehta on his LinkedIn profile.Reflecting on the achievement, Mehta wrote, CMO - 9 Years Ago, I Wrote It Down. Today, I Live It. Nearly 9 years ago, during an interview for an AVP role at a leading broking firm, I was asked to write down my ultimate career goal. Without hesitation,
These are the times when you get up in the morning and half of your world changes, at least digitally. In the world of digital marketing and SEO, the rise of AI-first browsers is driving (and indicating) a significant transformation. Browsers like ChatGPT Atlas, Perplexity's Comet Browser, and Chrome's Gemini AI not only provide information but also generate, summarize, and deliver it in real time. That's not all; they also act on your behalf and complete tasks (agentic tasks), such as booking s
MUMBAI: Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) has onboarded Screenox as its Cinema Partner. As a part of this partnership, UPKL will gain access to 900+ branding sites across PVR INOX in India through Screenox. Screenox will simultaneously leverage UPKL’s popularity to enhance brand visibility in UP and beyond. UPKL Season 2 is scheduled to kickstart on December 24, 2025.The mutually beneficial partnership will help UPKL drive awareness among cinema-going audiences across India while making way
In boardrooms across India, the same question echoes every month: “How is our engagement looking?”The answer is almost always delivered with screenshots - views, likes, comments, shares coloured in green arrows, framed as victories. But beneath those green arrows is a silent crisis the industry refuses to address: we are measuring digital success with metrics that were never designed to define it.For years, businesses, agencies, and creators have relied on a narrow, often misleading definiti
In early December, the Pantone Colour Institute announced its Colour of the Year (COTY) 2026: Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer — a billowy, weightless white that evokes clarity of mind, serenity, and a desire for emotional reset. Its selection reflects a growing consumer yearning for holistic healing in a world marked by conflict, uncertainty and sensory overload.For Pantone, colour has long served as more than aesthetics; it acts as a cultural barometer. Each year’s shade is chosen through a de
New Delhi: adidas India has appointed Atish Negi as its new Brand Director, marking a key addition to its leadership team as the sportswear major sharpens its brand strategy and consumer outreach in the country. Negi announced the move through a LinkedIn update, stating, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Brand Director at adidas!” Negi joins adidas from Haleon, where he served as Category Head – Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) for the Indian Subcontinent
Novatr, which focusses on professional education for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, had this year unveiled 'The Civil Engineer’s Pursuit'. This is a campaign that shines a spotlight on the resilience, ambition, and untold stories of civil engineering professionals in India.The campaign highlights a universal truth: civil engineers shape the world we live in, yet their own careers often struggle to move forward. 'The Civil Engineer’s Pursuit' campaign tells th
Mumbai: Omnicom Media Group India’s Chief Content Officer, Shailja Varghese, has exited the organisation, marking one of the first senior-level movements during a period of significant transition for the media network. While her departure coincides with Omnicom’s structural consolidation following its acquisition of IPG, sources indicate that her exit is unrelated to the integration process. Details of her next move remain undisclosed.Varghese, professionally known as Shilpi Saranvati Varghe
New Delhi: At a time of rising polarization and closed echo chambers, 3C aims to bring diverse viewpoints into the mainstream, deepen public understanding and host meaningful, solutions-driven dialogue.At its core, 3C is a platform where people with opposing lived experiences come together for empathy-led, issue-focused conversations. It is not a debate or a shouting match, but a space to listen, share, challenge and seek common ground. In today’s hyper-polarized climate, the goal is not just
Mumbai: Continental’s group sector ContiTech has appointed Rohit Markan as the Executive Vice President Industrial Solutions for Asia Pacific (APAC), effective November 17, 2025. He reports directly to Philip Nelles, Executive Board member for ContiTech, and succeeds Hannes Friederichsen, who has retired after many years with the company.Based in Singapore, Markan will oversee industrial operations across key markets including India, China, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, Korea, and Southeas
Kochi: Mathrubhumi, in association with VKC, has announced the inaugural edition of the Mathrubhumi India VKC Kozhikode Half Marathon, scheduled for 11th January 2026 at the iconic Kozhikode Beach.The half marathon will span a 21.1 km route, showcasing the scenic coastline and vibrant urban charm of Kozhikode. Alongside the flagship race, the event will feature 10K and 5K (fun run) categories, creating opportunities for both professional runners and first-time participants.The marathon aims to f
Bengaluru: Freedom Sunflower Oil, an edible oil brand, has launched a nationwide consumer awareness campaign featuring cricket legend Rahul Dravid, aimed at empowering customers to verify the correct quantity of oil in 1 Litre pouches. The campaign highlights that each pouch should contain 910 gm of edible oil, as mandated by The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India.The initiative seeks to address ambiguous market practices, where some manufacturers provide pouches that appear to be
