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POND'S Revives 'Googly Woogly Wooksh' to Reinforce Timeless Branding?blur=25

The revival of "Googly Woogly Wooksh" also highlights the importance of protecting creative equity

e4m Desk 6 hours ago

Go Zero?blur=25

Announcing the decision on LinkedIn, founder Kiran Shah said the shift was driven by one fundamental challenge: the inability to clearly measure returns from influencer campaigns

e4m Staff 6 hours ago

Dentsu Creative Isobar Takes Charge of Canon India's Digital Strategy?blur=25

The account will be managed from the agency’s Mumbai and Gurgaon offices

e4m Staff 8 hours ago

AAAI's Lifetime Achievement Award: The Need for Transparency?blur=25

The industry is discussing not the achievements of the AAAI recipient, but the process behind the selection; the conversation has shifted from celebration to scrutiny

Ruhail Amin 9 hours ago

INS Launches 'Ink Doesn't Lie' Campaign to Boost Print Media Trust?blur=25

As part of the initiative, INS member publications across India will carry a common advertisement on July 27, 2026

e4m Staff 9 hours ago

IAA Hall of Fame Under Fire for Neeraj Roy's Possible Induction?blur=25

Industry executives specifically questioned whether Roy's primary body of work represents advertising leadership

e4m Staff 9 hours ago

Majority of Indians Open to Paying for Music, EY-IMI Report Reveals?blur=25

According to a report by EY and the Indian Music Industry, India currently has around 14 million paid music subscriptions and 80% of listeners spending more than an hour a day listening to it

e4m Staff 10 hours ago

AAAI's Lifetime Achievement Award Faces Governance Challenges Amid CCI Scrutiny?blur=25

Advertising executive Tanya Goyal has informed AAAI that she was withdrawing from the committee proceedings as the selection methodology did not meet basic standards of corporate governance

e4m Staff 10 hours ago

Urmez Daver Joins Avanade as APAC Security Lead?blur=25

In his new role, Urmez Daver leads the Cybersecurity services & solutions business for the APAC region

e4m Desk 10 hours ago

Deepak Choudhary elected EEMA President for 2026–28 term?blur=25

Members from across the country participated in the election to choose EEMA’s national office-bearers and regional representatives

e4m Staff 11 hours ago

Only 14 Million Indians Subscribe to Music Streaming Services?blur=25

The report says that 61% of non-paying respondents said they would consider paying if free alternatives were unavailable and subscription prices were reasonable

e4m Staff 11 hours ago

Marketers Emphasize Human Intuition Over AI in Creative Decisions?blur=25

At e4m TechManch 2026, brand heads discussed that while algorithms can optimise speed, efficiency & scale, breakthrough ideas, emotional resonance & brand memorability still depend on human intuition

e4m Staff 14 hours ago

week in ads?blur=25

From Tota's startup jargon to SRK's Hyundai homecoming, this week's ads prove substance still beats style, even when the style is dazzling

Aryendra Khan Jul 25, 2026 8:50 AM

AAAI?blur=25

Industry experts say the bigger concern is not who wins, but the lack of transparency around how the winner is determined, with only a handful of people aware of the process

e4m Staff Jul 24, 2026 6:20 PM

Ajay Kulkarni?blur=25

Guest Column: Ajay Kulkarni, Director-Growth Barcode Entertainment, writes that the creator economy needs a new language to define creators by their influence, not just their follower count

Ajay Kulkarni Jul 24, 2026 9:36 AM

How creators lose money without knowing it?blur=25

Industry experts say creators are unknowingly losing money through opaque contracts, unlimited ad rights, hidden campaign values and unfair barter deals

Shalinee Mishra Jul 24, 2026 9:04 AM

Why brands continue to bet big on BCCI sponsorships?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on the BCCI raising the reserve price for title sponsorship rights and why brands keep investing hundreds of crores in cricket

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 24, 2026 8:13 AM

Exploring The Mahadev Files: Insights from India's Finance Leaders?blur=25

The edition also features global marketing and advertising leaders on creativity, AI and growth

e4m Staff Jul 23, 2026 6:52 PM

JioStar complaint leads to Andhra Police crackdown on pirated IPTV App network?blur=25

Police officials told e4m that the matter is being treated as a case of copyright infringement carried out through unauthorised app-based distribution of pay-TV content

Imran Fazal Jul 23, 2026 12:17 PM

The Rise of Unified Marketing and Communications Strategies?blur=25

Shagun Walia, Avery Dennison – South Asia and SSA, explores why marketing and communications can no longer work in silos and what happens when brands bring them together

Shagun Walia Jul 23, 2026 11:53 AM

Sumit Bhatia Becomes Co-Founder of 367 Agency?blur=25

Bhatia was earlier with Finolex Industries as Vice-President -Sales and Marketing.

