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Conceived as a once in a generation collector’s edition, this landmark issue is the biggest ever issue produced by the magazine, setting a new publishing benchmark
At the world’s most influential tech stage, intelligence becomes infrastructure and execution becomes advantage
Anuja Jain Jan 7, 2026 5:45 PM
Brands are experimenting with text-led, status-style posts and humour-driven formats, tapping everyday digital behaviours and shared experiences to engage audiences
Vaishnavi Deshpande Jan 7, 2026 5:01 PM
Under his leadership, Ruder Finn India witnessed significant growth, deepened client partnerships and enhanced its strategic positioning in a highly competitive market.
Atul Sharma, CEO, Ruder Finn & Head - Middle East, exits Ruder Finn India
The association is for the upcoming edition of the Women’s T20 league in 2026
Sahni has stepped down from her role as Chief Executive Officer of Fortune India and OPEN Media
Her professional journey includes stints at Viacom18, Mondelēz International, Marico, and Vaishnavi Corporate Communications, and others
As part of a planned succession process, senior industry leader Sundar Kondur has assumed the CRO role
Prior to this, Laurent Uguen held the role of Senior Director - Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
Responsibility for compliance extends across the digital advertising ecosystem, including advertisers, service providers, publishers, and content distributors
In this role, Wormald will lead Mastercard’s Asia Pacific business, driving strategy, growth, and innovation to shape the future of financial services across the region
WPP Media Sports is a unified sports and gaming practice delivering premier, scalable sports sponsorships, integrations, and content to drive intelligent growth with fans
Irrfan never felt like a conventional advertising face. That was precisely why brands trusted him
Before joining the RP–Sanjiv Goenka Group, Preeti Sahni spent over seven years at Network18 Media & Investments Limited
Vignesh Narayanan was earlier Vice President of Jio Ads from May 2023 to December 2025
Rohit Sharma will lead the Client Relations and Content verticals, further strengthening the agency’s position as a fully integrated communications enabler
Guest Column: Ashok Ogra, Advisor with New Delhi’s Apeejay Education, writes on the enduring nature of conflicts beyond individual leaders
Ashok Ogra Jan 7, 2026 1:36 PM
What a perfect martech stack looks like for large enterprises - key layers, tools, and principles CMOs need to turn complexity into growth
Brij Pahwa Jan 7, 2026 1:18 PM
Other sponsors for WPL include State Bank of India, BHIM UPI, Kingfisher Premium Packaged Drinking Water and Kalyan Jewellers
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 12:58 PM
With this launch, dentsu.Connect marks a shift to a connected, intelligence-led operating model in India
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 12:56 PM
The fourth edition of the tournament is set to be held from January 9 to February 5, 2026
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 12:49 PM
Prashant Peres will now be leading the combined Mars and Kellanova businesses
Vikas Khanna has over 25 years of leadership experience across print, television, and digital media
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 11:44 AM
As Rajiv Dubey celebrates his birthday today, January 7, the spotlight turns to his decade-long journey at Dabur India, where he has led media planning & brand visibility across every major verticals
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 11:31 AM
Ashish Bhasin, Founder, The Bhasin Consulting Group and former CEO Asia Pacific Dentsu, remembers Usha Bhandarkar as one of the true architects of India’s modern advertising era
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 11:21 AM
Aman Dhall, Founder, CommsCredible shares the lessons and learnings that shaped his year as a communicator, strategist, and builder
Aman Dhall Jan 7, 2026 11:20 AM
Bhandarkar played a key role in shaping the voice of brands such as Surf, Liril, Lifebuoy and Rexona. She was 81
Fastvertising is real-time marketing that joins live cultural moments with relevance, letting brands earn attention rather than buy it in a market of scarce focus
Anuja Jain Jan 7, 2026 9:33 AM
Industry players call for stronger verification mechanisms, accountability, consolidation and better creator ecosystems to be able to deliver better ROI for brands
Shalinee Mishra and Anuja Jain Jan 7, 2026 9:21 AM
According to TRAI Annual Report 2024–25, the country has approximately 60 million cable TV households, around 2 million HITS subscribers, and 56.92 million active DTH subscribers as of 31 March, 2025
From hit-driven businesses to IP-led studios, content producers are reworking their financial playbooks as costs rise, revenues fragment and global ambitions sharpen
Kanchan Srivastava Jan 7, 2026 9:12 AM
From its early humorous storytelling in 2015 to commanding attention during the IPL in 2023, Fogg’s iconic ‘chal raha hai’ campaigns transformed a deodorant tagline into a national catchphrase
Aryendra Khan Jan 7, 2026 9:08 AM
Avinash Kaul's next move is not known but it is believed he has been approached by large media and tech players to lead their operations and also to serve on the board of these large enterprises
In his expanded role, Siddharth Shekhar will oversee government and public sector, BFSI, education and automotive sectors
Prior to this appointment, Madhav Nayak was associated with Yum! Brands