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India’s ₹1.55 Lakh Cr ad market has a measurement problem. Digital is winning by default
India’s ₹1.55 Lakh Cr ad market has a measurement problem. Digital is winning by default

With IRS stalled, BARC ratings disrupted, no common OOH currency & radio seeking relevance, measurement gaps are making traditional media harder to ju...

Google avoids ad-tech breakup despite illegal monopoly ruling
Google avoids ad-tech breakup despite illegal monopoly ruling

The court previously found that Google unlawfully tied its publisher ad server to AdX, pushing publishers towards using both products and restricting...

ChatGPT Ads just hit $1bn run rate. Now comes the price test in India
ChatGPT Ads just hit $1bn run rate. Now comes the price test in India

Advertisers remain cautious about paying a premium until ChatGPT Ads proves its ROI

From India to the World: The rise of the Indian global manager
From India to the World: The rise of the Indian global manager

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan explains why India’s demanding business environment is shaping global leaders and inspiring a new generation

When AI content gets a label, does it lose its value?
When AI content gets a label, does it lose its value?

For brands & agencies, the question is whether the AI badge will matter to consumers, and what happens when machines can identify machine-made content...

Hit or Miss: The week in ads
Hit or Miss: The week in ads

Explore this week's standout ad campaigns from Flipkart, Google, and more, showcasing creativity, humour, and a courtroom clash in the advertising wor...

India orders Google to remove Firebase accounts linked to banking scams
India orders Google to remove Firebase accounts linked to banking scams

As per news agencies, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has ordered at least 57 websites and databases hosted on Firebase to be removed in Au...

TV ad volumes decline 7% in Jan-Jul: TAM AdEx
TV ad volumes decline 7% in Jan-Jul: TAM AdEx

Food and beverages emerged as the largest advertising sector on television during the seven-month period, accounting for 23% of total ad volumes

Isha Tiwari joins Google as DV360 Lead
Isha Tiwari joins Google as DV360 Lead

Tiwari joins Google from The Trade Desk

Stepping away with immense pride: Sunita Rajan on Bloomberg exit
Stepping away with immense pride: Sunita Rajan on Bloomberg exit

e4m was the first to break the news of Rajan moving on from Bloomberg Media

If AI runs the campaign, who owns the mistake?
If AI runs the campaign, who owns the mistake?

With rising AI automation in advertising, brands, agencies and platforms are grappling with where accountability should ultimately lie

The King of Charisma: Why brands can’t let go of Shah Rukh Khan
The King of Charisma: Why brands can’t let go of Shah Rukh Khan

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on why Shah Rukh Khan continues to remain in the consideration set...

Kunal Soni elevated to MD - APAC Android Partnerships at Google
Kunal Soni elevated to MD - APAC Android Partnerships at Google

Soni was earlier Director-Google Play, APAC Scaled Business & Partner Ecosystem.

Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash for coding and AI agent workflows
Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash for coding and AI agent workflows

The new model is positioned as a lower-cost option for businesses building autonomous AI systems

Meta, Google, others to face thousands of alleged social media addiction lawsuits in US
Meta, Google, others to face thousands of alleged social media addiction lawsuits in US

The US cases form part of a wider regulatory push around social media use and children

Shah Rukh Khan teams up with Prasoon Joshi for Google Gemini campaign
Shah Rukh Khan teams up with Prasoon Joshi for Google Gemini campaign

The campaign is conceptualised and written by Prasoon Joshi, Chairman, Omnicom Advertising India, and developed by Google with McCann India and Nirvan...

ICC Women's T20 WC26 sees 39% rise in ad intensity/match; India matches draw 58% more ads
ICC Women's T20 WC26 sees 39% rise in ad intensity/match; India matches draw 58% more ads

According to a report by TAM Sports, the top five advertisers together accounted for 55% of total advertising volumes in 2026, compared with 48% in th...

DD Free Dish: Parl panel pushes built-in satellite tuners for phasing out set-top boxes
DD Free Dish: Parl panel pushes built-in satellite tuners for phasing out set-top boxes

Parliamentary panel seeks measurable outcomes on rollout, says compliance deadlines should not keep shifting as MIB aims to expand reach of free DTH p...

