Dentsu's iProspect is the incumbent on the account.
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The Ferrari Luce makes too much sense and that’s the problem
Ferrari has built its brand on a very specific set of sensory cues. Could a deviation from those cues prove to be its smartest bet yet?
As trust erodes, can brands emerge as credible social actors?
Not only were businesses the most trusted institution in the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, 81% of respondents believe businesses should play a role in addressing societal challenges.
Apple’s Eddy Cue named Cannes Lions 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year
The senior vice-president of services and health will be honoured for shaping the future of entertainment through ground-breaking storytelling and innovation.
Jacob’s Creek assigns global creative account
Special London will take on strategic and creative responsibilities for Jacob’s Creek globally.
The dangerous drop: Swatch and Audemars Piguet chaos exposes dark side of hype marketing
Global riots and store closures fuelled by a $400 pocket watch reveal the high cost of a brand strategy that prioritises spectacle over safety.
22feet appointed digital AOR for AJIO
The brand said they wanted a partner that could help them help us build a sharper, more distinctive voice across platforms.
Why authenticity-first brands are capturing the attention economy
In a marketplace drowning in AI-generated content, the most radical thing a brand can do is to be undeniably, imperfectly human.
Disney courts emerging brands: Ad sales momentum grows ahead of 2026 upfronts
The entertainment giant is leveraging its self-service platform and biddable sports media to attract independent agencies and brands.
KitKat heist: how VML turned real crime into meme gold
After a KitKat truck was stolen just before Easter, the agency behind the ensuing ‘KitKat heist’ shared how it owned the narrative.
How owned media has evolved into a must-have strategy for brands
As paid media costs soar and audience attention fragments, brands increasingly rely on owned media to control their narrative and deepen customer relationships.
‘If the world only remembers we sponsored the World Cup, we've failed’: Lenovo’s FIFA play
Jeff Shafer, Lenovo's global exec, on why the tech major doesn't treat FIFA as a media buy. Yes, it’s invested in the most valuable brand real estate on Earth but being just another logo on the pitch would miss the point.
Three marketing lessons from the Coachella 2026 post-mortem
Why ‘method branding’ and fan service defined the festival’s most-searched year yet.
Bentley Motors gears up for creative review
The account is currently serviced by a bespoke Omnicom team, formerly from Interpublic Group’s IPG-X, which won the account in 2022.
Pinterest’s Coachella strategy: Prioritising presence over pixels
A phone-free activation with E.l.f. Cosmetics taps Gen Z’s growing appetite to unplug.
Adidas reviews £377 million global media account
WPP Media’s EssenceMediacom is the incumbent.
The Times of India named #2 brand in WARC’s ACT Good Report 2026
Two of its campaigns – ‘Ink of Democracy’ by Havas Worldwide India and ‘#UnPlasticIndia’ by VML – was named in the top 20 most impactful campaigns globally.
The Mahi method: Trading swagger for assurance
INSIDE THE AD: BHIM’s ‘Mahi Way’ featuring MS Dhoni shifts from spectacle to simplicity, targeting transaction hesitation over noise in India’s competitive UPI market.
X advertiser boycott lawsuit dismissed
The case claimed brands including Unilever and Mars and the WFA had worked together to withhold advertising on the platform.
Pulse Advertising wins global influencer marketing remit for Polestar
The appointment marks the Swedish EV’s first long-term engagement with a dedicated influencer marketing agency.
Pitch Update: EssilorLuxottica, Qatar Airways, IBM, Audi India and more
Fortnightly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.
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.
Sleep awareness rises; action still missing
World Sleep Day campaigns frame rest against India’s ambition and hustle, spotlighting how economic progress and chronic sleep loss now coexist.
Ikea contacts agencies about global media review
The retailer’s global media planning and buying account is currently with Dentsu’s iProspect.
The World Cup is already here and it's bigger than the Olympics
For brands chasing real cultural gravity, the question isn't which event to sponsor. It's whether you understand where the energy actually lives.
Britannia 50-50 settles the snack debate as it brings back the iconic ‘Na Re Naa Naa’ jingle
The jingle makes a comeback in a refreshed avatar, reinforcing the brand’s legacy of celebrating contrast for a new generation of snackers.
The Estée Lauder Companies consolidates £500m media account
The cosmetics company has previously worked with Brainlabs in the UK and Ireland, Monks in North America, and Stagwell’s Assembly across Europe and India.
PNB MetLife launches ‘Always Ready for Life’ positioning
It reframes life insurance conversations through a new brand platform focused on preparedness across key life stages.
Print ad space up 21% since 2021: TAM AdEx
Auto sector leads with 16% share in 2025
Love reimagined: Valentine’s Day moves beyond roses and romance (Part 1)
This year’s campaigns show a shift from couple-centric romance to culturally coded storytelling shaped by Gen Z vocabulary.
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.
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.
Innocean renews global media mandate with Havas
Remit spans Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
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.
Škoda Auto India and BBH India roll out ‘You Never Drive Alone’ campaign
The integrated storytelling campaign highlights the brand’s service benefits and customer support across its nationwide network.
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.
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.
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.
Estée Lauder to launch global £500m media review
The cosmetics giant works with multiple agencies across different regions.
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.
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.
Plum uses cultural symbolism to reframe commercial insurance conversation
The financial services company launched a direct mail campaign using cultural artefacts to spark founder-led conversations around commercial risk protection.
Comcast taps Snap sales chief for global Universal Ads push
New hire follows the platform’s US launch in 2025.
Budweiser 0.0 puts fans at cricket’s centre
The culture-first ICC partnership shifts focus from players to participation, using fan rituals and shared experiences as the core marketing lever.
OpenAI announces plans for ads in ChatGPT
The landmark move has been confirmed as the company claims users will be able to turn off or dismiss individual adverts.
Beyond borders: why countries don’t define modern fandom
With this year's Fifa World Cup set to be the most-watched sporting event around the globe, brands should be focusing their attention on community fan groups rather than geography.
Tapestry hires Arjoon Bose as marketing chief for Coach across EMEAI
Bose has 20 years of marketing experience across beauty, personal care and food and beverage.
X removes Grok undressing feature following backlash
Platform says it has a zero-tolerance approach to child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
Norwegian Cruise Line repositions brand with ‘It’s Different Out Here’ platform
It revives a legacy tagline to reframe cruising around flexibility, presence and experience-led travel.
Joy Personal Care launches ‘Behenhood’ campaign during WPL season
The digital campaign uses women’s cricket to highlight sisterhood, positioning the skincare brand as a long-term ally to collective ambition.
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