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Facebook rolls out Instant Articles in India with India Today, Quint, Aajtak, HT, Indian Express as publishing partners?blur=25

IA is a product for markets with less connectivity, markets like India which have limited/ less consistent connectivity and people face issues while loading mobile content

Ankur Singh Nov 16, 2015 12:39 AM

Apple abruptly withdraws ad blocking app citing privacy concerns?blur=25

Apple had launched an app that claimed to block advertisements not only in mobile applications, but also in native mobile apps, including Facebook and even Apple’s own News application. This app had been creating ripples over the internet all last week for disrupting the digital media and advertising industry

Ankur Singh Oct 12, 2015 8:58 AM

Amul breaks silence over ‘sexist’ ad, says intent wasn’t to promote gender bias?blur=25

Amul MD, R. S. Sodhi, said, “We acknowledge and appreciate the feedback received on this film from the media and our esteemed audience and shall advise our creative agency to be less nuanced in the subsequent releases”

Ankur Singh Sep 30, 2015 8:41 AM

5 big wins from PM Modi’s Silicon Valley visit?blur=25

Five key wins came Modi’s way in the form of strategic announcements from Microsoft, Google and Qualcomm. exchange4media takes you through these deals

Ankur Singh Sep 29, 2015 8:56 AM

From Zuckerberg to Pichai to Nadella, PM Modi charms all in Silicon Valley?blur=25

PM Modi, the first Indian leader to visit the US West Coast in more than 30 years, met international tech leaders Satya Nadella, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, and Shantanu Narayan, among others

Ankur Singh Sep 28, 2015 7:58 AM

Ford allocates 40% of annual marketing budget to festive season: Anurag Mehrotra?blur=25

With three key launches in a span of 6-9 months, Ford plans to amplify festive season sales. Anurag Mehrotra, Executive Director for Marketing, Sales & Service at Ford India, shared insights on marketing, advertising and key targets for the festive season

Ankur Singh Sep 25, 2015 7:59 AM

Dell India launches early campaign to tap festive market share?blur=25

Continuing to be consistent with its approach towards festive season advertising, the Dell “Share the Joy” festive campaign will have a 360 degree impact - across all media with television, radio, print, OOH, cinema and digital activations

Ankur Singh Sep 22, 2015 8:04 AM

Yatra.com ad spends to rise by 25-30% this year: Animesh Kumar?blur=25

Animesh Kumar, Head- Marketing and Alliances, Yatra.com, says majority of the company's spends will be on digital marketing with festive season being high on demand

Ankur Singh Sep 18, 2015 7:57 AM

MakeMyTrip completes 10 years in India, focuses on disruptive creative ad format?blur=25

Saujanya Shrivastava, CMO of MakeMyTrip says the customers can look forward to self-customizable holidays, a seamless mobile-app experience, rich vernacular content, integration with wearable devices in the coming year

Ankur Singh Sep 16, 2015 8:29 AM

Rediff.com focuses on native ads, updates consumer-experience tools?blur=25

The new advertising format has begun generating traction among Rediff's clients in the consumer technology, FMCG, banking finance and insurance sectors in India

Ankur Singh Sep 14, 2015 7:38 AM

Instagram sets up shop for advertisers in India?blur=25

From this month, the Instagram community in India will gradually see ads appear from launch partners including Gillette, Kit Kat, Paper Boat and TRESemmé

Ankur Singh Sep 9, 2015 8:32 AM

Google's anti-trust drama brews up, India chapter stirs market?blur=25

After Europe, Google is facing fresh anti-trust allegations of manipulating search results apart from imposing discriminatory conditions on advertisers in India. As part of CCI probe, 30 companies including Flipkart, Facebook, MapMyIndia, MakeMyTrip, and Nokia had submitted their responses to the CCI

Ankur Singh Sep 2, 2015 7:45 AM

Indian media faces flak on Twitter over Sheena Bora murder case?blur=25

The Sheena Bora murder case and Indrani Mukerjea the founder of 9X Media has had Indian media on its toes over past two days on Twitter by netizens

Ankur Singh Aug 28, 2015 7:48 AM

Following HC advice, Nikon to take down notice against Flipkart and Snapdeal?blur=25

Nikon will now issue a fresh notice, without specifically naming these two players

Ankur Singh Aug 27, 2015 7:53 AM

Max Life Insurance renews brand strategy, shifts spotlight from advisors to company?blur=25

The insurer has launched a new campaign as part of a renewed brand strategy. The brand now takes the higher ground of 'Sachchi Advice', putting the spotlight on the company as a whole.

Ankur Singh Aug 26, 2015 7:42 AM

Trendspotting: Twitter-trolling: the new fad for brands?blur=25

In a market where brands are leaving no stone unturned to grab limelight on social media, Twitter-trolling seems to be the latest fad. It all began with a series of start-ups trolling each other, and eventually saw most brands using the medium to 'trend'

Ankur Singh Aug 25, 2015 7:40 AM

Flipkart follows the Snapdeal route, sues Nikon for advisory against online marketplaces?blur=25

Flipkart has sued Nikon India in Karnataka HC for placing an alert on its website, cautioning customers from buying from its online marketplace. Nikon's notice to customers said 'Flipkart and Snapdeal are not our authorised partners...'