Google's Sanjay Ghemawat bows out after 27 years to build AI-driven Discovery
Google's Sanjay Ghemawat bows out after 27 years to build AI-driven Discovery

The Indian-American engineer behind Google's core infrastructure exits to launch Discovery Loop, as Pichai and Hassabis confirm changes atop Google De...

Teads sues Google over alleged ongoing anti-competitive adtech practices
Teads sues Google over alleged ongoing anti-competitive adtech practices

While Teads has not disclosed a specific damages claim, the filing seeks treble damages, punitive damages and restitution, with the final amount to be...

Leadership Timeline
6 Updates
Oct 2023 Latest

Sanjay Ghemawat — Senior Fellow (departure)

Sanjay Ghemawat left Google after 27 years to co-found Discovery Loop.

Oct 2023

Demis Hassabis — Chair and Chief Scientist (role change)

Demis Hassabis stepped back from day-to-day operations to focus on broader responsibilities.

Oct 2023

Kunal Soni — MD -APAC Android Partnerships (appointment)

Kunal Soni has been elevated to the position of Managing Director-APAC Android Partnerships at Google.

Oct 2023

Isha Tiwari — DV360 Lead (appointment)

Isha Tiwari joins Google as DV360 Lead.

Nov -0001

Sundar Pichai — CEO (appointment)

Sundar Pichai's leadership of Google showcases Indian executives in top global positions.

Nov -0001

Sundar Pichai — CEO (appointment)

Sundar Pichai's leadership at Google showcases the influence of Indian managers in the tech industry.

Campaigns, Awards & Events
Customized Doodle
Jul 2026
Google joined the celebrations with a customised doodle that transformed its logo into a tribute.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Advertising Campaign
Mar 2026
Google became the single largest advertiser during the tournament, contributing 16% of total advertising volum...
Google's Advertising Campaign during ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Mar 2026
Google became the single largest advertiser during the tournament, contributing 16% of total advertising volum...
Google Gemini
Oct 2023
A campaign featuring Shah Rukh Khan that positions Gemini as a supportive friend who listens, understands and...
Google Gemini campaign
Oct 2023
A campaign featuring Shah Rukh Khan aimed at promoting AI accessibility in India through multilingual capabili...
Google Gemini
Oct 2023
A full-page advertisement featuring Shah Rukh Khan promoting the AI-driven product Google Gemini.
Ab dost hai saath, toh khul ke karo baat
Oct 2023
Google Gemini has launched a campaign for Gemini Live featuring Shah Rukh Khan, positioning conversational AI...
Ab dost hai saath, toh khul ke karo baat
Oct 2023
A campaign for Gemini Live featuring Shah Rukh Khan, positioning conversational AI as an approachable everyday...
AI Insights
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  • Legal Challenges. Google has been found to have unlawfully tied its publisher ad server to AdX, which has implications for its competitive practices in the ad market.
  • Digital Advertising Growth. As traditional media faces measurement problems, digital advertising continues to gain traction, positioning Google favorably in the market.
  • AI in Advertising. The rise of AI-driven advertising, including platforms like ChatGPT Ads, presents both opportunities and challenges for Google as advertisers seek proven ROI.
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Google was found to have unlawfully tied its publisher ad server to AdX, which restricts competition in the ad market.
Google is well-positioned as digital advertising continues to grow, especially as traditional media struggles with measurement issues.
Google faces challenges in proving the ROI of AI-driven advertising platforms, as advertisers remain cautious about premium pricing.
India's Cyber Crime Coordination Centre ordered Google to remove Firebase accounts linked to banking scams.
Isha Tiwari joined Google as the DV360 Lead, coming from The Trade Desk.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Google has recently faced legal challenges regarding its ad-tech practices, particularly concerning its monopoly in the ad server market. Despite a ruling against it, the company has avoided a breakup of its ad-tech business. Additionally, Google is navigating the evolving landscape of digital advertising as traditional media struggles with measurement issues.

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