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Comedy creators are building recurring shows, but with YouTube payouts far below the cost of producing quality entertainment, brands are increasingly stepping in to fund the gap
Vaseline’s response to a creator’s pronunciation joins a growing list of cases where brands have changed social handles, packaging and even products after the internet took over the conversation
Shalinee Mishra Aug 29, 2026 9:11 AM
Brands are raising festive creator spends, but with influencer discovery getting crowded, focus is shifting from reach to relevance, regional influence & trusted voices that drive purchase decisions
Shalinee Mishra Aug 29, 2026 8:52 AM
More than three years later, Devanathan is leaving a rather different Meta behind
e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 3:17 PM
For the creator economy, this could broaden the pool of advertisers willing to experiment with influencer-led CTV programming
Imran Fazal Aug 28, 2026 9:06 AM
The firm has released three films featuring JordIndian, Vishakha & Divesh, and Biji Basheer
e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 3:55 PM
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
Industry leaders explore how creators are shifting the balance of influence and reshaping communications
Ritika Upmanyu Aug 25, 2026 4:29 PM
For the creator economy, the impact may depend largely on the type of financial content being produced
Shalinee Mishra Aug 25, 2026 9:12 AM
As Warikoo celebrates his 46th birthday, his journey goes beyond finfluencing, with content, credibility and community shaping a diversified media and business ecosystem
e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 8:38 AM
The platform is changing the way it counts public views across video-on-demand and live content, bringing them in line with the exposure-based model already used for Shorts
Shantanu David Aug 24, 2026 9:14 AM
The new system will take effect globally from August 24 and apply across all YouTube formats, including long-form videos, Shorts, podcasts and livestreams
e4m Staff Aug 22, 2026 9:02 AM
As Netflix moves deeper into the creator economy, YouTube is reportedly offering multimillion-dollar deals to retain top creator talent
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 3:28 PM
Creators can receive an additional Rs 10,000 for every 1 lakh views generated
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 3:03 PM
As Zakir Khan celebrates his 39th birthday, his brand collaborations show how staying true to his voice has become his biggest commercial strength
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 8:42 AM
the change could also create a tougher environment for creators who are still building their audiences and have not yet developed the scale or consistency required to qualify for monetisation
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 4:24 PM
Guest Column: Calisthenics athlete Prableen Kaur Gill writes how mainstream sport has its own calling among Indian audiences, but people have started enjoying different niches now
Prableen Kaur Gill Aug 13, 2026 9:48 AM
The platform said creators will need to demonstrate sustained audience engagement to remain eligible for revenue sharing from Shorts
e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 1:32 PM
Go Zero's exit from paid influencer budgets to fund an in-house creator team has reopened an old industry debate: does ownership now beat outreach in India's creator economy?
Aryendra Khan Aug 12, 2026 9:01 AM
According to the report, marketers need to align creative strategy with audience targeting
e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 11:42 AM
Rather than translating one national advertisement into multiple languages, marketers are creating local narratives that reflect how festivals are celebrated across different parts of the country
Shalinee Mishra Aug 4, 2026 8:26 AM
Speaking at Samachar4Media's Journalism 40 Under 40 event, Chaudhary said the blurring of content creator and journalist roles has made it increasingly difficult to preserve journalism's credibility
e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 12:56 PM
As the Founder, Managing Director, and President of GTC Network celebrates his birthday, we look back at a career defined by pioneering firsts and an unwavering belief in regional storytelling
e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 12:46 PM
In this freewheeling conversation, Avinash Kaul spoke about his book 'The Next Mountain', the changing media landscape, his leadership philosophy, and much more
Pankaj Sharma Aug 3, 2026 9:30 AM
Former Ogilvy Philippines chief to steer regional growth in AI-led discovery and content strategy
e4m Staff Jul 30, 2026 8:46 AM
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
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 Jul 27, 2026 3:32 PM
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
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
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
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
Prior to joining Creator18, Khanduri served as Head of Growth at Xley
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 8:21 AM
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
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
The revised edition features a new introduction and an additional chapter that examines the transformative decade between 2015 and 2025
e4m Staff Jul 17, 2026 12:13 PM
The supply of regional creators is growing rapidly, engagement is rising and brands are increasingly using local voices to reach audiences during festivals and cultural moments
Shalinee Mishra Jul 17, 2026 9:20 AM
Google has been fined approximately $854,250; the tech giant has argued that it was protected by EU regulations that exempt online platforms from liability for content uploaded by third parties
On his birthday, we celebrate not only a seasoned journalist but also a creative mind who continues to push the boundaries of news, documentaries and digital content
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 2:30 PM
In her new position, Vasan will lead capability transformation for The Coca-Cola Company
e4m Desk Jul 14, 2026 10:59 AM
As influencer marketing evolves, brands are moving beyond creator discovery to identify what drives meaningful consumer engagement and actions
Shalinee Mishra Jul 13, 2026 9:27 AM
As brands pour bigger budgets into stand-up comedians, the shift highlights what is fuelling the investment and where marketers set boundaries
Sandhi Sarun Jul 13, 2026 8:53 AM
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