In-Depth

Love reimagined: Valentine’s Day moves beyond roses and romance

This year’s campaigns show a shift from couple-centric romance to culturally coded storytelling shaped by Gen Z vocabulary.

In the age of self-love, is Valentine’s Day losing its relevance?

Once considered overly commercial, Valentine’s Day seems to be regaining relevance.

Perfetti reworks cultural memory, without rewriting it

From reframing ‘Zubaan Pe Rakhe Lagaam’ to ‘Dimaag Pe Rakhe Lagaam’ and launching the India Overthinking Report, the brand stress-tests legacy through cultural insight.

BBH launches first new visual identity in 44 years

Three typefaces honour founders.

Spikes Asia 2026 to spotlight APAC creativity across a week of events

The region's most influential creative minds will gather in Singapore this March to explore how APAC creativity is reshaping the marketing landscape worldwide.

OpenAI kicks off test phase for ChatGPT ads

Omnicom Media confirms more than 30 participating clients amid lingering questions about how the pilot will work.

The new code of luxury – unique experiences

The Indian luxury consumer wants real-life experiences that are international in nature but also unique in the way they are being done, says Smriti Sekhsaria, marketing director of Moët Hennessy India.

India’s ‘parental shield’ tops Snap’s digital well-being index, but cracks are showing

Snap’s 9,000-respondent DWBI ranks India highest. Yet, cyberbullying, misinformation and addictive design expose Gen Z risks, pushing brands toward stronger guardrails.

Cheil SWA appoints Sungkyoon Kim as President and CEO

The agency bets on data-led leadership with the data and transformation specialist at the helm.

D&AD hires David Patton as CEO

Dara Lynch stepped down last year after 18 years.

McVitie’s threads heritage through India’s premium biscuit squeeze

Despite biscuits seeing roughly 55% rural consumption, it prioritises metros as strongholds, using selective distribution and premium positioning over mass expansion.

WPP plans to launch WPP Creative

There are no plans to remove agency brands.

Snap and Alphabet results: Lots of AI, and a focus on profitable growth

Media and social experts share their interpretation of the numbers to predict how brands will be reaching consumers on the platforms in the months ahead.

Consumer loyalty is shifting, as ‘experience debt’ grows

A new report, surveying 59,000 consumers globally, maps the widening gap between brand promise and lived customer experience.

Principal Media: Can agencies stay objective while selling inventory?

As agencies move closer to owning the media they sell, the debate shifts from whether principal media belongs in the mix to how transparent and responsible it can truly be.

Innocean renews global media mandate with Havas

Remit spans Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Omnicom's Aditya Kanthy: This is fundamentally a growth play

The president and managing director reflects on Omnicom Advertising India’s ongoing transformation, from the reimagined agencies to attracting talent.

Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post to lay off more than 300 journalists

About 30% of the newsroom will be impacted, with deep cuts to Asia and Middle East coverage.

Omnicom, WPP, Publicis and Havas share prices plummet amid AI sell-off

Dentsu bucked overall decline, experiencing marginal increase.

Arthur Sadoun on Publicis’ growth, sector woes and the ‘kiss of death’

Publicis CEO talks to Campaign after increasing revenue and margin at annual results.

Spikes Asia announces McDonald’s as its 2026 Advertiser of the Year

This marks the second time the brand has received the accolade, having first won it in 2018.

Can protein coffee move beyond the hype at Starbucks India?

The café chain’s Protein Cold Foam pushes functional coffee into daily rituals, walking a tightrope between habit-building, health fatigue and protein-washing scepticism.

Publicis hits record profit margin, adds 5800 staff and hikes cash bonuses 8%

Revenues grew 5.6% in 2025, well ahead of rivals.

Anupriya Archarya and Kainaz Karmakar appointed jury presidents for Cannes Lions 2026

They will lead the juries for the Creative Data Lions and the Health and Wellness Lions respectively at the global awards in June.

Running against the giants: Can On outpace Nike and Adidas in Asia?

Swiss sportswear challenger On is sprinting ahead in Asia with 94% sales growth and flagship expansions, but can its CloudTec innovation and community-driven hype convert into lasting loyalty?

