The appointment comes after SwiftSeed Ventures’ integration with WOI India
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Amar Dixit appointed CEO of WOI India
Are brands finally taking regional creativity seriously?
From dubbed national films to ideas born in the region, agencies say brands are finally letting local culture, not translation, set the creative brief
From first purchase to favourite brand - what builds customer loyalty?
A familiar welcome, an effortless purchase, a product that keeps its promise - customer experience leaders share insights on why customers return long...
The Advertising Club re-elects Dheeraj Sinha as President for 2026-27
This will be Dheeraj Sinha’s second term as President of The Advertising Club
Will Rubika Liyaquat return to News18 India?
Most recently, Liyaquat served as the Senior Executive Editor – TNNB and Vice President – Special Projects at Times Now Navbharat
Erfan Raina joins Urdu India as Output Editor
Raina has nearly a decade of experience in broadcast and digital journalism
Hemant Sharma at 64: A four-decade journey across journalism and literature
As Sharma celebrates his birthday tomorrow, we trace his nearly four-decade journey in Hindi journalism, from Jansatta to TV9 Bharatvarsh
Resurgent India: GC Murmu, Animesh Chauhan & Nirupama Shekhar are Independent Directors
The three bring deep expertise in public administration, banking, financial services and management
Senior journalist Prabal Pratap Singh joins India Voice
Prabal Pratap Singh will be advisor at the Hindi news channel
Brands and Agencies to Decode the Attention Economy at e4m-MediaKart Roundtable
Senior brand and agency leaders will discuss attention, context, creativity, AI and measurement at the e4m-MediaKart Roundtable in Gurugram.
ELLE DECOR India appoints Ela Das as Editor
Ela will lead the magazine’s editorial direction across print, digital & its wider platforms
Pooja Menon awarded at Truecaller Ads Pitch BFSI Marketer Awards 2026
Pooja Menon serves as the Head - Marketing at Aditya Birla Health Insurance
AI can make infinite content. But can it make anyone care?
As AI content floods the open web, there is worry about a growing disparity between production and audience attention, and whether anyone is willing t...
Rajat Sharma re-elected President of NBDA
The appointment is for the year 2026-27
Boomerang Collaborations appointed PR Partner for Velocity Fintrust
The mandate will encompass strategic media outreach, press relations, brand storytelling, product communication, influencer engagement & communication...
From direct to diverse: Why India’s D2C playbook is moving beyond the websites
With digital-native brands expanding offline, Q-comm emerging as a new storefront and consumers increasingly coming from beyond the metros, D2C is now...
IWMBuzz.com’s OTT Conclave India Web Fest Season 8 marks a spectacular success
India Web Fest Season 8, hosted by IWMBuzz, was a big success. The event discussed content, technology, streaming (OTT), data, and digital marketing i...
Delhi High Court directs removal of deepfake videos featuring Rajat Sharma
The court observed that the defendants allegedly used AI technology to manipulate Sharma’s images, voice and other personality attributes in doctored...
Lavanya S joins Optum India as Director, Communications
At Optum India, she will lead communications and partner across technology, operations and enterprise functions to build integrated communication stra...
Veteran auto journalist Rajkumar Leishemba joins Renault India
Rajkumar Leishemba joins Renault after a long stint with the Press Trust of India
Leadership Timeline
52 Updates
Jul 2026
Latest
Rajat Sharma — Chairman and Editor-in-Chief (re-election)
Rajat Sharma re-elected President of News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) for the year 2026-27.
Jan 2026
Dheeraj Sinha — CEO (none)
Dheeraj Sinha serves as CEO of McCann India.
Jan 2024
Nirvik Singh — Independent Director (appointment)
Nirvik Singh is an independent director of Gulf Oil Lubricants India.
Jan 2024
SW Network — digital mandate handler (appointment)
SW Network appointed to handle Haier India's digital mandate.
Oct 2023
Harsh Kapadia — Head of Enterprise Creative (appointment)
Harsh Kapadia joins Stagwell’s Code and Theory as Head of Enterprise Creative.
Oct 2023
Mahvish Ashraf — Senior Manager - International Brand Marketing (appointment)
Mahvish Ashraf has been promoted to Senior Manager - International Brand Marketing at Fast&Up India.
Oct 2023
Saurabh Jhawar — Senior VP - Integrated Ops (appointment)
Saurabh Jhawar joins Pernod Ricard India as Senior Vice President - Integrated Operations, Sustainability and Responsibility.
Oct 2023
Nabeel A. Khan — Deputy Vice President and Head of PR, Corporate Communications, and Public Affairs (departure)
Nabeel A. Khan has stepped down from his role at Renault India to lead a new media and deep-tech communications platform.
Oct 2023
Megha Talwar — Marketing Leader (appointment)
Iron Mountain India has appointed Megha Talwar as its Marketing Leader.
Oct 2023
Saurav Kumar Das — Director – Sales (appointment)
Häfele has appointed Saurav Kumar Das as Director – Sales to lead the Sales and Sales Support functions across Häfele’s South Asia operation...
Campaigns, Awards & Events
Onam Campaign 2026
Sep 2026
Eastern integrates television with OTT and digital for its Onam campaign.
Onam Campaign 2026
Sep 2026
Hisense India focuses its Onam strategy on OOH and influencer marketing.
Future GOAT
Jul 2026
ChatGPT India celebrated Lamine Yamal's rise with a playful visual of jerseys.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Advertising Campaign
Mar 2026
Amway India Enterprises contributed 11% of total advertising volumes during the tournament.
Amway India's Advertising Campaign during ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Mar 2026
Amway India Enterprises contributed 11% of total advertising volumes during the tournament.
2025 Ganesh campaign
Sep 2025
Connected its automobile brand with the idea of collective prayer through a digital and physical activation ar...
2025 Ganesh campaign
Sep 2025
Connected its automobile brand with the idea of collective prayer through a digital and physical activation ar...
Made of MAD and Xceed Your Limits
Jan 2025
Campaigns featuring Kumar as brand ambassador for the X7 series.
Best Digital, Social Media & Mobile Media Agency of the Year
Jul 2026
Recognized for outstanding performance in digital, social media, and mobile media.
Best Digital, Social Media & Mobile Media Agency of the Year
Jul 2026
Recognized for excellence in digital, social media, and mobile media services.
Best Digital, Social Media & Mobile Media Agency of the Year
Jul 2026
Wavemaker India emerged as one of the key winners at the e4m Indian Digital Marketing Awards (IDMA) 2026, taki...
e4m Indian Digital Marketing Awards (IDMA) 2026
Jan 2026
Mindshare India won a total of 24 metals including 10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze for its exceptional work in...
AI Insights
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Focus on Regional Creativity. McCann India is emphasizing the importance of regional creativity in advertising, suggesting that brands are increasingly allowing local culture to shape their creative briefs rather than relying solely on translations.
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Customer Loyalty Strategies. The agency is exploring customer loyalty by highlighting the significance of customer experience, indicating a shift towards understanding what keeps customers returning beyond promotional offers.
FAQs
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McCann India is focusing on regional creativity and enhancing customer loyalty through improved customer experiences.
The articles do not specify the current CEO of McCann India.
Recent discussions include the importance of regional creativity and customer loyalty in advertising.
Yes, McCann India is participating in discussions at the e4m-MediaKart Roundtable regarding attention economy and creativity.
Customer experience is crucial for building loyalty, as it influences customers' decisions to return to brands.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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McCann India continues to strengthen its position in the advertising industry, focusing on regional creativity and customer loyalty strategies. The agency is actively engaging in discussions about the evolving landscape of brand communication and customer experience.
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Dheeraj Sinha
President of The Advertising Club