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Annual Media Plans: Evolving from Fixed Roadmaps to Strategic Guides?blur=25

Industry leaders say the role of annual planning is changing and is increasingly becoming a strategic framework within which budgets, channels and investments are continuously tweaked

Shantanu David Jun 19, 2026 9:10 AM

Josy paul?blur=25

The man who won the inaugural Glass Lion from a Delhi living room at 2 AM, and built BBDO India from the backseat of a car, returns to the Croisette as a speaker

Aryendra Khan Jun 19, 2026 9:00 AM

Prasar Bharati's D2M project set for July RFP launch?blur=25

Supporters of D2M argue that the technology can complement existing streaming ecosystems by delivering high-demand content directly to devices

Imran Fazal Jun 19, 2026 9:00 AM

Creators?blur=25

Creators are becoming recurring faces, storytelling partners, cultural ambassadors, and trusted voices who help brands build consistency, credibility, and relevance over time

Shalinee Mishra Jun 19, 2026 8:54 AM

Connecting Content, Commerce, and Consumer Journeys in Marketing?blur=25

As consumer paths fracture across screens, platforms, and moments, India's marketers are ditching the channel playbook for optimising the entire system and not just individual channels

Anuja Jain Jun 19, 2026 8:50 AM

Penske Media Corporation | Vox Media?blur=25

Under the agreement, PMC will acquire Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, Popsugar, The Dodo, Punch, and Thrillist, as well as its premium ad marketplace, Concert, and first-party data platform, Forte

e4m Staff Jun 19, 2026 8:21 AM

Frodoh's Russhabh Thakkar Highlights CTV Ad Spend Gap in India?blur=25

At e4m CTV Conference, Russhabh R. Thakkar, Founder and CEO of Frodoh, spoke on the growing disconnect between audience consumption patterns and advertising investments

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 7:04 PM

ED Conducts Raids in HDIL-Yes Bank Money Laundering Case?blur=25

Rs 50 lakh cash and silver bars have been seized in the raids

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 6:18 PM

ZEEL Allocates 15% of Zee5 Football Revenue to Grassroots Development?blur=25

According to ZEEL, the programme will focus on creating pathways for young footballers through grassroots leagues, structured training initiatives and talent development opportunities

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 4:38 PM

Sanjay Rao Takes Charge as New CEO of Bata India?blur=25

Prior to this, Rao was Senior Director at Nike Retail for France and Benelux markets

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 2:26 PM

Harsh Shrivastava?blur=25

Harsh will counsel Astrum's clients on matters at the intersection of regulation, and reputation related stakeholder engagement

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 2:08 PM

Loreal?blur=25

The Innovist brands will be part of L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division portfolio.

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 1:21 PM

Pitch CMO Nikhil Bansal?blur=25

Speaking at the Pitch CMO Summit in New Delhi, Nikhil Bansal outlined how marketers can adapt to changing consumer behaviour as AI-powered tools increasingly influence online experiences

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 1:08 PM

Ogilvy Announces Leadership Changes as Kent Wertime Retires?blur=25

In tandem with Kent’s retirement, Chris Reitermann will also be transitioning away from his role as Co-CEO of Ogilvy APAC

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 12:50 PM

Ankit Goyle?blur=25

Snap Inc.'s India marketing head Ankit Goyle told the Pitch CMO Summit that Gen Z's ₹930 billion spending power demands a complete rethink of how brands tell stories and measure attention

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 12:36 PM

Pranav Dahiya Joins Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters as CBO?blur=25

Dahiya recently resigned as the Chief Financial & Strategy Officer of Pizza Hut and Board Member of Yum India

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 11:52 AM

Parvati Mohanakrishnan?blur=25

Prior to joining Ogilvy, she served as Vice President and Lead – Luxury & Lifestyle at MSL Group India

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 11:46 AM

gameskraft?blur=25

The ED has relied on a spreadsheet allegedly recovered from the mobile phone of Gameskraft co-founder Deepak Singh Ahlawat

Imran Fazal Jun 18, 2026 11:03 AM

Gameskraft?blur=25

Prabhu told the ED that the diverted funds were invested in futures and options trading through his Zerodha account

Imran Fazal Jun 18, 2026 10:33 AM

digital?blur=25

Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that digital can build strong brands, but only when backed by clear positioning and used alongside traditional media

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 18, 2026 9:38 AM

AI Companies Shift Focus to Building Daily Habits for Success?blur=25

As OpenAI, Anthropic and Perplexity race toward public markets, the real competitive battle has quietly shifted from who builds the smartest AI to who owns your morning routine

Anuja Jain Jun 18, 2026 9:33 AM

sudhir chaudhry?blur=25

Over more than three decades in television journalism, he has remained a constant presence in an industry defined by relentless change.