Mumbai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a landmark global partnership with AB InBev (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH), the world’s leading brewer, appointing the company as the Official Beer Partner for all major ICC tournaments starting in 2026. In India, the partnership will be led by Budweiser 0.0, Budweiser’s no-alcohol beer, while other AB InBev mega brands will activate across Europe and Africa.Through the collaboration, AB InBev aims to enhance
Mumbai: Private direct-to-home (DTH) television providers in India are expected to witness a moderated revenue decline of 3–4% in the current fiscal, compared with approximately 5% in the previous year, as operators expand into Internet Protocol television (IPTV) and promote bundled offerings. Rising marketing income and the scaling back of customer acquisition incentives, such as subsidized set-top boxes (STBs), by select players are also expected to support revenue and profitability.An analy
New Delhi: BillCut, a Loan Portfolio Management fintech platform, has announced the appointment of Pratyush Chandramadhur—Founder of Pranovate, former Chief Business Officer at AuthBridge, and a founding member of Experian India—as its Senior Advisor.BillCut enables consumers to understand and improve their credit health, reduce monthly EMIs, and make smarter borrowing decisions. Its flagship AI-powered debt analyser helps users review their entire debt profile in just three clicks. The plat
Mumbai: The global advertising market is poised to close 2025 with 8.9% growth, reaching US$1.19 trillion, according to the latest WARC Global Advertising Trends: Media’s New Normal report. The revised outlook marks an upgrade of 1.5 percentage points from WARC’s September forecast, fueled by the continued dominance of Big Tech platforms and minimal disruption from global trade tariffs.WARC forecasts further acceleration in the coming years: 2026: Global ad spend expected to rise 9.1% to US$
Mumbai: Valerie Madon has stepped down from her role as Chief Creative Officer for Asia Pacific and Singapore at McCann Worldgroup, effective immediately. Moving forward, creative leadership will be fully integrated under the Singapore model led by Daniel Kee, supported by additional Omnicom Advertising talent where appropriate, confirmed Sean Donovan, President, Omnicom Advertising Asia.Madon joined McCann from Meta, where she was Director of Creative Shop for SEA and emerging markets. During h
Mumbai: Pocket FM, an audio series platform, has announced its collaboration with Arka Mediaworks, the creative studio behind S.S. Rajamouli’s iconic Baahubali films, to expand the Baahubali universe with an all-new original audio series. The ambitious project, marking the 10th anniversary of the Baahubali franchise, will feature a fresh storyline set within the epic world of Maahishmathi, spanning over 250 episodes in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.Designed to appeal to loyal fans and a new generat
Mumbai: The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 11, 2025) briefly turned its attention to a foundational constitutional question: Was Parliament empowered to pass the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which imposes a sweeping ban on real-money online games, associated banking services, and advertising? Constitutional Competence at the Centre of Dispute The discussion unfolded when Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud raised whether online real-money gaming could legally be placed un
Mumbai: In a major leadership transition, The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on March 31, 2026. Braun, 57, has also been nominated for a seat on the company’s board of directors, with his appointment expected to be confirmed at Coca-Cola’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting.The move marks the end of James Quincey’s nine-year tenure as CEO. Quincey, 60, will shift into the
Chennai: Spinz, the flagship skincare brand from FMCG major CavinKare, has announced a strategic expansion of its glow-focused skincare portfolio with the launch of the Spinz DeTan Face Pack. Strengthening its presence in the fast-growing detan category, the brand builds on the strong consumer response to its BB Cream and India’s first-ever BB Face Powder—bringing consumers a more holistic, end-to-end glow regimen. The new product is debuting on leading e-commerce platforms, underscoring Spi
Ahmedabad: The Adani Group’s Corporate Brand Custodian (CBC) Digital team has launched ‘Arthik Azadi’, a three-film series created for the Adani Foundation, capturing how financial independence is enabling women across India to exercise everyday choices with confidence.Aligned with the Foundation’s longstanding mission to strengthen women’s agency, the series highlights how small yet powerful decisions—what to buy, what to wear, where to go—reflect deeper shifts in autonomy and emp
Mumbai: Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), the diversified engineering and design-led conglomerate with a 128-year legacy, has reiterated its commitment to its core purpose—to pioneer progress for generations—through a fresh wave of media-led storytelling and purpose-driven initiatives. The Group unveiled a new brand film titled “Did I do something new today?”, a creative expression of its renewed focus on curiosity, innovation, and impact.One year after the rollout of its refreshed brand i
Mumbai: Gutenberg, the award-winning AI-powered marketing agency, has announced a strategic partnership with CambrianEdge.ai, the world’s first human-led, AI-native marketing platform—marking a defining milestone in the company’s full-scale AI transformation.The partnership caps a two-year evolution that has reshaped Gutenberg’s two-decade-old organisation into a fully AI-powered, pod-based operating model. The transformation was led by Amardeep Singh, Co-Founder and President of Gutenbe
