2026
Hit or Miss: The week in ads?blur=25

From LinkedIn BROs to rigged roulette wheels, brands turned this Raksha Bandhan into their most inventive sibling showdown yet

Aryendra Khan Aug 28, 2026 9:06 AM

The Rise of Young PR Founders in India: A New Era Begins?blur=25

The next generation of PR agency founders are starting earlier, building leaner and challenging the traditional agency model. But can youth translate into long-term credibility?

Ritika Upmanyu Aug 27, 2026 3:37 PM

Navigating India's TV Ratings: New Rules vs. Investment Challenges?blur=25

The investment question is becoming more difficult because the television market itself faces structural pressure

Imran Fazal Aug 27, 2026 9:25 AM

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Ads in India to Boost Digital Marketing?blur=25

WPP and Omnicom named first agency partners; self-serve Ads Manager to open on September 4 with daily budgets starting at ₹725

e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 7:03 AM

Amitabh Pande?blur=25

At the upcoming edition of the conference, Amitabh Pande, Chief Strategy Officer at Diageo India, will share key insights on the topic ‘Building Brands That Win Consumers, Occasions and Culture’

e4m Desk Aug 26, 2026 3:38 PM

Onam 2026: Media agencies reveal the FOMO fuelling Kerala’s festive ad boom?blur=25

Industry experts say there is typically a 15–20% uplift in seasonal budgets for Kerala during Onam

Sandhi Sarun Aug 26, 2026 9:11 AM

Pitch fireside chat?blur=25

Pallavi Saxena, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer, Cleartrip; Nitin Khanna, CMO, ACKO & Indrajeet Mookherjee, President – Integrated Client Management, dentsu India, will engage in a fireside chat

e4m Desk Aug 25, 2026 4:17 PM

ASCI Reports 4,858 Betting Ads in Year Since PROGA Implementation?blur=25

ASCI said almost 97% of advertisements reported during the post-PROGA period were found on the Meta Ad Library, Instagram and websites

Imran Fazal Aug 25, 2026 9:18 AM

Onam 2026: Key Insights into Digital Marketing Strategies?blur=25

With a shorter festive window this year, digital platforms are looking to make the most of premium inventory, sharper audience targeting and measurable outcomes, say industry watchers

Sandhi Sarun Aug 24, 2026 9:32 AM

Harmanpreet Kaur Champions Sony Sports Network's Bold Campaign for T20 Asia Cup?blur=25

In the ‘Not a  Gentleman’s Game’ campaign, the World Cup-winning captain brings the aggression, intensity and ambition of Team India to Sony  Sports Network’s high-energy campaign

e4m Staff Aug 22, 2026 11:36 AM

BW People Horizon 2026 and 11th HR Excellence Awards?blur=25

To be held in September, senior HR leaders will explore AI, talent transformation, skills-first organisations and the evolving role of the CHRO

e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 4:36 PM

Puneet Das?blur=25

Puneet Das, Chief Marketing Officer, Britannia Industries Limited, will share key insights at the upcoming edition of the conference on Sep 3

e4m Desk Aug 21, 2026 1:26 PM

ITW Universe Becomes Title Sponsor of Classic NCR Golf League 2026?blur=25

The fifth edition of the league brings together business leaders, CXOs and senior professionals from across the NCR

e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 12:04 PM

Rethinking how India shops and spends on holidays?blur=25

Guest Column: Sr. Marketing Leader Yatnesh Pandey on how Indian consumers are shifting from buying products to purchasing experiences, making products part of a larger consumption journey

Yatnesh Pandey Aug 21, 2026 9:17 AM

Government Meeting Aims to Resolve BARC Ratings Dispute?blur=25

The meeting, attended by I&B Secretary and senior government officials, discussed at length the outstanding issues surrounding BARC's compliance with the TRP 2026 policy

Imran Fazal Aug 20, 2026 3:28 PM

FAST?blur=25

Guest Column: Ravalnath Joshi, Business Head of Aidem Ventures, makes the case for Free Ad-Supported Television as regional broadcasters’ fastest route to a new, addressable revenue line

Ravalnath Joshi Aug 20, 2026 1:08 PM

ShareChat & Moj?blur=25

The Culture Intelligence Summit 2026 was hosted by ShareChat and Moj in Mumbai and Delhi

e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 4:35 PM

Minimalist Reports ₹697 Crore Income in FY26, Ad Spend Hits ₹235 Crore?blur=25

Revenue from operations rose 36% to ₹690.2 crore during the year, while profit after tax stood at ₹25.9 crore

e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 6:09 PM

Onam: Can a regional festival become India’s next big consumer moment??blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on how Onam offers brands a powerful combination of tradition, family, celebration, community and consumption

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 17, 2026 11:56 AM

This Onam, Kerala OOH ad spend expected to grow 20%?blur=25

From Kochi Metro to airports and malls, brands are expanding their OOH play beyond traditional hoardings

Sandhi Sarun Aug 17, 2026 9:25 AM

Independence Day?blur=25

Guest Column: Carol Goyal, CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab, shares how new India is being epitomised by Gen Z

Carol Goyal Aug 15, 2026 11:27 AM

Independence Day?blur=25

Guest Column: Deepak Choudhary, President-EEMA, Founder & MD - Eva Live, EVENTFAQS Media, MSEED & Doremi Entertianment, states how the idea of Brand India is undergoing a significant transformation

