PR

Ferrari Luce - Brand bust or strategic play

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?

Vigor Media Worldwide wins The Fan Studio mandate

Vigor Media Worldwide has secured The Fan Studio’s PR mandate and will lead communications to support the designer fan brand’s growth plans.

Burson study: Leadership is AI's 'clearest liability' for reputation

The agency’s research highlights the gap between visibility and believability in GEO.

Kenny Gold, global chief creator officer, Edelman

Edelman hires first global chief creator officer

Kenny Gold will oversee Edelman Creator’s global team of approximately 200 creator specialists.

Burson Group India appoints Kapil Sharma as chief client officer

Kapil Sharma rejoins Burson Group India to lead client partnerships, growth strategy and business development across key sectors.

Akshat Jain, managing director, Storytellers 101

Storytellers 101 Communications appoints Akshat Jain as managing director

The agency said the appointment was part of a larger plan to bring in more senior industry talent in the near future.

Tony Fernandes, AirAsia CEO

AirAsia bets on new airline launch despite geopolitical tensions and jet fuel volatility

As rivals cut routes, freeze spending and brace for higher fuel costs, Tony Fernandes doubles down on expansion with a new airline, a 150-aircraft Airbus order and a contrarian marketing strategy.

The PR agency - client relationship

What PR agencies deserve from their brand partners

SIGNALS: Communications agencies want a seat at the table, but earning that seat means agencies should be empowered with the full brand context, not just an invitation.

EHL appoints Ellerton for India PR mandate

EHL Hospitality Business School expands its communications strategy in India by appointing Ellerton & Co. as its public relations partner.

KitKat heist

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.

Why Indian brands keep failing the same cultural test

There is a specific reason why this pattern keeps repeating, and it sits in a place most companies are reluctant to examine — the westernised template.

McDonald's India

McDonald’s India (West & South) appoints The Good Edge as its PR partner

The partnership will focus on shaping sharper narratives around the brand, its business and its foundation.

Dentsu wins Hell Energy Drink account

Dentsu bags integrated marketing mandate for Hell Energy Drink

The mandate was awarded following a multi-agency pitch and will be managed by dentsu’s Mumbai office.

Building trust in the age of misinformation

For brands, rumours are not just occasional incidents of reputational embarrassment but brand risk multipliers.

WPP and Burson

WPP hires advisors for potential Burson sale

WPP has started a potential sales process for its PR division, which includes communications agency Burson, according to reports.

Veritas Reputation wins PR mandate for Bandhan Group

The mandate was awarded following a competitive multi-agency pitch involving several leading PR firms in the country.

Zeno Group appointed strategic communications AOR for Redseer

The move follows a competitive multi-agency pitch.

India could pen the global IC playbook

According to a new report, the pressures shaping internal communication practice in India today will likely emerge as challenges in other markets globally over the next 16-18 months.

Publicis Groupe names new APAC chief communications officer

Naomi Michael joins from Omnicom and IPG where she held regional marketing and communications roles.

Confiance Communications wins The Ocean Cleanup India PR mandate

The integrated agency will manage national and regional communications as The Ocean Cleanup scales operations and visibility in India.

Branding Edge wins S45’s communications mandate

The capital markets consultancy will shape narrative strategy for India’s first AI-native investment banking platform.

Edelman India names Mumbai and Bengaluru heads

The agency strengthens city leadership as Siddharth Panicker and Karthy Prasanna take charge of Mumbai and Bengaluru offices.

Value 360 names Atul Sharma as CEO to lead growth

He was earlier the CEO of Ruder Finn India and Middle East.

Bloomingdale PR Names Ekta Sibal as South Lead

She will oversee growth across southern markets, manage client relationships and develop communication strategies tailored to regional business environments.

Concept PR wins NSE communications mandate

It will manage its integrated media strategy, reinforcing BFSI-focused corporate communications and stakeholder outreach in India.

On Purpose wins India Mental Health Alliance’s communications mandate

The agency’s brief is to strengthen the not-for-profit organisation’s visibility and thought leadership in mental health.

