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

Messi meets AI, SRK meets aspiration, and a baniyan gets its moment. This week's best ads sell feelings more than products

e4m Staff 2 hours ago

Abhinav K. Srivasatava?blur=25

In this feature, Abhinav K. Srivastava shares his three-decade journey in communications, the evolution of PR, crisis management, agency life, and the future of the profession

e4m Staff 17 hours ago

Chalet Hotels x Burson?blur=25

Burson will strengthen CHL’s presence and positioning across business, financial and strategic platforms

e4m Staff 20 hours ago

Airtel and Vi Clash Over Telecom Advertising Strategies?blur=25

Industry experts say the Airtel-Vodafone debate highlights a shift in India's telecom sector, focusing on brand philosophies and consumer values over technical claims

Imran Fazal 1 day ago

AI?blur=25

AI search rewards what was actually said about your brand, not what you paid to say about yourself and that distinction is turning marketing strategy on its head

Anuja Jain 1 day ago

Anand Shankar Takes Charge as Head of Marketing at ZEE Keralam?blur=25

Anand Shankar was previously with Balaji Telefilms as Sales Lead - South & East

e4m Desk 1 day ago

JioMart's Lalatendu Panda Explores CTV's Role in Quick Commerce?blur=25

At e4m Connected TV Conference 2026, the Senior VP and Business Head of Reliance Retail, made a compelling case for treating CTV not as a media novelty, but as a strategic brand-building engine

e4m Staff 1 day ago

Channel Factory Unveils AI Slop Detection for Enhanced Content Quality?blur=25

This feature is in addition to contextual targeting technologies which Channel Factory is providing in its Proprietary AI tool

e4m Staff 1 day ago

Interio by Godrej x 22feet?blur=25

22feet will drive end-to-end social media marketing for the brand

e4m Staff 1 day ago

From L-R: Eileen Flynn, Chief Strategy Officer, Archrival; Andrea Isaac, Managing Partner, Havas Play North America; Greg James, CEO, Havas Media Network North America; Ben Harms, Chief Growth Officer, Archrival; Clint Runge, CEO & Founder, Archrival?blur=25

The acquisition expands Havas Play’s offering across sports marketing, live experiences, branded partnerships, creator engagement and experiential activation

e4m Staff 1 day ago

Exploring Xerxes Desai's Vision in 'A Titan Story'?blur=25

e4m columnist and author Ganapathy Viswanathan shares why ‘A Titan Story’ took him down the memory lane

Ganapathy Viswanathan 1 day ago

Motorola?blur=25

A high stakes gamble on microtech influencer accompanied by the meme culture completely rewriting the rule of consumer electronics launches

NATIVE CONTENT 1 day ago

Ishita Mookherjee?blur=25

Prior to joining TVF, she served as Global Lead – Corporate Communications at PDS Limited

e4m Staff 1 day ago

Nagarjun S Joins Truzon Solar as Head of Brand & Marketing?blur=25

Prior to joining Truzon Solar, Nagarjun S worked with BirlaNu

e4m Staff 1 day ago

Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL)?blur=25

BCCL on Wednesday issued a public notice stating that Pune Times Mirror, Ei Samay, NavGujarat Samay and Ahmedabad Mirror are not controlled by the group or any of its affiliates

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 11, 2026 8:54 AM

PM Narendra Modi?blur=25

Dr. Annurag Batra examines how Narendra Modi’s leadership has shaped public perception, political longevity and India’s evolving global image

Dr Annurag Batra Jun 11, 2026 8:28 AM

Z Partners with Over 12 Brands for FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Brands including Mahindra, Diageo, Apple, Pernod Ricard & Mondelez partner with ‘Z’ across Linear and Digital platforms

e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 9:58 PM

Pitch CMO Summit 2026?blur=25

At the Pitch CMO Summit 2026, brand leaders explored how India's cultural diversity is reshaping marketing strategy and why the old book of rules no longer holds

e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 3:08 PM

IndoSpace Welcomes Balkrishna Jha as New VP of Marketing?blur=25

He joins IndoSpace from Aditya Birla Housing Finance, where he served as Digital Marketing Lead

e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 2:56 PM

When AI does the shopping, who sees the advertising??blur=25

For decades, advertising targeted people as decision-makers. With AI agents entering the purchase journey, marketers may now need to influence systems as much as consumers

Shantanu David Jun 10, 2026 9:10 AM

Amitesh Rao, CEO of Leo South Asia?blur=25

As Leo South Asia's CEO takes his seat on the Entertainment Lions for Gaming jury, he has a pointed message for brands that confuse gaming culture with gaming aesthetics

Aryendra Khan Jun 10, 2026 8:53 AM

Brands Embrace Nostalgia Amid AI Revolution in 2026?blur=25

Digital overload, rapidly changing trends now pushing consumers towards brands and familiar cultural moments, with many seeking comfort and emotional connection in shared past experiences, say players

