Valentine’s isn’t a ‘cute’ moment anymore; it’s a full-scale marketing sprint
Spikes Asia 2026: Leo and Dentsu Creative secure one Innovation shortlist each from India
Ankuur Rajesh Kapila returns to Zee as National Sales Head for Zee5
Takeshi Sano to replace Hiroshi Igarashi as Dentsu’s new global CEO
As AI steps out of the shadows, agencies recalibrate under new labelling rules
EU targets Google in fresh antitrust probe over search ad auctions
OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of ‘manipulation’ risk
CNBC Awaaz leads on Budget Day among 22-40 male viewers in HSM Urban: BARC
Advertising
Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Feb 13, 2026
Spikes Asia 2026: Leo and Dentsu Creative secure one Innovation shortlist each from India
Takeshi Sano to replace Hiroshi Igarashi as Dentsu’s new global CEO
Ad Craft
IKEA India unveils ‘It All Starts at Home’, reflecting the changing rhythm of everyday life
Tata Motors CV’s ‘Better Always’ campaign turns focus on journeys that keep India moving
Super 7 ads of the week: How brands sparked engagement through storytelling and moments
Cadbury 5 Star flips its Valentine’s script with 1 million sponsored dates
Marketing
Radico Khaitan elevates Kunal Madan as Chief Marketing Officer
Jewellery brands turn Valentine’s into storytelling sprint, with Tata labels leading the push
Valentine’s isn’t a ‘cute’ moment anymore; it’s a full-scale marketing sprint
Television
CNBC Awaaz leads on Budget Day among 22-40 male viewers in HSM Urban: BARC
TDSAT adjourns Tata Play–Culver Max carriage dispute to March 30
Sachin Malhotra joins NDTV as National Revenue Head, Hindi Cluster
Digital
Ankuur Rajesh Kapila returns to Zee as National Sales Head for Zee5
CNBC Awaaz leads on Budget Day among 22-40 male viewers in HSM Urban: BARC
Prime Video’s 2026 Asia slate: India originals, anime and K-dramas drive out-of-market viewing
OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of ‘manipulation’ risk
HT Media Q3 revenue flat at Rs 496.61 crore, net loss widens to Rs 23.35 crore
Sameer Singh elevated as Managing Director of Hindustan Media Ventures
Hindustan Media Ventures reports 95% drop in Q3 profit on higher expenses
DB Corp flags drop in government ads; BFSI, auto drive print growth
Radio
Red FM launches weekend on-air comedy property ‘The Aditi Mittal Show’ across 28 cities
HT Media pauses FM ‘Fever’ Chennai exit plan amid broader business review
Akashvani, Doordarshan clock Rs 587.78 crore in non-govt ad revenue in 2022–25
Prasar Bharati extends deadline for DG Akashvani and DG Doordarshan applications
Insights
India’s beauty and personal care market to hit $40 billion, led by Gen Z and e-commerce
Why Indian consumers are losing patience with brands’ everyday experience failures
Radio advertising grows 2% in 2025 as services sector leads spends
Nearly 71% Indian enterprises struggle to interpret DPDP Act, EY flags uneven readiness
Guest Times
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