Is Advertising Built For An AI-To-AI Economy? WPP Media TYNY Report 2026 Examines The Shift; OpenAI’s Sam Altman Says India Is Poised To Lead In AI; India’s AdEx To Grow 9.7% To Rs 2,01,891 Cr In 2026

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In this edition of Scoop, we bring together three developments that collectively define where the industry stands today. The WPP Media TYNY Report 2026 questions whether marketing systems are ready for an AI-to-AI economy where algorithms increasingly negotiate with algorithms. At the same time, OpenAI’s Sam Altman has underscored India’s unique opportunity to lead in AI innovation, positioning the country at the centre of the global technology conversation. Meanwhile, the Indian advertising market continues its upward climb, with AdEx projected to grow 9.7% to Rs 2,01,891 crore in 2026. For more such fresh updates, scroll down.

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Checkout: WPP Media TYNY Report 2026 Outlines 10 Trends Defining The Future Of Advertising In India

• OpenAI Partners With JioHotstar To Launch ChatGPT-Powered Streaming Discovery In India

• Asgard Alcobev Completes 78.90% Stake Acquisition In CMJ Breweries

• ED Seizes Winzo Group Assets Worth Rs 590 Cr Under FEMA

• Warner Bros. Discovery Reopens Paramount Takeover Talks Amid Netflix Deal

• Team Pumpkin Wins Digital & Performance Marketing Mandate For Salad Days

• Havas Life Appoints João Camacho As Chief Creative Officer, India & Middle East

• Reema H Kundnani Joins Reliance Industries As CMO – Jio World Centre

• Hashtag Orange Elevates Gaurang Menon to Managing Partner & Creative Head – West

• Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Appoints Jaskaran Bir Singh As Business Head, Simon Carter

• Netflix Elevates Deep Chhabria To Lead Creative – APAC

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