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The awards honour innovative strategies, visionary campaigns and groundbreaking initiatives that have shaped the evolving direct-to-consumer ecosystem
Anand co-founded the influencer marketing and talent management company in 2016
e4m Staff Aug 31, 2026 6:03 PM
The awards honour innovative strategies, visionary campaigns and groundbreaking initiatives that have shaped the evolving direct-to-consumer ecosystem
He will oversee story ideation, editorial planning, coordination, and execution
e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 5:28 PM
Every winner was decided by weighing multiple sources of evidence including employee happiness dialogue results, sentiment analysis, external feedback and a detailed Culture Audit
e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 5:09 PM
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
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on how every major tyre brand has developed its own strategy and chosen its own route into cricket
Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 20, 2026 7:35 AM
Goyal's response broadly challenges how she believes the AAAI should be governed
e4m Staff Aug 14, 2026 3:50 PM
Jaikishin Chhaproo, Head of Media & Brand PR at ITC Limited, who celebrates his birthday today, is one of the industry’s most consistent and thoughtful voices
e4m Staff Aug 13, 2026 11:39 AM
Neeraj Roy is Managing Director and CEO of Hungama Digital Media Entertainment
Debolina Datta Aug 8, 2026 10:38 AM
Prasoon Joshi, Chairman, Prasar Bharati & Omnicom Advertising Group– India, is the Jury Chair for the upcoming edition
Dr. Annurag Batra writes that AAAI must embrace change, transparency and fresh thinking to stay relevant
Annurag Batra Aug 5, 2026 5:40 PM
Dr. Annurag Batra writes that AAAI must embrace change, transparency and fresh thinking to stay relevant
Annurag Batra Aug 5, 2026 5:17 PM
The awards celebrate agencies, brands, organizations and non-profits driving significant transformations through purpose-driven campaigns
Celebrating Nirvik Singh means recognising the Indian leadership that professionalised agency business at home and earned authority across global markets
Annurag Batra Aug 4, 2026 9:47 AM
Dr Annurag Batra shares his suggestions that could make the award even more credible, transparent and meaningful in the years to come
Dr Annurag Batra Aug 4, 2026 8:55 AM
Shinde has built television channels, launched entertainment formats and created industry institutions that continue to shape Punjabi media
Tanya Goyal explains why she chose to recuse herself from the selection committee before deliberations began, alleges systemic governance failures within the association
As the Founder, Managing Director, and President of GTC Network celebrates his birthday, we look back at a career defined by pioneering firsts and an unwavering belief in regional storytelling
e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 12:46 PM
At s4m Journalism 40Under40, Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, e4m & BW Businessworld, said that even in the changing times media remains one of the most important institutions of society
e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 12:41 PM
A day-long conclave on credibility, digital transition, identity and the next generation closed with the 40 Under 40 Awards, recognising young journalists carrying Urdu journalism forward
e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 12:30 PM
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
The 4th Edition of the conference on trust, Gen Z, print, and the classroom-to-newsroom gap closed with the 40 Under 40 Awards, recognising young journalists shaping the next decade of Indian media
e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 11:47 AM
The recent debate surrounding the Advertising Agencies Association of India's (AAAI) Lifetime Achievement Award has highlighted an important issue that goes well beyond any individual nominee
Dr Annurag Batra Aug 1, 2026 1:33 PM
Dr Annurag Batra writes why Dr. Sandeep Goyal’s remarkable journey as an adman, entrepreneur and industry voice merits the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award
Annurag Batra Jul 31, 2026 3:45 PM
Advertising body accused of spreading ‘false and malicious’ allegations; legal notice seeks public apology, explanation and withdrawal of statements
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 1:30 PM
A deep dive into - how did AAAI Lifetime Award process reach a stage where it has become a matter of public disagreement?
Dr Annurag Batra Jul 31, 2026 1:27 PM
According to the election papers circulated among members, the new governing board will comprise 23 elected members, including one President
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 10:40 AM
The nomination form is sent to all members of AAAI seeking nomination after providing for a few weeks’ time to nominate
e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 3:20 PM
The move comes days after e4m reported scrutiny over the award process following Tanya Goyal's recusal from the selection committee
e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 3:16 PM
Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India, is the Jury Chair for the fifth edition of the awards
A trailblazer in every sense, Sinha’s career spans nearly four decades of redefining how media is planned, bought, and measured in India
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 28, 2026 9:26 AM
The industry is discussing not the achievements of the AAAI recipient, but the process behind the selection; the conversation has shifted from celebration to scrutiny
Ruhail Amin Jul 27, 2026 1:18 PM
Industry executives specifically questioned whether Roy's primary body of work represents advertising leadership
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 12:28 PM
Advertising executive Tanya Goyal has informed AAAI that she was withdrawing from the committee proceedings as the selection methodology did not meet basic standards of corporate governance
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 11:34 AM
The agency bagged 45 metals across multiple categories, including 15 gold, 21 silver and 9 bronze
e4m Desk Jul 24, 2026 10:05 PM
Industry experts say the bigger concern is not who wins, but the lack of transparency around how the winner is determined, with only a handful of people aware of the process
e4m Staff Jul 24, 2026 6:20 PM
Rekha Gupta will address young journalists at the Samachar4Media Journalism 40 Under 40 awards ceremony, to be held on July 28 at the India International Centre, New Delhi
e4m Staff Jul 18, 2026 12:27 PM
exchange4media wishes Sunil Gautam a very happy birthday and celebrates a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire India's communications fraternity
e4m Staff Jul 13, 2026 9:31 PM
The categories span from web series and digital films to podcasts, youth dramas, and outstanding non-fiction projects and micro dramas
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:52 AM
The Chief Guest of the event will be Kailash Vijayvargiya, Minister for Urban Development & Housing and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:31 AM
The names include Sonal Chhajerh, National Creative Director at Leo Mumbai; Ashwini Deshpande, Co-founder, Director at Elephant Design; and Ashish Khazanchi, Managing Partner at Enormous Brands
The sixth edition of India’s leading fintech conference returns on 10 July 2026 at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru