WPP Media has been appointed as the media agency for Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving company, across North America and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Under the new partnership, WPP Media will oversee media strategy, planning and buying for Waymo across both regions. The appointment comes as the autonomous mobility company prepares to...
Magnus Carlsen has won the Chess at Esports World Cup 2026 title, and has secured his second EWC trophy in a row, all without losing a single game in his journey to the top. Carlsen, who has never lost a match at the EWC, reinforces himself as the world’s greatest Chess player. The Team Liquid...
Priya Nair has made history by becoming the first woman to be named CEO of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) in the company’s 92-year history. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for one of India’s largest consumer goods companies and reflects the growing presence of women in senior leadership roles across the Indian corporate sector. Nair has...
Lenskart is turning everyday fitness into a collective social-impact initiative with ‘Drishti Ki Daud’ – Run for Vision, a virtual run taking place over the Independence Day weekend on August 15 and 16. As part of the nationwide campaign, participants who complete a minimum of 20,000 steps on the Lenskart app can help unlock donations...
Nexus Select Malls has expanded its collaboration with District by Zomato for the Independence Day weekend, bringing dining and entertainment into an existing shopping-focused partnership. The expanded collaboration will run from August 14 to 16, giving consumers access to offers across shopping, dining and movies through the District app. Offers Across Shopping, Dining and Entertainment...
Himalaya is set to appoint Vikas Gupta as Chief Executive Officer, India, as the company strengthens its leadership team and prepares for its next phase of growth in the Indian market. Gupta will take charge of Himalaya’s India business effective September 23, 2026. Gupta Moves from VLCC Gupta joins Himalaya from VLCC, where he currently...
Ashwini Ramakrishnan has joined Levi Strauss & Co. as Brand Lead, India, taking on a new marketing leadership role as the company continues to strengthen its brand presence in the Indian market. Ramakrishnan announced her appointment in a post on LinkedIn, sharing her excitement about the new chapter and her plans to work with the...
Vineet Jain has joined Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle business as Chief Operating Officer, moving from V-Mart Retail, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Jain will oversee operations across Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle business, with responsibilities spanning operational performance, customer experience, business development and network expansion. Nearly Three Decades...
S8UL Esports’ Nihal Sarin and Gen.G Esports’ Arjun Erigaisi have advanced to the quarterfinals of Chess at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after progressing through the lower bracket (LB) on the final day of the group stage. Both Grandmasters, who also reached the playoffs at last year’s edition, will now lead India’s challenge in...
Instagram has unveiled its first major wordmark redesign in nearly a decade, updating the typography displayed at the top of its mobile app while retaining its iconic multicoloured camera logo. The update was announced by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, who said the previous wordmark, introduced more than a decade ago, no longer fully reflected the...