Ankur Singh Aug 20, 2015 8:34 AM

Microsoft still in ad business, announces tools to boost app monetization?blur=25

In what is being seen as a strategic move, the internet giant announced a host of new capabilities aimed at increasing ad revenue for app developers on the Windows platform

Ankur Singh Aug 19, 2015 7:59 AM

Facebook defends net neutrality in India, clarifies 'myths' against Internet.org?blur=25

Facebook has started a public campaign to defend Internet.org in India. Users in India are getting a message on their profiles seeking user opinions on having free basic online services in the country

Ankur Singh Aug 12, 2015 7:58 AM

Trendspotting: Governments across the globe take to Twitter with fresh vigour?blur=25

For countries like India, USA, among others, social media is transitioning from being just a platform for addressing grievances to using the mediums as a tool to deal with controversial situations effectively

Ankur Singh Aug 11, 2015 8:26 AM

Activists trash HUL clarifications on Kodaikanal issue, rap video views multiply by the day?blur=25

In response to our story on Tuesday, Shweta Narayan, Coordinator at Community Environmental Monitoring, shared a detailed rebuttal to HUL's response

Ankur Singh Aug 7, 2015 8:01 AM

Fortune compares Sir Martin Sorrell with Warren Buffet, editorial goes viral?blur=25

As Norman Pearlstine filled in for Fortune Editor Alan Murray for two weeks, the top editor of Time Inc. saw his editorial ‘Why WPP's annual report is a Buffett-esque read’ go viral on social media

Ankur Singh Aug 6, 2015 9:12 AM

Our marketing efforts are designed keeping mobile as a top priority: Neeraj Kakkar?blur=25

“Paper Boat was born in the digital age and like most of the kids of this generation, early digital adaptation is in the DNA of the brand,” says Kakkar, Founder and CEO of Hector Beverages, as he shares insights behind Paper Boat’s new campaign and marketing plans

Ankur Singh Aug 6, 2015 8:17 AM

As Kodaikanal rap video goes viral, HUL breaks silence?blur=25

exchange4media reached out to HUL to seek their response to the nature of allegations regarding the company’s mercury contamination of Kodaikanal. An HUL company spokesperson said, the safety of all our employees is our number one priority

Ankur Singh Aug 4, 2015 8:26 AM

In native advertising, you have to blend in to successfully stand out: Gurmit Singh?blur=25

“We expect appetite for native advertising to grow, with advertisers seeing this format as a powerful tool in their arsenal, to engage their audiences and stand out in the clutter,” says Gurmit Singh, Vice President & Managing Director, Yahoo India, as he talks about how far native advertising has come in India

Ankur Singh Aug 3, 2015 8:14 AM

Flipkart goes the Snapdeal way, focuses on targeting sellers?blur=25

Within a gap of a few weeks, Flipkart and Snapdeal have come up with seller-centric units to promote more and more regional entrepreneurs to come to a common platform and sell their products

Ankur Singh Jul 31, 2015 8:11 AM

Microsoft launches Windows 10, focuses on multi-screen platforms?blur=25

Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows 10 in 190 countries. The company has gone all out in terms of advertising and marketing of its latest offering

Ankur Singh Jul 30, 2015 8:07 AM

Trendspotting: e-commerce players apprehensive about app-only approach?blur=25

Opinions on adopting app-only mode are turning out to be more skewed towards integration of mediums, rather than an out-and-out platform transition. Stakeholders feel mobile apps are the way forward but they cannot be the sole medium

Ankur Singh Jul 29, 2015 9:31 AM

As social media drives online travel industry, ad budget allocation poses biggest challenge?blur=25

Social media is driving digital conversations in the tourism and hospitality industry. The main drivers of the market are increased digitization, mobile adoption and international expansion. Industry experts shed light on key challenges faced by the industry

Ankur Singh Jul 27, 2015 8:08 AM

Trendspotting: As m-commerce rises, industry battles out key hurdles?blur=25

Keeping favourable market projections in mind, industry experts are making strategic business decisions. The first one to show absolute faith in m-commerce was Myntra, and others are expected to follow. Industry experts debate over challenges faced by the industry

Ankur Singh Jul 24, 2015 8:14 AM

Apple enters Indian ad scape, creates first-ever TVC for Indian consumers?blur=25

Infamous for leaving out India in its advertising scheme of things, Apple has finally paid heed to the criticism about its lack of India-focus. The iPhone 6 advertisement has gone viral on social media

Ankur Singh Jul 23, 2015 8:18 AM

Yatra.com bets big on digital with social marketing campaign #ReliveHappiness?blur=25

Yatra.com has been on its toes with creating several advertising campaigns on all platforms to promote travel, and the brand. The website has received over 150 entries for this campaign,

Ankur Singh Jul 21, 2015 9:35 AM

Microsoft focuses on mobiles, ad tech to drive restructuring?blur=25

The plans come in wake of recent moves by Microsoft to better align with company priorities, including plans to transfer the company’s imagery acquisition operations to Uber, and shifts in Microsoft’s display advertising business

Ankur Singh Jul 20, 2015 10:39 AM

Microsoft focuses on mobiles, ad tech to drive restructuring?blur=25

The plans come in wake of recent moves by Microsoft to better align with company priorities, including plans to transfer the company’s imagery acquisition operations to Uber, and shifts in Microsoft’s display advertising business

Ankur Singh Jul 20, 2015 8:11 AM

Liril relaunch takes us back to our roots: Unilever?blur=25

After a five-year hiatus, Liril has made a come-back with its trademark ad. The media mix for the campaign is being led by TV and print with an additional impetus being planned on digital media

Ankur Singh Jul 17, 2015 8:21 AM

Snapdeal unveils app-only marketplace ‘Shopo’, targets 1 million SMBs within 1 year?blur=25

After Paytm, Snapdeal has launched a new app called Shopo, a zero-commission marketplace which lets sellers register for free and interact with buyers via chat messages. Snapdeal had acquired Shopo in mid-2013 for an undisclosed amount

