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exchange4media wishes Sunil Gautam a very happy birthday and celebrates a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire India's communications fraternity
Guest Column: Gargi Sarkar, Founder & MD of RA Brand Consultant, writes how luxury brands are moving beyond products and exclusivity to build trust, certainty, and confidence
The honour recognises Kurup's contributions to storytelling, entrepreneurship and Indian knowledge systems
Father of Essel Group Chairman Dr Subhash Chandra, Laxmi Goel, Jawahar Goel and Ashok Goel, passes away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of business grit, and a family that reshaped Indian media
As part of the new structure, Amrit Baid will lead the key Retail Finance & Pre-Owned Cars business verticals
She joined Sanofi in 2008 as a Director in Communications and went on to hold several leadership roles during her nearly two-decade tenure
He joins IndusInd Bank from Propagate India, where he served as Brand Partner for over two years.
She most recently held the role of Director APAC Communications & Marketing, India and South Asia
The judging for LIA 2026 will begin 25th September and run through 3rd October, 2026
Anup Kumar reflects on Atul Hegde’s leadership, mentorship and vision in a tribute honouring his legacy
The company's board, at its meeting held on July 11, approved the issuance of 3,87,87,137 warrants on a preferential basis at an issue price of ₹24.57 per warrant
thumpN plans to use the fresh capital to expand its AI-powered platform
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 5:18 PM
Yesudas S Pillai, Advertising and Mktg Strategist, Investor & Founder at Y&A Transformation, shares observations from a chance interaction during a morning run & reflections shaped by life experiences
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 5:00 PM
The admission came during an exchange on X, where users were discussing Anthropic's utilisation of computing infrastructure provided by Musk’s own venture, SpaceXAI
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 3:44 PM
At Dream Sports, Deepak Jacob served as President and Group General Counsel
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 11:18 AM
Julka brings more than 26 years of experience spanning entertainment, media, artist management, digital content and brand partnerships
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 7:52 AM
Singh was previously associated with Providence India as Executive Director - AI & Data, Enterprise Transformation
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 4:48 PM
With the new Platform Properties feature, creators and brands can view key performance metrics such as clicks, impressions and search queries that drive traffic to their social content
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 2:53 PM
The special issue examines how Indian women understand, negotiate and experience consent across homes, relationships, workplaces, public spaces and digital life
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 2:27 PM
Naveen Kundu will lead the integrated business as Board Chairman & CEO
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 2:26 PM
Sparsh Ganguli will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 1:46 PM
Shakdher joined Paytm in October 2024 after his exit from Ola where he was Chief Business Officer
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 1:27 PM
Messaging platform submits its reply to the Centre's notice, while officials assess whether the proposed feature adequately addresses concerns over online fraud, impersonation and cybercrime
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 1:23 PM
As per the company’s FY26 annual report, higher marketing investments were supported by cost efficiencies despite inflationary pressures
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 1:13 PM
Milind Sarwate has been reappointed as an Independent Director for a second five-year term
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 12:25 PM
As Bhupendra Chaubey celebrates his birthday today, it is an occasion to recognise not merely a distinguished career but a journalist who has evolved without losing sight of the fundamentals
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 11:14 AM
Following a seven-year term at JioStar as marketing director, Vishal N Sharma joins US-based J Brrothers LLC as Head of India Operations
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:53 AM
The proposal will be placed before shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting on July 31
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:30 AM
According to reports, the committee has been tasked with reviewing the film's content and will submit its recommendations to the Centre
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:16 AM
The publishers accused OpenAI of deleting or rendering billions of ChatGPT conversation logs unsearchable
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:10 AM
Participation fee pegged at Rs 1.5 crore; reserve prices range from Rs 4.87 crore to Rs 11.22 crore across five channel categories
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 8:12 AM
According to the network, 10-second advertising rates have reached ₹20-25 lakh during the knockout stage; over 22 brands have partnered across television and digital platforms
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 8:03 AM
The tech giant has said that the ruling departs from established legal precedent in India as it challenges the Delhi High Court verdict on trademark keyword bidding
The campaign is based on two concepts: the first version is based on ‘Legends of Onam’ and the second version is based on ‘Unspoken Onam Ritual’
HirePlusPlus has partnered with Suvan Ventures to expand its AI-powered enterprise hiring platform, focusing on fraud detection, autonomous recruitment and trusted AI-led hiring.