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 9:26 AM

Fifa?blur=25

From watch parties and creator streams to fan rewards and interactive experiences, marketers are finding new ways to turn football fandom into engagement

Shalinee Mishra Jun 18, 2026 9:21 AM

Sanjiv Puri's Visionary Leadership Transforms ITC for the Future?blur=25

On his birthday, Sanjiv Puri's journey serves as a reminder that enduring leadership is often defined not by dramatic moments but by the steady pursuit of excellence

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 9:16 AM

Dhruv Warrior Advocates for Print's Evolution at Cannes 2026?blur=25

As VML India's Executive Creative Director joins Print & Publishing jury at Cannes Lions, Warrior makes a case for a medium he believes the industry has been too quick to eulogise & too slow to push

Aryendra Khan Jun 18, 2026 9:07 AM

discussion?blur=25

For broadcasters and media companies, the challenge lies in aligning the interests of multiple industry segments that often operate under different business realities

Imran Fazal Jun 18, 2026 9:05 AM

RBI's New Influencer Marketing Rules Aim for Greater Compliance?blur=25

Influencer industry experts say with brands evaluating audience trust, relevance & engagement quality, RBI's new norms will bring in stricter checks around disclosures, approvals & creator education

Shalinee Mishra Jun 18, 2026 8:51 AM

customer service?blur=25

Customer service is no longer support—it is the brand’s strongest driver of trust, loyalty, and growth, writes Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 17, 2026 5:31 PM

Short Drama Ad Spend Soars 423% in Indian Subcontinent?blur=25

As per New AppsFlyer, the Indian Subcontinent’s short drama sector has grown by 95% in subscription-paid installs

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 4:58 PM

BW Merit Awards 2026 returns with 59 categories & a power-packed jury?blur=25

Industry leaders from Air India Express, TCS, JSW, Policybazaar and HDFC Life join the jury as the fourth edition heads to Mumbai on 18 June

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 4:30 PM

Sony pictures?blur=25

SPNI disconnected its television channels from the cable operators after the parties failed to conclude fresh distribution agreements under the broadcaster's latest RIO

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 3:46 PM

IPL?blur=25

Celebrity-endorsed commercials registered a 34% increase in ad volumes compared with the previous season

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 3:26 PM

Keki Mistry to Honor Winners at BW Merit Awards 2026?blur=25

The former HDFC chief will felicitate winners across marketing, advertising, branding and communications at the fourth edition of the BW Merit Awards

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 3:06 PM

Rasika Prashant Appointed CEO of NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore?blur=25

Prashant recently resigned from Tata Consumer Soulfull where she was the Chief Marketing Officer

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 3:01 PM

Mario David Takes Charge as General Manager of IOAA?blur=25

David has over two decades of experience across events, exhibitions and media businesses

e4m Desk Jun 17, 2026 2:55 PM

Arijit Dey Joins Zoom as Channel Leader for India & SAARC?blur=25

Prior to joining Zoom, Arijit served as director of strategic partnerships at Genesys

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 2:28 PM

Dentsu and IWMBuzz Launch Stream Culture 2026 Report on Streaming Trends?blur=25

Launched at Season 8 of dentsu-IWMBuzz Digital Awards, the report explores changing audience behaviour, evolving business models, emerging technologies, and cultural trends

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 1:33 PM

BW Momentum Conference 2026: Navigating Marketing in the AI Era?blur=25

The conference will witness marketers from brands such as ITC, HDFC Bank, Bisleri International, JSW Paints, Raymond Lifestyle, Kellanova, Bajaj General Insurance, and several others

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 1:03 PM

Nikhil Doda | Lahori Zeera?blur=25

The co-founder says that the company is doubling down on an asset-light co-bottling model and plans to add another eight to nine manufacturing units next year across high-demand markets

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 12:50 PM

Rubika Liyaquat Joins Times Now Navbharat as Senior Executive Editor?blur=25

Rubika Liyaquat has been appointed as the Senior Executive Editor – TNNB and Vice President – Special Projects

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 12:43 PM

Piyali Reddy on the future of banking communications?blur=25

From strategic silence and crisis management to AI adoption and reputation building, Axis Bank's Piyali Reddy shares how communications is evolving in the banking sector and what lies ahead

Ritika Upmanyu Jun 17, 2026 12:34 PM

Why Advertisers Overlook Language Newspapers in India?blur=25

Guest Column: L. Adimoolam, Publisher-Dinamalar, explores questions around the share of print advertising for English dailies

L. Adimoolam Jun 17, 2026 12:27 PM

Richa Gupta Joins Honasa Consumer as SVP for E-Commerce Growth?blur=25

She previously held leadership roles at Amazon India, Nykaa and Ekart Logistics

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 12:20 PM

AI Agents Promise Marketing Autonomy, But Leaders Warn Of A Reality Gap?blur=25

AI agents are reshaping marketing, but industry leaders say autonomy depends on data maturity, governance, customer context and human oversight.

Brij Pahwa Jun 17, 2026 12:08 PM

Unilever x FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

The move reflects the growing importance of creator-led marketing in major global sporting events

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 11:36 AM