Ankur Singh Jul 16, 2015 8:10 AM

Amazon to launch Prime Day Sale as it turns 20; speculations on what’s in store for Indian buyers?blur=25

The sale begins on Wednesday in the US with big bang shenanigans. There is speculation on whether the sale will be extended to India, and if Amazon Prime services will finally be launched in the country

Ankur Singh Jul 14, 2015 8:29 AM

Ola, Uber trigger heated debate on Twitter over promotional campaigns, turn hostile?blur=25

Both brands have been stepping on each others’ toes in terms of promotional offers. After being accused of imitating Uber’s earlier campaign, Twitter debate between Ola and Uber got ugly

Ankur Singh Jul 7, 2015 8:10 AM

Trendspotting: Is Yahoo set to change search engine landscape??blur=25

Yahoo has been running small tests with a variety of partners including Google and similar search providers. Until recently, Yahoo depended on Microsoft's Bing for its search results. However, Yahoo has renegotiated the deal, and has opened up the possibility to try other search partners

Ankur Singh Jul 6, 2015 7:53 AM

Despite rise of Brand Bharat, India is still far away from becoming superpower, say marketers?blur=25

In a session moderated by Gurbir Singh, Executive Editor, BW Businessworld, at the launch of Businessworld Marketing Whitebook, Volvo's Kamal Bali and Max Life Insurance's Rajesh Sud talked about how Brand Bharat is gaining momentum outside the country as much as it is within India

Ankur Singh Jul 3, 2015 8:03 AM

M-commerce to drive 30% of our business in 5 years: Nitish Kapoor?blur=25

At the unveiling of the 11th edition of Businessworld Marketing Whitebook, the spirited keynote session "Gearing up for the consumer-first world" with Nitish Kapoor, Regional Director, Reckitt Benckiser South Asia, covered a wide range of topics-from consumer outlook in India to its effects on businesses

Ankur Singh Jul 2, 2015 8:02 AM

Ola, Uber take to Twitter bashing, follow likes of Zomato & Snapdeal?blur=25

Since the launch of their integrated app, Ola took to the rising fetish over Twitter trolls, and went on to start a friendly exchange of tweets with TaxiForSure, later joined by Uber. The banter went viral

Ankur Singh Jul 1, 2015 8:04 AM

Latest ‘Kejriwal’ ad goes viral, BJP lashes back?blur=25

Despite the intent of the ad, it has clearly gained attention for all the wrong reasons. The ad virtually screams of Arvind Kejriwal with over 10 mentions of his name, and none of Aam Aadmi Party

Ankur Singh Jun 22, 2015 8:29 AM

Mother Dairy comes under FDA scanner, denies allegations?blur=25

Mother Dairy has denied allegations that detergent was found in one of the samples of milk picked up from its collection centres, stating that it has been sent for retesting in a lab in Kolkata

Ankur Singh Jun 18, 2015 8:07 AM

USFDA rejects 53 Haldiram’s consignments in a month, negative buzz goes viral?blur=25

Haldiram’s saw a rejection of 53 consignments due to suspected presence of pesticide in fried snacks, potato snacks and sweets, which were either not adequately processed or manufactured, or packaged in unsanitary conditions

Ankur Singh Jun 16, 2015 8:34 AM

Trendspotting: Brands ride on social causes, bank on high recall value?blur=25

From Red Label's take on 'live-in' relationships to Anouk's stance on 'homosexuality', brands are seen to be riding on social issues to grab consumer attention

Ankur Singh Jun 15, 2015 8:00 AM

Anouk's ad on homosexuality goes viral?blur=25

It is being pitted as the first Indian advertisement to feature a lesbian relationship. However, Twitterati soon caught on to the "India’s first lesbian ad" falsity and pointed out that Titan Fastrack was the first brand in India to have come up with a TVC on the topic in 2013

Ankur Singh Jun 12, 2015 8:22 AM

Brands are gravitating to video across all screens, especially mobile: Kirthiga Reddy?blur=25

Kirthiga Reddy, MD, Facebook India, shares Facebook's insights on how video adoption is changing and what brands need to do to adapt to this change

Ankur Singh Jun 11, 2015 8:05 AM

Trendspotting: YouTube's 'skip' icon on pre-roll ads poses big challenge for brands?blur=25

While brands today are rigorously using video sites like YouTube to advertise, they haven't been able to prevent viewers from altogether skip-ing these ads. We explore how something so widely despised by audiences can be useful to marketers

Ankur Singh Jun 10, 2015 8:09 AM

Myntra does a Flipkart, apologises over tech glitch during mega-sale?blur=25

In an e-mail apology, the brand acknowledged that it failed to live up to the customers’ expectations “due to technical glitches that affected the experience on the App for some customers”

Ankur Singh Jun 5, 2015 11:15 AM

Retailers pull Maggi off shelves as state govts order probe on samples, ban sale?blur=25

Delhi has ordered tests on all brands of noodles while placing a 15-day ban on Maggi

Ankur Singh Jun 5, 2015 8:05 AM

Uber faces yet another roadblock in India?blur=25

Almost six months after the last episode, a woman has made allegations of harassment by an Uber cab driver. Unsurprisingly, this has created quite a spur on social media within a matter of hours

Ankur Singh Jun 4, 2015 7:34 AM

 Madhuri Dixit, Amitabh Bachchan and Preity Zinta dragged under scanner over Maggi crisis?blur=25