With this GCC, the agency is primed to focus on serving offshore clients, particularly enterprises in the US, Europe, Middle East, and APAC
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 12:23 PM
The categories span from web series and digital films to podcasts, youth dramas, and outstanding non-fiction projects and micro dramas
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:52 AM
Amid demand for a ban on adult ads during cricket, e4m analyses the debate over legality, suitability and ad placement during family-viewing events
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:36 AM
The Chief Guest of the event will be Kailash Vijayvargiya, Minister for Urban Development & Housing and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:31 AM
According to media reports, the organisation has requested Jay Shah to take up the matter at the next ICC Board meeting and establish clear guidelines within 30 days
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:22 AM
Advertising continues to contribute more than one-third of industry revenues, generating an estimated $300 million in 2025
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:00 AM
In a communication to NSE and BSE, the company stated that the board meeting will discuss proposals for the issuance of equity shares, convertible securities, bonds, or debentures
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 10:44 AM
Sam Tomlinson succeeds Jamie Posnanski who has returned to the United States to focus on personal commitments
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 10:25 AM
Hearing the 12-min ad cap case, the Delhi High Court rejected broadcasters' argument that TRAI's jurisdiction is confined to technical aspects of transmission and interconnection
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 10:23 AM
Suraj Nedungadi, AVP - Strategy at YAAP, shares how Atul gave him an opportunity when he was a fresher, nurtured his ideas, and shaped the professional he is today
The board has cleared preferential allotment at Rs 479 per share for the capital infusion
Beyond D2M, the two organisations will also collaborate on Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies for IPTV and other digital content distribution platforms
Singh brings over 27 years of experience across corporate communications, public affairs, sustainability and reputation management
Earlier, he was Editorial Director of India News of ITV Group Since 2022
At a time when the Indian media agency landscape was dominated by established networks, Sohrabji embraced the challenge of building a new agency from the ground up
In his new role, he will continue to report to Rahul Chari, Co-founder of PhonePe.
Justice Khanna will hold charge for a period of three months with effect from 5 July 2026, or until a regular Chairperson is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earliest
Yesudas S Pillai has shared his observations on a front-page newspaper advertisement by The Leela Palace, reflecting on how brand messaging can influence consumer attention and interpretation
According to the notice, the programmes and social media posts contained false and unsubstantiated allegations about Kamboj and his family
In a statement, the social media giant said several of the advertisements and advertiser accounts at the centre of the controversy had already been detected and disabled
Singh joined the channel as Senior Executive Editor and hosted the prime-time programme Sabse Bada Sawal
Arora will be taking over from Jan Bures, who will take on a new role at Volkswagen AG
ON PURPOSE will support BISFF with strategic comms, media relations, and storytelling aimed at expanding the festival’s visibility and reinforcing Bengaluru’s position as a vibrant cultural hub.
The partnership will focus on helping FlixBus build awareness, trust, and market adoption as it scales its intercity mobility network across India
The partnership aims to strengthen Vembu Technologies' corporate reputation, thought leadership, and media presence across India
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:48 PM
Roli Shrivastava will lead marketing across Hocco Ice Creams, Hocco Restaurants, Hocco Eateries, Hocco Foods, and Huber & Holly Ice Creams
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:32 PM
Mehta brings over 20 years of experience across business strategy, marketing and content thought leadership
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:23 PM
Noor Fathima Warsia, Group Editorial Director at BW Businessworld, leads a multi-platform editorial operation - from global interviews to debates about the economics of influence and AI
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:20 PM
Mrinall Dey has founded Brevanta Communications to offer strategic counsel to business leaders after a successful career in corporate communications
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:16 PM
The report says digital adoption has helped nearly 60% of MSMEs achieve double-digit revenue growth with AI expected to unlock up to 30-35% improvement in profitability for businesses
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:06 PM
The Founder of Ackerman and former Chairman of Equus Red Cell has spent over three decades shaping Indian advertising, one story, one brand and one bold idea at a time
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 11:22 AM
