Akash Ambani has officially been appointed Managing Director of Jio Platforms, marking a significant leadership transition as the company prepares for its anticipated public market debut. The appointment signals the next phase of growth and strategic expansion for one of India’s largest digital and technology ecosystems. The move also highlights Reliance Industries’ broader succession planning...
Laura Bashraheel has been promoted to the role of Head of PR & Communications at Johnson Controls Arabia. The move highlights the company’s focus on strengthening its communications strategy and enhancing brand positioning across the region. A Strategic Leadership Promotion Laura Bashraheel’s elevation comes as Johnson Controls Arabia continues to expand its presence in the...
Perfetti Van Melle has appointed Black White Orange as the official licensing partner for its iconic brand Chupa Chups in India. The partnership aims to unlock new growth avenues by extending Chupa Chups into lifestyle, merchandise, and consumer product categories, leveraging its strong brand recall and youthful appeal. Expanding Beyond Confectionery Chupa Chups, known globally...
What started as a supply hiccup has now fizzed into a full-blown internet moment. A reported shortage of Diet Coke has taken over social media feeds, with users turning panic into punchlines and frustration into viral content. From witty one-liners to dramatic “end-of-the-world” memes, the internet is doing what it does best turning everyday chaos...
Omnicom Advertising has partnered with Google to introduce an AI-led creative intelligence system across the Middle East. The initiative is aimed at transforming how brands conceptualise, execute, and optimise campaigns in an increasingly digital-first ecosystem. The rollout underscores the Middle East’s rising importance as a hub for innovation-led marketing and data-driven decision-making. Driving the Next...
Red Bull India has retained Wavemaker as its integrated media agency on record. The mandate spans media strategy, planning, and buying further strengthening a partnership that has been instrumental in building the brand’s high-impact presence across platforms. The decision underscores Red Bull’s focus on consistency, agility, and performance-driven media execution in an increasingly fragmented digital...
JioHotstar has partnered with Instamart to introduce signal-led advertising bringing commerce intent closer to content consumption than ever before. The collaboration is built on a simple but powerful premise: what users browse, search, and buy can now shape what they see while streaming. By leveraging real-time commerce signals from Instamart, JioHotstar is aiming to offer...
Mumbai: As India’s advertising and marketing ecosystem becomes increasingly platform-driven, Goafest 2026 has announced MediaKart as co-presenter, with LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising joining as powered-by sponsors. The 19th edition of the festival will be held from May 20–22, 2026, at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, and is expected to draw over 2,000 professionals from across...
JioHotstar has partnered with OpenAI to introduce conversational AI-led discovery on its platform aimed at transforming how users find and engage with content. At a time when content libraries are expanding faster than ever, discovery has emerged as one of the biggest challenges for streaming platforms. JioHotstar’s latest integration attempts to solve exactly that by...
In a move that underscores the growing importance of strategic communications in India’s competitive QSR space, The Good Edge has been appointed as the PR and communications partner for Westlife Foodworld Limited, which operates McDonald’s India (West & South). The mandate spans a comprehensive communications remit, positioning the agency at the center of one of...