Madhuri Dixit, who is the current face of the brand, was first to get Haridwar Food and Drug Administration's notice for claims made about the nutritional value of Maggi in the advertisement. Amitabh Bachchan and Preity Zinta too have been dragged in this brand "soup"

Ankur Singh Jun 2, 2015 7:59 AM

YouTube turns 10, celebrates undisputed reign in video-sharing?blur=25

With 300 hours of video now uploaded every minute, YouTube has triggered the rise of influential media hubs that supplied free content. To ring in its 10th anniversary, YouTube devoted the entire month of May to celebrating everything that makes the video-sharing site what it is today

Ankur Singh Jun 1, 2015 7:57 AM

Shaadi.com's dowry calculator strikes the right chord on social media?blur=25

Shaadi.com received backlash on social media for openly promoting dowry with the 'dowry calculator'. However, soon enough people found out the truth behind the website's so-called open promotions on dowry

Ankur Singh May 28, 2015 8:01 AM

Trust in local brands is as high as 75 per cent in India: Suzanne Powers?blur=25

"Globally, more than half of the people prefer global brands, but in India it is less than half," says Suzanne Powers, Global Chief Strategy Officer at McCann Worldgroup, as she reveals insights on India from a worldwide survey of public sentiment 'The Truth About Global Brands'

Ankur Singh May 27, 2015 8:44 AM

Trendspotting: Dubsmash goes viral on social media, finds an admirer in PM?blur=25

A Twitter user sent a dubsmash video with a line from one of Modi's speeches. The official Narendra Modi handle retweeted it and also replied saying that the PM is 'pleasantly surprised'

Ankur Singh May 26, 2015 8:04 AM

1 Year of Modi Govt: Social media remains at the heart of PM's govt?blur=25

Besides the conversations around government-driven initiatives, social media was abuzz all year, critically following PM Modi’s every move. There has been a lot of organic buzz that was created on social media during the past year

Ankur Singh May 25, 2015 8:36 AM

Where is the Indian e-commerce marketplace headed??blur=25

With one sale after the other by e-commerce players in the space, everyone is trying to come up with a new gambit with each new sale. We try to find out if these tactics are working for businesses

Ankur Singh May 21, 2015 8:13 AM

Rupa Frontline ad featuring Ranveer Singh trends on Twitter for all the wrong reasons?blur=25

Visuals of the actor taking a dive in the ocean and beating up a shark in a Rupa Frontline vest have evoked a strong reaction from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) who decided to write to the actor and the brand

Ankur Singh May 20, 2015 8:06 AM

Maggi under scanner for high quantities of MSG and lead; reactions pour on Twitter?blur=25

After performing some tests on Maggi, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) found out it has monosodium glutamate (MSG) and lead in more than permissible limits. Consumers took to Twitter as soon as reports of Maggi's so-called truth came out

Ankur Singh May 19, 2015 8:15 AM

TaxiForSure gets digital push, repositions itself with 3 new campaigns?blur=25

Since Ola acquired TaxiForSure, the brand has launched three major digital campaigns, positioning itself as a digitally-driven brand. Arvind Singhal, CEO, TaxiForSure talks about the brand's repositioning exercise, plans and growth targets for the new financial year

Ankur Singh May 15, 2015 8:09 AM

Has Indian media learnt anything from the #GoHomeIndianMedia fiasco??blur=25

From tweets by outraged citizens voicing concerns over the coverage being insensitive (yet again), to it being inaccurate, Twitter hasn’t stopped buzzing since another earthquake struck Nepal on Tuesday

Ankur Singh May 13, 2015 8:45 AM

Ford kick-starts pre-launch experiential campaign for Figo Aspire anchored by Farhan Akhtar?blur=25

The Figo Aspire was showcased in Gurgaon as part of a 10-week long roadshow in 25 cities across India. The roadshow is a part of Ford’s experiential consumer campaign - What Drives You

Ankur Singh May 13, 2015 8:34 AM

Myntra goes big on all-mobile transition, announces date?blur=25

This past weekend, Myntra shot a mailer to all its consumers announcing the final date of the major leap. The fashion e-commerce store confirmed May 15 as the D-Day

Ankur Singh May 11, 2015 8:22 AM

Amul publishes 18 ads in a month, goes aggressive on social media?blur=25

Amul has upped the ante on its creative aggression on social media. In April, the brand created 18 topical ads and published them on its social media handles-all shared across the web

Ankur Singh May 8, 2015 9:25 AM

Pinterest goes the Facebook way: makes it easier for brands to buy ads?blur=25

Pinterest has launched Marketing Developer Partners (MDP), a programme that helps businesses optimise and scale their Pinterest marketing and improves Pinterest for its users

Ankur Singh May 6, 2015 9:03 AM

Vodafone, Hotstar, Kingfisher top Twitter brand engagement charts in IPL 8?blur=25

Using an aggregate of Re-Tweets, Favourites and Replies, the site has created a Twitter IPL Advertiser Index to acknowledge the top 5 brands that have excelled in the opening weeks of the tournament

Ankur Singh May 6, 2015 8:28 AM

Himalaya launches two new campaigns; focuses on experiential & digital marketing?blur=25

Rajesh Krishnamurthy – Business Head, Consumer Product Division at Himalaya Drug Company on the brand’s positioning and targets for the year

Ankur Singh May 4, 2015 8:47 AM

MakeMyTrip repositions marketing plan, launches new campaign?blur=25

"Through this brand repositioning exercise and the new tag-line 'Dil Toh Roaming Hai', MakeMyTrip intends to be travel partner that fuels the growing travel ambition of customers at large," says Saujanya Shrivastava, CMO, MakeMyTrip

