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Nitin Karkare Celebrates 40 Years of Leadership at Ulka Advertising?blur=25

From management trainee to Chairman, Karkare's four-decade journey with Ulka is a rarity in an industry built on churn

e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 10:37 AM

WAVES?blur=25

The impleaded entities include several of India's leading television networks, such as Zee Media, TV Today Network, ABP Network, Republic Media, Network18, Bennett Coleman & Co among others

Imran Fazal Jul 14, 2026 5:43 PM

Broadcasters Meet to Address BARC Ratings Suspension Impact?blur=25

Industry executives said today's IBDF meeting is expected to focus on preparing a common industry position before engaging with the ministry

Imran Fazal Jul 6, 2026 11:47 AM

Cannes Lions 2026?blur=25

For decades, Indian agencies have operated under a default setting: If it doesn’t impact millions, it isn’t Cannes worthy. Can we try commercial brand solutions and not bank on social macro-problems?

Neeta Nair Jun 27, 2026 7:52 AM

Paramount?blur=25

The proposal reportedly comes after talks with EU competition regulators on Tuesday

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 11:34 AM

Cannes Lions 2026: India adds Sustainable Development Goals shortlist, tally climbs to 24?blur=25

‘Mothers of Courage – Shifting Societal Norms, One Conversation at a Time’ secures India’s only shortlist in the SDG category

Team Impact Jun 24, 2026 1:49 PM

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

Waves?blur=25

The matter stems from a petition filed by AIDCF, which has challenged Prasar Bharati’s move to onboard linear satellite television channels on its OTT platform WAVES

Imran Fazal May 29, 2026 2:39 PM

Jitender Dabas, BBDO Group India?blur=25

Jitender Dabas, CEO of BBDO Group India, speaks to e4m on the impact of AI-led consolidation on the ad industry, effect of rising fuel prices on the broader economy & consumer spending, and much more

Imran Fazal May 22, 2026 8:42 AM

Satabdi Sharma Pathak resigns from Republic Media Network?blur=25

Pathak was serving as National Head and South Branch Head at the network

e4m Staff May 19, 2026 3:15 PM

Omnicom Advertising Asia announces new regional leadership team for growth and innovation?blur=25

The team brings together six senior leaders across creativity, innovation, strategy, intelligence, business development and marketing

e4m Staff Apr 20, 2026 12:02 PM

Ellie Brocklehurst appointed Chief Growth Marketing Officer Asia Omnicom Advertising?blur=25

Prior to this, Ellie Brocklehurst was with TBWA\Asia as Chief Marketing Officer, Asia

e4m Desk Apr 20, 2026 10:57 AM

David Ellison?blur=25

While addressing movie theater owners at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday, David Ellison, Paramount CEO, guaranteed 30 movie releases a year

e4m Staff Apr 17, 2026 11:26 AM

Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery?blur=25

Paramount Skydance is reportedly in talks with three Gulf sovereign wealth funds, led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF

e4m Staff Apr 6, 2026 11:07 AM

Amar Sinha joins Allied Blenders and Distillers as MD?blur=25

Sinha joins ABDL from Radico Khaitan, where he was the Chief Operating Officer

e4m Staff Apr 2, 2026 5:53 PM

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.?blur=25

WBD shareholders have opportunity to vote on all-cash transaction with clear path to close

e4m Staff Mar 27, 2026 1:19 PM

IBDF, ISEC, Broadcasters?blur=25

Industry body says there are no roadblocks from its side; if other stakeholders are aligned, implementation can move ahead

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 25, 2026 9:35 AM

Warner Bros at Oscars 2026?blur=25

Netflix finished as the runner-up at the 2026 Oscars, taking home seven awards

e4m Staff Mar 16, 2026 1:29 PM

Balamurugan Mani and Fauzan Rahim lead Ventes Avenues?blur=25

Company announces expansion of focus toward first-party data collaboration, CTV ecosystems, premium media supply and proprietary marketing technology

e4m Staff Mar 10, 2026 2:08 PM

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery?blur=25

Paramount agreed to acquire WBD for $110 billion, or $31 per share, after Netflix chose not to increase its bid

e4m Staff Mar 3, 2026 8:10 AM

Ted Sarandos, Netflix, Warner Bros, WBD?blur=25

In his first interview since exiting the race, Netflix Inc Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said in a recent interview that the decision was pre-determined

e4m Staff Mar 2, 2026 3:56 PM

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix?blur=25

Warner Bros. Discovery informed Netflix that its board has deemed Paramount Skydance’s latest bid a ‘Superior Proposal’ under the companies’ existing merger agreement

e4m Staff Feb 27, 2026 7:32 AM

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery?blur=25

The revised proposal also includes a daily ticking fee equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after September 30, 2026

e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 8:15 AM

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix?blur=25

While the WBD Board of Directors considers Paramount's revised proposal, Paramount will continue to maintain its previously announced tender offer

e4m Staff Feb 25, 2026 7:39 AM

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix?blur=25

Paramount Skydance has reportedly made a higher offer than its earlier $108.4 billion, or $30-per-share, bid

e4m Staff Feb 24, 2026 8:09 AM

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery?blur=25

Media reports indicate that the US antitrust review period for Paramount’s $108.4 billion offer for Warner Bros Discovery concluded on 19 February

e4m Staff Feb 21, 2026 8:42 AM

Paramount Skydance Corporation, Warner Bros. Discovery?blur=25

The WBD Board has also elected to proceed with convening its special shareholder meeting on March 20 to seek approval of the Netflix merger

e4m Staff Feb 18, 2026 3:20 PM

Himika Ganguly appointed Director – Marketing & Communications at BDO India?blur=25

Prior to this appointment, Himika Ganguly served as Marketing Lead at Network18 Media & Investments Limited

e4m Staff Feb 18, 2026 2:25 PM

Rajat sharma?blur=25

From the bylanes of Delhi to the helm of one of India's most-watched news channels, Rajat Sharma's career is the stuff of legend. And today, we celebrate the man himself

e4m Staff Feb 18, 2026 9:15 AM

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery?blur=25

Members of Warner Bros. Discovery’s board are said to be reviewing whether Paramount’s revised offer could lead to a better outcome for shareholders

e4m Staff Feb 17, 2026 8:13 AM

Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery?blur=25

Paramount has enhanced its offer with a $0.25 per share "ticking fee," payable to WBD shareholders for each quarter its transaction has not closed beyond December 31, 2026

e4m Staff Feb 11, 2026 12:25 PM

Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery?blur=25

US Justice Department is also examining whether Netflix has engaged in exclusionary or anticompetitive conduct that could entrench its market position

e4m Staff Feb 9, 2026 9:10 AM

US DoJ, Netflix, WBD, Warner Bros?blur=25

The U.S. Department of Justice has inquired in a subpoena if past mergers of studios or distributors had affected competition for creative talent

e4m Staff Feb 7, 2026 10:36 AM

Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery?blur=25

Both Netflix and Paramount are pursuing Warner Bros for its extensive studios, content catalogue, and major franchises

e4m Staff Feb 4, 2026 11:08 AM

WBD?blur=25

Netflix recently revised its offer to an all-cash bid of about $82.7 billion, or $27.75 per share, aiming to provide greater certainty to shareholders and accelerate the deal process

e4m Staff Jan 23, 2026 3:20 PM

Paramount files proxy materials urging WBD shareholders to reject Netflix deal?blur=25

The filing comes as Paramount extended its $30-per-share all-cash tender offer for WBD shares to February 20, 2026

e4m Staff Jan 23, 2026 8:07 AM

Budget 2026?blur=25

Recommendations seek urgent relief for stressed linear TV, certainty for digital media, and a reduction in tax disputes

e4m Staff Jan 21, 2026 4:48 PM

Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery?blur=25

The all-cash transaction continues to be valued at $27.75 per WBD share, unchanged from the prior transaction structure

e4m Staff Jan 20, 2026 6:58 PM

World Pickleball League Season 2?blur=25

Eurosport India will provide coverage of the World Pickleball League Season 2, scheduled to run from January 24

e4m Staff Jan 16, 2026 2:52 PM

Paramount escalates WBD takeover battle with lawsuit ?blur=25

The lawsuit aims to compel Warner Bros to disclose the financial analysis that led its board to support Netflix’s $82.7 billion cash-and-stock deal

e4m Staff Jan 13, 2026 8:10 AM

Danilo Boer joins McCann to lead global creative strategy?blur=25

Danilo Boer has also been named as the President of the Global Creative Council

e4m Desk Jan 9, 2026 12:24 PM

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery?blur=25

Global reports indicate that Paramount’s revised takeover proposal for WBD has been cautiously received by key shareholders, with the board maintaining a preference for Netflix’s alternative bid

e4m Staff Dec 24, 2025 8:43 AM

TV?blur=25

According to sources, IBDF’s silence stems from sharp differences of opinion among its members

e4m Staff Dec 23, 2025 8:59 AM

Larry Ellison, Paramount, WBD?blur=25

The move comes days after Warner Bros. Discovery’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile offer, citing concerns over financing certainty and trust-backed equity commitments

e4m Desk Dec 23, 2025 7:54 AM

Ad cap rule?blur=25

The final arguments on the issue are scheduled for hearing before the Supreme Court on January 27

Aditi Gupta Dec 22, 2025 3:55 PM

Netflix, WBD?blur=25

Netflix leadership has said the proposed combination would remain pro-consumer and pro-competition, noting that a combined Netflix and Warner Bros. would still trail rivals in US TV viewership share 

e4m Staff Dec 19, 2025 1:45 PM

Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery?blur=25

Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters reportedly emphasised that Netflix’s plan would not involve ‘overlapping or shutting’ studios

e4m Staff Dec 16, 2025 5:05 PM

Paramount, Netflix, WBD, Warner Bros?blur=25

Paramount’s bid also comes with a $5.8 billion break-up fee promised to Netflix if WBD walks away from the agreement

e4m Staff Dec 9, 2025 9:05 AM