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CCI raids raise questions on advertising ethics in India
The recent raids on GroupM, Publicis, Dentsu and IPG have put newfound regulatory heat on top agencies, raising uncomfortable questions about price-fixing, market dominance, and the future of media buying in India.
Omnicom and IPG shareholders approve takeover in key ‘milestone’
US-based Omnicom still requires consent of regulators in 17 markets to acquire IPG.
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Meta to begin testing Community Notes feature across Facebook, Instagram and Threads
Following its move away from third-party fact-checking, Meta’s Community Notes feature is intended to be less biased and more scalable.
Former Dentsu APAC heads launch regional B2B marketing agency
EXCLUSIVE: Grove B2B will focus on APAC-wide advisory-to-activation, as the agency hopes to break the traditional legacy B2B model and deliver marketing-as-a-service underpinned by business results.
Moves and wins roundup: Week of 17 March
Our weekly roundup of the latest appointments and account wins news from Brandwidth Mediaè, ElleQuinn, PR Pundit Havas Red, Brand Concepts, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Grapes Worldwide, The PR Stop, The Trade Desk, Gamerji, MagicCircle, Times Music, HiveMinds, Hashtag Orange, BBH India, JioStar, Salt Brand Solutions, Montreux Festival 2025, Trailytics, Gucci, and many more.
VCCP bags global creative account for Wimbledon
Campaign content will run on TV networks around the world including India, Australia, and China.
Wizikey unveils AI-powered social media monitoring tool
A global consumer electronics major and an entertainment studio conglomerate are the solution's early adopters.
Capgemini appoints FleishmanHillard as global comms agency
The account moved after a competitive pitch
Diversity is not a checkbox—This PR agency proves why
Mumbai’s Connekting Dots is rewriting PR’s rulebook with an all-women team, tackling industry biases while proving talent—not gender—drives success.
Moves and wins roundup: Week of 10 March
Our weekly roundup of the latest appointments and account wins news from Havas India, Ather Energy Limited, Lubi Industries, Webenza, PR Pundit Havas Red, FCB Kinnect, Value 360 Communications, PhysicsWallah (PW), PHD India, Firstpost, ABND, Bay Owl Studios, Impact Communications, Poker Dangal, Amarnath Securities, SW Network, FCB Group India, 80dB Communications, and many more.
IPL ads get a data makeover: What it means for brands
JioStar and Nielsen’s audience measurement shake-up brings IPL advertisers closer to real-time insights, reshaping digital ad strategies for 2025.
Rebranding done right: Lessons from Zomato’s evolution to Eternal
Zomato’s transition to Eternal serves as an example of how brands can leverage influencer marketing to amplify their rebranding efforts and reshape consumer perceptions, says Dot Media CEO and co-founder.
Kotak’s ‘Hausla Hai Toh Ho Jayega’ banks on ambition, betting on boldness
The campaign taps into a cultural shift where risk-taking and resilience define success, promising that with the right partner, audacity pays off.
Moves and wins roundup: Week of 03 March
Our weekly roundup of the latest appointments and account wins news from 1702 Digital, Communicate India, Mad Influence, NP Digital, Bandhan Life Insurance, AAO NXT, CereOne Media, Social Panga, PR Professionals, HOWL Digital, DotMe, 0101.Today, JioStar, My11Circle, FCB India, Tips Music, The Communication Council, VML, 1702 Digital, Big Bang Social, Poppy Seed Communication, Reflection Advertising DMCC, HiveMinds, SoCheers, Schbang, and many more.
JioStar helps advertisers to balance reach with performance, optimising every rupee: Ishan Chatterjee
While IPL 2025’s scale is undeniable, JioStar’s focus is on deeper engagement, delivering richer, more immersive experiences for both viewers and advertisers, says its chief business officer.
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Stagwell revenue up 10% organically in last quarter of 2024
The holding company is predicting net revenue growth of 8% this year.
Ikea’s India play: Why online comes before the big store
The retailer flips its global strategy in India, launching online-first to tap into digital-savvy shoppers and decode evolving consumer preferences.
Ochre Spirits stirs the pot with #PourOutTheToxic, and it’s about time
No capes, no heroics—the brand dares men to break the uneasy silence they all know and complicitly condone.
APAC revenue dips for Edelman as global revenue slips back to under $1 billion
Like-for-like global revenues were $986 million last year, compared to $1.04 billion in 2023 while APAC revenues were down 11.5%
Coach’s AI-powered handbags take a swing at a fashion revolution
By harnessing Adobe Firefly’s generative AI, Tapestry is redefining handbag design—scaling creativity while maintaining brand integrity.
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