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EssenceMediacom retains top spot in April's APAC media league
OMD holds strong in second position while Publicis' Starcom climbs the highest after retaining Dabur's media mandate.
How smarter mobile ads are beating big-budget campaigns: Report
Based on $2.4 billion in ad spend across 1,300 apps, AppsFlyer’s latest report reveals why emotional storytelling, tutorials and platform-native talent now outperform big-budget creative in mobile marketing.
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The power of DOOH: Making 'the goldfish' remember your brand
As digital OOH evolves, Indian brands will need to embrace AI and programmatic to unlock its full potential, says Radiowalla Network Limited’s chief operating officer.
Publicis acquires sports agency Adopt, continues ‘bolt-on’ expansion strategy
The acquisition follows Publicis Groupe’s purchase of Lotame in early March.
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RCS muscles into India’s messaging game: Agencies can’t sit this out
With Apple poised to back RCS, richer brand conversations are no longer optional. Martech is ready; creativity and strategy must catch up.
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From rote to woke: Intel's AI rewrites study time
By putting understanding before memorising, the ad shows how Intel’s AI PCs make a smart play for the future of education.
Campaign Asia-Pacific's inaugural 50 Over Fifty winners
Campaign's first-ever list of achievers aged 50+, a cohort pushing the marcomms industry forward through tenacity, experience, mentorship and entrepreneurial drive.
Former AKQA boss Ajaz Ahmed launches shop to ‘rival slow, bureaucratic agencies’
Studio.One makes its debut with several ex-AKQA staffers.
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From labels to loyalty: Trust takes centre stage in India’s wellness market
As the wellness market evolves, so does the need for accountability. Brands that embrace this trend will earn long-term consumer loyalty, says You Care Lifestyle CEO.
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Horlicks puts mischief back on the growth chart
In a world chasing report cards, its new campaign, created by FCB Neo, argues that curiosity—and a little rebellion—are the real success metrics.
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Comic Con India's next act: Scaling pop culture without losing fandom roots
As brands chase fandom gold, the event is crafting a careful expansion playbook—scaling big while protecting the authenticity Gen Z demands.
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Influencers, credentials please: ASCI draws the line on advice
The new guidelines push brands and influencers to rethink credibility, as technical advice in health and finance faces stricter scrutiny.
Ranjeev Vij quits TBWA\India
Vij joined TBWA\India as the managing director of Nissan United 3.0 in March 2023, where he led integrated mandates for several key brands.
Campaign roundup: Week of 28 April
The latest ad films and campaigns from brands like Tinder, Home Credit India, Dinshaw’s Dairy Foods, Kwality Wall’s, American Tourister, Britannia Bel Foods, Grameen Kulfi, Škoda Auto India, GAIL, Neutrogena, Pepsi, Relaxo Footwears, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), TATA AIG, and more, in our weekly roundup.
Moves and wins roundup: Week of 28 April
Our weekly roundup of the latest appointments and account wins news from Havas Media India, BBDO India, Team Pumpkin, JetSynthesys, HerKey, YouTube, Collective Artists Network, Confiance Communications, Quirk Head, BRANDED, Fundamental, Buzzlab. Ruder Finn India, PR Professionals, Sam & Andy, Sungrow Europe, The Advertising Club, Whoppl, Rediffusion Kolkata, Team Pumpkin, and many more.
'Don’t give it away for free': WPP’s Rob Reilly on why creative still deserves a formidable price tag
Following WPP’s strong showing at Spikes Asia 2025, its global CCO gets candid on charging for creative, pushing back against mediocrity, and making curiosity a non-negotiable—for work and for life.
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IPL ads: High stakes, low recall, and smarter plays
As IPL ad spends soar, marketers face a hard truth—visibility alone doesn’t cut it. It's time to optimise for attention, not airtime.
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Beyond the box: Why FMCG brands must rethink packaging
Sustainability is no longer a slogan—it’s a survival strategy. FMCG players must align packaging innovation with consumer realities or risk losing relevance, say Ipsos India experts.
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When tea hits the high notes: Brooke Bond’s musical brew
Turning steam into symphony, Taj Mahal Tea brews emotion, art and culture into its latest multi-sensory activation.
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Shock marketing and sharbat wars: When brands cross the line
With Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev’s jab at Rooh Afza sparking a legal and cultural blowback, the marketing world weighs the true cost and value of provocation in brand marketing.
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