Mumbai: On the occasion of World Menopause Day, i-Know, the women’s health brand from Piramal Pharma, has launched its latest campaign titled #OwnYourMenopause, conceptualized by DDB Mudra Group.The campaign seeks to address an often-overlooked truth — that menopause remains largely invisible. Its symptoms are confusing, difficult to articulate, and deeply personal, leaving many women feeling unheard in their journey. #OwnYourMenopause aims to change this by helping women find the words to d

Chennai: The Hindu has launched a new campaign, Written by Journalists, created in collaboration with creative agency Talented. The campaign celebrates the publication’s 147-year-old legacy of rigorous, responsible journalism — reaffirming its commitment to truth in an era dominated by misinformation and noise.At a time when sensationalism often overshadows substance, The Hindu’s new campaign highlights what truly sets it apart — every word is reported, reviewed, and published by journal

Mumbai: According to the media reports, Rajesh Sareen has stepped down from his role as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL). Sareen had taken over the position from Mona Jain in September last year.With over two decades of experience in media advertising sales, business development, and key account management, Sareen has worked across television, digital, and print platforms.Before joining ZMCL, he served as Revenue Head at CNBC & CNN News Cluster, where he played

Mumbai: JioSaavn, an audio streaming platform with over 100 million monthly active users, has announced the launch of an all-new limited-time JioSaavn Pro plan priced at just ₹399 for one year. This special festive offer makes premium, ad-free audio streaming more affordable and accessible to music lovers across the country.Through this plan, users can enjoy unlimited downloads, ad-free listening, and high-quality audio for an entire year. The Pro plan also offers access to JioSaavn’s vast c

MUMBAI: A new shark has entered the tank, and he’s bringing science, scale, and serious skin in the game. Mohit Yadav, Co-Founder Minimalist is joining the panel for the fifth season of 'Shark Tank India. With a reputation for clarity, candor, and building without the noise, his arrival promises a fresh wave of sharp thinking and fearless investing.A results-oriented entrepreneur and Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience across finance, technology, and consumer brands, he curre

Gurugram: Zupee Studio, India’s fastest-growing short-form entertainment app from Zupee, has surpassed 10 million downloads on Google Play Store within months of launch. This rapid adoption underscores the surging demand for microdramas and snackable storytelling among India’s mobile-first audiences, positioning Zupee Studio as the go-to destination for quick, engaging content that fits seamlessly into busy lifestyles.Available now on the Google Play Store, the Zupee Studio app offers a dive

Mumbai: H. H. Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development and the Ajman Land Department, has extended his patronage to the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.This announcement coincides with the signing of a partnership to name Ajman’s premier mixed-use destination—Mirkaaz Mall and its 11-tower lifestyle community—as T10 Mirkaaz City. The project is being developed by ARYA Lifestyle, a strategic joint venture owned by H. H. Sheikh Abdul Aziz bi

Mumbai: Altimetrik, an AI-first data and digital engineering company, has announced the appointment of Gautam Samanta as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). A veteran technology leader with over three decades of experience, Gautam joins Altimetrik to accelerate its global growth strategy and reinforce its position as an AI-first orchestrator enabling enterprises to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. He will report directly to Raj Sundaresan, Chief Executive Officer of Altimetrik.Thi

Mumbai: Tata Consumer Products has appointed Sindu Govindarajan as Vice President – Marketing. She joins the company after over seven years with Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), where she most recently served as Brand Director – Surf Excel (South Asia).Announcing her new role on LinkedIn, Sindu shared, “Surf’in from the largest FMCG to the fastest FMCG – Tata Consumer Product Limited as Vice President with their Foods division.” With more than 14 years of experience in the FMCG sect

New York: Ogilvy has announced the appointment of Guillermo Vega as Chief Creative Officer for North America. Vega, who has led creative work for The Coca-Cola Company across the WPP Open X network since 2022, will now oversee the creative vision and output across all of Ogilvy’s capabilities and clients in the region.The promotion follows Rafa Rizuto’s departure from the role after approximately 18 months to pursue a new opportunity, which is expected to be announced in the coming days, acc

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled ChatGPT Atlas , an artificial intelligence-powered web browser designed to integrate the capabilities of its popular chatbot directly into users’ online experience, marking a direct challenge to Google Chrome’s longstanding dominance in the browser market. The launch follows the meteoric rise of ChatGPT, which now boasts around 800 million weekly active users, and signals OpenAI’s expansion into broader online activity, including the collection of browser data. F

