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Multiverse Launches Integrated Communications Agency in Hyderabad?blur=25

The agency has been founded by Vijay Amruth Raj, a former journalist, PR leader, and corporate communications expert with over 25 years of experience

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 3:51 PM

CBC Extends Digital Cinema Panel for PVR INOX and Others Until 2026?blur=25

According to an advisory issued by the CBC on June 24, the current empanelment will remain valid till December 31, 2026

e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 1:13 PM

Are Ad Agencies Losing Focus on Creativity Over Billable Hours??blur=25

Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur shares that the agencies that will thrive in the future will be those that stop selling labour and start selling intelligence

Prabhakar Mundkur Jun 16, 2026 11:49 AM

IKEA?blur=25

According to reports, incumbent agency Mother did not repitch for the account after holding it for 16 years

e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 10:01 AM

Pernod Ricard India Launches Creative Agency Pitch to Boost Branding?blur=25

Pernod Ricard India’s creative responsibilities are currently shared between Ogilvy and FCB India (now part of Omnicom Advertising India)

Imran Fazal Jun 9, 2026 9:10 AM

WPP integrates 82.5 Communications and Grey under Ogilvy in India?blur=25

As part of the new reporting structure, the leadership teams of the consolidated agencies will report into Rajesh VR, Group CEO of Ogilvy India

Imran Fazal Jun 6, 2026 9:18 AM

Samsung Chooses Cheil India for Integrated Media Strategy?blur=25

Guest Column: Communication Consultant Ganapathy Viswanathan writes on how Cheil has spent years within the Samsung ecosystem & understands the brand’s processes, product hierarchy & priorities

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 4, 2026 10:02 AM

AAAI?blur=25

Srinivasan Swamy, president of AAAI, said the association had fully cooperated with investigators but refrained from commenting on specifics as the matter remains sub judice

Imran Fazal May 25, 2026 8:39 AM

Prasoon Joshi Honoured at Goafest 2026 for Prasar Bharati Role?blur=25

The honour recognised Prasoon Joshi’s extraordinary contribution to Indian advertising and media

e4m Staff May 22, 2026 2:03 PM

Goafest 2026: Dheeraj Sinha & Dr. Annurag Batra on Advertising's Future?blur=25

Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld Group and e4m, spoke to Dheeraj Sinha, CEO-McCann Group, on key opportunities and challenges reshaping the Indian ad industry

e4m Staff May 21, 2026 3:21 PM

Anupriya Acharya?blur=25

Anupriya Acharya, CEO of Publicis Groupe, South Asia, at AAAI’s 80th anniversary celebrations, reflected on leadership, industry evolution, resilience, and the future of advertising

e4m Staff May 21, 2026 8:51 AM

Ramesh Narayan?blur=25

Guest Column: Ad industry veteran Ramesh Narayan reflects on his journey with the AAAI, recalling leadership roles, key industry decisions, and more

Ramesh Narayan May 20, 2026 10:23 AM

Advertising Agencies Association of India?blur=25

Webpages on AAAI’s official website was found displaying content linked to a betting and gambling platform, instead of archival material related to the association’s legacy

Imran Fazal May 15, 2026 1:59 PM

Goafest?blur=25

Industry conversations suggest that beneath the celebratory veneer of the event lies a growing unease over whether the platform still serves the ecosystem it claims to represent

Imran Fazal May 7, 2026 8:41 AM

probe?blur=25

The Federal Trade Commission in US has accused major global agency networks of coordinating advertising boycotts against certain media platforms under the umbrella of ‘brand safety’

Kanchan Srivastava May 1, 2026 9:17 AM

Ogilvy India promotes Nitesh Pai to Vice President?blur=25

Prior to his promotion, Nitesh served as Senior Planning Director at the agency

e4m Staff Apr 30, 2026 11:33 AM

Infectious Advertising names Siddhartha Singh CEO and Managing Partner?blur=25

Nisha Singhania, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, who has also served as CEO, will focus on strategic initiatives and driving the agency’s next phase of growth

e4m Staff Apr 28, 2026 12:20 PM

Clause design?blur=25

Claude Design raises a bigger question for India’s agencies: not how impressive it is, but which part of the creative workflow gets squeezed first

Shantanu David Apr 24, 2026 8:34 AM

Srinivasan Swamy, reverse auctions, RK Swamy, Advertising Agencies Association of India, AAAI?blur=25

The AAAI Chief's remarks come amid growing scrutiny of PSUs, which industry insiders say continue to increasingly drive the adoption of reverse auctions during agency pitches

Imran Fazal Apr 11, 2026 8:37 AM

Sandeep Goyal, Dr Annurag Batra?blur=25

In a candid conversation with Dr Annurag Batra, Rediffusion's MD looks back on his 40 years in the industry, and what lies ahead

e4m Staff Apr 11, 2026 8:18 AM

Advertising Agencies Association of India?blur=25

Under the new structure, smaller agencies with revenues of up to ₹5 crore will pay an annual subscription of ₹15,000

