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Kajaria expands reach with dual celebrity campaign

Kajaria strengthens its premium positioning through a new campaign and ambassador partnership, leveraging storytelling and star power to drive brand engagement.

PADI drives diving growth through referral-led campaign

PADI’s global initiative leverages community participation and incentives to expand recreational diving through shared experiences and referral-driven engagement.

JioMart brings ‘Fayda Meter’ to forefront

JioMart’s latest campaign reframes savings through visibility, using storytelling and celebrity appeal to make value more tangible for everyday shoppers.

Tissot highlights modern masculinity through cinematic campaign

Tissot’s latest campaign explores composure and confidence through storytelling, positioning its Gentleman collection as a companion in everyday unpredictability.

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.

pubblisher Media leads influencer campaign for Samsung S26 Ultra

Pubblisher Media orchestrates a large-scale influencer campaign for the Samsung S26 Ultra launch, engaging 50 creators nationwide.

Navi UPI expands T20 presence with multiple team partnerships

Navi UPI strengthens its engagement with cricket fans as official payments partner for three major T20 franchises this season.

Rashmika Mandanna eases Shubman Gill’s anime heartbreak

Crunchyroll India releases the second ad film from its 'Ready to Anime?' campaign featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Shubman Gill.

Bajaj Dhuniverse finale to crown national voice

Bajaj Finserv concludes its digital-first music platform with a live finale, positioning the initiative as a long-term brand-building and talent discovery ecosystem.

April Fools’ ads test curiosity over conversion

From speculative products to satire, brands use April 1 to trial formats that prioritise engagement, cultural relevance and audience participation.

Parle Krackjack taps humour for duality campaign

Parle Products launches a digital-first campaign using humour and short-format content to highlight Krackjack’s sweet and salty proposition.

super.money rejects ad drama in cricket campaign

super.money launches a cricket-season TV campaign using minimal storytelling and celebrity appeal to highlight its cashback-led value proposition.

Accor launches ‘All For Love’ celebrations platform

Accor introduces a celebrations-led platform to position its hospitality portfolio as a destination for personalised, experience-driven occasions.

Tefal taps Bengaluru delays for OOH campaign

Tefal India launches a geo-targeted Bengaluru campaign, linking urban commuting delays with time-saving kitchen solutions and product innovation.

Lauritz Knudsen extends Mumbai Indians partnership

Lauritz Knudsen strengthens its Mumbai Indians association to scale brand visibility and deepen engagement through cricket-led marketing platforms.

Dulux turns Holi into delivery-led brand moment

Dulux Weathershield leverages quick commerce and festive packaging to create a high-engagement Holi campaign amplified through user-generated content.

Foxtale taps Varma for sunscreen campaign

Foxtale collaborates with Tilak Varma to expand its sunscreen campaign, linking cricket-led cultural influence with everyday skincare habits.

Mondelez builds Biscoff community with creator event

Mondelez India activates a creator-led platform to showcase consumer creativity and deepen engagement with the Lotus Biscoff brand in India.

Joy launches summer hydration TVC with Malhotra

Joy Personal Care rolls out a summer-focused TVC highlighting hydration benefits, leveraging Sanya Malhotra’s relatability to drive seasonal skincare relevance.

Wipro Consumer Care consolidates media mandate with Wavemaker

The mandate brings all media responsibilities under a single, integrated model, enabling more consistent and cohesive planning and execution.

Haymarket Media unveils HayloARC, a health-focused DSP

HayloARC utilizes first-party HCP data derived from more than 30 medical publications owned by Haymarket Media.

Omnicom CEO John Wren earned $70m package in 2025

Wren reduced his salary to $1 in favour of stock options, but he will only profit on the amount that Omnicom’s share price rises above a key threshold.

Himalaya enters premium ayurveda beauty segment

Himalaya Wellness expands into premium beauty with a new Ayurveda-led brand supported by a campaign rooted in traditional preparation techniques.

Sensodyne drives awareness with ‘Know Your Dental Age’

Sensodyne launches a nationwide, multi-channel campaign to promote preventive oral care through a digital-first diagnostic tool and partnerships.

Cleartrip taps nostalgia for ‘Nation on Vacation’ push

Cleartrip’s latest NoVac campaign uses nostalgia-led storytelling to convert travel intent into action during its flagship summer sale.

0101.Today launches GenZ Martech Circle initiative

0101.Today introduces a peer-led community platform to amplify young marketers’ voices and reshape industry dialogue around martech and data.