Ankur Singh Apr 28, 2015 8:24 AM

Net Neutrality: 'Sabka Internet' initiative: COAI pushes for 'healthy debate' on net neutrality vs net equality?blur=25

COAI, whose leadership team comprises Ashok Sharma of Aircel, Gopal Vittal of Airtel, Himanshu Kapania of Idea Cellular, Shanker Adawal of Reliance Jio, Rajiv Bawa of Telenor, Arvind Bali of Videocon, and Sunil Sood of Vodafone India, launches “Sabka Internet, Sabka Vikas” programme and promotes Net Equality

Ankur Singh Apr 27, 2015 8:28 AM

Hyundai's new campaign goes viral, sets world record?blur=25

The campaign ‘A Message To Space’ has been officially recognized as ‘The Largest Tire Track Image’ ever by Guinness World Records

Ankur Singh Apr 24, 2015 8:12 AM

Good clients result in good agencies: Jeremy Caplin?blur=25

“A client-agency relationship must be a true partnership, moving as far away as possible from the 'master & servant' approach typical of customer/supplier set-ups,” says Jeremy Caplin, CEO, Aprais

Ankur Singh Apr 23, 2015 9:12 AM

Net Neutrality: Social media puts a hilarious spin on net neutrality?blur=25

We take you through some of the best creative enterprises on social media that address the issue of net neutrality while tickling the funny bone

Ankur Singh Apr 21, 2015 8:16 AM

Is it time for Dove to revamp its 10-year-old campaign??blur=25

Even though many on social media appreciate Dove's recent effort to promote self esteem in women with a guerrilla social experiment campaign called “Choose Beautiful”, others question the sincerity of a brand which depends on women purchasing products to make themselves more "beautiful"

Ankur Singh Apr 20, 2015 8:57 AM

Facebook aids brands to unlock power of personal storytelling?blur=25

Facebook is working with clients and agency partners in India, Indonesia, South Africa, Kenya and Turkey with the goal of establishing best practices for high-growth countries by developing campaigns tailored to the people in each country and the devices they use to experience Facebook

Ankur Singh Apr 15, 2015 8:45 AM

Trendspotting: Video advertising becoming a high-growth medium to promote brand story?blur=25

On back of rising internet penetration, brand marketers are increasingly looking at benefits of a fine-tuned video platform strategy through cross-device formats to reach consumers

Ankur Singh Apr 14, 2015 8:45 AM

M-commerce to prove game-changer for e-commerce, say experts?blur=25

As the number of devices increases, recent trends suggest that we will only see mobile become more integral to business. Companies that make their inventories easy to browse

Ankur Singh Apr 9, 2015 9:01 AM

Trendspotting: Mobile, digital prove game-changers in performance marketing?blur=25

India is witnessing game-changing trends in search which will be dominated by digital and mobile. More advertisers as well as social media platforms are realizing that a strong

Ankur Singh Apr 1, 2015 8:44 AM

Relevance key for brands to drive conversations: Industry experts?blur=25

Brands can do a lot more only if they pick up an insight which is relevant for their brand, and start conversations around them

Ankur Singh Mar 31, 2015 8:59 AM

"Turbo charging digital top priority at Unilever" Rahul Welde?blur=25

As digital is increasingly becoming the centre of all businesses, ad:tech 2015 began with a keynote address by Rahul Welde, Vice President – Media for Asia, Africa, Middle East, Turkey and Russia, at Unilever on ‘Crafting brands for life in a connected world’

Ankur Singh Mar 20, 2015 8:47 AM

"Principle reality is that consumer has the control" Gowthaman Ragothaman?blur=25

In his keynote address at ad:tech 2015, Gowthaman Ragothaman, COO Mindshare Asia Pacific, spoke about the trends shaping the media industry

Ankur Singh Mar 20, 2015 8:36 AM

LG India targets revenues of Rs 24,000 crore?blur=25

This year, the brand is targeting a growth of 25 per cent and will invest Rs 1000 crore in marketing and research

Ankur Singh Mar 19, 2015 8:15 AM

Brands swarm to Twitter for a piece of World Cup action?blur=25

Since the ICC World Cup commenced, some brands have maintained their positioning, and strengthened their campaigns on social media. exchange4media takes you through the top brand campaigns on Twitter this cricketing season

Ankur Singh Mar 18, 2015 8:17 AM

Trendspotting: E-commerce players top social media engagement charts?blur=25

Brands are increasingly becoming vulnerable to social media conversations that cannot be controlled. Where some brands are making headway in listening to conversations, and acting on them efficiently, others are still learning the tricks of the new trade

Ankur Singh Mar 16, 2015 8:35 AM

Embrace disruptions to stay relevant in future, says Yannick Bolloré?blur=25

At exchange4media- hosted IMPACT One-on-One, Vir Sanghvi and Havas' Yannick Bolloré talk about how media landscape has changed, the mistake of sitting in a comfort zone and how disruption should be treated as an opportunity, and not as a challenge

Ankur Singh Mar 12, 2015 8:38 AM

India most critical growth market for Motorola?blur=25

Motorola is tapping native advertising opportunity and marketing products on all possible channels, keeping social media and digital at the centre of it all

Ankur Singh Mar 11, 2015 8:13 AM

Star Sports Mauka ads lead Twitter conversations?blur=25

Each Indian victory has meant a new video. Twitter hasn't stopped buzzing (positively and negatively) with conversations about Star Sports' ad campaign since the day it was launched

