digital-marketing
How Google's lucrative ‘grey zone’ turned black and white?blur=25

Competitor keyword bidding generated an estimated $50 billion a year for Search platforms globally. India's courts have now decided that it was never theirs to sell

Anuja Jain Jun 1, 2026 4:55 PM

Yaap?blur=25

While revenue from operations rose 21% YoY to Rs 184.89 crore in FY26, total income increased 22% to Rs nearly 189 crore

e4m Staff Jun 1, 2026 2:15 PM

Delhi Court Ruling Reshapes Brand Keyword Strategies in India?blur=25

Market observers and players say ruling a positive move for leader brands, opens a route for legal recourse & levels playing field; category, brand keyword investment likely to see an acceleration

Anuja Jain Jun 1, 2026 8:59 AM

Delhi HC's Landmark Ruling Disrupts Google's Keyword Auction Model?blur=25

When the Delhi High Court ruled against Google in the Hindware keyword case, it did not just hand a victory to a sanitaryware brand. It put adtech's entire business model in the dock

Anuja Jain May 30, 2026 3:26 PM

The Rise of Dark Ads: How Covert Campaigns Are Changing Marketing?blur=25

Guest Column: M. Gautham Machaiah writes on how the Asian Paints controversy exposes the mechanics of anonymous digital smear campaigns designed to sabotage corporate rivals

M. Gautham Machaiah May 28, 2026 12:57 PM

WPP Media Elevates Jaison Dsouza to Senior Director Role?blur=25

In his earlier role as Director-Digital, Jaison Dsouza was managing experts across Search, Social, Programmatic and Ad Ops channels

e4m Desk May 28, 2026 9:38 AM

Retention Becomes Key Metric in Attention Economy Marketing?blur=25

Industry observers say this is no longer just a platform metric but a cultural shift that is reshaping how content is scripted, edited, distributed and monetised

Sunidhi Vijay May 28, 2026 9:30 AM

LS Digital Prasad Shejale?blur=25

In a LinkedIn post, Founder & CEO Prasad Shejale shared that LS Digital’s growth has been driven by a willingness to adapt before change became mainstream

e4m Staff May 26, 2026 4:02 PM

Micro vs Macro Influencers: What Idiotic Media’s 400+ Campaign Data Reveals?blur=25

The ROI of Relatability! Why niche storytelling and hyper-local communities are driving deep engagement and brand loyalty in India’s 2026 creator economy

NATIVE CONTENT May 26, 2026 11:48 AM

Rajeev Jain, DS Group?blur=25

Rajeev Jain, SVP-Corporate Marketing at DS Group, shares how marketers are rethinking brand communication, innovation and cultural relevance in today’s digital-first ecosystem

Sunidhi Vijay May 25, 2026 9:01 AM

AI-Powered Marketing?blur=25

From toothbrushes to enterprise software, brands are leaning on 'AI' as a visibility lever, but industry voices say the window is closing fast

Aryendra Khan May 25, 2026 8:44 AM

e4m Indian Digital Marketing Awards (IDMA)?blur=25

Saugata Gupta, MD and CEO of Marico Limited, is the Jury Chair for the 17th edition of the e4m Indian Digital Marketing Awards

e4m Desk May 22, 2026 4:58 PM

Sachin Paliwal Appointed GM - Marketing & Branding at Gruner Group?blur=25

Prior to this, Paliwal was with Republic World at Assistant Vice President

e4m Desk May 21, 2026 6:48 PM

Saugata Gupta?blur=25

Saugata Gupta is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Marico Limited

e4m Desk May 19, 2026 5:38 PM

Ashish Shrivastava joins Emeritus as Associate Director Brand Experience?blur=25

He has joined Emeritus as Associate Director - Brand Experience & Activations

e4m Staff May 19, 2026 8:46 AM

Kanishka Garbyal joins Polycab India as Head of Digital Marketing?blur=25

Prior to joining Polycab India Limited, Garbyal was with Signify as Head of Digital Marketing

e4m Desk May 15, 2026 6:24 PM

Kritika Saluja elevated to Associate Director at WPP Media?blur=25

Prior to her promotion, Kritika Saluja held the role of Senior Paid Media Manager

e4m Desk May 13, 2026 7:47 PM

creativity?blur=25

Creative is now driving up to 70% of campaign performance as platform automation erodes targeting advantage. Brands are re-architecting ad budgets, teams and workflows, experts told e4m

Kanchan Srivastava May 4, 2026 8:33 AM

Meta?blur=25

ad impressions delivered across our Family of Apps increased by 19% year-over-year

e4m Staff Apr 30, 2026 9:21 AM

big tech?blur=25

Across the four companies, the narrative is clear. AI infrastructure is scaling. Cloud businesses are expanding, capex is ballooning, and demand for AI workloads is finally translating into revenue

Shantanu David Apr 30, 2026 8:16 AM

Skylight Mediakart appoints Mayank Sahu Head of Operations and Client Success?blur=25

Mayank Sahu will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, optimizing processes, and elevating client experience

e4m Staff Apr 25, 2026 7:50 AM

meta?blur=25

The platform to provide local language support across the U.S., EMEA, APAC, and LATAM

e4m Staff Apr 24, 2026 6:46 PM

whtsapp?blur=25

The subscription is positioned as an optional add-on focused largely on personalisation

e4m Staff Apr 21, 2026 4:19 PM

influenecer?blur=25

Industry executives say this shift is pushing a significant chunk of digital budgets (25%) towards creator-led content, as brands chase scale and measurable results in a crowded market

