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Celebrating the Legacy of Jean Durante in Indian Advertising?blur=25

S (SG) Ghosh, Founder and Managing Director, Celsius100 Communication, pays his tribute to advertising icon Jean Durante

S Ghosh 1 day ago

This Week's Ad Highlights: Creativity Over Hard Sell?blur=25

From Kareena's Countryman debut to Messi's next chapter with MLS — here are the campaigns that defined the week in advertising

Aryendra Khan 1 day ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brands Leverage Fan Excitement for Marketing Success?blur=25

From Louis Vuitton’s FIFA trunk to Heinz’s Penalty Packets, FIFA 2026 is now a $10-billion creative arena

Aryendra Khan 1 day ago

Prime Video and MX Player Unite for Enhanced Advertising Solutions?blur=25

Brands can opt for shoppable formats integrated in the shows or sponsor premium content, Prime Video has said

e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 5:49 PM

E20 fuel debate puts creators under spotlight?blur=25

The government's ethanol-blending programme has been one of the largest policy-led influencer campaigns seen in India

e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 5:07 PM

Do Consumers Recognise Brands Without Logos??blur=25

Brands are increasingly hiding or removing their logos to spark curiosity, conversation and recall, showing that modern marketing is as much about building memory as boosting visibility

Shalinee Mishra Jul 11, 2026 9:20 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brands Transform Packaging Into Marketing Power?blur=25

From Heinz's Penalty Packets to Coca-Cola's collectible cans, brands are using packaging to win fans' attention

Aryendra Khan Jul 11, 2026 9:06 AM

Week in Ads?blur=25

From disappearing faces to a boardroom run by pink wigs, this week's ads bet big on the absurd

Aryendra Khan Jul 11, 2026 8:06 AM

Mathrubhumi Launches Unique Onam Campaign to Celebrate Kerala's Heritage?blur=25

The campaign is based on two concepts: the first version is based on ‘Legends of Onam’ and the second version is based on ‘Unspoken Onam Ritual’

e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 2:24 PM

Brands Leverage Billboards for Social Media Engagement?blur=25

From interactive billboards to experiential activations, brands are designing campaigns that people photograph, share and turn into content, extending their reach far beyond the street

Shalinee Mishra Jul 9, 2026 9:15 AM

Rethinking Sports Marketing: Brands Expand Beyond Cricket in India?blur=25

From FIFA’s global scale to Wimbledon’s younger audiences and pickleball’s growing appeal, non-cricket sports are opening new opportunities for brands across campaigns, sponsorships and advertising

Sandhi Sarun Jul 9, 2026 9:03 AM

Lionel Messi?blur=25

From Messi's redemption arc to Egypt's tournament exit, brands found plenty to work with on social media

Aryendra Khan Jul 8, 2026 2:03 PM

Roli Shrivastava Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at Hocco?blur=25

Roli Shrivastava will lead marketing across Hocco Ice Creams, Hocco Restaurants, Hocco Eateries, Hocco Foods, and Huber & Holly Ice Creams

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:32 PM

Celebrating MS Dhoni: His Most Memorable Advertising Moments?blur=25

From the ‘Helicopter Shot’ to ‘Bole Jo Koyal’, here are the campaigns that captured Captain Cool's charm, wit and mass appeal over the years

Aryendra Khan Jul 7, 2026 11:25 AM

Kunal Chitravanshi Joins Zee Media as AVP for Brand Solutions?blur=25

Kunal Chitravanshi most recently served as Assistant General Manager – Creative Brand Solutions at TV9 Network

e4m Staff Jul 2, 2026 4:43 PM

IPMA Extends Partnership with Rite KnowledgeLabs for Digital Campaign?blur=25

The renewal follows another year of strong digital engagement for the campaign, which has surpassed one million YouTube video views, generated over 8,200 hours of watch time

e4m Staff Jul 2, 2026 11:28 AM

IBM Selects Stagwell as Lead Creative Partner for New Campaign?blur=25

Stagwell’s first work with IBM is expected in August 2026

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 2:06 PM

Why Advertising Awards Are Winning Without Real Consumers?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal decodes the ‘democracy of advertising awards’

Sandeep Goyal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 AM

Cannes Lions 2026: India's Content Trap and the Quest for Impact?blur=25

As Cannes Lions 2026 closes with India's tally at a modest five Lions, the industry is asking a harder question: Has the race for constant content quietly replaced the pursuit of the big idea?

Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 8:57 AM

Data-Driven Strategies Transform Cultural Marketing in India?blur=25

Brands, particularly in the e-commerce and D2C ecosystem, are spending during the cultural windows but are measuring what comes back in terms from such intent-driven buying

Anuja Jain Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM

Cinema Advertising?blur=25

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

Ads of the week?blur=25

From restaurant bills to AI futures, this week's best ads leaned into humour, nostalgia, and storytelling that had something real to say

Aryendra Khan Jun 27, 2026 9:00 AM

Ogilvy Named Network of the Year at Cannes Lions 2026?blur=25

Among the final day winners at Cannes Lions were Rethink (Independent Network of the Year),  LePub, Milan, Italy (Agency of the Year) and Heineken (Creative Brand of the Year)

e4m Staff Jun 27, 2026 8:44 AM

Anupriya Acharya Highlights India's Potential in Creative Data at Cannes?blur=25

Anupriya Acharya, CEO, Publicis Groupe South Asia, shares her experience as the Jury President for Creative Data Lions, her take on the use of AI and data, and much more

Simran Sabherwal Jun 25, 2026 8:35 AM

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity?blur=25

Peru wins Creative Data Lions Grand Prix and Puerto Rico takes home second Grand Prix of the week in the Direct Lions

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 8:30 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

MIB Orders Removal of Misinformation on Judges' London Badminton Trip?blur=25

As per Badminton Association of India, digital platforms & social media accounts circulated misleading claims alleging inappropriate interactions between members of the judiciary and the executive

e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 12:56 PM

Cannes Lions 2026?blur=25

Direct and Media account for India’s entire Day 3 shortlist haul, while PR, Social & Creator and Creative Data draw a blank

e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 12:11 PM

Don't Look Up?blur=25

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

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity?blur=25

‘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

Hindustan Times and Mother Dairy Launch Interactive Ice Cream Campaign?blur=25

Conceptualised through HT Impact Lab, the print innovation made guilt-free indulgence tangible, taking Mother Dairy Go-Low from a front-page interaction to creator reels and social conversations

NATIVE CONTENT Jun 23, 2026 1:08 PM

Dhruv Warrior Reflects on Print Advertising Trends at Cannes Lions?blur=25

Dhruv Warrior, Executive Creative Director, VML, India, recounts his experience of being part of the Print & Publishing jury, and the trend to say something without explicitly showing the product

Simran Sabherwal Jun 23, 2026 11:57 AM

ALL OUT, OMD India & India Today?blur=25

The 'Saath Ladenge Dengue Se' campaign is a public awareness initiative designed to help citizens better understand and tackle one of India's most persistent health threats

e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 10:37 AM

Cannes Lions 2026 - Day 1?blur=25

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

Cannes Lions?blur=25

India has made a mark on Day 1 of the festival with four wins so far, out of eight shortlists across the seven categories announced today

Raaina Jain Jun 22, 2026 7:23 PM

India Achieves Shortlist in Brand Experience at Cannes Lions 2026?blur=25

VML’s KitKat campaign keeps India in contention as the country takes its overall shortlist tally to 18 across 24 categories announced so far

e4m Staff Jun 22, 2026 1:44 PM

Pride Month 2026: Brands Shift to Deeper Collaborations with Creators?blur=25

Brands are increasingly participating through experiences, partnerships and cultural platforms but creators note that true representation cannot be restricted to a single month

Shalinee Mishra Jun 22, 2026 1:29 PM

Adidas vs Nike?blur=25

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

Father's Day 2026?blur=25

Many of the campaigns generating attention today are not necessarily the ones offering the biggest discounts

e4m Desk Jun 21, 2026 8:00 AM

Week in Ads?blur=25

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

Father's Day 2026?blur=25

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

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

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

Amitabh Bachchan?blur=25

'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

Creator Economy?blur=25

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

Campa?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that Campa’s revival is rooted in nostalgia but powered by a modern strategy of pricing, distribution and engagement

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 16, 2026 8:40 AM

Jeff Thomas Exits McCann Worldgroup India After Successful Tenure?blur=25

Jeff Thomas departs after a 2.5-year stint as VP - Strategy

e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 6:38 PM

Self-Serve Advertising: Empowering Brands to Take Control?blur=25

Self-serve advertising is being viewed in the industry as a natural extension towards in-house control, reshaping of media planning, and an attempt to reduce friction for smaller players

Anuja Jain Jun 15, 2026 8:52 AM