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Naman Datta joins Eternal as Manager - Zomato Brand Ads
Naman Datta joins Eternal as Manager - Zomato Brand Ads

Datta moves to Eternal from Cricbuzz where he served as Manager

CII flags $36 billion growth gap, calls for sweeping media policy reforms
CII flags $36 billion growth gap, calls for sweeping media policy reforms

Industry body estimates that India’s media and entertainment sector could reach $64 billion by 2033 at its current growth rate of 9%

CII calls for TV ratings restoration, flags loss of advertiser confidence
CII calls for TV ratings restoration, flags loss of advertiser confidence

Alongside the ratings push, CII has called for GST on television, OTT and music subscriptions to be reduced from 18% to 5%

Not just Dentsu, two more independent agencies helping CCI in ad cartel probe
Not just Dentsu, two more independent agencies helping CCI in ad cartel probe

A notice, reviewed by e4m and issued by the CCI on March 19, 2026, to an independent agency seeks specific details and information regarding the probe...

Indian Super League appoints Karan Yadav as CEO
Indian Super League appoints Karan Yadav as CEO

most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports

Nirnay Bhattacharya takes over as Editor of News18Bangla.com
Nirnay Bhattacharya takes over as Editor of News18Bangla.com

Prior to Network18, Nirnay Bhattacharya was with Associated Broadcasting Co. Pvt Ltd (TV9) for nearly six years

ISA seeks to push cross-media measurement framework in India
ISA seeks to push cross-media measurement framework in India

ISA’s plans to draw upon WFA’s Halo framework and the UK’s ‘Origin’, its most mature implementation. Video measurement is likely to be the first phase

ABC seeks govt nod to audit digital news circulation
ABC seeks govt nod to audit digital news circulation

The ABC’s proposal comes amid a measurement vacuum in digital news space with MRUCI working hard to bring print & digital readership under IRS ambit

Tata’s leadership challenge: Building the team around the Chairman
Tata’s leadership challenge: Building the team around the Chairman

The Group needs a strong centre, but it also needs strong businesses. It needs one vision, supported by different leaders capable of executing that vi...

Vivek Gupta concludes INS presidency after tenure marked by key print initiatives
Vivek Gupta concludes INS presidency after tenure marked by key print initiatives

The Sanmarg Group CMD’s 2025–26 term saw a 26% revision in government advertising rates, the launch of the ‘Ink Doesn’t Lie’ campaign and policy inter...

Happy birthday Shekhar Gupta: A life in reporting, reinvention and institution-building
Happy birthday Shekhar Gupta: A life in reporting, reinvention and institution-building

As he turns 69 today, Gupta remains among the most recognisable and influential figures in Indian journalism

The Khans of Bollywood: How SRK, Salman, Aamir and Saif built four distinct brands
The Khans of Bollywood: How SRK, Salman, Aamir and Saif built four distinct brands

A new report by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) argues that their longevity is rooted in one key factor: they never made the same brand pr...

Broadcasters welcome end of 10+2 ad cap
Broadcasters welcome end of 10+2 ad cap

However, industry executives said scrapping the ad cap will only partly ease the sector’s concerns. The bigger issue is the restoration of BARC televi...

MIB agrees to scrap 10+2 TV advertising cap
MIB agrees to scrap 10+2 TV advertising cap

The decision was communicated by I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to an NBF delegation that met him today, e4m has learnt

Print publishers hesitant to implement INS-recommended 15% ad surcharge
Print publishers hesitant to implement INS-recommended 15% ad surcharge

The advisory was to take effect from August 1, but publishers are yet to implement it as they are wary of advertiser backlash amid a soft market, inte...

MIB: 60,253 enrol for National AI Skilling Initiative Phase I; 552 complete all 4 modules
MIB: 60,253 enrol for National AI Skilling Initiative Phase I; 552 complete all 4 modules

The curriculum for the initiative has been jointly designed and developed by the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and private-sector p...

Ink Doesn't Lie: Can the INS campaign reignite advertiser confidence in Print?
Ink Doesn't Lie: Can the INS campaign reignite advertiser confidence in Print?

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes on why the Indian Newspaper Society’s campaign carrying the line ‘Ink D...

Govt says WAVES Bazaar, WaveX to boost M&E business, startup ecosystem
Govt says WAVES Bazaar, WaveX to boost M&E business, startup ecosystem

MoS L. Murugan says IICT is driving global partnerships to strengthen India's AVGC-XR ecosystem

‘Derek Bose demanded rigour, encouraged curiosity and believed in nurturing young talent’
‘Derek Bose demanded rigour, encouraged curiosity and believed in nurturing young talent’

Lopah Mudra Bhattacharrya, Vice President Corporate Communications, HDFC Life, pays tribute to senior journalist Derek Bose who passed away recently

INS launches 'Ink Doesn't Lie' campaign to reinforce trust in print
INS launches 'Ink Doesn't Lie' campaign to reinforce trust in print

As part of the initiative, INS member publications across India will carry a common advertisement on July 27, 2026

Leadership Timeline
4 Updates
Mar 2026 Latest

Vivek Gupta — President (conclusion)

Vivek Gupta concludes his term as President of the Indian Newspaper Society after a year marked by policy advocacy and industry engagement.

Oct 2023

Karan Yadav — Chief Executive Officer (appointment)

Karan Yadav appointed as CEO of the Indian Super League.

Oct 2023

Karan Yadav — CEO (appointment)

Karan Yadav appointed as CEO of Indian Super League.

Nov -0001

Shekhar Gupta — Editor-in-Chief (appointment)

Served as Editor-in-Chief for 19 years.

Campaigns, Awards & Events
Ink Doesn't Lie
Jul 2026
A nationwide campaign to reaffirm the credibility, relevance and effectiveness of print media.
Ink Doesn't Lie
Oct 2023
A campaign aimed at reinforcing the credibility of print media amidst the rise of misinformation and digital c...
AI Insights
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  • Cross-Media Measurement Framework. The IRS is advocating for a cross-media measurement framework in India, drawing inspiration from international models to improve measurement accuracy across different media types.
  • Digital News Circulation Audit. The IRS is pushing for government approval to audit digital news circulation, highlighting the need for standardized measurement in the digital news sector.
? FAQs
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The Indian Readership Survey (IRS) is a comprehensive survey that measures the readership of print and digital media in India.
The IRS is focusing on digital news circulation due to a measurement vacuum in the digital space, which is crucial for understanding audience engagement and advertising effectiveness.
The goal is to create a unified measurement system that accurately reflects audience consumption across various media platforms, enhancing the reliability of readership data.
The IRS plans to draw upon successful international frameworks and implement phases that prioritize video measurement as a starting point.
The IRS faces challenges related to gaining government approval for audits and establishing a standardized framework that can be accepted across the industry.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
AI

The Indian Readership Survey (IRS) is currently focusing on enhancing readership measurement in India, particularly in the digital news space, as it seeks to integrate digital and print readership metrics. The IRS aims to address the measurement vacuum in digital news circulation, which has become increasingly important in the evolving media landscape.

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