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Amazon’s Creative Agent bets on scale, but can it sustain spend?
While the AI tool lowers creative barriers for MSMEs, can it drive sustained SMB spend or deepen reliance on a closed-loop platform ecosystem?
Aditya Birla Group and TOI-led consortium acquire RCB for $1.8bn
The deal highlights how the Indian Premier League (IPL) is evolving from a domestic corporate- and celebrity-led league into a magnet for global private equity and sports capital.
UDIT launches creator-led education positioning in India
The newly established university builds its brand around practice-led learning, integrating design, technology and management to position itself as a creator-first institution.
Experience Commerce wins FiatPe social media mandate
The agency will lead social strategy and content for FiatPe, focusing on merchant-first storytelling and digital growth across key Indian markets.
Polycab links wiring leadership to fans campaign
The new campaign extends Polycab’s equity in wires and cables to build credibility and adoption in the competitive fans category.
VML India appoints Kunal Roy as managing partner, Shekhar Khanna as CSO
Roy will lead the Mumbai office while Khanna will establish a strategic planning unit, the agency said.
WPP hikes Cindy Rose’s potential package to $14.66 million a year to close pay gap on rivals
WPP also found 'disparity' inside its own company as some US-based colleagues on executive committee earned more than CEO.
Ad:tech 2026: Why marketing is at the edge of change
One truth that emerged at the two-day conference is that the marketing's future will be shaped by a powerful interplay between AI-led efficiency and human-led intuition.
Boopin expands North India presence with Gupta appointment
Boopin strengthens its India footprint with a Gurugram office launch and senior leadership hire to drive regional growth and client partnerships.
Water awareness campaign spotlights quality alongside conservation
QNET India introduces a digital campaign encouraging consumers to rethink hydration by prioritising water quality alongside conservation and everyday wellness decisions.
In an age of direct buying, what exactly is a DSP still for?
The spat between Publicis and The Trade Desk is an overdue reckoning with misaligned expectations between auditors, agencies and adtech platforms, as direct buying becomes cheaper and easier.
TVS iQube campaign targets families with EV storytelling
TVS Motor launches a large-scale campaign for TVS iQube, highlighting family-centric usage and accelerating mainstream electric vehicle adoption.
SBI General Insurance signs Pankaj Tripathi for trust-led campaign
SBI General Insurance rolls out an integrated campaign anchored in trust, onboarding Pankaj Tripathi to strengthen emotional resonance with Indian households.
Crocs signs KL Rahul for comfort campaign
Crocs appoints KL Rahul as brand ambassador, launching a campaign focused on comfort, self-expression and off-field sporting moments.
Kyoorius expands awards with marketing-focused platform launch
Kyoorius introduces a new awards platform to recognise marketing strategy and effectiveness, extending its existing focus on creative excellence.
Doritos targets youth hangouts with global campaign
Doritos taps into India’s evolving social culture, positioning itself as a staple snack across diverse hangout occasions through a globally contextual campaign.
Mirrors become awareness tools in HCG campaign
HCG launches a nationwide initiative encouraging women to adopt breast awareness habits through a simple, everyday mirror-based behavioural prompt.
Famous Innovations bolsters second rung of leadership
The new promotions at the Delhi office reflect the agency’s continued focus on building a strong internal leadership pipeline.
What creatives get wrong about Connected TV
If your creative doesn't respect the living room context, you aren't just underperforming, you are wasting premium inventory.
‘Still finding its feet’: Underwhelming early returns for ChatGPT Ads
Multiple brands have reported less than ideal results from their first few weeks of experimenting with ChatGPT Ads, citing poor CTR’s and opaque measurement capabilities.
Coach and Kate Spade parent taps Dentsu to consolidate APAC media business
Exclusive: The three-year mandate spans brand and performance media planning and buying.
A TL;DR of The Trade Desk fallout with Dentsu, WPP and Publicis
In the past month, the media buying platform has experienced significant friction with three of the ‘Big 5’ advertising holding companies.
IBM and Ogilvy end 32-year creative partnership
The WPP-owned agency has been the technology brand’s creative AOR since 1994.
Qatar Airways launches global creative review
McCann UK is the incumbent.
Omnicom Media promotes Ellen Griffin to global brand president
Griffin succeeds George Manas, who has been promoted to chief growth and solutions officer of Omnicom.
Ray-Ban owner consolidates global media duties into Publicis Groupe
WPP Media and Publicis Groupe managed the majority of media duties before the consolidation, Campaign understands.
Oscars roundup: Watch cinematic spots from Disney, Panera, Coinbase and more
Brands celebrated the film industry’s biggest night by creating some award-worthy spots of their own.
Lux Cozi highlights micro modal comfort with Dhawan
Innerwear brand Lux Cozi launches a digital campaign showcasing fabric innovation and comfort, featuring Varun Dhawan in a behind-the-scenes format.
Flipkart showcases fashion and home finds in new TVCs
Flipkart launches two TVCs highlighting discovery-led shopping experiences across fashion and home categories, focusing on relatability and cultural storytelling.
Lenovo highlights monitor range with Pixel Deficiency campaign
Lenovo rolls out a digital-first campaign to reposition its monitor portfolio, using humour to highlight the impact of poor display quality.
Instamart and Duolingo fix street spelling errors
Instamart and Duolingo collaborate on an on-ground campaign using instant printing to correct everyday spelling mistakes across urban streets.
SMFG India Credit highlights MSME growth in new film
SMFG India Credit launches a digital film using AI-led storytelling to showcase how timely business loans enable MSMEs to scale operations
CometChat raises $6.5 million to scale AI platform
CometChat secures fresh funding from Run Ventures to accelerate its AI agent platform and expand enterprise-focused go-to-market capabilities.
Bioderma champions science-led skincare with Sonakshi Sinha
Bioderma launches a campaign with Sonakshi Sinha to counter viral skincare trends, focusing on dermatologically tested solutions and science-backed efficacy.
PhonePe Wealth simplifies mutual funds with new campaign
PhonePe Wealth launches a multilingual campaign to address investor hesitation, highlighting simplified tools and accessible features for first-time mutual fund investors.
Uniqlo partners Jasprit Bumrah for LifeWear campaign
UNIQLO appoints Jasprit Bumrah as brand endorser in India, launching a campaign centred on everyday comfort and the brand’s LifeWear philosophy.
Authentic biryani heritage meets modern convenience campaign
India Gate launches a new campaign blending traditional biryani storytelling with product innovation and quick commerce integration for modern consumers.
Marketinn launches to boost hotel AI visibility
Hospitality veteran Edwin Saldanha introduces Marketinn, a consultancy focused on improving AI discoverability and direct booking strategies for hotels.
Kenstar campaign highlights energy-efficient air cooler range
Kenstar rolls out a new campaign featuring Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha to promote its 5-star rated air coolers and warranty promise.
Levi’s campaign spotlights Alia Bhatt’s originality journey
Levi’s extends its global ‘Behind Every Original’ campaign to India, featuring Alia Bhatt to reinforce its positioning around individuality and self-expression.
Asian Paints Damp Proof highlights reliability in new campaign
Asian Paints launches a multi-platform campaign using humour and cultural storytelling to position Damp Proof as a reliable waterproofing solution.
AD launches Urban Pause 2.0 campaign with Raghav Juyal
AD by Arvind introduces its SS26 menswear campaign with Raghav Juyal, focusing on comfort-led fashion and a digital-first brand experience.
PropertyPistol appoints Hemant Bajaj as chief marketing officer
PropertyPistol brings in Hemant Bajaj to lead marketing, focusing on brand strategy, digital transformation and growth across key markets.
OM Bhakti appoints Value 360 for PR mandate
OM Bhakti strengthens its communication strategy by onboarding Value 360 Communications to support brand positioning and nationwide expansion.
BKT Tyres enters consumer segment with Ranveer Singh campaign
BKT Tyres marks its entry into India’s consumer tyre market with a 360-degree campaign focused on confidence, mobility and aspirational journeys.
EPIC Company unifies production arms under EPIC Studio
The EPIC Company restructures its content ecosystem with a unified studio model to scale storytelling across film, OTT, television and branded formats.
Bark Out Loud reframes pet nutrition with Thrive campaign
Bark Out Loud by Vivaldis introduces a digital-led campaign positioning pet nutrition as a shared responsibility between pets and their parents.
Yes Madam revives Chota Don in campaign film
Yes Madam launches a digital-first campaign blending nostalgia and humour to highlight service reliability through a character-led storytelling approach.
Haymarket launches Festival of Marketing Asia, set for Kuala Lumpur debut in September
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