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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Festive Ads with a Product Twist
Campaigns

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Brands Turn Tradition Into Campaigns

From Paper Boat's nostalgia to Blinkit and Domino's GPS tributes, a look at how brands celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 with distinctive ideas.

15 Sep · 3 min
AI Is Making CTV an Outcome-Led Festive Ad Channel
Media

AI Turns CTV into an Outcome-First Festive Ad Channel

AI is shifting connected TV advertising from broad reach to cohort targeting, dynamic creative and real-time optimization during India's festive season.

15 Sep · 2 min
APAC CTV ad spend to near $21B by 2031
Media

APAC CTV ad spend set to hit $21 billion by 2031

A new Media Partners Asia report predicts APAC connected TV ad spend will nearly double to $21 billion by 2031, with premium AVOD hitting…

15 Sep · 3 min
Brands scramble to measure AI visibility across ChatGPT and Google
Marketing News

Inside the Scramble to Measure Brand AI Visibility

Digiday reports brands are shifting budgets and hiring AI search leads as ChatGPT, Google and Copilot cite wildly different sources.

15 Sep · 3 min
Ferrero India Sharpens Media Mix for Premium Growth
Marketing News

Ferrero India Sharpens Media Mix, Premium Playbook

Ferrero India is prioritising premium experiences, connected TV-led targeting and newer consumption occasions as it plans to grow faster than the category.

15 Sep · 3 min
Redhill India wins Lightrock communications mandate
Agencies

Redhill India bags Lightrock strategic communications mandate

Redhill Communications will manage strategic communications for Lightrock in India, covering narrative, financial media and thought leadership.

15 Sep · 3 min
Why AI Search Is Pushing Brand Budgets Higher
Marketing News

CMOs Use AI Search Worries to Push for Bigger Media Budgets

Digiday reports that brands are using AI search vulnerability to justify upper-funnel investment, with IAB raising 2026 ad spend growth to 12.3%.

15 Sep · 3 min
Google Expands Sapna Chadha’s APAC Ads Leadership Role
Marketing News

Google Elevates Sapna Chadha to APAC Ads Strategy VP

Google has expanded Sapna Chadha’s remit to VP, APAC Ads Go-to-Market Strategy and Operations, signalling a bigger bet on AI-led ads and video commerce.

15 Sep · 2 min
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Tradition, Tech and Green Brand Plays
Campaigns

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Brands Tap Tradition, Tech and Green Ideas

From plantable Seed Ganesha idols to AI-led family moments, here is how brands are aligning with Ganesh Chaturthi rituals, sustainability and home.

15 Sep · 3 min
Arena Media India wins Ashiana Housing integrated mandate
Agencies

Arena Media India wins Ashiana Housing integrated mandate

Arena Media India has won the integrated media mandate for Ashiana Housing after a multi-agency pitch. Here's what the account covers and why it…

15 Sep · 3 min
AI Is Tightening Big Tech's Grip on Ad Spend
Marketing News

AI Is Reinforcing Big Tech’s Grip on Ad Growth

New Madison & Wall estimates show Google, Meta and Amazon captured 56% of US advertising revenue in 2025, as AI-driven buying accelerates.

15 Sep · 3 min
Story Digital takes HealthOK's integrated creative mandate
Agencies

Mankind Pharma picks Story Digital for HealthOK

Story Digital wins integrated creative duties for Mankind Pharma's pure-vegetarian multivitamin brand HealthOK, starting with a Bhuvneshwar Kumar campaign.

15 Sep · 3 min

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