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Across categories, brands are shifting towards creators with distinctive content styles, whose audiences engage with them for a unique storytelling approach rather than follower count or mass appeal
Shalinee Mishra Jul 11, 2026 8:41 AM
Tarkeshwar Singh, Partner at Bureau Media, described the launch as one of the most emotional milestones of his career
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
Marketers say that while creators are increasingly becoming part of the media mix, influencer marketing accounts for just 3-10% of the ad spends
Shalinee Mishra Jul 2, 2026 9:40 AM
Sudeep will also manage Creator Economy & Partnerships, and will report into Sandeep Mehrotra, Chief Operating Officer – Advertisement Revenue, ‘Z’
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
The public broadcaster's recently updated content sourcing framework for WAVES introduces a streaming-minutes-based monetisation model and tightening of verification and compliance requirements
Imran Fazal Jun 30, 2026 8:39 AM
Shveta Singh, Founder of Iridescent Lens & independent marketing consultant, questions whether the latest creator economy trend is genuine marketing innovation or simply direct selling in new clothes
Shveta Singh Jun 29, 2026 9:30 AM
Cleartrip CMRO Pallavi Saxena highlights the growing role of social media in travel discovery, arguing that Indian travel marketing is yet to fully tap its biggest opportunity
Anuja Jain Jun 25, 2026 9:20 AM
Cannes Lions Day 2 Opens With AI, Creators And Marketing’s New Power Shift
Brij Pahwa Jun 23, 2026 3:16 PM
Sushant Vithaldas, Head of Creator Marketing, India and Vimlarithan (Rithan) Vijaya as Creator Marketing Leader, Southeast Asia will lead Edelman’s creator marketing offering
e4m Staff Jun 22, 2026 2:13 PM
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
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
Creators are becoming recurring faces, storytelling partners, cultural ambassadors, and trusted voices who help brands build consistency, credibility, and relevance over time
Shalinee Mishra Jun 19, 2026 8:54 AM
From watch parties and creator streams to fan rewards and interactive experiences, marketers are finding new ways to turn football fandom into engagement
Shalinee Mishra Jun 18, 2026 9:21 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
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
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
MrBeast has also emerged as one of the most ambitious entrepreneurs in the creator economy
e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 8:02 AM
While Accenture is set to acquire creator and social agency Whalar, Times Internet has acquired entertainment-focused social publisher Instant Bollywood
e4m Staff Jun 9, 2026 11:53 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
Changing consumer discovery patterns have led brands to optimise products around occasions & end-use scenarios, going beyond seasonal promotions to storytelling & creator ecosystems, say marketers
Shalinee Mishra Jun 8, 2026 9:14 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
Neha Jolly Sawhney, Head of Ad Revenue, and Yagnesh Ravi, Lead Ad Solutions at Snap Inc., discuss Snapchat’s growing adoption among advertisers in India
Sunidhi Vijay Jun 5, 2026 8:57 AM
Kenny Gold joins Edelman from Deloitte Digital, where he served as Managing Director and Head of Social and Creator
Appeal for brands is straightforward. Unlike human creators, AI influencers do not require travel schedules, photoshoots, availability conflicts or reputation management for personal controversies
Shalinee Mishra Jun 3, 2026 9:15 AM
Brands say consumers today begin their journeys online, consuming reviews, creator content, explainers and product demonstrations before taking offline actions such as visiting dealerships
Sunidhi Vijay Jun 2, 2026 8:51 AM
While revenue from operations rose 21% YoY to Rs 184.89 crore in FY26, total income increased 22% to Rs nearly 189 crore
The objective is not merely to generate visibility, but to create campaigns that stand out, spark conversation and connect with entirely new consumer groups
Shalinee Mishra May 30, 2026 9:10 AM
Jewellery brands are tapping creators for authenticity, individuality and cultural relevance; the test is whether these collabs can drive actual purchase behaviour and not just social media engagement
Shalinee Mishra May 29, 2026 9:06 AM
Nexus Select Malls has launched the fourth edition of its Denim & Sneaker Fest
e4m Staff May 27, 2026 1:45 PM
Brands are moving away from vanity metrics and increasingly betting on creators with audience trust, niche authority and strong category alignment, say experts
Shalinee Mishra May 27, 2026 9:31 AM
With recent updates favouring original creator signals and limiting visibility for reposts and similar content, platforms have moved away from rewarding volume and now reward quality and uniqueness
Shalinee Mishra May 21, 2026 8:51 AM
The scarcity of credible niche creators is the new constraint brands are solving for, say experts
Shalinee Mishra May 20, 2026 9:05 AM
Ruchika Mehta has over two decades of experience in hospitality marketing
e4m Staff May 19, 2026 12:10 PM
Independent agencies have been able to understand internet culture due to leaner teams, faster decision-making and deeper immersion in online behaviour, share industry players
Sunidhi Vijay May 19, 2026 8:33 AM
Industry executives say influencer marketing is shifting from vanity metrics to trust, micro creators and measurable conversions, as brands prioritise authenticity and performance over reach
Shalinee Mishra May 18, 2026 8:47 AM
Sharing the news on X, Ankur Warikoo described the decision as a difficult but necessary one
e4m Staff May 16, 2026 10:42 AM
Cannes 2026 reflects a shift in brand strategy, with creators playing a central role in shaping how campaigns are seen, experienced and interpreted by audiences
Shalinee Mishra May 15, 2026 9:20 AM
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur writes that the future will not belong to independent agencies that merely offer services but to those that build networks
Prabhakar Mundkur May 14, 2026 9:03 AM
Banerji joins YRF after a nearly three-year stint at Collective Artists Network
e4m Staff May 12, 2026 6:31 PM
She previously worked with Disney+ Hotstar as Marketing Lead – India Originals & Movies
e4m Staff May 12, 2026 8:52 AM
The broader delegation also includes Sufi Motiwala, Ishita Mangal, Nidhi Kumar Ishani Mitra, among others
Shalinee Mishra May 11, 2026 6:06 PM
Iyer's role is expected to support the company’s ongoing efforts to build a creator-led content and distribution ecosystem
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 2:38 PM
Sunil Rao was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services
e4m Staff Apr 30, 2026 3:09 PM
As FMCG brands invest more in momfluencers, creator earnings remain uneven, highlighting a gap between brand spending and influencer payouts
Shalinee Mishra Apr 29, 2026 8:48 AM