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7 hours ago

Hindustan Unilever announces leadership changes, appoints new executive director

The changes come as HUL reported a 6% decline in standalone net profit for the fiscal fourth quarter.

7 hours ago

Data-driven insights essential for navigating cookie-less digital marketing: KIT Global

A new white paper on a cookie-less world proposes leveraging first-party data, contextual advertising, and localised marketing strategies for companies to stay afloat.

8 hours ago

Breaking down the latest developments from Patanjali Ayurved's continued scrutiny over misleading ads

Patanjali Ayurved continues to faces rigorous scrutiny from the Supreme Court over misleading advertisements, with the case underscoring the vital need for strict regulatory oversight in health-related advertising in India.

9 hours ago

IPG reports 12% fall in net profit for Q1 but organic revenue up 1.3%

Group is forecasting 1-2% organic growth over course of 2024.

9 hours ago

Meta’s ad billings propel 27% revenue surge

The tech giant has more than doubled its revenue from AI-powered ad tools. However, it expects lower revenue for the second quarter.

1 day ago

Safety concerns rise as MDH and Everest spices face international bans

The FSSAI will soon be initiating an inquiry after Hong Kong and Singapore banned the two spice brands for allegedly containing carcinogens.

1 day ago

Times of India launches 'My City, My Art' challenge for World Art Day

Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity by reimagining their cities through artistic expression.

1 day ago

Goafest unveils 'age of adaptability' theme for 2024

A chameleon has been selected as the 2024 event mascot, symbolising the industry's need to continuously evolve in response to changing environments.

1 day ago

Google delays cookie deprecation again: APAC adtech leaders respond

Google will now phase out cookies entirely in 2025 after being told the concerns around Privacy Sandbox still need to be addressed.

1 day ago

The CMO's MO: Niva Bupa's Nimish Agrawal on why marketing and Gen AI are 'a match made in heaven'

The executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Niva Bupa discusses the obstacles involved in increasing market penetration and creating a unique brand identity, while addressing issues of trust, accessibility, and relevance for consumers in the health insurance sector.

2 days ago

BJP leads online political ad space with INR 19.1 crores spent on Google Ads in a month

The ruling party has allocated over 117 crores to Google Ads since January for campaign purposes, according to the Google Ads Transparency Centre.

2 days ago

Bisleri India on the hunt for a new creative partner

The pitch is currently underway via the brand's Mumbai office.

2 days ago

Amazon layoffs impact APAC adtech and media leaders

The job cuts are part of Amazon's plans to streamline its sales, marketing and global services division globally.

2 days ago

Advertisers are not fully prepared for the demise of third-party cookies, WARC says

The latest Future of Measurement report reveals that only 2% of advertisers are using a mix of MMM, experiments, and attribution, for measurement.

3 days ago

BluSmart puts creative account up for pitch

EXCLUSIVE: The EV ride-hailing brand is looking for a 360-degree account partner, with the pitch based out of New Delhi.

3 days ago

Havas Worldwide India bolsters creative team

Arjun Jetly, Neharika Awal, Ajitesh Verma, and Monish Gupta all step into roles as executive creative directors.

3 days ago

Why McCann’s global chief creative wants more work from an ‘open kitchen’

Javier Campopiano’s success recipe calls for a collaborative culture where media channels and gender roles dissolve into each creative serving.

3 days ago

World Earth Day 2024: 1,000 agencies say no to fossil fuels

Asia Pacific joins the Clean Creatives movement with 67 regional pledges. To mark this occasion, the anti-fossil fuel campaign group has released a new film, lampooning the advertising industry.

3 days ago

IPL 17 sees record 59% increase in ad categories, fuelling fierce brand competition

The latest TAM Sports report finds the Indian Premier League (IPL) remains a pivotal period for advertisers.