Sunidhi Vijay Jun 10, 2026 8:49 AM

Jayshri Goswami Joins Candour Communications as Chief Growth Officer?blur=25

Candour Communications strengthens its leadership with Jayshri Goswami as Chief Growth Officer, bringing 17 years of expertise in corporate communications and growth strategies

e4m Staff Jun 9, 2026 3:41 PM

Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications?blur=25

Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores how manipulative algorithms are reshaping marketing ethics by influencing consumer attention and decision making

Shantomoy Ray Jun 9, 2026 12:52 PM

Infosys Unveils Leon, Its New Mascot for Enterprise AI Navigation?blur=25

A category-first move that humanises complex technology, strengthens the brand’s “navigate your next” promise, and brings a distinct personality to enterprise AI

NATIVE CONTENT Jun 9, 2026 11:09 AM

The Evolution of Loyalty Programs: From Rewards to Relationships?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan writes consumers want to feel connected to brands in a more personal way and why reward points alone are no longer enough to create long-term loyalty

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 9, 2026 9:17 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

How influencer marketing is being rewritten?blur=25

Influencer marketing in India is shifting from reach-driven growth to a credibility test, as brands face tighter scrutiny, rising compliance issues and growing pressure on transparency

Shalinee Mishra Jun 9, 2026 8:59 AM

Pitch CMO Summit 2026?blur=25

At the Pitch CMO Summit 2026, marketers from across industries debated the formats, tools, and fundamentals shaping brand building today

e4m Staff Jun 9, 2026 8:13 AM

Nestlé Boosts Marketing Investments for Social-First Strategy?blur=25

According to the company's 2025 Annual Review, Nestlé has raised advertising and marketing expenditure by nearly 9% of sales

e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 12:20 PM

Pitch CMO Summit 2026?blur=25

Journeys are seamless for consumers, fragmented for brands. The gap lies in consistency, context, and what brands actually do with data

e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 12:11 PM

Brands Must Be Interesting to Thrive in the Attention Economy?blur=25

With insurance, mattresses, appliances and finance brands embracing creator-led, entertainment-first marketing, experts say brand personality now drives visibility, engagement and cultural relevance

Sunidhi Vijay Jun 8, 2026 8:32 AM

The Air India Building: A masterclass in brand visibility before the digital age?blur=25

Guest Column: Communication Consultant Ganapathy Viswanathan writes how the Air India building at Mumbai’s Nariman Point has been for generations a reference point in everyday conversations

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 6, 2026 11:55 AM

Gaurav Mehrraa Joins NDTV as Revenue Head for Brand Studio?blur=25

He joins NDTV from TV9 Network, where he served as National Head, Vice President

e4m Staff Jun 5, 2026 4:19 PM

Vedansh Kumar Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at boAt?blur=25

Prior to joining boAt Lifestyle, Vedansh Kumar worked with Zomato

e4m Desk Jun 5, 2026 12:27 PM

Mohit Maurya Joins Dainik Bhaskar as Deputy Manager for Brand & Marketing?blur=25

Prior to this, Mohit Maurya led Business Development at Noble House Consulting

e4m Desk Jun 5, 2026 11:04 AM

World Environment Day?blur=25

From FMCG and auto to tech and finance, brands are partnering with creators trusted on climate action, conservation, recycling and sustainable living

Shalinee Mishra Jun 5, 2026 9:09 AM

Shveta Singh?blur=25

Shveta Singh, Founder of Iridescent Lens and independent marketing consultant, explores how founder narratives are creating new pathways to credibility and reshaping the way brands build trust

Shveta Singh Jun 5, 2026 9:05 AM

FIFA Pepsi Roberto Carlos?blur=25

In 2002, Pepsi and Roberto Carlos staged a World Cup ad so cleverly cultural that it still lives rent-free in advertising memory

Aryendra Khan Jun 5, 2026 8:58 AM

Divya Rao Joins Duolingo as Marketing Lead for India?blur=25

Divya Rao has previously held roles at Netflix, TikTok, and ByteDance

e4m Staff Jun 4, 2026 12:14 PM

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

Ejaz Takey Joins Tata Motors as Head of SUV Marketing?blur=25

Prior to this, Ejaz Takey was Head of Brand at Mahindra & Mahindra

e4m Desk Jun 4, 2026 8:36 AM

Sambit Mohanty Departures McCann After Expanding Role?blur=25

In May last year, Sambit had taken on dual responsibilities as the Business leader and Creative Head of the Bangalore office

e4m Staff Jun 3, 2026 12:46 PM

AI Influencer?blur=25

Appeal for brands is straightforward. Unlike human creators, AI influencers do not require travel schedules, photoshoots, availability conflicts or reputation management for personal controversies

Shalinee Mishra Jun 3, 2026 9:15 AM

Rahul Chatterjee Promoted to SVP & Head of Marketing at Niva Bupa?blur=25

In his expanded role, Rahul will continue to lead Niva Bupa's integrated marketing function,

e4m Staff Jun 2, 2026 2:58 PM

Gautam Dhingra Promoted to Head of Marketing at Aditya Birla Fashion?blur=25

Before this promotion, Dhingra served as Head of Brand Marketing at the company

e4m Desk Jun 2, 2026 1:27 PM