Mumbai: Raj Nair has stepped down as Chief Creative Officer at Garage Worldwide, as per media reports. Nair had joined the agency in May 2024, following a long and successful tenure at Madison BMB, where he served as CEO and Chief Creative Officer for over seven years.With more than three decades of experience in the advertising industry, Nair is widely respected for his creative leadership and award-winning work. Before Madison, he spent nearly 18 years with Contract Advertising, where he helpe

New York / London: WPP plc, the UK-based advertising and marketing services giant, is at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit in the United States following allegations that it misled investors about its financial outlook and client growth. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by law firm Levi & Korsinsky on October 9, targets shareholders who purchased WPP securities between February 27, 2025, and July 8, 2025. The complaint claims WPP vio

New York: Mastercard has announced the appointment of Jill Kramer as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) , effective December 1, 2025 . She succeeds Raja Rajamannar , who will transition into the role of Senior Fellow for the company. Kramer joins Mastercard from Accenture, where she served as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, leading a global, technology-driven marketing organization focused on brand relevance, business growth, and market differentiation. Under her leade

CleverTap is the all-in-one engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value.Engagement platform CleverTap earlier this year released its market research report on 'The State of App and Web User Experience Optimisation'. The report shed light on how digital-first brands are leveraging experimentation and personalisation on their apps and websites to drive customer engagement and business growth. It also highlights roadblocks faced by marketers and product managers w

Omnicom’s US$13.5 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG) is now on the brink of completion — with the deal expected to close by late November, pending EU regulatory approval. Once finalized, it will create the world’s largest advertising holding company, overtaking Publicis Groupe and WPP, with combined net revenues projected to exceed US$20 billion. For an industry long defined by creative prowess and client relationships, this merger represents something much larger: a decisive b

New York: Rajdeepak Das, Chairman, Leo Burnett South Asia, and Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe South Asia, has been appointed Jury President for the Branded Entertainment discipline at The One Show 2026 . As Jury President, Das will lead the panel of judges evaluating work in the Branded Entertainment category and will also have a vote in determining this year’s winners. [caption id=attachment_2455781 align=alignright width=164] Kevin Swanepoel[/caption] Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed Google to deploy its technological capabilities to counter fake advertisements on YouTube that misuse Sadhguru’s AI-generated images and falsely claim his arrest. The order came after Sadhguru and Isha Foundation highlighted Google’s continued failure to prevent misleading AI deepfake ads exploiting the spiritual leader’s likeness for fraudulent schemes.The single-judge bench of Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora told Google that publishing such

Beaverton: Datavault AI Inc., a leader in AI-driven data experience, valuation, and monetization, has announced the appointment of Pete Scobell as Vice President, Global Security. A decorated U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, Scobell will oversee Datavault AI’s global security operations, risk management, and execution of real-world asset (RWA) logistics across all regions.Scobell’s appointment comes as Datavault AI advances its Anti-Stolen Valor initiative, first announced earlier this year, which ho

Delhi: New Relic, the Intelligent Observability company, has announced the appointment of Brian Emerson as Chief Product Officer (CPO). In his new role, Emerson will lead the company’s innovation strategy and execution for its Intelligent Observability Platform, which serves 85,000 customers globally to optimize business and IT operations while managing costs.Emerson brings over 25 years of experience in product development and management across high-growth software and cloud companies. Before

Mumbai: LinkedIn continues to solidify its dominance in the global B2B marketing landscape, with ad revenue projected to reach $8.2 billion in 2025 (+18.3%), according to WARC Media’s latest Platform Insights: LinkedIn. The growth is fuelled by emerging Gen AI brands, the rise of B2B creators, and new Connected TV (CTV) capabilities.The report forecasts LinkedIn’s ad revenue to climb further to $9.7 billion (+18.5%) in 2026 and $11.3 billion (+16.2%) in 2027, placing it ahead of mid-size com

Mumbai: This Dhanteras, Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, lit up Mumbai’s skyline with a dazzling tribute to the season of prosperity. The iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link transformed into a glowing canvas, illuminated with breathtaking projections of Indriya’s iconic gazelle, and festive jewellery. With this stunning innovation ahead of Diwali, Indriya brings its festive story to life in a way that connects heritage with modern expression, turning jewellery into a beacon of light, prosperity, an