Shalinee Mishra Apr 21, 2026 8:33 AM

google meta?blur=25

According to an initial report by eMarketer, Meta’s “net” global digital ad revenue will reach about $243.46 billion in 2026, slightly ahead of Google’s $239.54 billion

Shantanu David Apr 14, 2026 9:16 AM

MeitY extends deadline for feedback on Draft IT Rules Amendments to April 29?blur=25

The deadline of April 14 has been extended following representations from multiple stakeholders seeking more time to respond to the draft rules

Imran Fazal Apr 10, 2026 8:54 PM

ecommerce?blur=25

From nutraceuticals and targeted serums, to ethnic superfoods, consumers are increasingly seeking products that cater to specific needs, and identities rather than broad, mass-market categories

Pooja Yadav Apr 10, 2026 9:46 AM

Sartaj Kadian elevated to Director Digital Marketing at adidas?blur=25

Prior to his elevation, Sartaj Kadian held the role of Senior Manager - Performance Marketing at the company

e4m Desk Mar 24, 2026 12:39 PM

AI?blur=25

As regional content scales, new voice AI benchmarks expose accuracy gaps, pushing brands to rethink how they build for India’s linguistic complexity

Anuja Jain Mar 20, 2026 9:36 AM

quick commerce?blur=25

Experts say retail media’s next phase will hinge on real-time inventory integration, with ad delivery increasingly driven by fulfilment probability

Shantanu David Mar 20, 2026 8:48 AM

Martech?blur=25

Martech in 2025 exposed operational gaps. In 2026, the focus shifts to AI agents, system integration, and building scalable, governed marketing operating models.

Brij Pahwa Mar 19, 2026 5:11 PM

Tilaknagar Industries' Ahmed Rahimtoola wins CMO Digital Marketing Award?blur=25

Ahmed Rahimtoola, Chief Marketing Officer, Tilaknagar Industries, was honoured at the Pitch CMO Summit 2026 for his exceptional skills in reshaping user intent and fostering brand loyalty 

e4m Staff Mar 12, 2026 8:57 PM

Mayank Prabhakar promoted to Chief Media Officer at vivo India?blur=25

Prior to this, Prabhakar was the General Manager, Head of Media and Digital Marketing at the company

e4m Desk Mar 11, 2026 10:25 AM

Prashant Kohli appointed Brand Director at Agilitas?blur=25

Prior to this, Prashant Kohli was with Leo Burnett India as National Head - Digital Excellence (Creative, Tech and Content)

e4m Desk Mar 9, 2026 11:09 AM

digital marketing?blur=25

As conversational discovery enters streaming platforms, agencies and CTV leaders debate whether better engagement signals translate into stronger inventory quality and effective yield

Shantanu David Mar 6, 2026 9:25 AM

Proticons x Verve Media?blur=25

Verve Media will handle Proticons’ social media marketing, search engine optimisation, Google Ads

e4m Staff Mar 5, 2026 4:32 PM

ai?blur=25

Experts say brands still treat AI as a digital or martech experiment, but that is beginning to change

Pooja Yadav Mar 5, 2026 9:28 AM

dpdp?blur=25

Industry estimates suggest that one-time DPDP compliance costs for large organisations could range between roughly ₹2.5 crore and ₹18 crore over an 18–24-month cycle

Shantanu David Mar 4, 2026 8:51 AM

Shrey Gandhi elevated to Deputy General Manager at Cheil India?blur=25

Prior to this elevation, Shrey Gandhi served as Client Services Director and Head of Social Media

e4m Staff Mar 2, 2026 12:52 PM

Neil Patel?blur=25

NP Digital Co-founder says India’s scale, platform adoption and data velocity are turning the country into a global testing ground for next-generation marketing models

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 28, 2026 8:32 AM

Shantiswarup Panda, Indriya?blur=25

Shantiswarup Panda, Head of Marketing & Visual Merchandising, Indriya, Aditya Birla, Jewellery, says the category is entering a phase of value engineering, cultural rootedness &omni-channel discovery

Sunidhi Vijay Feb 27, 2026 8:58 AM

Manjot Juyal appointed Head of Digital and Technology at Alliance Advertising?blur=25

She has been appointed the Head of Digital and Technology

e4m Staff Feb 25, 2026 5:08 PM

HGS Interactive wins social media mandate for Rallis India?blur=25

HGS Interactive will be designing and delivering compelling content, targeted campaigns, and integrated communication strategies, the agency said

e4m Staff Feb 24, 2026 12:27 PM

Goodies Narayanan?blur=25

Goodies Narayanan, Marketing Director, India at Bacardi, highlights a strategic shift in the company’s approach to media, culture and consumer engagement in urban India

e4m Staff Feb 23, 2026 10:46 AM

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince?blur=25

Speaking at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Prince argued that while AI today appears concentrated and expensive, the factors driving that concentration are unlikely to remain permanent

e4m Staff Feb 20, 2026 5:17 PM

Komerz acquires Pathformance?blur=25

Post-deal valuation of combined entity touches $330 million

e4m Staff Feb 19, 2026 6:45 PM

AI & creativity must grow in harmony: Ashwini Vaishnaw at AI Impact Summit?blur=25

At India AI Impact Summit, Vaishnaw outlines India's strategy to protect creators' rights while harnessing AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, human creativity

e4m Staff Feb 16, 2026 4:24 PM