Imran Fazal Apr 8, 2026 10:19 AM

Court?blur=25

The court, however, has ordered that the interim relief granted to Madison earlier will remain in force until the next hearing

e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 7:12 PM

Naresh Khetrapal?blur=25

On his birthday, we celebrate not just his professional milestones, but the journey of perseverance and passion that defines him

e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 3:26 PM

McCann London appoints James Millers, Charlotte Prince and Loriley Sessions?blur=25

James Millers, Charlotte Prince, and Loriley Sessions have been appointed to senior leadership roles

e4m Desk Feb 19, 2026 1:54 PM

Pankaj Nihalani appointed Head of Creative – Mumbai at Enormous?blur=25

Pankaj joins Enormous from Ogilvy, where he most recently served as Executive Creative Director

e4m Staff Feb 3, 2026 7:32 PM

storytelling panel?blur=25

The panellists will share insights on the topic ‘Storytelling that builds a nation: Purpose, culture and the new creative imagination’

e4m Desk Jan 29, 2026 1:28 PM

Shveta Singh?blur=25

Guest Column: Shveta Singh, senior marketing and advertising professional, examines why brands are doing more marketing than ever, yet building less meaning and recall

Shveta Singh Jan 29, 2026 11:04 AM

Shveta Singh?blur=25

Guest Column: Shveta Singh, senior marketing and advertising professional, reflects on how the media industry witnessed a slow yet seismic shift over the decades

Shveta Singh Jan 19, 2026 3:02 PM

Gretchen Saegh Fleming appointed CEO of Publicis Collective?blur=25

Prior to this, Gretchen Saegh Fleming was with Volvo Cars as Head of Global Marketing & Consumer Experience

e4m Desk Jan 19, 2026 1:06 PM

big etch?blur=25

2025 saw most new ad growth consolidate around big digital platforms, pushing brands, agencies and publishers to recalibrate toward scale and certainty

Shantanu David Dec 31, 2025 9:04 AM

Prasoon joshi?blur=25

For Sam Balsara, Joshi’s stature lies in a rare duality the industry seldom witnesses- the ability to balance poetry and persuasion, art and advertising, without diluting either

e4m Staff Dec 24, 2025 5:39 PM

Jai Kotecha appointed CEO of Grey London?blur=25

Prior to this, Jai Kotecha was with Ogilvy as EMEA Managing Director, Clients

e4m Desk Dec 23, 2025 12:28 PM

Prasoon Joshi?blur=25

Advertising and marketing peers lauded Prasoon Joshi for his remarkable creative contributions

e4m Staff Dec 22, 2025 11:31 AM

Kanika appointed Branch Head of Cheil X Gurgaon?blur=25

Kanika was earlier Vice President – Head of Operations at the agency

e4m Staff Dec 17, 2025 3:40 PM

Huw Gildon appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Publicis Groupe Vietnam?blur=25

Prior to this, Huw Gildon was with Edelman as Chief Strategy Officer for APAC

e4m Desk Dec 16, 2025 2:18 PM

IKEA?blur=25

McCann, VML, Adam & Eve\TBWA, VCCP, and AMV BBDO are competing for the Swedish furniture giant’s creative business

e4m Staff Dec 9, 2025 9:22 AM

Prasoon Joshi?blur=25

The AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour bestowed by the Indian advertising industry

e4m Staff Nov 17, 2025 12:06 PM

e4m Confluence 2025, Shashi Sinha, IPG Mediabrands?blur=25

At e4m Confluence 2025, Shashi Sinha, Executive Chairman of IPG Mediabrands India, shared his thoughts on AI in advertising, evolving media habits, the power of storytelling and more

e4m Staff Nov 12, 2025 8:27 AM

Cheil India COO Mandeep Sharma steps down from his role?blur=25

Mandeep Sharma has exited his position as Chief Operating Officer at Cheil India, multiple sources have confirmed

e4m Staff Nov 11, 2025 3:08 PM

Mind Your Language!?blur=25

The campaign features three digital films that address specific problems faced by national brands in South India

e4m Staff Nov 11, 2025 11:49 AM

IPG?blur=25

While the company’s revenue for the quarter stands at $2.49 billion, quarterly profit rose to $0.34 per share, up from $0.05 per share a year earlier

e4m Desk Nov 11, 2025 8:07 AM

ad shoots?blur=25

As creative agencies increasingly blur the lines between advertising and cinema, the industry debates whether this is a strategic evolution or a dangerous distraction from brand fundamentals

Aryendra Khan Nov 5, 2025 9:20 AM

Prabhakar Mundkur?blur=25

Veteran adman Prabhakar Mundkur writes on why ad agencies could be looking at diversifying into consulting

Prabhakar Mundkur Oct 9, 2025 9:37 AM

Blinkit?blur=25

Blinkit collaborated with graffiti artist Mooz Graffiti and Chakliart Advertising Agency to create a vibrant mural on Kolkata’s Sarat Bose Road

e4m Staff Sep 29, 2025 3:59 PM

Pepper Awards 2025?blur=25

This year marks a significant milestone with a powerful new partnership with Manifest

e4m Staff Sep 25, 2025 4:32 PM

dentsu?blur=25

With Dentsu weighing a stake sale or full exit from its international business, Indian players could find a once-in-a-decade chance to expand globally and gain tech-creative scale

Tasmayee Laha Roy Sep 1, 2025 8:51 AM