While there has been no official confirmation so far, reliable sources indicate that discussions are underway for Dwivedi to take on a role centred around Hindi YouTube content
Savita Mathai’s exit coincides with Anamika Mehta stepping down as Chief Growth Officer of Mediabrands
Anamika Mehta’s departure marks the first big exit from the IPG group after its acquisition by the Omnicom group last month
Shiva Krishnamurthy joined HUL in 2000 and served the organisation for 25 years
Industry leaders are hoping the government will move beyond legitimacy debates and focus on enabling sustainable growth, domestic IP creation and global competitiveness
Asad Ayaz assumes this new role after eight years as President of Marketing for The Walt Disney Studios, and leading marketing for Disney+
Jain has in the past worked with ABP Network and Zee Media
Before this promotion, Shreyas Mehrotra served as Marketing Head at Airtel Business
Bansal was earlier Executive Committee Member at ITC Foods
Shetty has been among the key commercial leaders in Network18’s digital and studio ecosystem over the past several years
Datta is leaving after a short tenure of one year
Prior to joining DBS Bank, Karen Ngui worked at Standard Chartered Bank
Sangani, who took charge as CEO – News18 Digital in April 2025, has been one of the key architects of Network18’s digital news business over the last several years
Prior to the elevation, Milan Partani was General Manager - User Growth and Content Commerce
Prior to this appointment, Madhav Nayak was associated with Yum! Brands
In his expanded role, Siddharth Shekhar will oversee government and public sector, BFSI, education and automotive sectors
He joins Lumio after serving as Head of Brand Marketing at POCO India
Amitabh Agnihotri will be launching a new media venture
As per an ET report, Tata Sons Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran is in talks with global airline chiefs and is exploring a leadership overhaul at Air India
Prior to this, Cristina Reina was the Chief Experience Officer, US at Leo
Venkata Peri has worked with global firms including IBM, Deloitte and PwC
The bench also noted that a connected constitutional challenge is already pending before the Division Bench, which is scheduled to hear the matter on January 8
Hegde has over 25 years of experience working with large media companies like Indian Express, Zee Entertainment, Sony Pictures & ABP Network
Sehgal, a 1988 batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati on March 16, 2024
Malik was CEO of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands’ innerwear business
Sanjeev Mulchandani has also held senior roles at ZEEL, iTV Network, Network18, among others
Awasthi had been associated with NDTV India for nearly two and a half years as Consulting Editor
Ashish Sehgal is also expected to take on additional charge as Chief Growth Officer for Vineet Jain’s Times TV Network portfolio
Sheryl Sandberg has been on Meta's board for 12 years; she stepped down as COO in June 2022
Prior to this, Ruth Sun was with IBM as Global Managing Director - Strategic Partnerships
The build-up started weeks before the launch event, with Apple-focused creators, analysts, and retailers driving an unusually high number of leaks and speculation threads
Sony LIV is now available on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels
Guest Column: Girish Balachandran, Senior Director & Head of Digital Media Business, India/S Asia, Adobe on why we need content engines that are built for speed, flexibility, and constant movement
Sarda was earlier the Head of PR, Influencer Marketing and Social Media at VAHDAM India
Rafi Qadar Khan, Founder of Compass Communications, is an experienced communications leader and entrepreneur.
Bhavna Verma takes over from Damini Chaudhari who was recently appointed Vice President – Services
The campaign features three digital films that address specific problems faced by national brands in South India
His stint at WPP was for nearly two years
The appointment follows the combination of Outbrain and Teads earlier this year
Prior to this, Apoorv Pandey was with Zepto as SVP - Strategy
Arnab Ray has been leading the Tata Motors PV and Tata. ev businesses at FCB Ulka for the last six years
The DVC, rooted in the belief of King Mahabali’s yearly visit, presents a modern take on how AI helps bridge language barriers and connect people
The campaign is a festive tribute to Maa’s arrival and every individual’s celebration of style
The fast bowler, who represents Gujarat Titans in the IPL and the India national team, will now wear Skechers Cricket footwear during competition and feature in the brand’s marketing campaigns.
Ahuja joined Spotify in 2019 as India Marketing Head, after leading marketing at P&G and senior roles in marketing and partnerships at Vodafone
IIFL Home Loans has named Ajay Sachdewa as Group Chief Business Officer, strengthening its leadership team to drive growth and deepen customer engagement.
The platform continues to shape the music industry, serving as a launchpad for viral hits.
In an interview with IMPACT, Hari Marar, MD & CEO, and Shalini Rao, CMO of BIAL, share how BLR Airport is evolving into a cultural hub besides a transit centre
The ban on real-money gaming knocks Rs 10,000 cr AdEx off the board. What’s the next play for brands and advertisers?
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The ban on real-money gaming knocks Rs 10,000 cr AdEx off the board. What’s the next play for brands and advertisers?