Ankur Singh Mar 10, 2015 8:04 AM

Women's Day beats Holi sale promotions this year?blur=25

With Holi and Women's Day falling on the same weekend, Holi seemed far less colorful this year compared to Women's Day when it came to sale promotions

Ankur Singh Mar 9, 2015 8:08 AM

MAMA Lab India finishes ethnographic study across 12 cities?blur=25

MAMA Lab India has recently finished an ethnographic study across 12 cities, interacting with 24 mothers of all religions, ages and geographies over 30 days

Ankur Singh Mar 5, 2015 8:01 AM

Union Budget 2015: Step in the right direction, says India Inc ?blur=25

Brand heads from across sectors view Union Budget as progressive and balanced, appreciating the govt’s commitment to increasing investment, tax reforms, Make In India push, and infrastructure enhancement

Ankur Singh Mar 4, 2015 8:51 AM

Union Budget 2015: E-commerce start-ups get the much needed push?blur=25

Entrepreneurs believe the Budget will mark the dawn of a new era of higher growth in the online start-up and e-commerce industry

Ankur Singh Mar 3, 2015 9:01 AM

Union Budget 2015: Easier brand entry, raising advertising standards, cyber budgets need of the hour?blur=25

N. Chandramouli, CEO, TRA, shares his expectations from this year's Budget and expresses insights from three vantage points-the traditional brand, the advertiser, and the new-age internet player

Ankur Singh Feb 27, 2015 8:07 AM

Amazon, Flipkart indulge in friendly banter?blur=25

An image tweeted by Reddit India from its official handle led to a sporty Twitter banter of sorts between the two brands

Ankur Singh Feb 26, 2015 8:42 AM

Star Sports' #MaukePeChauka campaign's "sporting" spirit goes viral?blur=25

The campaign takes a detour from the standard patriotic, flag-waving promotions, and reaches out to the viewers’ funny side. The narratives revolve around India's World Cup history with each country

Ankur Singh Feb 25, 2015 8:24 AM

Star Sports' and Fevikwik's World Cup ads win audience nod?blur=25

Even as ad spends are skyrocketing, this year's World Cup ads haven't managed to create much buzz so far. exchange4media takes you through the ads that managed to make an impact during the first week of the ICC World Cup 2015

Ankur Singh Feb 20, 2015 8:13 AM

Trendspotting: Insurance players bullish on advertising in 2015?blur=25

Within a span of 40 days since the start of 2015, four large insurance players have come out with elaborate TVCs

Ankur Singh Feb 13, 2015 8:09 AM

Is AIB Knockout issue unnecessarily overblown??blur=25

In light of the recent controversy surrounding AIB Roast, exchange4media reached out to industry experts who talk about what qualifies for the "right" content, who decides what is appropriate and what is not, the issue of freedom of speech in the digital arena and why there is a need to defend this space

Ankur Singh Feb 11, 2015 9:13 AM

Wrigley's Orbit launches new TVC today?blur=25

Brand Ambassador, Deepika Padukone, breaks up with sandwich and promotes 'Eat Drink Chew' in the new TVC

Ankur Singh Feb 11, 2015 8:36 AM

Are GroupM's digital projections on the mark??blur=25

As per GroupM's in-depth research of Indian media ad spends, digital media continues to show the maximum growth at 37% in 2015. exchange4media elicits opinion on digital growth

Ankur Singh Feb 9, 2015 9:26 AM

Top 5 Super Bowl ads that went viral this year?blur=25

Some brands have consistently managed to steal ad limelight over consecutive seasons. Some even managed to stand out in an already-crowded ad space. exchange4media picks out the best ads of this year's Super Bowl

Ankur Singh Feb 5, 2015 8:05 AM

We are looking at growth that runs parallel to the success story of SMEs: Manav Sethi?blur=25

Sethi, Group Head - Marketing and Digital Products, AskMe, on the growth prospects of the online search platform and the unexplored potential of the burgeoning e-commerce sector

Ankur Singh Feb 4, 2015 10:22 AM

Trendspotting: Brands to optimize mobile affiliate tracking to lure customers?blur=25

2015 will see brands moving towards a perfect environment for affiliate tracking

Ankur Singh Feb 4, 2015 9:24 AM

We are looking at growth that runs parallel to the success story of SMEs: Manav Sethi?blur=25

Sethi, Group Head - Marketing and Digital Products, AskMe, on the growth prospects of the online search platform and the unexplored potential of the burgeoning e-commerce sector

Ankur Singh Feb 4, 2015 9:02 AM

HDFC Life's new campaign strikes an emotional chord?blur=25

The digital-first ad brings alive the pivotal role a man plays in empowering his family to live "Apne dum pe, Sar Uthake"

Ankur Singh Feb 4, 2015 8:42 AM

NewsNext 2015: Is profitability in the news business possible??blur=25

In a heated panel discussion at exchange4media's NewsNext 2015, Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief, Times Now, Salil Kapoor, COO, Dish TV, Shachindra Nath, Group CEO, Religare Enterprises, Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, and Ashish Kashyap, Founder & CEO, ibibo Group debate over the business of news, and what can be done to make it profitable

Ankur Singh Feb 2, 2015 8:14 AM

Indian media has an absolute mania for breaking news: Sir Mark Tully?blur=25

In a special address to the gathering at exchange4media's annual conference NEWSNEXT 2015, Sir Mark Tully, Former Bureau Chief of BBC shared his views on the way news is reported on Indian television

Ankur Singh Jan 31, 2015 9:59 AM

Ad blockers on the rise, digital advertisers in India emphasize on content?blur=25

As ad blockers gain traction in 2015, Indian advertisers still have some time to battle it out. Content is becoming key to being visible and avoiding ad blockers

