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Meta Settles $16.68 Billion Lawsuit Over Child Safety Violations?blur=25

The landmark settlement resolves claims brought by 29 US states and ends a federal trial in Oakland, California

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 7:52 PM

boAt?blur=25

Wearables turn profitable, and finance costs fall sharply even as topline stays flat

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 6:57 PM

Vivek Pradeep Rana?blur=25

Vivek Pradeep Rana, Managing Partner at Gnothi Seauton weighs in on the growing overlap between PR, marketing and paid influence

Vivek Pradeep Rana Aug 26, 2026 6:33 PM

Onam 2026: Media agencies reveal the FOMO fuelling Kerala’s festive ad boom?blur=25

Industry experts say there is typically a 15–20% uplift in seasonal budgets for Kerala during Onam

Sandhi Sarun Aug 26, 2026 9:11 AM

Idiotic Media is rewriting the consumer tech playbook through regional creators?blur=25

From an 80-20 split to equal regional spend, the new blueprint for penetrating tier 2 And tier 3 India

NATIVE CONTENT Aug 25, 2026 5:03 PM

Uflex onboards CreativeMud for creative and digital mandate?blur=25

Uflex and CreativeMud will work towards developing communication that strengthens consumer engagement

e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 3:56 PM

Marketers Shift Focus to Consumer Attention in Advertising Strategies?blur=25

As consumers move between television, CTV, YouTube, Instagram, mobile and the open web, marketers are questioning whether impressions and reach are still enough to judge advertising effectiveness

e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 12:40 PM

A insight guide for food brands: The Intangible Ingredient?blur=25

Guest Column: Gaurav Gopal Verma says people don’t just buy food; they buy how it makes them feel. Once you see that, everything about building a food brand changes

Gaurav Gopal Verma Aug 25, 2026 12:18 PM

Why FMCG giants are betting big on D2C?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, explores how FMCGs are embracing digital commerce, quick commerce, social media and direct consumer relationships

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 25, 2026 8:08 AM

Susmitaa Nag?blur=25

Today, as she celebrates her birthday, we look at the journey of a marketing leader with nearly three decades of experience across brand building, category management and business leadership

e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 9:52 AM

Onam 2026: Key Insights into Digital Marketing Strategies?blur=25

With a shorter festive window this year, digital platforms are looking to make the most of premium inventory, sharper audience targeting and measurable outcomes, say industry watchers

Sandhi Sarun Aug 24, 2026 9:32 AM

Prasenjit Basu Takes Charge as Head of Marketing at Voltas?blur=25

Basu was previously Head of Marketing, Product & Ecommerce at Voltas Beko

e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 9:21 AM

FMCG Industry Faces Leadership Shake-Up as CEOs Come and Go?blur=25

In 13 months, nearly every marquee FMCG name has changed its chief executive; experts attribute this to a slowing consumption engine, impatient shareholder base & a disrupted distribution model

Savi Khanna Aug 22, 2026 9:54 AM

FMCG Sector Sees Major Leadership Changes?blur=25

The latest CEO transitions indicate a sector increasingly looking for leaders who can navigate growth, premiumisation and changing consumer behaviour

Sandhi Sarun Aug 21, 2026 5:38 PM

Rakesh Thakur Joins Campus Activewear as New CFO?blur=25

He previously served as Group Chief Financial Officer at boAt (Imagine Marketing Limited)

e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 1:25 PM

Kargo unveils festive advertising solutions for India?blur=25

Kargo is bringing together its full suite of capabilities to help brands drive impact across the entire consumer journey, from awareness to consideration and ultimately to store visits and purchase

e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 12:16 PM

Rethinking how India shops and spends on holidays?blur=25

Guest Column: Sr. Marketing Leader Yatnesh Pandey on how Indian consumers are shifting from buying products to purchasing experiences, making products part of a larger consumption journey

Yatnesh Pandey Aug 21, 2026 9:17 AM

Pharma Shifts to FMCG Strategies for Consumer-Centric Growth?blur=25

With consumers expecting clarity, relatability and trust, healthcare companies are adopting FMCG-style branding, storytelling and communication to be discoverable

Sunidhi Vijay Aug 21, 2026 8:54 AM

Achyuth Chirravuri Joins UMM Skincare as Brand Marketing Lead?blur=25

Chirravuri joins UMM with experience across brand, media and consumer strategy

e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 1:23 PM

Rathin Lahiri | SBI General Insurance?blur=25

Rathin Lahiri, Head–Marketing & CSR, SBI General Insurance, on building trust in a crowded category, the evolving role of CTV & regional media, & the brand’s latest campaign featuring Pankaj Tripathi

Simran Sabherwal Aug 20, 2026 8:07 AM

How ShareChat and Moj Are Transforming India's Festive Marketing?blur=25

At Culture Intelligence Summit 2026, hosted by ShareChat and Moj, industry leaders discussed how brands could participate in cultural nuances of a moment, while staying true to what it stands for

e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 8:07 AM

Cricket x Tyre Brands?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on how every major tyre brand has developed its own strategy and chosen its own route into cricket