Deepak Choudhary Aug 15, 2026 11:19 AM

Independence Day?blur=25

Guest Column: Jyotiraditya Thakur, Co-Founder, Bhag Club, shares how the new India is the aspirational India, an India that is confident about wanting more, building more, and becoming more

Jyotiraditya Thakur Aug 15, 2026 11:11 AM

Independence Day?blur=25

Guest Column: Gaurav Gopal Verma states that as India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, there is something beyond the tricolour, the speeches that feels different this year

Gaurav Gopal Verma Aug 15, 2026 11:02 AM

India's TV Industry Faces Uncertainty Without Ratings Ahead of Festive Season?blur=25

Guest Column: M Gautham Machaiah writes how regulatory reform collides with commercial reality in television’s most lucrative quarter

M. Gautham Machaiah Aug 12, 2026 1:50 PM

IMA South 2026?blur=25

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate innovative campaigns that have demonstrated creativity, effectiveness and cultural relevance in South India

e4m Desk Aug 12, 2026 12:58 PM

Bajaj Electricals Welcomes Krishnan Sundaram as Chief Growth Officer?blur=25

Krishnan Sundaram joins Bajaj Electricals from Vini Cosmetics, where he served as Chief Executive Officer

e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 11:51 AM

Dish TV Reports Rs 286 Crore Loss Amid 33% Drop in DTH Revenue?blur=25

The company’s consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 265.83 crore in the April-June quarter, down from Rs 329.36 crore in the year-ago period

e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 10:12 AM

Shantomoy Ray?blur=25

Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, examines the growing obsession with social media virality & explores why brands may need to shift their focus to relevance

Shantomoy Ray Aug 12, 2026 8:13 AM

e4m × Techmagnate roundtable: Marketers rethink visibility in the AI era?blur=25

As AI changes how consumers discover brands, marketers are balancing traditional search, conversational queries, unified visibility, content credibility and conversion

e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 5:50 PM

MIB clears ambiguity over PSA films, allows separate 2-minute windows for Centre, states?blur=25

The MIB has also reiterated the time slots during which PSA films can be shown in cinemas

e4m Staff Aug 10, 2026 12:49 PM

Independence Day?blur=25

As India celebrates its 80th year of independence, marketers have an opportunity to look at the occasion not merely as a patriotic calendar event, but as a moment that brings the country together

e4m Desk Aug 10, 2026 10:16 AM

India's Media Industry Faces Major Layoffs Amid Transformation?blur=25

More than 1,000 media jobs are estimated to have been lost in 2026 as weak economics, AI and restructuring remake Indian newsrooms

Tasmayee Laha Roy Aug 10, 2026 9:20 AM

Neeraj Roy of Hungama Digital Inducted into IAA Hall of Fame?blur=25

Neeraj Roy is Managing Director and CEO of Hungama Digital Media Entertainment

Debolina Datta Aug 8, 2026 10:38 AM

ICC?blur=25

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 the previous tournament

e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 3:36 PM

Sony Sports Network Launches Exciting 'Festival of Sports' Campaign?blur=25

The campaign covers broadcast of tournaments being held from August 15 to December 1

e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 1:15 PM

Warner Bros. Discovery?blur=25

Warner Bros. Discovery reported $8.7 bn in second-quarter revenue as advtg fell 22% & content revenue declined 26%, while its streaming biz continued to grow with adjusted EBITDA jumping 63% ex-FX

e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 8:23 AM

ASCI Reports 97% of Summer Ads Misleading, Urges Compliance?blur=25

Of the 40 ads reviewed, 21 were modified or withdrawn by advertisers without contest after ASCI raised concerns, while another 18 were held to be in violation by the Consumer Complaints Council

e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 12:49 PM

WPP Reports 3.2% Revenue Drop Amid AI Strategy and Regional Challenges?blur=25

Chief Executive Cindy Rose said WPP had completed the first phase of its organisational overhaul under its Elevate28 strategy

e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 12:01 PM

AAAI?blur=25

Dr. Annurag Batra writes that AAAI must embrace change, transparency and fresh thinking to stay relevant

Annurag Batra Aug 5, 2026 5:17 PM

Onam remains Kerala’s biggest retail opportunity for brands?blur=25

For brands, Onam is much more than another festival on the calendar. It is one of Kerala’s biggest retail opportunities, where tradition, family celebrations and consumer spending come together

e4m Desk Aug 5, 2026 2:29 PM

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Shines at Media Sanwadh 2026 Event?blur=25

Presented by DS Group, the fourth edition brought together over 60 of the Indian journalism's most influential editors and anchors for a day-long dialogue on AI, trust and the future of the newsroom

e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 12:17 PM

Onam?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explains how Kerala becomes India’s first big festive marketplace with the arrival of Onam

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 3, 2026 9:20 AM

Evolving Skills for Creative Agencies in 2026: What Matters Now?blur=25

As AI rewrites what execution means, Indian creative agencies are looking past the book for talent that is fluent in data, technology and business

Aryendra Khan Aug 3, 2026 9:19 AM

Onam?blur=25

Brands are allocating 40-70% of festive budgets to digital, while OOH and creator partnerships gain prominence this Onam

Sandhi Sarun Aug 3, 2026 9:10 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

While traditional television continued to command substantial advertiser interest, Connected TV emerged as the more diversified advertising platform during the tournament

e4m Staff Aug 1, 2026 1:19 PM