Ankur Singh Jan 30, 2015 8:21 AM

Republic Day ad war: e-commerce players leave no stone unturned this year?blur=25

Though traditional players went all out like each year, it was e-commerce sale advertisements that were all over newspapers, TV, and digital/social media

Ankur Singh Jan 28, 2015 9:06 AM

JWT gives Tata AIA Life a brand makeover?blur=25

Part of a three-phased integrated campaign that includes a series of light-hearted films, 'Daddy aur Zooey' marks the launch of a bigger brand philosophy-'making good happen'

Ankur Singh Jan 22, 2015 9:02 AM

Pitch CMO Summit 2015 to focus on innovation in marketing?blur=25

The agenda of the summit this year will revolve around innovations in marketing in the present context. All discussions will focus on how best to market products to the Indian consumer in the ever evolving and dynamic business environment

Ankur Singh Jan 22, 2015 8:59 AM

Internet-driven economy to grow by Rs 10 trillion in 3 years: IAMAI report?blur=25

About half the population in the nation will be online in the next three years, irrespective of the demographic

Ankur Singh Jan 19, 2015 8:17 AM

Dabur Vatika cancer awareness ad kicks off first viral digital campaign of 2015?blur=25

To salute the undying spirit of cancer survivors, Dabur Vatika has launched this year's first long-format emotional ad campaign for its natural hair care brand; other brands are not far behind

Ankur Singh Jan 16, 2015 8:43 AM

Programmatic targeting of content to gain foothold in 2015?blur=25

The industry will witness a critical mass of publishers beginning to leverage behavioural data to programmatically target content

Ankur Singh Jan 15, 2015 8:41 AM

Idea Cellular's IIN "idea" faces flak on social media?blur=25

The brand has not received the kind of response it expected out of the ambitious campaign. Social media is abuzz with parodies and mocking trolls about the latest string of

Ankur Singh Jan 14, 2015 8:01 AM

2015 Digital Challenge: The case of content marketing spends and measurable ROI?blur=25

Marketers will have to become more interested in correlating their spend on content marketing to a more measurable impact on overall sales and ROI as technology partners will begin offering the means to measure that impact

Ankur Singh Jan 12, 2015 8:52 AM

Amazon pips Flipkart, Snapdeal to become top e-tailer?blur=25

Flipkart ranked second, and Snapdeal third in the list, followed by Myntra, Jabong and Shopclues, according to Cashkaro's People's Choice Survey that covered 2,000 online shoppers

Ankur Singh Jan 6, 2015 8:37 AM

2015 Trendspotting: Mobile travel bookings to drive industry growth?blur=25

With e-ticketing one of the largest segments in Indian e-commerce, mobile booking is expected to see a surge in 2015

Ankur Singh Jan 5, 2015 8:23 AM

There’s a need to vehemently safeguard the traditional ATL business: Prantik Dutta?blur=25

The essence of a press ad, the communicative possibilities of a print poster offer an organic earthiness as compared to the synthetic framework of the digital world, says Prantik Dutta, Vice President, Creative Support and Production, Cheil India

Ankur Singh Dec 31, 2014 7:51 AM

Digital marketing biggest challenge and opportunity for brands in 2014?blur=25

We speak to top marketers on what was the biggest challenge that was faced by the marketing fraternity in 2014. All insights pointed to one truth

Ankur Singh Dec 26, 2014 8:10 AM

Flashback 2014: Brands' social media interactions garner positive buzz, improves brand image?blur=25

We list some of India's top brands that saw positive reactions by paying heed to online conversations and brand mentions

Ankur Singh Dec 23, 2014 8:47 AM

Trendspotting: Redefining the role of media in a borderless world?blur=25

All media platforms are striving to take competitive lead by using creative technological tools. The growing needs of brands and the market are redefining the role of media in a borderless world at the Ad Club's Media Review 2014

Ankur Singh Dec 22, 2014 8:02 AM

Microsoft's MixRadio joins hands with LINE?blur=25

MixRadio will continue to collaborate with Microsoft to offer a personalized music experience as a third party service on Lumia smartphones

Ankur Singh Dec 19, 2014 8:14 AM

Flashback 2014: The rise of e-commerce ad players?blur=25

Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, and Jabong were the biggest ad-spenders across all media. We take a look at the highlights of their campaigns this year

Ankur Singh Dec 19, 2014 8:13 AM

Flashback 2014: AIB, Nescafe, Airtel top viral videos of 2014?blur=25

exchange4media takes a look at why these videos scored brownie points with consumers

Ankur Singh Dec 18, 2014 8:08 AM

Flashback 2014: The year saw the coming of age of social media?blur=25

Sandeep Aurora, Director, Marketing and Market Development at Intel, talks about the top trends and challenges that the marketing fraternity saw in the year gone by

Ankur Singh Dec 17, 2014 8:09 AM

The who's who of the marketing fraternity attend IMA 2014?blur=25

The attendees of the awards night lauded exchange4media's stellar initiative. Here's what the industry leaders had to say about IMA 2014

Ankur Singh Dec 16, 2014 8:14 AM

Winners speak @IMA 2014?blur=25

Maruti Suzuki's Sanjeev Handa, Idea's Sashi Shankar, Intel's Sandeep Aurora, and PHD's Jyoti Bansal share the experience of winning at Indian Marketing Awards 2014

Ankur Singh Dec 16, 2014 8:11 AM

 Indian Marketing Awards 2014 winners announced?blur=25

The awards spanned across 10 categories and were decided by an eminent jury of 12 industry specialists