Seoul: Amagi, a cloud-based SaaS technology provider for broadcast and streaming TV, has announced the appointment of Hyukmo Mun as Sales Director – Korea, strengthening its presence in East and Southeast Asia. In his new role, Hyukmo will oversee Amagi’s growth in Korea and support business development efforts in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam.With over 18 years of experience in the media and broadcast industry, Hyukmo brings deep expertise in technology sales, cloud migration, and broadcas

Mumbai: Havas has announced the appointment of Bertille Toledano, CEO of BETC, as President of Havas Creative Network and CEO of Havas Creative Middle East. In her expanded role, Toledano will spearhead the launch of a new Creative Powerhouse in the Middle East, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to world-class creativity and bold production capabilities.Toledano will continue to serve as CEO of BETC, the agency founded three decades ago by Mercedes Erra and Rmi Babinet, who now chair its Supe

For decades, marketing was responsible for driving visibility, generating leads and delivering ROI. Campaign performance and revenue growth were the core objectives. But today, that role has expanded. We live in what is now being described as the BANI world – a brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible world order. Geopolitical instability, tariff wars, civil unrest, regime change and climate crisis are all driving global uncertainties and fragile business ecosystems. At the same time,

Mumbai: Ipsos has released the eighteenth edition of its Reputation Council Report, identifying the key trends shaping corporate communication and reputation management. Titled “The Eye of the Storm”, the 2025 report draws insights from in-depth interviews with a record 161 global communications leaders and spotlights how Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) are evolving from messengers to strategic sense-makers within organisations.In today’s world of polycrisis, the study finds that “S

MUMBAI: Himanshu Shekhar is Head of Ecommerce at Emtek (PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk)He was earlier GroupM South East Asia CEO.A media practitioner of over two decades, he has served on various leadership roles in GroupM Agencies (Mindshare) across India, Indonesia and South East Asia countries.He relocated to Indonesia in 2010 to lead Mindshare Unilever Team. Subsequently, he was appointed CEO, Indonesia in 2011 and CEO South East Asia in 2014. Across different roles he has partnered global a

As India lights up for Diwali 2025, brands across industries are adding their own sparkle to the season with campaigns that celebrate kindness, togetherness, and innovation. From fashion that ties good deeds with festive style to films that honour everyday heroes and community spirit, this year’s Diwali campaigns go beyond glitter to strike an emotional chord. Whether it’s KKCL’s soulful debut of Punya – Kiya bhi, Pehna bhi, BookMyShow’s Travis Wali Diwali, or MG Motor’s Directory of

Mumbai: In a first-of-its-kind moment for Indian entertainment, JioStar and Collective Media Network have joined forces to launch Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh, India’s first-ever AI-powered premium web series. Blending the timelessness of mythology with the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, the show reimagines one of the world’s greatest epics for a new generation of viewers.Streaming on JioHotstar from October 25, and airing on Star Plus from October 26, Mahabharat: Ek Dharm

Mumbai: In a landmark collaboration that fuses art, architecture, and community design, renowned sculptor Arzan Khambatta has unveiled Lady Eternity — a 15-foot-tall metal and crystal sculpture for Agami Realty’s boutique residential development, Agami Eternity, located in the historic enclave of Kalanagar, Bandra East.The sculpture symbolizes the essence of eternity — blending the endless continuum of time with the feminine cradle of unconditional love — and stands as a tribute to Kalan

Mumbai: Taboola, a global leader in performance advertising, has announced that it expects to pay more than $1.5 billion to publishers and OEMs in 2025, powered by the growing success of its performance technology platform, Realize, and deepened partnerships with major global publishers including TIME, USA TODAY Network, Nexstar, Weather Channel Digital, and Slate.The announcement underscores Taboola’s expansion beyond native advertising into broader performance-driven formats. Through Realize

MUMBAI: Aarti Dabas is to join the England And Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as Chief Revenue Officer, charged with leading and shaping the game's commercial and revenue strategy.She will join the ECB having most recently served as Chief Media Officer for Formula E where she was responsible for driving the sport’s global growth.Before that, she spent more than 12 years at the International Cricket Council (ICC), including five years as Head of Media Rights, Broadcast and Digital.During her tenure,

TukTuki a first homegrown vertical format-only micro-drama mobile entertainment apps was recently launched, offering bite-sized, family-friendly drama series designed for viewers across the country.TukTuki positins itself as being is more than just an app. It’s a celebration of India’s cultural diversity and storytelling spirit. The goal is to bring authentic, relatable, and wholesome entertainment to viewers in every corner of the nationShort-form video films are witnessing explosive growth