Hyundai taps into India’s ‘dil’ ahead of ICC T20 World Cup

The brand's latest campaign unites star power, nostalgia, and national pride to capture India’s unparalleled passion for the game.

Publicis partners Decentriq for confidential data to support AI

Tie-up is intended to create better measurement and audience integration, without compromising privacy.

Google criticised after blocking measurement comparing YouTube and TV

YouTube owner sent a 'cease and desist' letter to Barb and Kantar Media.

The budget that put creative talent in the driver’s seat

For the first time, India’s Budget puts imagination on the balance sheet—giving the Orange Economy a seat at the table. The industry reacts.

Sachin Talwalkar bets on independence with & ignite

After a five-year stint at Havas Life, former chief creative officer bets on independence, amid shifting agency economics.

61% of consumers say influencer content has become more credible

The iCubesWire report shows that influencer marketing is no longer just a visibility channel, but a core enabler of credibility, consideration, and conversion.

If I were the Finance Minister… with BBDO’s Kaizad Pardiwalla

For the CDO, the goal is simple – budget for how India actually works.

Meta hits $200 billion revenue milestone on AI-powered ad surge

Meta reports double‑digit year-on-year revenue growth, with advertising once again accounting for almost all of the top line.

Ajay Gupte exits WPP Media; Shekhar Banerjee to take over

Banerjee’s appointment comes at a time when clients are increasingly seeking integrated and data led solutions to deliver measurable business impact, the agency said.

If I were the Finance Minister… with Soumya Mohanty

As consumer sentiment shifts from optimism to a more pragmatic outlook, the Kantar MD takes the hot seat.

If I were the Finance Minister… with Centrick’s Roy Menezes

From taxing salaried income to GST rationalisation, Menezes’ Budget is geared toward one principle – Deflation 2030.

Two-thirds of shoppers use AI for product discovery, but 92% still trust human reviews

AI tools are increasingly popular among shoppers, but scepticism remains when asked to rely solely on AI during the final stages of a purchase journey.

If I were the Finance Minister… with J7’s Venkat Mallik

Empowered MSMEs, reforms to curb digital crime and supporting dual-income households are the cornerstones of Mallik’s Budget.

Cheil X bolsters leadership across Delhi and Mumbai

Ritesh Rao has been appointed as head of operations for Mumbai; Kanika will lead the Delhi office

Coffee’s shift from drink to cultural signal

From curated trails and creator-led rituals, coffee marketing shows how culture and content now drive premiumisation among young urban consumers.

A Padma Bhushan moment for Indian advertising

The posthumous honour for Piyush Pandey marks state recognition of advertising’s role in shaping language, culture and mass persuasion in India.

If I were the Finance Minister… with MVS Murthy

If the Federal Bank CMO were in the hot seat, reinforcing trust would be the bedrock of his Budget.

If I were the Finance Minister, I would…

This year’s Budget Special places the fraternity in the ‘hot seat’, sharing their expectations, wish lists, and bold ideas for India’s economy—starting with Dentsu’s Narayan Devanathan.

WPP closes Hogarth and launches WPP Production

The network claims it will be 'the world’s largest and most advanced content production powerhouse'.

Estée Lauder to launch global £500m media review

The cosmetics giant works with multiple agencies across different regions.

YouTube moves from scale to structured commerce

CEO Neal Mohan’s 2026 roadmap reframes the platform’s focus on creator infrastructure, tightening links between content, advertising, commerce and measurable outcomes.

Hershey unites Olympians and families in tear-jerking campaign

Hershey. It’s Your Happy Place marks the chocolate maker’s first major creative push since 2018, launching ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Amandeep Singh Kochar joins Havas CX India as EVP– experience strategy and martech head

He will report to Manas Lahiri, chief growth officer, Havas India, who is also overlooking the Havas CX India operations.

Meta rolls out ads on Threads globally

We Are Social and Meltwater data show India as Threads’ biggest ad market globally, while Taiwan and Hong Kong lead reach among adults.