Jones succeeds Lisa Utzschneider, who led IAS for more than seven years and will remain with the company as Special Advisor to the Board through the end of 2026
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 11:00 AM
Kareena Kapoor Khan has been the brand ambassador for Fizzy Goblet since 2022
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 10:49 AM
Sanjiv Mehta, one of India’s most respected and transformative corporate leaders, turns 66 today
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 10:28 AM
Tarkeshwar Singh, Partner at Bureau Media, described the launch as one of the most emotional milestones of his career
Yener brings more than 14 years of experience in brand building, digital transformation and marketing strategy
Rajeev Beotra retired from HT Media last year after stepping down as Executive Director – Revenue
Prior this elevation, Chopra served as Chief Operating Officer of TIML
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited is the operator of Burger King in India and Burger King and Popeyes in Indonesia
Truecaller’s Hemant Arora remembered Atul Hegde not only for his entrepreneurial achievements, but also for his humility, approachability and the warmth he brought to every industry interaction
Nirmalya Sen, Founder and CEO of The Rethink Company, has paid heartfelt tribute to Atul Hegde, reflecting on his leadership and lasting contribution to India’s digital advertising and media industry
The Gozoop co-founder recalls Atul Hegde's bold vision, entrepreneurial conviction and generosity, months after the landmark YAAP–Gozoop deal brought the two independent agency groups together
Sowmya Iyer, Founder & CEO of DVio Digital, shares that while Hegde's demise is a big loss for the industry, for her, it is the loss of a dear friend
Adman Prabhakar Mundkur remembered Atul Hegde’s contribution to the advertising ecosystem
Previously, Sharda served as Director - Artist Services at Believe India
Jessamine Avila has over two decades of experience in marketing and brand building
Prior to joining Yum! Brands, Mukherjee spent more than 15 years at Procter & Gamble
The last rites will be conducted at 6:00 pm at Oshiwara Hindu Smashan Bhoomi
Rajiv Dubey, Head of Media at Dabur India, said Hegde’s death is a significant loss to the marketing and advertising industry
Pankaj Sharma, CEO & Director MGID India, remembers Atul Hegde as a pioneer who recognized the transformative power of influencer marketing well before it became an industry cornerstone.
Nikhil Kumar, media & tech leader and former CGMO of Affle, remembers Atul Hegde as someone who operated with immense grace, deep empathy, and a genuine passion for guiding others
Marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh remembers Atul Hegde’s leadership and vision
Arnab Mitra remembers Hegde as a man who corrected you without making you feel corrected
Advertising revenue emerged as the biggest growth driver during the year, rising 19% to Rs 3,165 crore
Jyoti Samajpati joined Kotak Mahindra Bank after being with Unilever for nearly 18 years
e4m Staff Jul 7, 2026 12:34 PM
Gour Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Tribes Communications, remembers Atul Hegde for his contributions to the country’s digital sector
e4m Staff Jul 7, 2026 12:17 PM
Raphaël de Andréis has taken up the new role in addition to his responsibilities as CEO Western Europe
e4m Staff Jul 7, 2026 11:24 AM
The names include Sonal Chhajerh, National Creative Director at Leo Mumbai; Ashwini Deshpande, Co-founder, Director at Elephant Design; and Ashish Khazanchi, Managing Partner at Enormous Brands
He has held senior positions at Essence, Omnicom Media Group, Madison and Mindshare
As reported earlier, e4m has also learnt that Gaurav Dewani is now preparing to pursue entrepreneurship
This is in addition to his current role as Chief Revenue Officer – Sports & Special Projects
Prior to joining IGP, Rohit served as a senior-level finance leader at Import Express Private Limited and O1 India Private Limited
Ravi Joshi has been appointed as the President & CEO of Digital Healthcare
The platform has been launched along with Varun Sheth and Zaheer Adenwala
Lakhutia brings nearly two decades of experience across television, digital media and business
The sixth edition of India’s leading fintech conference returns on 10 July 2026 at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru
Hari Krishnan, Managing Partner & Chief Business Officer at McCann India, fondly remembers advertising veteran Jishnu Sen, recalling their shared moments in a heartfelt tribute
This partnership marks a continuation of Confiance's growing focus on building category-defining narratives for India's emerging consumer brands
e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 11:57 AM
Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld and Founder of the e4m Group, has been conferred a Special Award in recognition of his contribution to media & experiential economy
e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 11:45 AM
Previously, he was EVP Global Creative Innovation, Chief Creative Officer Asia Pacific at Gloin Ketchum
e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 11:08 AM
The book deals with executive success and the new rules of winning at work
e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 10:00 AM
Salvan was previously with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation