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 20, 2026 7:35 AM

Prasanth Kumar | WPP Media?blur=25

Kumar said advertisers also need to recognise that CTV, despite being consumed on a large screen, has multiple utilities

Imran Fazal Aug 19, 2026 6:27 PM

Shantomoy Ray?blur=25

Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, examines why great creative ideas begin with clear thinking, meaningful insights and a strong strategic purpose

Shantomoy Ray Aug 19, 2026 9:06 AM

wipro?blur=25

Wipro Consumer Care's 18th acquisition, Dermatouch, marks its entry into India's premium skincare segment

e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 6:59 PM

ShareChat & Moj?blur=25

The Culture Intelligence Summit 2026 was hosted by ShareChat and Moj in Mumbai and Delhi

e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 4:35 PM

How Ingredient Branding is Transforming Consumer Choices?blur=25

The shift is visible across categories, with consumers looking beyond brand names, and storytelling now focused on familiar, purposeful ingredients

Sunidhi Vijay Aug 18, 2026 8:54 AM

Tom Amies-Cull Takes Charge as COO for EMEA at WPP Media?blur=25

Prior to this, Tom Amies-Cull was with Intelio Works as Consultant, Board Advisor & Interim Exec Leader

e4m Desk Aug 14, 2026 1:14 PM

Understanding the Value of Ads in Conversational AI?blur=25

Brands may eventually have to establish what conversational advertising says about them organically, and the medium will need a broader stack of proof, say digital experts

Shantanu David Aug 14, 2026 8:52 AM

Pitch BrandTalk– Rohit Dogra, CEO - Matches & Agarbatti Division, ITC?blur=25

Rohit Dogra, CEO, Matches & Agarbatti Division, ITC, on how customer centricity, innovation, premiumisation and experience have helped ITC become India’s largest agarbatti player by value and volume

Simran Sabherwal Aug 14, 2026 8:43 AM

Brands go analog as AI flattens creativity into sameness?blur=25

As AI floods the internet with visually similar content, brands are investing in what machines and screens cannot easily replicate! Experiences that speak to your senses

Sandhi Sarun Aug 13, 2026 8:29 AM

Vikas Gupta Joins Himalaya as New CEO for India Operations?blur=25

e4m has learnt that Gupta, who is currently the CEO and Managing Director of VLCC, will join Himalaya on September 23, 2026

Imran Fazal Aug 12, 2026 5:16 PM

Marketers Emphasize Human Judgment Amid AI's Rise in Advertising?blur=25

At exchange4media and Skylight MediaKart's roundtable, marketers explored AI and the future of advertising

e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 1:05 PM

Mobavenue AI Tech Ltd?blur=25

The company said growth was driven by demand from direct advertisers in quick commerce, BFSI, fintech and retail

e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 12:31 PM

Aasif Malbari: The new chief at Godrej Consumer Products?blur=25

Aasif Malbari has helmed senior roles at HUL, Tata Motors and GCPL, bringing experience across FMCG, finance, mobility and business transformation

e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 11:38 AM

CFOs Transitioning to CEOs: A Shift in Corporate Leadership?blur=25

Dr Annurag Batra writes on how Godrej Consumer Products appointing global CFO Aasif Malbari as MD and CEO reflects a larger change in the way companies are looking at leadership

Dr Annurag Batra Aug 12, 2026 10:37 AM

Sudhir Sitapati?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, examines Sitapati’s leadership journey & the experience he brought from one of the world’s most sophisticated consumer companies

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 12, 2026 9:12 AM

Shantomoy Ray?blur=25

Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, examines the growing obsession with social media virality & explores why brands may need to shift their focus to relevance

Shantomoy Ray Aug 12, 2026 8:13 AM

e4m × Techmagnate roundtable: Marketers rethink visibility in the AI era?blur=25

As AI changes how consumers discover brands, marketers are balancing traditional search, conversational queries, unified visibility, content credibility and conversion

e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 5:50 PM

Vishal Kedia Takes on Interim CFO Role at Godrej Consumer Products?blur=25

This will be in addition to his existing role of Head- Strategy, FP&A and Investor Relations.

e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 4:46 PM

Aasif Malbari Takes Over as CEO of Godrej Consumer Products?blur=25

Aasif has spent three decades in the FMCG and auto industries, at GCPL, Tata Motors, and Hindustan Unilever

e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 4:21 PM

McCann India Secures Creative Mandate for 3M Consumer Brands?blur=25

As part of the mandate, McCann India will support integrated communications across mainline, social media, e-commerce, influencers and activations

e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 1:12 PM

Sooraj Balakrishnan,  Head of Marketing, Acer India and Bangladesh?blur=25

Acer India and Bangladesh Head of Marketing Sooraj Balakrishnan discusses AI search, GEO, personalisation and why consumer understanding must remain human.

Brij Pahwa Aug 11, 2026 12:00 PM

Celebrity vs Influencer: What really works better for brands??blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says celebrities once offered instant recognition and media attention, but that equation has changed over the past decade

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 11, 2026 8:26 AM