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The publishing house emphasised that editorial recommendations is a standard component of the publishing process
e4m Staff Aug 29, 2026 12:01 PM
Goenka urged people to consider Chandra’s version of events before drawing conclusions
e4m Staff Aug 29, 2026 7:35 AM
The controversy began after a section of users objected to Kriti’s outfit in the ad
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 12:34 PM
The ad drew flak for the actor’s Indo-Western styling in a rakhi campaign, but many defended it by calling it a contemporary expression
e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 11:42 AM
As the case comes up before the Delhi HC today, Beco doubles down with new hoardings built around the controversy
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 2:23 PM
An ad mimicking obituary notices to promote Flipkart’s Freedom Sale has triggered widespread criticism online, with author Shobhaa De calling for a consumer boycott
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 8:24 AM
Goyal's response broadly challenges how she believes the AAAI should be governed
e4m Staff Aug 14, 2026 3:50 PM
At a time when BARC's credibility is already under the microscope before MIB, industry executives say the appointment risks opening an uncomfortable new front for the ratings body
Imran Fazal Aug 14, 2026 3:00 PM
Newslaundry’s former employees’ allegations have put the media watchdog under scrutiny over transparency, due process and accountability
e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 4:38 PM
The company’s consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 265.83 crore in the April-June quarter, down from Rs 329.36 crore in the year-ago period
e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 10:12 AM
The meeting is expected to cover content moderation safeguards, AI-generated material, verified accounts and measures to tackle harmful content on Meta’s platforms
Tanya Goyal explains why she chose to recuse herself from the selection committee before deliberations began, alleges systemic governance failures within the association
Z has said that the company firmly believes that the order from SEBI has no direct bearing on the fund-raising exercise
Advertising body accused of spreading ‘false and malicious’ allegations; legal notice seeks public apology, explanation and withdrawal of statements
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 1:30 PM
A deep dive into - how did AAAI Lifetime Award process reach a stage where it has become a matter of public disagreement?
Dr Annurag Batra Jul 31, 2026 1:27 PM
According to the election papers circulated among members, the new governing board will comprise 23 elected members, including one President
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 10:40 AM
The nomination form is sent to all members of AAAI seeking nomination after providing for a few weeks’ time to nominate
e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 3:20 PM
The move comes days after e4m reported scrutiny over the award process following Tanya Goyal's recusal from the selection committee
e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 3:16 PM
For creators, political expression is no longer just a matter of personal belief, it is increasingly becoming a business decision with financial consequences
Shalinee Mishra Jul 29, 2026 9:00 AM
Industry executives specifically questioned whether Roy's primary body of work represents advertising leadership
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 12:28 PM
The high court has asked Centre to grant gambling-harm prevention platform a personal hearing; government to return with timeline
Imran Fazal Jul 20, 2026 12:58 PM
The govt is evaluating a proposal that would make certification and approval from the CBFC mandatory before films can be released digitally
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 11:29 AM
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
According to reports, the committee has been tasked with reviewing the film's content and will submit its recommendations to the Centre
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:16 AM
The publishers accused OpenAI of deleting or rendering billions of ChatGPT conversation logs unsearchable
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:10 AM
BARC also urged the MIB to withdraw its directive barring charges to news broadcasters during the TRP blackout, stating that the ratings suspension should not halt subscription fee collection
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 6:22 PM
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
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur explores the question - Who should have the right to choose the developer—the landowner or the residents who live on the land?
Prabhakar Mundkur Jun 11, 2026 5:44 PM
The petition contends the blanket exclusion of landing page viewership ignores technological realities & existing safeguards, and said it was neither technically justified nor operationally feasible
Imran Fazal May 26, 2026 8:49 AM
Vempati, who joined the BARC board in 2024, has stepped down citing personal reasons
Imran Fazal Apr 23, 2026 12:15 PM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes about the Lenskart controversy and a cultural misstep
Ganapathy Viswanathan Apr 20, 2026 1:03 PM
Anticipating the move, WinZO had filed a caveat in the Supreme Court to ensure that no adverse order is passed without hearing its side
Imran Fazal Mar 23, 2026 11:38 AM
The channel's management has now detailed its position on the matter, raising serious questions about the hiring process, employee joining, and the organization's administrative decisions
e4m Staff Feb 27, 2026 9:28 AM
Rana Yashwant recently took over as CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Hindi news channel News India
e4m Staff Feb 27, 2026 9:24 AM
Social media users questioned whether sensitive data about missing girls was being used to amplify the film’s marketing campaign
Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey issue statements as controversy over the film’s title escalates as legal action follows
Vaishnavi Deshpande Feb 6, 2026 3:11 PM
From global sports brands and beauty majors to FMCG giants and tech players, several high-visibility campaigns found themselves at the centre of backlash this year
Soumya Gawri Dec 29, 2025 9:32 AM
According to reports, US President Donald Trump confirmed at the Oval Office on Monday that he had filed a lawsuit, seeking $5 billion in damages on two counts
e4m Staff Dec 16, 2025 9:30 AM
Brands and creators face a new era where advertising must be evidence-based, transparent, and accountable, as deinfluencers reshape consumer expectations and industry standards
Soumya Gawri Dec 15, 2025 8:43 AM
The recent Eggoz incident highlights how swiftly social media can distort perception, often outpacing facts or expert input
Pooja Yadav and Shalinee Mishra Dec 12, 2025 9:35 AM
The stand-up comedian and YouTuber dropped a line during his recent show in Delhi that he ‘will bring back the show’, leading to speculations about the controversial show’s comeback
e4m Staff Nov 11, 2025 9:33 AM
Lakmé India highlights new BIS rules requiring in-vivo SPF testing, following recent debates over sunscreen efficacy and labelling, marking its first major awareness campaign
Soumya Gawri Nov 7, 2025 8:25 AM
American Eagle CMO Craig Brommers shared that the campaign led to double-digit growth in denim sales, brought in nearly 800,000 new customers, and generated 40 billion impressions since its launch
Fenty Beauty’s missteps highlight the importance of cultural nuance in avoiding tone-deaf marketing
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2025 5:12 PM
Balancing brand identity and public perception, American Eagle's ‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ campaign shows how bold marketing moves can trigger backlash in today’s unpredictable ad landscape
Aryendra Khan Aug 14, 2025 8:51 AM
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad sparks debate over its ‘jeans/genes’ tagline, sparking mixed reactions like ‘Unfollowed, Do Not Apologise & More’
Prada’s collaboration puts centuries-old Kolhapuri craftsmanship on the global map, with Indian artisans stepping into the luxury spotlight
Anuja Jain Jul 14, 2025 1:30 PM
Court-appointed commissioners carried out surprise inspections at factories in Agra and New Delhi accused of producing fake Birkenstock sandals, following a confidential Delhi High Court order
e4m Staff Jul 7, 2025 12:28 PM
The incident reignited debate on how global brands can respect cultural origins while elevating traditional designs
Soumya Gawri Jun 30, 2025 9:49 AM
Prada’s version of the footwear is priced at over Rs 1 Lakh, while Kolhapuris are widely available in Indian markets such as Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar for Rs 500
Shalinee Mishra Jun 28, 2025 8:59 AM