Sportz Interactive and WordsWork form alliance to drive fan engagement

They will offer integrated technology, content and communications solutions for sports brands.

OneXtel appoints Sparkt for strategic brand and communications mandate

Sparkt will handle the communications platform’s brand storytelling, digital presence and broader market-facing initiatives.

Kaizzen’s AI push reframes PR from productivity to reputation

With the launch of Kaizzen AI Collective, the communications agency expects at least two dozen Indian clients to engage in AI-led communications intelligence by FY2026.

Arpit Garg takes over as president of Weber Shandwick India

As president for India, he will strengthen its leadership across communications and advisory services.

PR fundamentals are making a comeback in 2026

With AI-driven discovery pulling from everywhere, a fragile shared reality and constant brand scrutiny, PR needs to become structural, rather than episodic.

Bank of India names Concept Public Relations for corporate communications

The public sector lender has appointed a Mumbai-based agency after a competitive pitch to manage its corporate communications mandate.

PR Professionals expands energy portfolio with BSPHCL mandate

The agency will strengthen the brand's presence across India’s conventional and renewable energy sectors.

IndiGo crisis: A case for more heart, less script

In an era where outrage escalates in minutes, the airline’s December meltdown is a masterclass in what not to do.

Ellerton & Co. marks 10 years with regional creative expansion

The agency has introduced a new creative division to support multi-market brand growth across the region.

Edelman names Pooja Rawat as APAC chief strategy officer

The firm also named Quang Nguyen as managing director for Vietnam.

FCB India, Famous Innovations, McCann win big at the South Asia Agency of the Year awards

Birthday boy Raj Kamble, Famous Innovations' founder, won both the ‘South Asia Agency Head of the Year’ and ‘South Asia Agency Growth Leader of the Year’ titles.

Burson appoints HS Chung as CEO for Asia-Pacific

Based in Seoul, she will oversee the agency’s business in India, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Creators aren't the destination; they're often a launching point: Edelman’s Tristan Roy

As AI scales, Edelman’s president of Integrated Solutions and Delivery believes that the real battle is protecting trust and originality. In 2026, integration is inevitable, but integrity is not optional.

Can Ellerton & Co’s cross-border PR corridor redefine Asia’s communications playbook?

As the agency plants its flag in India, its founder and India head share the strategy behind its ‘Greater Southeast Asia’ ambition

Dismantling the climate rhetoric

Agencies need to rethink their role. Beyond crafting messages, they should act as conscience keepers to ensure that ‘purpose’ isn’t reduced to a positioning strategy.

Burson appointed to strengthen communications for Mirae Asset Sharekhan

Mirae Asset Sharekhan selects Burson to enhance its brand visibility and support its positioning as a full-service financial solutions provider.

Publicis Groupe South Asia appoints Supraja Srinivasan to lead communications

Srinivasan joins Publicis after seven years at BookMyShow.

Agencies should be consultants first: Sophie Simpson

In a rapidly evolving media landscape, the Ruder Finn Atteline managing director shares how auditing and staying true to your values is crucial.

BankBazaar appoints House of Communication as strategic PR partner

BankBazaar has selected House of Communication to lead its public relations strategy and strengthen brand visibility across India’s fintech landscape.

Indian Beverage Association appoints Kaizzen as strategic communications partner

The Indian Beverage Association has selected Kaizzen to lead its public relations, advocacy and communication initiatives across India.

Anthony Good: The PR strategist who bridged two worlds

OBITUARY: Anthony B.M. Good, OBE, redefined Indo-British business communication through cultural insight and strategy, leaving a legacy that still shapes India’s PR ethos today.

Edelman makes global leadership changes

Mainardo de Nardis takes over as global president and COO next week as Matthew Harrington moves to executive vice-chair role and Brian Buchwald becomes president of global transformation and performance.

Weber Shandwick names Shashikanth Someshwar CEO in India amid leadership shift

His elevation follows his role as interim managing director earlier this year, after the departure of India CEO Valerie Pinto in April 2025.