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DAVP empanels 29 agencies to handle creative duties
MUMBAI: DAVP (Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity) has announced the names of 29 advertising agencies that it has empanelled to handle its creative duties.
DAVP has, in a letter dated 13 November, mentioned that these agencies will handle the account for a period of one year. For the same, DAVP has created three groups, A, B and C, on the basis of the size of the companies.
There are six companies selected in Group A, with an annual turoover of above Rs 1 billion. These are Concept Comm Ltd, Span Communication, Percept-H, Dentsu, Crayons and Lintas.
Rediffusion-Y&R is the only agency in Group B, which has a turnover between Rs 500 million – Rs 1 billion.
The Group C has 22 agencies with an annual turnover between Rs 250-500 million. Some of these agencies are Brand Curry Communications, Pamm Advertising & Marketing, Impact Advertising, Goldmine Advertising, Falcon Advertisers, Garuda Advertising and Akshara Advertising.
DAVP is the nodal agency to undertake multi-media advertising and publicity for various Ministries and departments of government of India.
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Jack&Jones unveils Spring Summer ’26 collection with 3 themes
Music, Rush and Travel chapters anchor expansive youth-focused drop.
MUMBAI: If fashion had a playlist, this one would come with a bass drop, a road trip, and a wardrobe change in between. Jack&Jones has rolled out its Spring Summer ’26 collection, pitching it as its most expansive seasonal showcase yet less a drop, more a three-act cultural statement. At the centre of the campaign is Volume 1: Music, a chapter that taps into India’s independent music scene and wears its attitude on its sleeve quite literally. Featuring artists like Loka, Wazir Patar and Aksomaniac, the line blends bold graphics with relaxed silhouettes and versatile denim designed to move effortlessly from stage lights to street style.
Denim, unsurprisingly, remains the headline act. From lived-in washes to rip-and-repair textures and wide-leg fits, the collection leans into familiarity while nudging expression forward aiming to feel both personal and performative at once.
The brand didn’t stop at aesthetics. Extending its music-first narrative into the real world, Jack&Jones partnered with the UN40 Music Festival held on March 14 and 15 in Bengaluru. The collaboration featured an experiential pop-up, complete with denim customisation zones, interactive installations and exclusive viewing experiences turning fashion into something you could not just wear, but play with.
Volume 2: Rush shifts gears into a faster lane, embracing high-energy aesthetics tailored for movement, momentum and a lifestyle that rarely stands still. Think sharper silhouettes, dynamic styling and a sense of urgency stitched into every look.
In contrast, Volume 3: Travel slows things down. This chapter leans into sun-washed palettes, lightweight layers and easy silhouettes built for spontaneity designed for consumers who prefer their fashion with a side of wanderlust.
Across all three volumes, the thread that ties it together is clear: denim as a constant, supported by breathable cottons and summer-ready fabrics that balance comfort with structure. The result is a collection that doesn’t just follow trends but attempts to mirror the rhythm of youth culture itself.
With Spring Summer ’26, Jack&Jones isn’t just selling clothes, it’s curating moods. And in a season where identity is as fluid as style, that might just be its strongest fit yet.