Ankur Singh Dec 15, 2014 9:59 AM

 Sashi Shankar named India’s most influential CMO at IMA, 2014?blur=25

As the CMO, Shankar has been spearheading the marketing and branding initiatives of Idea Cellular, since May 2011

Ankur Singh Dec 15, 2014 9:47 AM

Panel deciphers brand loyalty in the digital era @IMA, 2014?blur=25

exchange4media hosted a panel discussion at the Indian Marketing Awards 2014—presented by Hindustan Times and powered by Colors, on Friday. Prema Sagar from Genesis Burson-Marsteller, Apurva Chamaria from HCL, Shantanu Bhanja from Hindustan Times, Sandeep Aurora from Intel, and Vivek Sharma from Phillips were part of the panel

Ankur Singh Dec 15, 2014 8:08 AM

IMA 2014 awards night; MoS I&B Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore to felicitate winners?blur=25

The minister will be present to release the "Most Influential CMO List" and felicitate the IMA 2014 award winners

Ankur Singh Dec 12, 2014 7:57 AM

Uber in the middle of social media whirlwind?blur=25

Uber is the latest brand to face flak on social media for the alleged rape of a 27-year-old woman by the driver of the cab in Delhi last week

Ankur Singh Dec 11, 2014 7:52 AM

IMA 2014: Industry bigwigs all set to award marketing excellence?blur=25

Jury members share their expectations of the stellar event. They are looking at IMA as a medium to recognise the fact that marketing is critical for organic growth of a business

Ankur Singh Dec 11, 2014 7:48 AM

Google Online Shopping Festival kicks off today?blur=25

The festival will see over 400 partners offering products on discount for three days till Friday

Ankur Singh Dec 10, 2014 7:53 AM

e4m?blur=25

In an exclusive interaction with exchange4media, Shveta Singh, Head – Digital Planning, Brand & Media Strategy

Ankur Singh Dec 9, 2014 8:09 AM

Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest overtake Facebook’s growth numbers?blur=25

Research shows Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and even Google+ grew faster than Facebook in the last six months

Ankur Singh Dec 5, 2014 7:58 AM

Snapchat fastest growing app, holds 9% market share in India?blur=25

Snapchat is the fastest growing app in the world, up by 56 per cent this year, according to a GlobalWebIndex Research

Ankur Singh Dec 4, 2014 7:49 AM

WhatsApp top messaging app in India; WeChat takes global lead?blur=25

WeChat grew most rapidly with 2356% growth, followed by WhatsApp which grew 334% between 2013 and 2014 as per GlobalWebIndex (GWI) study

Ankur Singh Dec 3, 2014 7:58 AM

Trendspotting: The rise of e-commerce sales on mobile?blur=25

With 91% consumers using apps and websites during their purchase journey, brands can benefit by making the journey easier and enjoyable

Ankur Singh Dec 2, 2014 8:06 AM

Brand dilemma in the multi-screen consumer age?blur=25

In a world where consumers are straddling on multiple screens, the ability to match the message to the user has become a pivotal need for brands

Ankur Singh Dec 1, 2014 8:03 AM

TOI’s “master” blunder: RIP Sachin Tendulkar?blur=25

Tendulkar had offered his prayers, “Shocked to hear about Phil. Sad day for cricket. Deepest condolences to family, friends and well wishers. RIP #PhilipHughes.” TOI went ahead and printed RIP Sachin Tendulkar

Ankur Singh Nov 29, 2014 9:47 AM

Snapdeal forms exclusive tie-up with OCM Suitings?blur=25

With a macro aim to create a one-of-its-kind fabric store, Snapdeal is hinting at a lot more of such partnerships going forward

Ankur Singh Nov 28, 2014 8:26 AM

Fresh take: Chai, Sutta Aur Woh unveils the "other side" of brand campaigns?blur=25

Chai, Sutta aur Woh has recently launched pages on Facebook and Instagram to showcase brand campaigns tweaked into entertaining parodies

Ankur Singh Nov 27, 2014 8:26 AM

Industry Trendspotting: Social drives integration of marketing, PR and customer service?blur=25

Integrated campaigns have been on the rise in recent years. With the evolution of technology and social, the line is thinning between all marketing methods, making them work in tandem with each other

Ankur Singh Nov 25, 2014 8:25 AM

IMA 2014: Dabur, BJP, Infosys, HUL, Satyamev Jayate lead in first round?blur=25

exchange4media has announced the entry shortlist for the Indian Marketing Awards 2014 presented by Hindustan Times & powered by Colors. The awards, to be held on December 12, will recognize the fact that marketing is critical for organic growth of a business

Ankur Singh Nov 24, 2014 8:31 AM

Brands tap social media to build efficient business models?blur=25

Brands are increasingly looking at innovative ways to integrate data from social media to enhance customer service experience, and build consumer base

Ankur Singh Nov 21, 2014 8:00 AM

Marketers lap up re-targeting for screen-agnostic 'always-on' consumers?blur=25

The trend of users moving between devices has amplified. Hence, the ability to match the message to the user has become a pivotal need for e-commerce companies

Ankur Singh Nov 20, 2014 7:55 AM

Diageo unbottles new campaigns for Smirnoff and VAT 69?blur=25

With the launch of a new philosophy 'Unfakeit' and a gaming portal, the company is betting big on digital activations for the brand campaigns

Ankur Singh Nov 19, 2014 8:15 AM

India.com bets big on young readers?blur=25

The portal is aiming to continue leveraging new ways of promoting its assets through powerful properties

Ankur Singh Nov 18, 2014 8:10 AM