In-Depth

Snap and Alphabet results: Lots of AI, and a focus on profitable growth

Media and social experts share their interpretation of the numbers to predict how brands will be reaching consumers on the platforms in the months ahead.

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.

Principal Media: Can agencies stay objective while selling inventory?

As agencies move closer to owning the media they sell, the debate shifts from whether principal media belongs in the mix to how transparent and responsible it can truly be.

Innocean renews global media mandate with Havas

Remit spans Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Omnicom's Aditya Kanthy: This is fundamentally a growth play

The president and managing director reflects on Omnicom Advertising India’s ongoing transformation, from the reimagined agencies to attracting talent.

Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post to lay off more than 300 journalists

About 30% of the newsroom will be impacted, with deep cuts to Asia and Middle East coverage.

Omnicom, WPP, Publicis and Havas share prices plummet amid AI sell-off

Dentsu bucked overall decline, experiencing marginal increase.

Arthur Sadoun on Publicis’ growth, sector woes and the ‘kiss of death’

Publicis CEO talks to Campaign after increasing revenue and margin at annual results.

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.

Can protein coffee move beyond the hype at Starbucks India?

The café chain’s Protein Cold Foam pushes functional coffee into daily rituals, walking a tightrope between habit-building, health fatigue and protein-washing scepticism.

Publicis hits record profit margin, adds 5800 staff and hikes cash bonuses 8%

Revenues grew 5.6% in 2025, well ahead of rivals.

Anupriya Archarya and Kainaz Karmakar appointed jury presidents for Cannes Lions 2026

They will lead the juries for the Creative Data Lions and the Health and Wellness Lions respectively at the global awards in June.

Running against the giants: Can On outpace Nike and Adidas in Asia?

Swiss sportswear challenger On is sprinting ahead in Asia with 94% sales growth and flagship expansions, but can its CloudTec innovation and community-driven hype convert into lasting loyalty?

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.

Publicis partners Decentriq for confidential data to support AI

Tie-up is intended to create better measurement and audience integration, without compromising privacy.

Google criticised after blocking measurement comparing YouTube and TV

YouTube owner sent a 'cease and desist' letter to Barb and Kantar Media.

The budget that put creative talent in the driver’s seat

For the first time, India’s Budget puts imagination on the balance sheet—giving the Orange Economy a seat at the table. The industry reacts.

Sachin Talwalkar bets on independence with & ignite

After a five-year stint at Havas Life, former chief creative officer bets on independence, amid shifting agency economics.

61% of consumers say influencer content has become more credible

The iCubesWire report shows that influencer marketing is no longer just a visibility channel, but a core enabler of credibility, consideration, and conversion.

If I were the Finance Minister… with BBDO’s Kaizad Pardiwalla

For the CDO, the goal is simple – budget for how India actually works.

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.

Ajay Gupte exits WPP Media; Shekhar Banerjee to take over

Banerjee’s appointment comes at a time when clients are increasingly seeking integrated and data led solutions to deliver measurable business impact, the agency said.

If I were the Finance Minister… with Soumya Mohanty

As consumer sentiment shifts from optimism to a more pragmatic outlook, the Kantar MD takes the hot seat.

If I were the Finance Minister… with Centrick’s Roy Menezes

From taxing salaried income to GST rationalisation, Menezes’ Budget is geared toward one principle – Deflation 2030.

Two-thirds of shoppers use AI for product discovery, but 92% still trust human reviews

AI tools are increasingly popular among shoppers, but scepticism remains when asked to rely solely on AI during the final stages of a purchase journey.

If I were the Finance Minister… with J7’s Venkat Mallik

Empowered MSMEs, reforms to curb digital crime and supporting dual-income households are the cornerstones of Mallik’s Budget.

Cheil X bolsters leadership across Delhi and Mumbai

Ritesh Rao has been appointed as head of operations for Mumbai; Kanika will lead the Delhi office

Coffee’s shift from drink to cultural signal

From curated trails and creator-led rituals, coffee marketing shows how culture and content now drive premiumisation among young urban consumers.

A Padma Bhushan moment for Indian advertising

The posthumous honour for Piyush Pandey marks state recognition of advertising’s role in shaping language, culture and mass persuasion in India.

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.

If I were the Finance Minister, I would…

This year’s Budget Special places the fraternity in the ‘hot seat’, sharing their expectations, wish lists, and bold ideas for India’s economy—starting with Dentsu’s Narayan Devanathan.

WPP closes Hogarth and launches WPP Production

The network claims it will be 'the world’s largest and most advanced content production powerhouse'.

Estée Lauder to launch global £500m media review

The cosmetics giant works with multiple agencies across different regions.

YouTube moves from scale to structured commerce

CEO Neal Mohan’s 2026 roadmap reframes the platform’s focus on creator infrastructure, tightening links between content, advertising, commerce and measurable outcomes.

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.

Amandeep Singh Kochar joins Havas CX India as EVP– experience strategy and martech head

He will report to Manas Lahiri, chief growth officer, Havas India, who is also overlooking the Havas CX India operations.

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.

India’s climb to the third-largest economy looks inevitable

Davos Diaries: At World Economic Forum 2026, data, reforms and technology execution converged, recasting the country’s rise to the world’s third-largest economy as near-term reality

Reputation moves from narrative to balance sheet

Burson’s global study quantifies reputation as deployable capital, linking credibility gaps, workplace choices and governance to measurable shareholder returns.

Comcast taps Snap sales chief for global Universal Ads push

New hire follows the platform’s US launch in 2025.

AI’s real test: Diffusion, not demos

Davos Diaries: At World Economic Forum, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reframed the AI debate, arguing that adoption, energy economics and outcomes, not hype, will decide its economic credibility.

There’s opportunity in being a late mover: Netflix’s ads chief Amy Reinhard

With investors watching closely as Netflix pursues Warner Bros Discovery, global ads president Amy Reinhard says 'premium positioning', not 'price play', will drive the company’s next phase of growth.

Dentsu share slide reflects year-long investor caution, not a one-day shock

Campaign Asia tracks last week’s 11% slide against a year of volatile trading and failed recoveries, leaving Dentsu’s shares nearly 18% below their 2024 peak.

Dyson shortlists three networks in global $500m media review

IPG Mediabrands, now part of Omnicom Media, is the incumbent on the account.

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.

Contract Advertising India bags BMW India’s integrated creative mandate

It will lead the luxury automobile brand’s mainline and digital communications.

Publicis Groupe brings PDX to India

Amaresh Godbole will lead PDX India as CEO and also take on the role of chief – AI experiences and solutions at Publicis Groupe India.

Brands race ahead with India’s running boom

Marketers are betting on events such as the Tata Mumbai Marathon—not for the sprint, but for the long run.

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.

Omnicom names new Optimum Sports president ahead of major year for sports

Campaign sat down with the newly appointed Jeremy Carey at CES for a look under the hood at the holding company’s approach to sports.