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UMG Adopts 72-Hour Paid-Subscriber Window for New Music Releases in India

Universal Music Group (UMG) will roll out a 72-hour subscriber-first release window for all new music in India, starting end-August 2026. Under the new policy, tracks from UMG’s roster of domestic and international artists will be made available exclusively to paying subscribers on participating global and regional streaming platforms for the first three days after … Read more

Greenply Launches TermiVax, a Nanotechnology-Based Anti-Termite Plywood

Greenply Industries has launched TermiVax, a new anti-termite plywood technology built on nanotechnology, and has filed a patent application for the innovation. Unlike conventional solutions that rely on surface coatings or post-installation chemical treatments, TermiVax is designed to deliver termite protection throughout the entire plywood board, not just on its exterior. The technology works by … Read more

WPP Media has promoted Sukanya Paul Chatterjee to Vice President – Entertainment & Sports

WPP Media has promoted Sukanya Paul Chatterjee to Vice President – Entertainment & Sports. She previously served as Region Head, Creative Services (APAC) and has been with the company for over four years. Before joining WPP Media, Chatterjee held leadership roles at Wavemaker, Quasar, DigitasLBi, and Webchutney, bringing extensive experience in creative strategy and branded … Read more

Profound.me Raises $1.5M Seed to Reimagine Professional Networking with AI

Former Swiggy and Zomato executives Anuj Rathi and Prashant Parashar have launched Profound.me, an AI-native professional networking platform, securing $1.5 million in a seed round led by Stellaris Venture Partners and 3one4 Capital. At the heart of Profound’s offering is the “AI Rep,” a voice-first career companion designed to help professionals present their experience more … Read more

Emami’s Ad Spend Rises 13% as Q1 FY27 Revenue Crosses Rs 1,039 Crore

Emami increased its advertising and sales promotion expenditure by 13.2% year-on-year in Q1 FY27, even as the FMCG company reported 15% growth in consolidated revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Ad and sales promotion expenses rose to Rs 203.4 crore, up from Rs 179.8 crore in the year-ago quarter. Consolidated revenue from operations … Read more

RunnTV Teams Up With Coolita to Expand FAST TV Reach in India

RunnTV has partnered with smart TV operating system provider Coolita to expand the distribution of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels and Connected TV (CTV) advertising in India. Under the partnership, RunnTV’s portfolio of FAST channels – spanning movies, entertainment, music, kids, news, lifestyle, devotional and regional content – will be made available on more … Read more

Amazon Now Turned Quick Commerce’s Hidden Fees Into a Museum Exhibit

Amazon Now has launched a new campaign by independent creative agency Social Panga, calling out the additional fees commonly tacked onto quick commerce orders. The campaign’s centrepiece is the Museum of Unnecessary Charges, a two-day public installation that turns familiar fees – handling charges, rain fees, convenience fees, surge pricing and small cart fees – … Read more

Hero MotoCorp has appointed Anuj Dua as Chief Business Officer – Premium Segment

Hero MotoCorp has appointed Anuj Dua as Chief Business Officer – Premium Segment. With over two decades of experience across Hero MotoCorp, Royal Enfield, and Bajaj Auto, Dua will lead the company’s premiumisation strategy by driving portfolio expansion, strategic partnerships, and stronger rider engagement across premium, lifestyle, and performance motorcycle categories.