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Consumers are researching, comparing and making purchase decisions for categories like consumer electronics, beauty, gaming, fintech & personal care late at night, say marketers
Sunidhi Vijay Jul 9, 2026 8:42 AM
Truecaller’s Hemant Arora remembered Atul Hegde not only for his entrepreneurial achievements, but also for his humility, approachability and the warmth he brought to every industry interaction
Nirmalya Sen, Founder and CEO of The Rethink Company, has paid heartfelt tribute to Atul Hegde, reflecting on his leadership and lasting contribution to India’s digital advertising and media industry
The Gozoop co-founder recalls Atul Hegde's bold vision, entrepreneurial conviction and generosity, months after the landmark YAAP–Gozoop deal brought the two independent agency groups together
Peers recall his humility, entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering belief in digital innovation, saying his absence leaves a void in both the industry and their personal lives
Sandhi Sarun Jul 7, 2026 4:47 PM
Jessamine Avila has over two decades of experience in marketing and brand building
Gour Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Tribes Communications, remembers Atul Hegde for his contributions to the country’s digital sector
e4m Staff Jul 7, 2026 12:17 PM
Atul Hegde, Chairman & Managing Director of YAAP Digital Limited, passed away this morning.
Physical experiences are turning into user-created content, influencer collabs, consumer data and social media conversations, note market players
Sunidhi Vijay Jul 7, 2026 8:46 AM
Shah was previously Head of Data & Advertising Technology for Emerging Markets
Gandharv played a key role in strengthening Hybrid's presence in the Indian digital advertising ecosystem
Prior to this, Vadera served as Brand Marketing Manager and Social Media Lead at Dream11
e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 12:55 PM
Guest Column: Arpit Srivastava, Associate Director, Xiaomi India, decodes how awareness leads to consideration, consideration led to a click, and so on
Arpit Srivastava Jul 2, 2026 3:27 PM
Guest Column: Senior brand, growth & media leader Ketan K Bharati notes that for nearly two decades marketers have focused on discovery - how to get found, rank higher and beat competitors in search
Ketan K Bharati Jul 1, 2026 6:24 PM
The proposed public issue comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹37 crore, along with an Offer for Sale by certain promoter shareholders
e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 1:03 PM
The agency has been founded by Vijay Amruth Raj, a former journalist, PR leader, and corporate communications expert with over 25 years of experience
e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 3:51 PM
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explains that the rebellion against personalisation is not a rejection of technology, but a demand for boundaries
Sandeep Goyal Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM
The move is consistent with Hakuhodo's strategy of expanding through acquisitions and strategic partnerships across Asia and India
Imran Fazal Jun 25, 2026 9:17 AM
Team Pumpkin will handle Royaloak’s social media marketing, website management, e-commerce operations, and performance marketing initiatives
e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 3:40 PM
Mobile has converged with digital marketing itself due its evolution from being a marketing channel to the operating system of modern consumer engagement, share industry heads
Shantanu David Jun 24, 2026 9:25 AM
Shah joined Zupee in April 2025 after stepping down as Growth Lead at HT Media
Joe Jordan, currently Chief Operating Officer and President – Domino's U.S., will take on the new role effective October 1, 2026
e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 12:17 PM
Prior to his promotion, Ankit Apurv held the role of Associate Vice President – Marketing at the company
With rising acquisition costs and hyper-competition, consumer brands are now talking conversion rates, basket size, and repeat purchase frequency, share industry heads
Anuja Jain Jun 22, 2026 8:45 AM
Rawal most recently served as Assistant General Manager - Marketing at Ceasefire Industries
e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 7:59 AM
As consumer paths fracture across screens, platforms, and moments, India's marketers are ditching the channel playbook for optimising the entire system and not just individual channels
Anuja Jain Jun 19, 2026 8:50 AM
Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that digital can build strong brands, but only when backed by clear positioning and used alongside traditional media
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 18, 2026 9:38 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
As AI agents begin verifying business outcomes rather than just reporting them, the ad industry braces for a valuation reset that could separate ‘provable performance’ from ‘promised reach’
Anuja Jain Jun 17, 2026 8:48 AM
Months after raising concerns over billing practices and platform fees, Publicis and The Trade Desk settled their differences, ending a dispute that triggered wider industry scrutiny
e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 1:51 PM
At e4m Connected TV Conference 2026, Huella Co-Founder Mayura Nayak outlined how changing viewing habits, second-screen behaviour and interactive formats are pushing CTV towards measurable engagement
e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 1:39 PM
Digital discovery is shifting from search results to AI-generated answers, forcing brands to rethink visibility, optimisation and how they are recommended to consumers
Shantanu David Jun 15, 2026 9:12 AM
Self-serve advertising is being viewed in the industry as a natural extension towards in-house control, reshaping of media planning, and an attempt to reduce friction for smaller players
Anuja Jain Jun 15, 2026 8:52 AM
At the e4m CTV Conference 2026, Kedar Ravangave, Head of Marketing at Kotak Mahindra Bank, noted that although algorithms influence what audiences watch, content continues to drive engagement
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 9:12 AM
At e4m Connected TV Conference 2026, the Senior VP and Business Head of Reliance Retail, made a compelling case for treating CTV not as a media novelty, but as a strategic brand-building engine
e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 6:25 PM
As digital fatigue deepens, some of India's sharpest media and creative minds gathered to ask a pointed question: where does consumer attention truly live today, and how do brands reach it?
e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 10:36 AM
Prior to joining SBI Mutual Fund, she served as Associate Vice President – Digital Marketing at IIFL Capital Services
e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 2:15 PM
For decades, advertising targeted people as decision-makers. With AI agents entering the purchase journey, marketers may now need to influence systems as much as consumers
Shantanu David Jun 10, 2026 9:10 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
At the Pitch CMO Summit 2026, marketers from across industries debated the formats, tools, and fundamentals shaping brand building today
In his new role, he will lead regional growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, audience acquisition, and technology-led marketing solutions
According to the company's 2025 Annual Review, Nestlé has raised advertising and marketing expenditure by nearly 9% of sales
e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 12:20 PM
Journeys are seamless for consumers, fragmented for brands. The gap lies in consistency, context, and what brands actually do with data
e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 12:11 PM