e4m Staff Jul 23, 2026 10:41 AM

Are Agencies Shifting from Campaigns to Business Solutions??blur=25

As agencies stack up AI, commerce and consulting mandates, the industry is asking whether the campaign brief has quietly become a business one

Aryendra Khan Jul 23, 2026 9:20 AM

Alphabet Sees 24% Revenue Surge Driven by AI Innovations?blur=25

While Revenue from Search and Other rose 17% year over year, YouTube Ads recorded 13% growth; Google Cloud’s revenue surged 82%

e4m Desk Jul 23, 2026 9:03 AM

BCCI Increases Match Sponsorship Rights Price to Rs 4.9 Crore?blur=25

This is a 15% increase from the current rate of Rs 4.2 crore,  base price for associate partner rights hiked to Rs 95 lakh per match

e4m Desk Jul 23, 2026 8:14 AM

FireAI raises ₹2.5 crore from SucSEEd?blur=25

The fund will be used for accelerating enterprise expansion

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 6:14 PM

Eternal Ltd?blur=25

Blinkit remained the biggest revenue driver as revenue surged 182% year-on-year, while higher investments and operating costs weighed on sequential profitability

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 4:42 PM

INS Implements 15% Advertising Surcharge for Member Publications?blur=25

The move comes after INS members expressed concern over the steep increase in the cost of both indigenous and imported newsprint, along with rising operational expenses

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 1:12 PM

Nestlé India Boosts Ad Spending by Over 40% in Q1 FY27?blur=25

Revenue grew 25% to Rs 6,378 crore, driven by volume growth, rural demand, exports and sustained momentum in quick commerce

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 12:40 PM

Sethurathnam Ravi: A Pillar of Trust in India's Financial Landscape?blur=25

As he turns 67 today, that body of work reads less like a résumé and more like a map of where Indian finance had to be rebuilt from the inside

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 12:02 PM

Paytm Increases Marketing Spend by 27% to Boost Customer Growth?blur=25

Paytm has reported 33% growth in payments services revenue

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 11:41 AM

As AI reshapes ad agencies, India's missing guardrails put governcnce in industry's hands?blur=25

In the absence of binding legislation, ad agencies are increasingly adopting self-regulation

Imran Fazal Jul 22, 2026 8:59 AM

Google Blurs Search and Social Lines with New Optimization Tools?blur=25

With Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube performance being part of the Search Console, marketers say a reel is as searchable as a webpage, and it’s time to find out what that means for content & metrics

Anuja Jain Jul 22, 2026 8:51 AM

MIB launches creator challenge with prizes of up to Rs 5 lakh?blur=25

The challenge is part of the government’s push to discover and nurture grassroots creators while encouraging hyperlocal storytelling

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 8:34 AM

Ankit Santra Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at flutrr?blur=25

Santra takes on the new role after serving as Creative Head at flutrr

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 8:17 AM

BCCI Opens Bidding for Title Sponsorship of Major Events?blur=25

The cricket body has said the Invitation to Tender can be purchased till August 4

e4m Desk Jul 21, 2026 11:17 AM

The shift towards localised storytelling?blur=25

Creators are becoming important not just for speaking regional languages, but for understanding their nuances, cultural context and the way people naturally communicate

Shalinee Mishra Jul 21, 2026 9:13 AM

Creator?blur=25

From CarryMinati to gaming streamers, creators command loyalty that legacy campaigns rarely earn. Industry voices explain what brands still get wrong

Aryendra Khan Jul 21, 2026 9:07 AM

Amitabh Bachchan Unveils KBC Season 18 Theme: Sochna Padega?blur=25

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 will premiere on Monday, August 10 at 9.00PM exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV

e4m Staff Jul 20, 2026 4:06 PM

Delhi Crime Branch cracks down on illegal IPTV network with 5,000 subscribers?blur=25

The accused streamed live television channels, movies, JioStar Originals and other copyrighted content belonging to JioStar and multiple content owners without authorization

Imran Fazal Jul 20, 2026 9:41 AM

Raymond?blur=25

Multiple industry sources told e4m that the company has invited several of the country's top advertising and media agencies to compete for the consolidated business

Imran Fazal Jul 20, 2026 8:39 AM

Sir Garry Sobers?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, shares how Sir Garry Sobers’ influence flowed naturally from competence, integrity, courage and an unwavering love for the game

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 20, 2026 8:25 AM

FIFA World Cup Final 2026?blur=25

The final whistle sparked a wave of creative social media posts, from emotional storytelling and nostalgic callbacks to playful illustrations and clever brand integrations

Aryendra Khan Jul 20, 2026 7:44 AM

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 Jul 18, 2026 4:46 PM

The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan's Disappointing Epic Adaptation?blur=25

Guest Column: Independent Writer/ Editor Sandipan Deb shares his take on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and why he was disappointed

Sandipan Deb Jul 18, 2026 4:28 PM