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Google AI Max and SEO: What it means for brands and consumers

Google’s AI Max for Search signals a shift in how information is found, used, and expected to perform—and is raising new challenges for marketers and brands alike.

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Monks owner S4 Capital reports 11.4% revenue drop with clients 'cautious'

Latest results reveal uneven performance across regions, with Asia-Pacific facing challenges amid shifting client priorities and global cutbacks.

3 hours ago

Jab we ‘Met’ Shah Rukh Khan

King Khan’s Met Gala debut exposed a PR and media blind spot—one that marketers must fix if India’s soft power is to land globally.

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Era of mediocre content to end soon, says Sony Pictures' Banerjee

Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) organises 'Future of Video India 2025' conference to discuss issues regarding content creation, distribution, monetisation, and regulations.

1 day ago

Are brands right to allow machines to handle customer service?

While AI offers efficiency, many still prefer human interaction for complex customer service issues, prompting questions about a balanced approach that combines technology with empathy.

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History of GroupM 2003-2025: The world's largest media investment arm

Campaign charts the WPP media arm's history amid ongoing change under global chief executive Brian Lesser.

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Google introduces AI Max to search campaigns

Advertisers have seen a 14% ROAS increase after activating the campaign-level setting in their campaigns.

2 days ago

JioStar launches influencer marketing platform JioStarverse

The data-led platform will provide brands with audience intelligence, talent discovery, and real-time performance tracking.

2 days ago

GroupM to merge agency brands into single P&L

WPP to 'sunset' agency specific job titles in the shake-up.

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Kohl hard truths: When nostalgia meets no-smudge tech

Renée Cosmetics revives a desi beauty ritual—with a waterproof twist—to remind us that some traditions just won’t budge.

3 days ago

Four Indian firms strike gold at Golden Award of Montreux, 2025

Havas, Enormous, Tribes, and Tree Design win gold for their campaigns across print, television, ambient media, and packaging categories, respectively.

3 days ago

Leo without the Burnett is still brimming with creative ambition

Post a worldwide rebrand, Leo India isn’t just cranking out campaigns—it’s chasing global mandates with business-first creative, and a pitch to lead, not just deliver.

3 days ago

Zuckerberg says AI could ‘redefine’ Meta’s ad business

Meta’s goal is to move towards a system where businesses only need to state their objective and bank account—AI will handle the rest.

3 days ago

Is there more to adland's talent crisis than we think?

OPINION: What if the industry's persistent talent woes aren't just about scarcity, but also a growing disconnect between the creative promise we sell and the operational reality we deliver?

3 days ago

Not your agency, not yet SaaS: BrandPipal picks a third lane

The new venture incubated by NLB Services bets on Marketing-as-a-Service to cut through bloated retainers, fragmented teams, and creative-tech silos. The model? Modular, measurable, and built for scale.

3 days ago

The power of soft PR: IPL 2025 shows the way

A few IPL teams have shown that strategic PR can grab attention through purposeful design—not just shoutouts, says Star Squared PR’s senior account director.

3 days ago

Fantasy sports AI models extend beyond gaming: Whitepaper

Columbia University professor Vishal Misra’s whitepaper on fantasy sports shows its relevance across diverse fields including data science, talent management, physical sports, and economy.

4 days ago

AMFI invites RFPs for ‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai’ campaign

Looks for agencies with deep knowledge of financial behaviour and compelling, high-impact communication capabilities.