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18 hours ago

Transparency: A critical ingredient for brands to ride the wellness boom

As consumers expect greater transparency from wellness brands, they must embrace it in their messaging to succeed, says Design Bridge and Partners' senior brand strategist.

19 hours ago

Auto sector led print ads with 15.2% share in 2024: TAM AdEx

The ad space in print media witnessed a marginal 1% increase in 2024 compared to 2023, but a 58% surge in comparison with 2020 levels, according to TAM AdEx's latest report.

19 hours ago

Campaign boosts global presence with launch of Campaign House at Cannes Lions 2025

The week-long programme at Canopy by Hilton Cannes includes editorial sessions, partner events, and parties.

21 hours ago

Financial Times initiates a global media review

EssenceMediacom X was the incumbent agency.

21 hours ago

Emirates launches review for its $126 million global media account

The account is currently handled by IPG Mediabrands.

22 hours ago

SRK, supercharged engines and summer showdowns: Castrol India’s latest ad packs a punch

Airing the ad during the Champions Trophy final is slick timing—cricket fever is peaking, and in India, bikes and cricket are practically sacred. Talk about a power play!

1 day ago

Campaign roundup: Week of 10 March

The latest ad films and campaigns from brands like Appy Fizz, Flipkart, PhonePe, Kohler, Aqualogica, and more, in our weekly roundup.

1 day ago

Moves and wins roundup: Week of 10 March

Our weekly roundup of the latest appointments and account wins news from Poker Dangal, Amarnath Securities, SW Network, FCB Group India, 80dB Communications, and many more.

3 days ago

IPL ads get a data makeover: What it means for brands

JioStar and Nielsen’s audience measurement shake-up brings IPL advertisers closer to real-time insights, reshaping digital ad strategies for 2025.

3 days ago

Pay-TV industry to witness marginal revenue drop in FY2026: ICRA

Besides revenue contraction, the pay-TV operators will also likely experience a higher pressure on their margins, the rating agency notes.

3 days ago

Publicis buys identity firm Lotame as Arthur Sadoun updates AI pitch to clients

CEO outlined client examples in 23-minute video presentation.

3 days ago

Gender bias in ads costs more than just reputation—It hits revenue

Gender inclusivity isn’t optional—it’s essential. Brands that embed equity into their DNA don’t just sell products; they reshape cultural narratives.

3 days ago

'Creativity is not bound by age, it only evolves with experience': Atifa Silk on redefining success in a youth-obsessed industry

Haymarket Media's managing director for Asia gets candid on navigating stigma, ageism, and the challenges women face ahead of International Women's Day and Campaign's inaugural 50 Over 50 awards.

3 days ago

Gender equality is everyone’s fight—so why is marketing at the frontline?

The industry has become society's convenient scapegoat for gender inequality, but adland alone can't fix what governments, corporations and culture continue to break.

3 days ago

Mind your language: How inclusive communication can reshape workplaces

Organisations that embrace inclusive communication achieve higher employee engagement and improved decision-making, says Teamwork Communications Group's co-founder.

3 days ago

Brands let women do the talking this International Women's Day

These campaigns transcend brand promotions, and aim to stimulate essential dialogues on gender neutrality, inclusivity, and equality.

4 days ago

McKinsey & Co acquires India's ETML

With ETML on board, McKinsey will have over 200 digital marketing analysts, performance marketers, and data scientists across two global hubs—Asia and Latin America.

4 days ago

Meta announces upcoming digital marketing book

Written by Meta CMO and VP of analytics Alex Schultz, the book guides business leaders in marketing strategies for the digital era.

4 days ago

WPP invests in Stability AI

Stability AI’s models and workflows to be integrated with WPP’s AI-driven operating system, WPP Open, to help it transform visual content creation.

4 days ago

Rebranding done right: Lessons from Zomato’s evolution to Eternal

Zomato’s transition to Eternal serves as an example of how brands can leverage influencer marketing to amplify their rebranding efforts and reshape consumer perceptions, says Dot Media CEO and co-founder.