Date-wise News

MIB Freezes BARC TV Ratings Amid Licence Renewal Process?blur=25

The move effectively renders BARC's ratings operations inactive until the ministry completes the renewal process under the new regulatory framework

Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 PM

Zee Entertainment Secures ₹3,143 Crore Fundraise Through Warrants?blur=25

The fundraising proposal involves the issuance of up to 24.95 crore fully convertible warrants at an issue price of ₹126 apiece

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 9:27 PM

BARC extends TV news TRP blackout as MIB directive stays in force?blur=25

The latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that ended on June 28

Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 8:28 PM

Ketan K bharti?blur=25

Guest Column: Senior brand, growth & media leader Ketan K Bharati notes that for nearly two decades marketers have focused on discovery - how to get found, rank higher and beat competitors in search

Ketan K Bharati Jul 1, 2026 6:24 PM

Broadcast Audience Research Council?blur=25

BARC also urged the MIB to withdraw its directive barring charges to news broadcasters during the TRP blackout, stating that the ratings suspension should not halt subscription fee collection

Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 6:22 PM

Shadma Shaikh?blur=25

Shadma Shaikh is also the Co-Founder of the social impact newsroom FactorDaily

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 5:28 PM

Shubhangi Tewari?blur=25

Tewari has lent her voice to campaigns for Coca-Cola, Kamdhenu, Springfit Mattresses, Terumo, Amity and other brands

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 5:12 PM

Shivangi Thakur Joins Republic Bharat as Deputy News Editor?blur=25

The move comes weeks after Thakur stepped down from her role as Assistant Editor at Zee News

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 5:06 PM

Hero’s VIDA unveils new brand identity?blur=25

VIDA has officially secured a spot in the Asia Book of Records for creating the largest brand logo

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 4:10 PM

boltt enters India’s smartphone market?blur=25

The upcoming ‘boltt’ smartphone portfolio will span both 4G and 5G affordable devices across the Evo and Ace series

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 3:57 PM

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.?blur=25

German Football League - Bundesliga matches to stream on Zee 5 and air across Unite8 Sports channels

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 3:42 PM

Kotak Mahindra Bank | Deutsche Bank?blur=25

Approximately 1,000 Deutsche Bank employees in India are expected to join Kotak as part of this transaction

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 3:08 PM

Elton Ollerhead Takes Charge as Head of EMEA Sales at Uber Advertising?blur=25

Prior to this, Elton Ollerhead was with Ascendant Network as RMN Europe council member

e4m Desk Jul 1, 2026 2:58 PM

Kapil Sharma Joins Bespoke Experiences as Co-Founder to Elevate Luxury Events?blur=25

Prior to joining the venture, Sharma was Vice President – Marketing at HDFC Bank

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 2:42 PM

Ashish Shah, Chairman & MD, Wealth First Portfolio Managers Limited?blur=25

The acquisition strengthens Wealth First’s presence in India’s largest wealth management market

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 2:33 PM

Jalaj Srivastava Joins KJS Cement as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer?blur=25

Prior to this, Jalaj Srivastava was with Shree Cement Ltd. as Cluster Head (Sales & Marketing)

e4m Desk Jul 1, 2026 2:09 PM

IBM Selects Stagwell as Lead Creative Partner for New Campaign?blur=25

Stagwell’s first work with IBM is expected in August 2026

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 2:06 PM

Sudeep Nagpurkar Joins Zee Entertainment as Chief Sales Officer?blur=25

Sudeep will also manage Creator Economy & Partnerships, and will report into Sandeep Mehrotra, Chief Operating Officer – Advertisement Revenue, ‘Z’

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 1:47 PM

Maggie Mu and Laura Liang Take Leadership Roles at OMD China?blur=25

The appointments aim to accelerate growth, sharpen strategic capabilities, and expand the company's AI-enabled client offerings

e4m Desk Jul 1, 2026 1:43 PM

Reliance-Disney JV gets fresh Rs 123 crore capital infusion as losses narrow?blur=25

With this latest investment, Disney's cumulative investment in JioStar India stands at Rs 3,970 crore

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 1:37 PM

Marking 85 Years Since the First Legal TV Commercial Aired?blur=25

On July 1, 1941, a 10-second Bulova ad before a baseball game quietly launched the business of television advertising as we know it

Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 12:28 PM

Lavanya Wadgaonkar?blur=25

Lavanya Wadgaonkar on communications' next evolution: earning a seat at the table was the first step, the bigger challenge is shaping the agenda.

