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Publicis Media announces leadership appointment for APAC; hires Anupriya Acharya as India’s CEO
MUMBAI: Publicis Media Asia Pacific regional CEO Gerry Boyle has announced market leadership appointments for the APAC region.
Responsible for oversight of Publicis Media’s operations in their respective markets, these appointments will leverage the scale and capabilities of its global agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Mediavest | Spark and Optimedia | Blue 449.
APAC Publicis Media Market CEOs will be reporting to Boyle including Publicis Media Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan) CEO Bertilla Teo, Publicis Media India CEO Anupriya Acharya, Publicis Media Singapore CEO Gareth Mulryan and Publicis Media Australia and New Zealand CEO, Matt James.
In addition to the Market CEO appointments, Chris Nolan is appointed COO of Publicis Media Australia and New Zealand, and Mykim Chikli is appointed COO of Publicis Media Greater China.
“Publicis Media was launched with the vision to get to the future first and these strong, dynamic, and incredibly talented leaders will ensure we do just this,” said Boyle. “I’m excited to work with them as we deliver on our promise to invent modern approaches to gain efficiency, create greater collaboration and effectiveness and drive new levels of scale and client value.”
“It’s a great honor to get the mandate to lead the newly created Publicis Media in India, and build further on the trust, talent and transformation agenda. I am both very excited and happy to have been given this opportunity” says Acharya. “We are at an inflection point. The group is witnessing tremendous energy and vitality and I am fully committed to delivering the Publicis Media vision and promise. We already have formidable scale and footprint in this market in mainline as well as digital and performance media. We have a cutting-edge practice in Analytics, Data and Tech. In the months ahead, we will line up our end-to-end capabilities in a model that is simple, flexible and efficient and puts client satisfaction first, thus eliminating complexity and silos.”
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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.
