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Prior to joining Yum! Brands, Mukherjee spent more than 15 years at Procter & Gamble
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
A side-by-side look at how India’s fastest-growing D2C founders are challenging the traditional build-to-exit model, while others argue that selling may be the smarter choice in today’s market
Sandhi Sarun Jul 7, 2026 9:12 AM
As India's First Influencer Reality Show, the property brings together some of the region's most popular digital creators, who collectively command millions of followers across platforms
Most recently, Tiny Sengupta served as Country Director, Vision Care, Johnson & Johnson India
Rather than population growth alone, marketers are tracking affluent non-metro consumers with higher purchasing power and regional preferences, reshaping media, localisation and premium positioning
Sunidhi Vijay Jul 1, 2026 9:11 AM
Singh has more than three decades of leadership experience across building products
e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 2:00 PM
As brands invest in creator-led discovery, industry executives say the focus is shifting from viral moments to sustained engagement, with visibility & repeated exposure reshaping marketing strategies
Shalinee Mishra Jun 30, 2026 9:17 AM
For advertisers, international franchises provide an immersive setting that amplifies brand messaging through theatrical excitement and buzz
Sunidhi Vijay Jun 29, 2026 8:56 AM
Lenovo, CEAT, Jaguar Land Rover, Adidas, Zydus and JBL join the growing roster of advertisers leveraging the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Z
e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 4:03 PM
According to COMvergence Final 2025 Global & Regional Billings Rankings, the combined entity reported $75.6 bn at the end of 2025, ahead of WPP by $11.8 billion and Publicis Groupe by $13.2 billion
e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 9:49 AM
Common Advertisement Code shifts the focus from follower counts to accountability, as marketers say trust, compliance and credibility will become the new currency of creator partnerships
Shalinee Mishra Jun 26, 2026 9:25 AM
At the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's clean stadium policy erased billions in naming rights overnight. What happened next was a masterclass in brand behaviour
Aryendra Khan Jun 26, 2026 9:14 AM
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explains what marketers can imbibe from the concept of the Japanese manga series - Blue Lock
Sandeep Goyal Jun 25, 2026 8:49 AM
At Cannes Lions 2026, Edelman CEO Richard Edelman discusses AI search, earned media, trust, brand credibility and why marketers can no longer rely solely on paid visibility
Brij Pahwa Jun 24, 2026 10:11 PM
TBWA\Lintas Mumbai’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ for Steadfast, which won a Bronze Lion in Film Craft (Script), is built on a familiar behaviour seen across India’s cash-driven economy
Aryendra Khan Jun 24, 2026 8:54 AM
‘Original Forever’, for adidas, by Johannes Leonardo, New York / adidas, London, wins two Grands Prix in Entertainment Lions and Entertainment Lions for Music
e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 7:48 AM
Suneja, currently Group CEO of Perfetti Van Melle, joins Samsonite Board
e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 8:01 PM
Guest Column: Gargi Sarkar, Founder & MD of RA Brand Consultant, examines why brand recall has become more critical than market competition
Gargi Sarkar Jun 23, 2026 2:04 PM
Leo India, Ogilvy, The Refinery, Brand David Communications, and Humour Me delivered India's first metals of the 73rd edition, while Josy Paul and Sonal Chhajerh took the stage at The Terrace
Aryendra Khan Jun 23, 2026 8:51 AM
The two sportswear giants have turned the 2026 FIFA World Cup into a creative slugfest, featuring star-studded mini-movies, huge budgets & a numbers war that has reignited advertising's oldest rivalry
Aryendra Khan Jun 22, 2026 9:04 AM
With rising acquisition costs and hyper-competition, consumer brands are now talking conversion rates, basket size, and repeat purchase frequency, share industry heads
Anuja Jain Jun 22, 2026 8:45 AM
Many of the campaigns generating attention today are not necessarily the ones offering the biggest discounts
This year's Father's Day campaigns redefined fatherhood with humour, heart, and a little unconventional love
Aryendra Khan Jun 20, 2026 9:00 AM
An increasing number of brands are using creators, humour and shared cultural insights to engage with the occasion, often in partnership with other brands
Shalinee Mishra Jun 20, 2026 8:30 AM
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
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
The move reflects the growing importance of creator-led marketing in major global sporting events
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 11:36 AM
As Zee bets big on football and brands like Mahindra, Diageo and Apple line up FIFA campaigns, industry heads say Indian marketers are chasing fans, cultural relevance and a global audience
Aryendra Khan Jun 17, 2026 8:55 AM
Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores why high brand awareness does not always translate into sales and what it takes to turn recognition into revenue
Shantomoy Ray Jun 17, 2026 8:10 AM
Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China will be acquired by LongRange Capital
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 7:59 AM
'Poora India Watchega', a nationwide campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026, is developed by agency Talented and mktgstack
Aryendra Khan Jun 16, 2026 5:04 PM
Guest Column: Nupur Gurbaxani, Director, Brand & Innovation, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, writes on how brands that educate are winning the trust & and loyalty of today's health-conscious consumers
Nupur Gurbaxani Jun 16, 2026 1:46 PM
Prior to this, Rahul Shinde was Chief Executive Officer of Yum! Brands and Whole Time Director at Devyani International Limited
e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 1:43 PM
Brands are increasingly building campaigns around experiences rather than products, with creators playing a key role in making them relatable, credible and discoverable
Shalinee Mishra Jun 16, 2026 9:19 AM
At Pitch CMO summit 2026, Kartik Mehta, Chief Business Officer & Head of Asia Channel Factory, warned marketers against funding low-quality AI content
e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 3:08 PM
Creators are reshaping food marketing in India as brands shift from traditional ads to influencer-led content focused on trust, culture and consumer engagement
Shalinee Mishra Jun 15, 2026 8:56 AM
This feature is in addition to contextual targeting technologies which Channel Factory is providing in its Proprietary AI tool
e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 4:05 PM
The acquisition expands Havas Play’s offering across sports marketing, live experiences, branded partnerships, creator engagement and experiential activation
e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 3:38 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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