Ritika Upmanyu Jul 1, 2026 11:25 AM

Zee Media Secures ₹19 Crore from FPI's Equity Conversion?blur=25

According to the company, the equity shares have been issued at ₹8.50 per share, including a premium of ₹7.50 per share

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 11:19 AM

Dish TV CTO Veerender Gupta Steps Down Amid Company Restructuring?blur=25

Gupta's employment is being transferred from Dish TV to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dish Infra Services Private Limited

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 10:46 AM

Afzal Khan Departs Times Network After Five Successful Years?blur=25

He was Times Network’s National Head of Digital IPs and Government

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 10:06 AM

Gurpreet Singh Launches Good Practice Media to Transform Marketing?blur=25

Singh unveiled the new venture through his newsletter, Connectively, where he outlined his vision of creating a platform for thoughtful industry conversations

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 9:58 AM

ananya Birla?blur=25

Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur writes that India's business families are becoming an integral part of their companies' brand strategy through greater public visibility

Prabhakar Mundkur Jul 1, 2026 9:55 AM

Why Advertising Awards Are Winning Without Real Consumers?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal decodes the ‘democracy of advertising awards’

Sandeep Goyal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 AM

Sukhjit S Pasricha Steps Down as IndiGo Group CHRO?blur=25

Sukhjit S Pasricha will step down from his role effective July 26

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 9:41 AM

Future of Marketing: Emphasizing Attentive Reach Over Simple Metrics?blur=25

Rochelle Chhaya, President, UM & Initiative, APAC, spoke to e4m on taking over the leadership, growth in India, the focus on AI and more

Simran Sabherwal Jul 1, 2026 9:31 AM

newspaper?blur=25

Unlike brands, publishers cannot pass higher input costs on to advertisers. Advertising rates are determined less by production costs than by measurable outcomes, audience quality & ROI, insiders say

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 1, 2026 9:24 AM

Metro-income professionals move to Tier II & III cities?blur=25

Rather than population growth alone, marketers are tracking affluent non-metro consumers with higher purchasing power and regional preferences, reshaping media, localisation and premium positioning

Sunidhi Vijay Jul 1, 2026 9:11 AM

Pankaj Srivastava Resigns from Zee Media, Poised for New Leadership Role?blur=25

According to sources familiar with the matter, he is expected to begin a new professional assignment during the first week of July

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 9:02 AM

Cannes Lions 2026: India's Content Trap and the Quest for Impact?blur=25

As Cannes Lions 2026 closes with India's tally at a modest five Lions, the industry is asking a harder question: Has the race for constant content quietly replaced the pursuit of the big idea?

Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 8:57 AM

Commerce Media Revolution: Bridging Ads and Transactions in India?blur=25

As OTT platforms, Q-comm apps, creator ecosystems collapse the distance between content and checkout, a new media category is quietly taking shape, share industry heads

Anuja Jain Jul 1, 2026 8:41 AM

Shantomoy Ray?blur=25

Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder & Director of K Factor Communications, explores whether AI content is fueling creativity or overcrowding the digital landscape

Shantomoy Ray Jul 1, 2026 8:17 AM

Shreya Dutta Joins The Trade Desk as Senior Director for India?blur=25

Shreya Dutta joins from Amazon Ads where she was Inventory Partnerships India Lead

e4m Desk Jul 1, 2026 8:15 AM