Gurugram: PR Professionals (PRP), India’s leading integrated communications firm and the flagship of PRP Group, has bolstered its pan-India leadership team with senior hires across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Patna, and Vijayawada. These strategic appointments aim to fuel growth across public relations, digital, and video production verticals as PRP expands its portfolio and geographic footprint. In 2025 alone, the agency added nearly 60 professionals across 16 centres in India.Key Leadership Appointme
New Delhi: JSW Paints Limited (“JSW Paints”) has successfully acquired a 60.76% majority stake in Akzo Nobel India Limited (“ANIL”) from Akzo Nobel N.V. and its affiliates. Including a 0.44% stake previously acquired from public shareholders via an open offer, JSW Paints’ total holding in ANIL now stands at 61.2%.JSW Paints, part of the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, is India’s fastest-growing paints company, operating across diverse B2B and B2C sectors including steel, cement, energy, in
Gurugram: SaveSage, India’s leading AI-driven platform for credit card and loyalty program optimisation, today announced the appointment of Bhavesh Gupta as Senior Advisor and Anchor Investor. Bhavesh will provide strategic guidance on growth, product and technology, and user experience, as SaveSage scales its platform.Bhavesh previously served as President & COO at Paytm, helping the company scale its financial services and payments business to a dominant position. He also led Clix Capital as
Mumbai: The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) is set to spotlight India’s rich musical diversity and empower creators with two landmark initiatives in Goa this December: the IPRS Stage at Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) 2025 and the launch of the IP Hub at the Future School of Performing Arts. Both initiatives reflect IPRS’ mission to celebrate artistic expression and support creators nationwide.From 15th to 20th December at Azad Maidan, Panaji, the IPRS Stage will showcase regional, fo
Mumbai: Wishlink, a creator-commerce platform, has launched InfluenceOS by Wishlink, the country’s first creator commerce operating system, at The Future of Social Commerce: Wishlink Meta event in Gurgaon. The event brought together over 180 industry stakeholders, including D2C founders, marketing leaders, and creators.InfluenceOS is designed to help brands build, scale, and track their creator engine efficiently, unifying creator discovery, campaign automation, and real-time attribution to de
Mumbai: Sony Sports Network is set to telecast the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup from 12th to 21st December 2025, live from Dubai, spotlighting the region’s emerging cricket talent. Riding the momentum of the Asia Cup Rising Star 2025, the network will showcase young guns, including India’s Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who earned his spot following stellar performances with India A.The 2025 Asia Cup Rising Stars delivered record viewership, reaching 30.4 million unique viewers—almost
Mumbai: HOWL Digital, one of India’s fastest-growing independent agencies, has secured the full-stack integrated marketing mandate for Greaves Electric Mobility, a pioneer in India’s EV and sustainable mobility sector. The strategic partnership marks a significant step forward for both organisations as the electric mobility market continues to expand across the country.Under the mandate, HOWL Digital will drive the 360 marketing strategy for Greaves Electric Mobility, with a concentrated foc
Mumbai: The Hinduja Group has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Diana Monteiro as the new Vice President of Branding & Corporate Communications. The move is part of the conglomerate’s ongoing efforts to elevate its brand presence and unify communication strategies across its diverse businesses.Monteiro brings 18 years of expertise in corporate communications, branding, and marketing strategy. Her career spans influential roles in both media and industry. She began as a p
The digital transformation of India began with a simple but powerful shift: smartphones became affordable, data costs dropped dramatically, and telecom networks expanded far beyond major metros. As players like Airtel, Jio, and other broadband providers pushed deeper into smaller towns, Tier-II and Tier-III cities underwent a connectivity revolution that quietly changed the national digital landscape. What started as basic mobile access has evolved into a full-fledged digital lifestyle, reshapin
Bengaluru: Glance, the global consumer technology company known for AI-powered experiences, has announced a strategic partnership with Integral Ad Science (IAS), a leading media measurement and optimization platform. The collaboration aims to provide independent verification of advertising on Glance, offering brands improved media quality, transparency, and accountability across its platform of 250 million users in India and Indonesia.Globally, nearly one-third of digital ads go unseen, resultin
Mumbai: Dentsu Creative has launched its 2026 Trends Report, Generative Realities, providing an in-depth look at the cultural and commercial forces shaping consumer behavior globally. The report, curated to inspire brands for 2026 and beyond, captures a world both exhausted and exhilarated by rapid change, revealing a rising desire for escape, grounding, and reconnection.[caption id=attachment_2484288 align=alignleft width=200] Patricia McDonald [/caption] “Within our report we explore both th