Tathastu Realty will invest Rs 200 crore to develop ‘Swarnim’, a six-acre high-street retail hub in Rewari. The project targets rising demand for organised commercial spaces in NCR.
Ankush Gadi of Franklin Templeton India explains how AI and analytics are reshaping asset management, from lead scoring and sales intelligence to governed personalization and explainable AI.
The service is intended to assist GCCs as they set up or expand their operations in the country test
The platform integrates text, image, video, music, and voice generation tools, addressing issues related to fragmented workflows and inconsistent brand messaging
Bhumi Pednekar & Samiksha Pednekar discuss the inception and vision behind their new water brand, Backbay, a purpose-driven, lifestyle beverage brand
Universal Music India (UMI), has entered into a strategic partnership with Maddock Films and its newly launched music label, Mad For Mussic, founded by Dinesh Vijan
With Dravid as brand ambassador, buildAhome reassures families that homebuilding can be joyful, transparent, and worry-free test123
When Dilip and Shera step into the brand’s spotlight, is this a lasting shift in advertising or just a fleeting trend brands are testing?
From quirky campaigns to festive launches, Duroflex, CMO, Ullas Vijay, talks about tackling sleep issues, Tier-2 growth, bold campaigns & cooling 4D tech mattresses
Jyoti Malhotra MD, Volvo Car India, in conversation with IMPACT, speaks about retaining its Scandinavian roots while making the car aspirational for India
tee advertising grows 2% YoY in Ja
Previously, Karan Kumar served as the first CMO for DLF Residential, bringing a wealth of experience to his new role
IMPACT speaks to Varun Koorichh, VP of Marketing, Diageo India, as he shares his insights on McDowell’s entry into the white spirits market and the key role of continuity in building legacy brands
Sircar, in a LinkedIn post, stated that he was set to join 'a legend to run his businesses to create
Amit Kumar is the MD and CEO at Olx India
While small businesses, publishers claim the update benefits larger, established websites, some industry watchers noted that businesses need to stay agile with SEO tactics & offer genuine perspective
IMPACT explores how brands can market in the wake of tragedies, shattering cultural stereotypes, or rebuking regressive ideas during the festive season, read on
NCoE to enhance soft power globally & attract foreign investment by positioning India as a content hub for providing state-of-the-art content, said PIB
At the heart of AI push is the concept of Gen AI for Bharat—AI solutions tailored specifically for complex and linguistic landscape
While AI algorithms continuously scan competitors' prices to adjust in real-time, it is likely to result in implicit price collusion, caution industry watchers
State govt is believed to have directed BMC to keep the draft policy aside until the Bhosale Committee, constituted to probe the Ghatkopar tragedy, submits its recommendations
At Pitch CMO Summit, Ajit Varghese, Head of Disney Star, spoke about how professionally generated content (PGC) powers
Industry observers share that while KBC remains a high-impact show with Amitabh Bachchan's strong mass appeal, some advertisers may wait for more data before getting on board
Manjit Cherian has over 20 years of experience in brand communication strategy
Zepeda joins X from Hyundai, where she was the Chief Marketing Officer for five years before becoming the Chief Creative Officer
appoints Sunil Jit Singh as Group CFO
Eileen Ooi will continue to oversee OMG Malaysia as CEO
The campaign featured teachers speaking out on radio, advocating a shift from advising girls on their behaviour to educating boys on respect and equality
Dr Idris Loya lead IDPL vertical & was given additional charge as ZMCL's interim CEO post Abhay Ojha's moving on. Once Karan Abhishek Singh joined as ZMCL CEO, the additional charge was taken away
Prior to this, Valeri Liborski was Chief Technology Officer at HelloFresh
Pickles joined X in 2014 and held multiple roles at the company
Piyush Pandey was Executive Editor (Output); this was his third stint with the channel
Dr Idris Loya lead IDPL vertical & was given additional charge as ZMCL's interim CEO post Abhay Ojha's moving on. Once Karan Abhishek Singh joined as ZMCL CEO, the additional charge was taken away
Nishant Pratap was earlier Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy India
Sukhleen Aneja was most recently the CEO of Brands at Good Glamm
Achyut Daga was previously with The Moms Co., Good Glamm Group as General Manager, Marketing
Rohit Katyal will lead Enterprise Sales. He joins from Phi Commerce where he was the Chief Business Officer
Sanjeev Mehta was with Standard Chartered Bank for 17 years
Atin Chhabra has been with Schneider Electric for 7 years
In this role, Del Pozzo will lead Hershey's next phase of growth in the US with a portfolio of brands including Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Rancher
Prior to this, Claudia Wallace was with BMB Agency as Managing Director.