Borosil spotlights everyday dining in Larah campaign

Borosil’s latest TVC uses humour and relatable storytelling to position its Larah range within everyday household moments and modern living.

Sarovar Hotels launches ‘What a Deal’ summer campaign

Sarovar Hotels rolls out a digital-led offer to boost summer travel demand, focusing on extended stays and value-driven family bookings.

MIB and IICT partner Google, YouTube for AI push

A national skilling initiative will equip 15,000 creators with AI capabilities, aligning India’s creative ecosystem with evolving digital production demands.

Forest Essentials launches ‘Take Your Time’ slow beauty campaign

Forest Essentials unveils a year-long campaign highlighting slow beauty rituals, positioning time and intention as the core of luxury skincare.

Cheil SWA’s Experience Commerce bags social media mandate for ICONIQA Hotels & Resorts

The agency will focus on building a distinctive, platform-first social presence for the deluxe property.

Burda exits Southeast Asia media play with BurdaLuxury sale

The Germany-headquartered company has sold BurdaLuxury to Jaipur Capital as it sharpens its focus on core European markets.

Pringles makes India ATL debut with playful film

Snack brand transitions from BTL-led visibility to mass media with a campaign built around sonic brand cues and shared experiences.

Vedica joins sitar tour to promote mindfulness

Vedica Himalayan Spring Water aligns with a multi-city music tour to integrate brand presence into immersive wellness-led live experiences.

Mosquitoes reframed as unwelcome guests in campaign

Godrej Consumer Products launches a culturally rooted public service film urging households to prevent mosquito breeding through behavioural change.

Havas Media Network India bags integrated media mandate for Aakash Educational Services Limited

The mandate will be jointly handled by PivotRoots, the integrated digital agency and Arena Media, both part of Havas Media Network India.

WPP, Publicis and OMG lead new business rankings: COMvergence 2025 India

Among the 129 account moves and retentions assessed, only 25 were global or multi-market pitches.

The Baker’s Dozen ties up with RCB

The Baker’s Dozen partners Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leveraging cricket fandom through packaging, collectibles and snack-led engagement.

Bitget launches UEX switch campaign globally

Bitget introduces a global campaign promoting unified cross-asset trading, positioning its UEX platform as a solution to fragmented trading journeys.

Britannia Jim Jam activates Marvel-themed campaign on ground

Britannia extends its Jim Jam Marvel edition through OOH, cinema and on-ground activations to drive engagement and interactive brand experiences.

Interio by Godrej explores emotional impact of spaces

Interio by Godrej launches a social experiment film to demonstrate how design-led spaces influence emotions, behaviour and everyday human connections.

Google and Tiger Telly launch IPL micro-drama

Google extends its collaboration with Tiger Telly through a six-part micro-drama integrating AI storytelling with IPL-season content.

JioStar campaign unites fans for IPL 2026

JioStar launches its IPL 2026 campaign ‘Ek Hoke Dekh’, using player-led storytelling to highlight unity and shared fandom.

Boldfit and RCB launch ‘TrainBold’ campaign

Boldfit deepens its partnership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru through a co-created product drop and a campaign centred on training culture.

Pepsi launches global football culture platform

Pepsi introduces a global marketing platform unifying football partnerships, fan culture and brand activations across digital, retail and live experiences.

Havas Life Mumbai and Shobiz join forces for experiential engagement in healthcare and pharma

The partnership will enable brands to leverage next-generation engagement solutions, including immersive VR, AR, MR simulations, and AI-powered interactive tools.

Talented Agency’s Leena Gupta, Piña Colada’s Natasha Lashly join Cannes Lions See It Be It as tutors

Ultrahuman’s Shreya Arora joins the 2026 cohort, reflecting cross-disciplinary mix across 20 creatives from 15 markets.

3 in 10 Indians can’t imagine life without cars; 46% still want one: Ipsos study

The findings point to a consumer base that is increasingly shaped by access, affordability and sustainability, rather than ownership alone.

BKT expands IPL partnerships to eight teams

BKT Tyres strengthens its sports marketing strategy by expanding T20 league partnerships to drive consumer connect and amplify its ‘Elevate Your Drive’ campaign.

Navin’s campaign highlights decisive homebuying moment

Navin’s launches a 360-degree campaign to position Starwood Towers 3.0 as a ready-to-move-in community offering convenience and lifestyle benefits.