Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today

Approving the transaction under the EU Merger Regulation, the Commission concluded that the deal would not raise competition concerns in any of the examined markets within the European Economic Area (EEA). Read more…

Bengaluru-based licensee Bilberry Brands India facilitates launch, giving consumers access to skincare, haircare and bath products. Read more…

Decades before celebrity endorsements became a structured business, Dharmendra was already the reassuring face on tractor commercials, tonics, tourism campaigns and a range of mass-market products that spoke directly to India beyond the metros. Read more…

Communications minister says platforms are expected to comply with age restrictions to protect youths from online harms, including cyberbullying and financial scams. Read more…

KidZ has gone live as a separate profile on Zee5 across devices, offering over 140 titles in multiple languages. New shows are slated to drop every Friday. Read more…

Key appointments include Chitrank Goel as Deputy MD & Executive Director, Ritesh Tiwari as Non-Executive, Prashant Premrajka as CFO & Executive Director, Independent Directors including Ravi Pisharody and Madhavan Hariharan. Read more…

Saxena, previously heading Corporate Communications at TCS, will oversee brand strategy, marketing efforts across segments, and the flagship Mumbai Experience Center. Read more…

Reddy will lead Scaler’s B2B operations in India and MENA, developing AI-focused curricula and driving workforce skill development across sectors. Read more…

The lawsuit claims Meta and other platforms concealed risks of their products from users, parents and teachers, raising concerns about child safety online. Read more…

Judge Brinkema warns any forced sale of Google’s ad tech could face years of delay due to expected appeals, complicating ongoing antitrust litigation. Read more…

London-based team, including global CCO Gianni Tozzi, global CSO Jon Tipple and people & culture director Katy Nunn, exit as staff join McCann offices. Read more…

The findings strengthen Prasar Bharati and IIT Kanpur’s argument that D2M can technically coexist with existing mobile networks. Read more…

Bhatnagar oversaw marketing for Data and AI Cloud offerings and led partner and ISV frameworks across Asia Pacific and Japan. Read more…

India is among 39 markets under The One Club for Creativity’s Currency Value Adjustment programme, aimed at lowering cost barriers for agencies and brands. Read more…

From “Dove Man” Manoj Bajpayee to limited-edition Bru Gold packs and Maruti Victoris’ #GotItAll pitch, brands are using The Family Man’s characters and world to deliver in-universe storytelling within the web series’ environment. Read more…

Raghavan Srinivasan takes over as general secretary and Teresa Rehman becomes treasurer in an uncontested leadership transition. Read more…

Beardo has moved towards profitability and Plix has reached break-even, while True Elements and Just Herbs are expected to stabilise within the next 18 months. Read more…

Led by National Convenor Dr Sandeep Goyal, AIAI aims to shape ethical, innovation-led AI adoption across India’s creative and tech sectors, from advertising and film to gaming, music and publishing. Read more…

Pepper will oversee consumer demand initiatives, digital expansion, and industry partnerships as she guides the Council’s next phase and reinforces category relevance. Read more…

The account was won following a competitive pitch and will be handled by Madison Media’s Bengaluru office. Read more…

JioStar–Nielsen analysis of IPL 2025 finds under 5% ad overlap across TV, CTV and mobile, unlocking 20–40% incremental reach for brands planning live sports. Read more…