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Media Giants Under Siege: Competition Authority Launches Dawn Raids in Advertising Cartel Probe

India’s competition authority has initiated unannounced examinations at several leading advertising conglomerates that may continue until Wednesday morning, according to insider sources. The regulatory body reportedly received intelligence about potential coordinated pricing arrangements following a tax-related inquiry at a media agency. On Tuesday afternoon, officials descended upon facilities operated by GroupM, Dentsu, IPG, and Publicis. … Read more

E-Bike Manufacturer Debuts Cinematic Collaboration with Cricket Icon and Acclaimed Director

A leading electric bicycle manufacturer has launched an innovative promotional video featuring cricket legend MS Dhoni alongside renowned filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The creative boutique agency responsible for the conceptualization and execution has crafted a distinctive narrative that merges sports celebrity appeal with cinematic references. The advertisement playfully depicts the filmmaker directing commercial shoots for … Read more

Cricket Board to Evaluate Government’s Ban on Tobacco and Alcohol Promotions Before T20 League Commencement

India’s cricket governing body is poised to examine recent governmental guidelines prohibiting tobacco, alcohol, and cryptocurrency endorsements in an upcoming executive meeting. The conference will take place in eastern India prior to the season-opening contest of the premier cricket league’s 2025 edition. The nation’s health authorities instructed the cricket administration earlier this month to eliminate … Read more

Omnicom Secures Stakeholder Backing for $13 Billion IPG Merger

Investors from both Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group have decisively endorsed Omnicom’s $13 billion bid to acquire IPG. During concurrent Special Shareholder Meetings on March 18, 2025, the proposal garnered support from more than 90% of participants. This landmark consolidation, initially revealed in December 2024, will establish an advertising titan projected to yield $25.6 billion … Read more

Torrent Group Secures Majority Stake in Gujarat Titans IPL Franchise

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a 67% controlling stake in IPL franchise Gujarat Titans after receiving all necessary approvals, including from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The stake was purchased from Irelia Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of private equity fund CVC. According to the Economic Times, the final … Read more

Tinder U Launches in India for Campus Connections

Tinder has introduced Tinder U in India, a specialized in-app feature designed to help college students connect with peers on campus. The feature, exclusive to university and college students, requires registration with a valid educational email address (.edu.in, .ac.in, or .in) for verification. Students can enhance their profiles with details about their college, clubs, and … Read more

Pant and Gavaskar Team Up for Playful Goibibo Campaign

Goibibo has named cricketer Rishabh Pant as its new brand ambassador, launching a clever campaign that features both Pant and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. The advertisements playfully incorporate Gavaskar’s famous “Stupid, Stupid, Stupid” commentary phrase, using it to highlight poor travel planning decisions. Created by Restless, the content division of MagicCircle Communications, the campaign leverages … Read more

Livfast Announced as Delhi Capitals’ Official Energy Partner for IPL 2025

Livfast, a leading energy storage solutions brand, has partnered with Delhi Capitals as their Official Energy Partner for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The partnership promises to energize the stadium experience through prominent branding, engaging match-day activations, and exclusive digital content. Cricket fans can look forward to behind-the-scenes footage featuring Delhi Capitals players, signed merchandise … Read more