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Guest Column: Bhuvan Lall traces Discovery’s India journey and highlights how filmmakers Prabhu and Manika Asgaonkar are bringing India’s military stories to global audiences
Bhuvan Lall Aug 24, 2026 8:58 AM
Guest Column: Yesudas S Pillai, Entrepreneur, Investor, Marathoner and a Curious observer, shares how social media drives discovery, but marketplaces build transaction trust
Yesudas S Pillai Aug 18, 2026 8:38 AM
According to media reports, Paramount is offering theater operators a three-year agreement under which the company will promise to release at least 30 films annually
e4m Desk Aug 11, 2026 11:23 AM
The Indian-American engineer behind Google's core infrastructure exits to launch Discovery Loop, as Pichai and Hassabis confirm changes atop Google DeepMind
e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 12:23 PM
Separately, Paramount has entered into a deed of covenant and undertaking with the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 11:09 AM
Following the acquisition, the technology is expected to strengthen Reliance Retail's AI-driven discovery and personalisation capabilities across its digital and omni-channel platforms
Warner Bros. Discovery reported $8.7 bn in second-quarter revenue as advtg fell 22% & content revenue declined 26%, while its streaming biz continued to grow with adjusted EBITDA jumping 63% ex-FX
As large language models become the first stop for research, planning and purchase decisions, businesses are rethinking brand discovery and how marketing is built for an AI-native world
Ellison’s remarks came as a federal judge scheduled a March 2027 trial to hear antitrust challenges to the merger
According to media reports, the delay follows lawsuits filed by 12 US states and the Writers Guild of America, which contend that the merger would reduce competition in the media industry
e4m Staff Jul 25, 2026 9:00 AM
As per reports, California and 11 other US states have challenged the proposed $110 billion merger
e4m Staff Jul 24, 2026 1:35 PM
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
Jeff will continue to lead PR and comms for LEGO House while serving as the central communications lead for the wider LEGO Location-Based Experiences portfolio
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 11:27 AM
In the second part of Rajeev Beotra’s ‘Chronicles from Mehra World’, the journey continues with humour, fitness, self-discovery and reinvention
Rajeev Beotra Jul 14, 2026 5:00 PM
California and 11 other states in the US have filed suit seeking preliminary injunction
e4m Desk Jul 14, 2026 11:40 AM
thumpN plans to use the fresh capital to expand its AI-powered platform
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 5:18 PM
Experts say company websites need to evolve from a transaction platform to a brand's most authentic destination with emphasis on structured product information, rich content and accurate data
Sunidhi Vijay Jul 6, 2026 9:07 AM
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
Stuart Bowden, President of Strategy and Capabilities for Global Clients, WPP, speaks to e4m on working differently with communities for engagement, distinction between paid and organic, and much more
Simran Sabherwal Jun 30, 2026 9:21 AM
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
Housing.com CEO Praveen Sharma explains how AI is transforming home search through conversational discovery, personalization, trust-building and smarter property recommendations.
Brij Pahwa Jun 4, 2026 11:08 AM
Kedar Ravangave, Head of Marketing, Kotak Mahindra Bank, will share insights on the topic 'The Algorithm Owns the Screen: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Television and Streaming'
Sachin Sharma, Head, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, India, says AI-led search and LLMs are reshaping how audiences discover information, products, and expertise
Sunidhi Vijay May 29, 2026 9:09 AM
Warner Bros reported a loss of $2.9 billion for the quarter, including $2.8 billion termination fee paid to Netflix
As up to 70% of product discovery shifts toward AI-led interactions, brands, platforms, marketers are being pushed to rethink visibility, attribution, control in a rapidly evolving commerce ecosystem
Anuja Jain Apr 27, 2026 8:55 AM
The compensation plan had drawn scrutiny in part due to the potential payout for CEO David Zaslav, who could receive as much as $887 million if the deal is successfully completed
After walking away from Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix sharpens focus on advertising, live programming, content ownership and ARPU; India could be a key testbed for its next growth phase
Kanchan Srivastava Apr 20, 2026 9:10 AM
Starting at ₹49 per month, the HBO Max hub is available alongside JioHotstar’s existing portfolio
e4m Staff Apr 15, 2026 3:25 PM
Guest Column: Veteran adman Prabhakar Mundkur decodes Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez’s statement that discovery is moving away from traditional search toward AI-led recommendations
Prabhakar Mundkur Apr 13, 2026 8:44 AM
Paramount Skydance is reportedly in talks with three Gulf sovereign wealth funds, led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF
e4m Staff Apr 6, 2026 11:07 AM
With rising discovery costs, retail media budgets will likely move toward platforms that deliver measurable outcomes, brands will become more selective and focus on clear results
Shantanu David Mar 30, 2026 8:22 AM
WBD shareholders have opportunity to vote on all-cash transaction with clear path to close
e4m Staff Mar 27, 2026 1:19 PM
Industry watchers are unanimous that while AI may control the interface, brands with strong recall are likely to benefit disproportionately
Sunidhi Vijay Mar 27, 2026 8:35 AM
Marketers note brands are integrating touchpoints to ensure consumers get the right message at the right stage of decision-making; multiple channels orchestrate discovery, evaluation and purchase
Sunidhi Vijay Mar 17, 2026 8:34 AM
Netflix finished as the runner-up at the 2026 Oscars, taking home seven awards
e4m Staff Mar 16, 2026 1:29 PM
Prior to this, Neeraj Jha held the role of Director (Content, Programming & Acquisition) at the company
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
Paramount agreed to acquire WBD for $110 billion, or $31 per share, after Netflix chose not to increase its bid
The revised proposal also includes a daily ticking fee equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after September 30, 2026
e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 8:15 AM
While the WBD Board of Directors considers Paramount's revised proposal, Paramount will continue to maintain its previously announced tender offer
e4m Staff Feb 25, 2026 7:39 AM
Paramount Skydance has reportedly made a higher offer than its earlier $108.4 billion, or $30-per-share, bid
e4m Staff Feb 24, 2026 8:09 AM
Media reports indicate that the US antitrust review period for Paramount’s $108.4 billion offer for Warner Bros Discovery concluded on 19 February
e4m Staff Feb 21, 2026 8:42 AM
The WBD Board has also elected to proceed with convening its special shareholder meeting on March 20 to seek approval of the Netflix merger
e4m Staff Feb 18, 2026 3:20 PM
Netflix has granted a seven-day waiver permitting WBD to engage with Paramount Skydance to make its final offer
e4m Staff Feb 17, 2026 7:56 PM
Members of Warner Bros. Discovery’s board are said to be reviewing whether Paramount’s revised offer could lead to a better outcome for shareholders
e4m Staff Feb 17, 2026 8:13 AM
Paramount has enhanced its offer with a $0.25 per share "ticking fee," payable to WBD shareholders for each quarter its transaction has not closed beyond December 31, 2026
e4m Staff Feb 11, 2026 12:25 PM
US Justice Department is also examining whether Netflix has engaged in exclusionary or anticompetitive conduct that could entrench its market position
Both Netflix and Paramount are pursuing Warner Bros for its extensive studios, content catalogue, and major franchises
e4m Staff Feb 4, 2026 11:08 AM
Netflix recently revised its offer to an all-cash bid of about $82.7 billion, or $27.75 per share, aiming to provide greater certainty to shareholders and accelerate the deal process
e4m Staff Jan 23, 2026 3:20 PM
The series will be available in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
e4m Staff Jan 21, 2026 11:25 AM