Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Oct 28, 2025

In its first public version, Musk’s Grokipedia briefly went live before going offline, with the xAI founder calling it a major step toward “understanding the Universe. Read more...

OpenAI is evaluating whether ChatGPT’s memory could support personalised ad delivery, revisiting earlier claims of keeping the platform ad-free. Read more...

Following his exit, Dhawan is setting up The Nuural Network, a new-age ecosystem uniting creativity, AI, and strategy to shape the next phase of digital innovation. Read more...

Remembering Pandey’s human-centred storytelling, Mahindra shares how the legendary adman’s belief in purpose and emotion shaped Indian advertising. Read more...

Match urged India’s antitrust regulator to intervene against Apple’s in-app payment fees, arguing they threaten long-term scalability for Tinder and other brands. Read more...

This new feature that automatically archives content after 24 hours, encouraging users to share spontaneous, unfiltered thoughts without lasting visibility. Read more...

The advisory notes that some online content may adversely affect public order or India’s relations with foreign countries if not handled sensitively. Read more...

Pachisia steps down after nearly four years leading Zivame’s expansion and brand evolution, calling her tenure a defining phase of innovation, empathy. Read more...

In his new role, Arora will lead Sanofi India’s strategic direction, driving innovation, agility, and operational excellence. Read more...

The updated design features three boomerangs representing the coming together of media, marketing, and technology, reflecting COMvergence’s evolution in the industry. Read more...

Eyewear retailer’s Rs 7,278 crore issue includes fresh shares and offer-for-sale component; proceeds to fund store expansion, technology, and brand initiatives. Read more...

Puri pays tribute to Piyush Pandey, recalling over three decades of partnership that shaped iconic campaigns and inspired generations of creators. Read more...

With over 16 years of experience across FMCG and consumer sectors, Bist has led marketing, brand, and P&L strategies, most recently driving category expansion. Read more...

In his new role, Chaturmohta will lead Uber for Business’s regional growth strategy, drawing on over 16 years of experience across platform businesses and leadership roles at Airbnb. Read more...

In a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on October 27, the company said the Registrar of Companies (RoC), National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and Haryana, has approved and recorded the amalgamation. Read more...

The design arm of MullenLowe Lintas Group, dCell, crafted a contemporary visual identity for the brand, reflecting a bold repositioning that bridges global appeal. Read more...

Shah, who previously led product management for Instagram and later served as vice president of Metaverse, will now oversee AI product development at Meta. Read more...

OpenAI said the move supports India’s AI growth momentum and follows strong early adoption of ChatGPT Go, now expanded to nearly 90 markets worldwide. Read more...

After India’s real-money gaming ban wiped out almost all its revenue, Dream11 is applying for a stock-broking license and building a new “Dream Money” wealth platform. Read more...

India emerges as the leading market with 25 finalists, led by DDB Mudra Group Mumbai, followed by Ogilvy, McCann, and MullenLowe Lintas. Read more...

First wave will hit mainly US corporate roles and amounts to roughly 5% of Paramount’s pre-merger headcount; President Jeff Shell says layoffs should be “painful” but one-and-done, as CEO David Ellison pushes a $2 billion cost program. Read more...

Both firms reported doubling of online sales in India during the September quarter, driven by hyper-local delivery platforms and expanding e-commerce reach. Read more...

Oreo and Cadbury maker is using an in-house AI tool built with Publicis and Accenture to crank out social content, product page videos and, by next year, TV ads. Read more...

Country manager Chandrika Deb says India ranks among Canva’s fastest-growing markets, with millions of new designs generated daily and growing interest in AI tools. Read more...

The cuts are expected to impact approximately 10% of Amazon's corporate workforce, primarily focusing on non-frontline roles such as technology, human resources, and administrative functions. Read more...

Rajat Abbi, VP, Marketing, Schneider Electric, Greater India, writes that as we enter a new era of energy transition, digital automation, and sustainable infrastructure, marketing will play a defining role, not just in building brands, but in building the future of the industry itself. Read more...

As brands rush to build their own data reservoirs, the economics of doing so for small-ticket items, such as FMCG goods, low-value apparel, and impulse buys, are increasingly under scrutiny. Read more...