Kaajal Shivdasani has been associated with the company for 4 years
Rodrigo Kede Lima succeeds Ahmed Mazhari, who has served in the role for five years
In his new role, Hartell will lead US operations, client relationships, and new business for the agency
Prior to this, Kumar was the Chief Data and Marketing Technology Officer at Interpublic Group (IPG)
Abhishek Chatterjee will work closely with Founder Vineet Bajpai and Tech Co-Founder Manishi Singh
Prior to this, Anvesha Poswalia was with HUL as Digital & E-commerce Lead - Home Care
Kedar Lele last held the position of ED - HUL, Head of Sales & Customer Development, South Asia
Brand Street has expanded its operations into Pune
Sudhir Das was previously with Dentsu Creative as Group Executive Creative Director
Prior to this, Valeri Liborski was Chief Technology Officer at HelloFresh
Raj Nair transitions to Garage Worldwide from Madison BMB
Prior to this, Dhruvish Thakkar was with Flipkart as Senior Director, Head of Marketing & Revenue - Flipkart Epharma
Gunjan Arya has stepped down as CEO after a stint of 9 years
Prior to this, Amrita Asrani was with Reckitt as Global Brand Marketing Director - Fabric Care & Fashion - Strategy & Innovation
Previously, she was Director Marketing Communications at Axtria - Ingenious Insights
Prior to joining Sun Neo, Singh was associated with ZEEL for over 10 years
Viren Vesuwala also retains his previous role as Lead PR & Corporate Communications
Rumi Ambastha recently quit Swiss Beauty
Jitendra Joshi has been appointed Head of Digital Monetisation and Brand Partnerships and Smita Roy as Head – Digital Operations
Shirin Rai Gupta, Mayank Manohar, Harshal Goyal, Dikshit Jain and Narasimha Jagarlapudi have been hired in the last three months to bolster upGrad's capabilities and market presence across domains
Prior to this, Romit Nair was with FCB Ulka
Prashant Verma was previously Head of Growth & Marketing at Blinkit, and Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer at Licious
Clara Waight Keller joined UNIQLO in September 2023
Murali Swaminathan joins the executive management team and will report to Chief Executive Officer and President Dennis Woodside
Prior to this, Sutapa Chatterjee was with KFC as Assistant General Manager
Prior to joining MiQ, Zuzanna Gierlinska was with GroupM Nexus as Chief Solutions Officer
Indrajit Rai has been working with ABP News for the last 7 years
Sonia Shenoy was the Assistant Executive Editor at the business news channel
Sonia Huria, who was the Head of Communications for APAC at Amazon Prime Video, joined the OTT platform in 2020
Prior to this, Purva Misra was the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of India Today Group and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of India Today Media Institute
Rajesh Dhiman has previously held pivotal roles at ThoughtSpot, NetApp, and Dell EMC
Afshan Shaikh was previously associated with Good Morning Films
Purva Misra is a prominent HR leader in the media industry
Punit Singh's last role was as Head of Planning—Strategy, Brand, Digital, and Communications (North) with Dentsu Creative
Natalie was with Zenith UK for over 11 years
Prior to this, Jaimit Doshi was with Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance as Chief Technology, Digital and Marketing Officer
Prior to this, Liam Murphy was the Brand Director (UK)
Prior to this, Ashok Suvarna was with Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance as Chief Distribution Officer
Shamsher Singh has held senior editorial roles in leading media houses for over two decades
Previously, Raghav Raj Kodesia was the Vice President of Hindi Original Content at ZEE5
Prior to this, Sudarshan Sarma was with Flipkart as Senior Director
Dr. Shyam will report to Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO
In his last executive role, Amit Jain was the Managing Director of L’Oreal India
Shiva Chinnasamy will be based at Technology & Innovation Centre in Bengaluru and report to Amit Goenka, President – Digital Business, International Linear Business
Sumit Kumar will be based in Bangalore
Bharath Sesha will spearhead Philips' growth strategy in India
Catherine Tan-Gillespie will report to Tarun Lal, President of KFC US
Shamus Qu will be replacing Grace Zhu, as per media reports
Prior to this, Vaishali Kasture was with Amazon Web Services as Director & Country Head, Commercial Business, India and South Asia
In his new role, Sumit will lead the strategic vision and growth initiatives across all ENIL platforms
In his role, Mohit will lead Meesho’s product organisation, overseeing the product management, design, and analytics teams
Prior to this, Tejkarran Singh Bajaj held the role of Head of Originals at Jio Studios
Dr. Zaman, a distinguished Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer, has been an instrumental force in driving the company’s AI innovations and strategic advancements
Harshit Sahni is now Cluster Revenue Head - Factual & Lifestyle, Eurosport, International Business - South Asia at Warner Bros. Disney
Jaimit Doshi has been associated with Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance for the last 5 years
Ananta Nath Jha was the editor of Uncut
Avnish Anand served as Co-founder and Managing Director of CaratLane
Sinclair held the role of Worldwide Head of Consultancy at the media agency