Top Advertising, Marketing and Media news headlines of today - Oct 3, 2025

So far, the CCPA has issued 54 notices to various coaching institutes for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. Read more...

Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF), the series features a Rs 40 crore investment pool for early-stage founders. Read more...

This is the first time an Indian has been named Regional Chair; joining him are Yaa Boateng (Africa), Youri Guerassimov (Europe), Josefina Casellas (LATAM), Emma Robbins (Pacific) and Federico Fanti (SWANA). Read more...

Stakeholders in India’s gaming and esports sector weigh in on MeitY’s draft rules, sharing feedback ahead of the October 31 deadline, highlighting opportunities, clarity, and structured growth. Read more...

The channel has stacked the day with segments featuring names such as Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, Swarup Mohanty of Mirae Asset Investment, Samir Arora of Helios Capital, Devina Mehra of First Global and Gautam Shah of Goldilocks Global Research. Read more...

Splitting the brief across an Indian flagship (Thums Up) and a performance drink (BodyArmor) gives the company coverage across fan merchandise, retail bundles and athlete content, rather than a single hero brand doing all the heavy lifting. Read more...

The Sony AdEdge CoE offers a consultative model with flexible buying options and leverages Accenture’s analytics to give SMBs precise audience targeting and post-campaign measurement. Read more...

Released on Friday, the recommendations mark the first step towards shifting India’s FM ecosystem to digital radio. Read more...

The DoT has directed that Shri Jha be relieved of his current duties immediately to take up his new position at TRAI headquarters in New Delhi. Read more...

Ralph Lauren Fragrances said the Bumrah-fronted campaign will “reignite” the Polo franchise for a new cohort of consumers who value self-expression alongside performance. Read more...

The couple is seeking approximately Rs 4 crore in damages and a permanent injunction to halt the dissemination of such content. Read more...

What authenticity at scale looks like in practice, from content choices to partnerships and KPIs? A new playbook blending creator intimacy with media scale and what it means for brands. Read more...

Launched in September 2025 and slated for a nationwide rollout in October, Campa Sure starts at Rs 5 for a 250 ml bottle, Rs 15 for one litre (versus Rs 20 for competitors), and Rs 25 for two litres (compared to Rs 30-35 for rivals). Read more...

Consumer giant will shift to a third-party distributor model as the listed razor unit starts the voluntary delisting process; employee support and brand supply to continue through transition. Read more...

The tool is pitched as a shortcut to guided shopping and lead conversion without custom coding. Read more...

EU and Mexico reviews remain; the FTC has approved the $13.5 billion tie-up with conditions. Read more...

With an ad film, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds aims to redefine bridal jewellery for today’s woman, that goes beyond lockers. Read more...

The position will not be filled, with Grey transitioning to a co-leadership model instead. Read more...

The Apollo Tyres logo first appeared on the sleeves of women’s team jerseys during their match against Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Read more...

WPP will lead on wellness and continue overseeing oral health, including Sensodyne Toothpaste and Aquafresh. Publicis Groupe will manage the remaining portfolio, encompassing OTC brands. Read more...

Spotify opens audio and video inventory to Amazon DSP in nine markets and plugs Spotify Ad Exchange into Yahoo DSP, while adding Smartly workflow, ID5 addressability and split testing; Megaphone PMPs are planned for 2026. Read more...

Key collaborators include Citi for scaling impact, WPP for extending reach into traditional media, American Airlines, and Microsoft, which will integrate the network into its Copilot Studio for real-time commerce experiences. Read more...

Meta says it will not use conversations about sensitive topics such as religion, political views or health to target ads. Read more...

MIB to issue codes of practice and guidelines for classifying online social games meant for recreation, education, skill development and similar purposes. Read more...