Brand

Britannia 50-50 settles the snack debate as it brings back the iconic ‘Na Re Naa Naa’ jingle

The jingle makes a comeback in a refreshed avatar, reinforcing the brand’s legacy of celebrating contrast for a new generation of snackers.

The Estée Lauder Companies consolidates £500m media account

The cosmetics company has previously worked with Brainlabs in the UK and Ireland, Monks in North America, and Stagwell’s Assembly across Europe and India.

PNB MetLife launches ‘Always Ready for Life’ positioning

It reframes life insurance conversations through a new brand platform focused on preparedness across key life stages.

Print ad space up 21% since 2021: TAM AdEx

Auto sector leads with 16% share in 2025

Love reimagined: Valentine’s Day moves beyond roses and romance (Part 1)

This year’s campaigns show a shift from couple-centric romance to culturally coded storytelling shaped by Gen Z vocabulary.

The new code of luxury – unique experiences

The Indian luxury consumer wants real-life experiences that are international in nature but also unique in the way they are being done, says Smriti Sekhsaria, marketing director of Moët Hennessy India.

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.

Innocean renews global media mandate with Havas

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

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.

Škoda Auto India and BBH India roll out ‘You Never Drive Alone’ campaign

The integrated storytelling campaign highlights the brand’s service benefits and customer support across its nationwide network.

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.

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.

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.

Estée Lauder to launch global £500m media review

The cosmetics giant works with multiple agencies across different regions.

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.

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.

Plum uses cultural symbolism to reframe commercial insurance conversation

The financial services company launched a direct mail campaign using cultural artefacts to spark founder-led conversations around commercial risk protection.

Comcast taps Snap sales chief for global Universal Ads push

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

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.

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.

Beyond borders: why countries don’t define modern fandom

With this year's Fifa World Cup set to be the most-watched sporting event around the globe, brands should be focusing their attention on community fan groups rather than geography.

Tapestry hires Arjoon Bose as marketing chief for Coach across EMEAI

Bose has 20 years of marketing experience across beauty, personal care and food and beverage.

X removes Grok undressing feature following backlash

Platform says it has a zero-tolerance approach to child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.

Zivame uses Pongal retail experience to challenge lingerie stereotypes

The in-store celebration in Chennai blends cultural relevance with experiential retail to reinforce its confidence-led brand positioning.

Birla Estates sharpens category education with ‘Real Advice 2.0’ campaign

It extends its category education platform with a multi-format campaign aimed at addressing information gaps in homebuying decisions.

Norwegian Cruise Line repositions brand with ‘It’s Different Out Here’ platform

It revives a legacy tagline to reframe cruising around flexibility, presence and experience-led travel.

Joy Personal Care launches ‘Behenhood’ campaign during WPL season

The digital campaign uses women’s cricket to highlight sisterhood, positioning the skincare brand as a long-term ally to collective ambition.

Kotak Education Foundation launches impact film on Kotak Shiksha Nidhi

The film uses real stories to highlight how timely educational support helped students rebuild their futures after the pandemic.

Krafton India and Royal Enfield integrate motorcycles into BGMI

The partnership blends gaming, automotive heritage and brand integration through immersive in-game and real-world experiences.

Godrej Yummiez, Pigeon Air Fryers tackle cooking myths

The campaign addresses common perceptions that frozen food is the ‘opposite of fresh’ or suitable only for emergencies, and that air fryers are limited-use appliances.

Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Holiday Tribe roll out creator-led campaign

The campaign uses creator-led storytelling to position Yas Island Abu Dhabi as a personalised travel destination for India’s Gen Z audiences.

Zydus Pinkathon returns to Delhi with women-first health narrative

The eighth edition blends community running with preventive healthcare messaging and long-term brand-led engagement.

Project Worldwide launches ‘Math of Marketing’ effectiveness framework

The new IP aims to standardise how Indian marketers measure effectiveness across brand building, performance and long-term value.

Hoopr and Universal Music India launch artist accelerator programme

The partnership aims to formalise talent discovery, monetisation and brand integration for India’s growing independent music ecosystem.

Flipkart turns Pongal ritual into interactive digital activation

The campaign transforms a culturally significant moment into a tech-led experience designed for festive engagement and commerce.

La Pink links festive rituals to skincare choices in Lohri campaign

The campaign connects cultural rituals with conscious skincare, positioning microplastic-free formulations as part of everyday festive routines.

Influencers turn movie launches into always-on distribution engines

From trailers to feeds, creator-led promotions now anchor film launches, reshaping budgets, discovery mechanics and how opening momentum is measured.

Tata Capital launches ‘Zidd Tarakki Ki’ campaign with Shubman Gill

The integrated campaign aligns financial services with ambition, using cricket and real-life stories to reflect India’s evolving aspirations.

PUMA appoints Nadia Kokni as vice president-global brand marketing

She will drive integrated brand strategy and storytelling worldwide.

Balaji Wafers appoints Creativefuel as social and digital partner

The agency’s experience in building scalable, always-on digital ecosystems for large consumer brands played a key role in it securing the mandate.

Collective Creative Labs delivers adaptive travel campaign for Oppo Reno15

Collective Creative Labs has executed a travel-led campaign for Oppo that reflects changing approaches to production in lifestyle advertising.

When shoppers go all-in on AI

According to a BCG report, 64% of Indians turn to the conversational technology for purchase decisions.

Cinépolis India expands cinema advertising with It's Spotlight partnership

Cinépolis India has entered cinema advertising through a nationwide digital screen rollout, appointing 'It’s Spotlight' to manage and commercialise the inventory.

BCCI awards Laqshya Media Group exclusive mandate for Tata WPL 2026

BCCI’s mandate to Laqshya Media Group signals a push to hardwire entertainment, fan engagement and visibility into the women’s league experience.

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health to support informed health decisions

The AI-led offering is designed to help users navigate health information with greater clarity and confidence.

REA India appoints Kapil Goswami as chief growth and marketing officer

He will lead growth, marketing and consumer engagement initiatives across its platforms.

Rado unites Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan in new campaign

It explores contrast, connection and shared identity through timepieces.

BeyondBound reframes bridal trousseau through modern identity and choice

The campaign reinterprets the bridal trousseau as an expression of continuity, selfhood and evolving modern womanhood.

CoinDCX launches #TearTheStereotype campaign on women and investing

CoinDCX has introduced a new campaign to address perceptions around women and finance, drawing on platform data to highlight changing investment behaviours.

WPP Media retains Reckitt India media mandate, adds e-commerce scope

Wavemaker to drive integrated media and commerce excellence for Reckitt’s portfolio