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ICC?blur=25

According to a report by TAM Sports, the top five advertisers together accounted for 55% of total advertising volumes in 2026, compared with 48% in the previous tournament

e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 3:36 PM

Sanjay Ghemawat Leaves Google After 27 Years to Launch Discovery Loop?blur=25

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

Brands Shift Focus to Independent Artists for Authentic Marketing?blur=25

Consumers are getting sceptical of conventional advertising and artist collabs help build long-term cultural partnerships that have the power to build and sustain trust, say marketers

Sandhi Sarun Aug 7, 2026 9:30 AM

Priyanka Thakkar Appointed Principal at V3 Ventures?blur=25

In her LinkedIn post, Thakkar said that her curiosity has always been driven by the consumer sector and that she is looking forward to the next phase of her career at V3 Ventures

e4m Desk Aug 6, 2026 7:12 PM

Hansveen Kaur Joins Vikram Solar as Head of Marketing?blur=25

She was previously the Vice President - Brand Marketing at eGenome.ai and B'spoke Wellness

e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 4:28 PM

Cereone?blur=25

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

e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 3:30 PM

Nivas Ravichandran Joins Drivetrain AI as New Marketing Director?blur=25

Prior to this, Nivas Ravichandran was Angel Investor at Pazcare

e4m Desk Aug 3, 2026 12:23 PM

Celebrating Sunil Grover: The Master of Character-Driven Ads?blur=25

As comedian Sunil Grover celebrates his birthday today, we look at why his endorsement journey has been so memorable

e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 11:31 AM

Premjeet Sodhi?blur=25

Guest Column: Premjeet Sodhi, Global Analytics Lead at WPP Media, writes marketers can now know which half of their advertising is wasted. Most prefer not to find out

Premjeet Sodhi Jul 31, 2026 4:14 PM

Ganapathy Viswanathan?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on how today’s PR campaigns are built not around product features or corporate announcements, but around insights

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 31, 2026 12:20 PM

Big Tech’s Q2 Results?blur=25

Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft collectively reported another quarter of robust growth, driven by digital advertising, cloud computing and enterprise software

Shantanu David Jul 31, 2026 8:59 AM

Meta Reports 28% Revenue Growth in Q2 Despite Profit Decline?blur=25

Advertising revenue surged nearly 27% as ad pricing and impressions climbed, but heavy AI investments, legal charges and higher capital expenditure weighed on profitability during the quarter

e4m Staff Jul 30, 2026 7:39 AM

CASHurDRIVE?blur=25

The campaign reflects the growing role of experiential Out-of-Home media in creating meaningful consumer engagement

e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 4:00 PM

India's SEO Agencies Adapt to AI-Driven Search Landscape?blur=25

SEO agencies are building capabilities around AI citation tracking, structured content, digital PR, reputation management and monitoring how brands are described across different answer engines

Shantanu David Jul 28, 2026 8:37 AM

Transforming PR: Communicators Driving Business Success?blur=25

Manish Sharma, PR Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Key Communications explores how the communications profession is evolving beyond generating headlines to becoming a strategic business function

Manish Sharma Jul 24, 2026 4:40 PM

Paul Bland Takes Charge as Chief Performance & Ecommerce Officer at Havas?blur=25

Prior to this role, Paul Bland was with Havas Media Network as Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

e4m Desk Jul 24, 2026 12:12 PM

ISA Proposes 15-Minute Ad Cap Amid Industry Debate on Regulations?blur=25

According to the advertisers' body, a calibrated increase would improve broadcasters' revenue prospects without materially affecting the consumer viewing experience

Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 9:23 AM

The Impact of AI Mislabeling on Streaming Advertisements?blur=25

As streaming platforms use artificial intelligence to describe, classify and recommend entertainment, inaccurate metadata may be creating a new blind spot for connected television advertisers

Shantanu David Jul 24, 2026 9:15 AM

Ash Shah | Angel Pabon?blur=25

Pabon brings 30 years of experience across AdTech, performance marketing, programmatic advertising and digital operations

e4m Staff Jul 23, 2026 2:25 PM

Are Agencies Shifting from Campaigns to Business Solutions??blur=25

As agencies stack up AI, commerce and consulting mandates, the industry is asking whether the campaign brief has quietly become a business one

Aryendra Khan Jul 23, 2026 9:20 AM

How AI is Revolutionizing Advertising in India?blur=25

Guest Column: In this 2-part series, Renuka Naj and R Chandra Mouli take stock of where the Indian advertising industry stands in terms of the use of AI in the sector

Renuka Naj & R. Chandra Mouli Jul 21, 2026 11:59 AM

Varun Goyal Joins WPP Media as Director of Strategy?blur=25

Prior to this, Goyal was Director Strategy at Omnicom Media India

e4m Desk Jul 17, 2026 1:27 PM

Fay Denis du Peage, Senior Vice President, Media APAC at Monks?blur=25

Fay Denis du Peage, Senior Vice President, Media APAC at Monks, says retail media and LLMs represent the next major opportunities, with Monks focused on helping brands operate in real time

Simran Sabherwal Jul 17, 2026 1:24 PM

Kristi Argyilan Joins The Trade Desk as Chief Commercial Officer?blur=25

Argyilan, who most recently served as Global Head of Advertising at Uber, will join The Trade Desk on July 27

e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 12:32 PM

Why premium pricing remains the biggest branding challenge for homegrown labels?blur=25

Across categories, the conversation has moved beyond manufacturing. It’s now about storytelling, community and earning the right to command a premium

Sandhi Sarun Jul 15, 2026 8:42 AM

Prasar Bharati?blur=25

The curriculum indicates that Prasar Bharati intends to embed AI across several core functions rather than limiting its use to administrative tasks

e4m Staff Jul 14, 2026 11:02 AM

India's Media Agencies Race for Trusted Data in the AI Era?blur=25

Rohiet Ghildyaal, AVP of Business Development for APAC at Eyeota, a Dun & Bradstreet company, writes agencies need to prove their data can be trusted at speed, across channels, and complex ecosystems

NATIVE CONTENT Jul 14, 2026 10:03 AM

Brands Embrace Unique Creators for Authentic Engagement?blur=25

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

Haresh Nayak, CEO, Connect Network Inc?blur=25

Guest Column: Haresh Nayak, CEO of Connect Network Inc., on why the next decade of marketing belongs to organisations that plan with intelligence, not assumptions

Haresh Nayak Jul 11, 2026 8:30 AM

Naveen Kundu Takes Majority Stake in VOYAGE 1 to Transform Travel?blur=25

Naveen Kundu will lead the integrated business as Board Chairman & CEO

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 2:26 PM

Brands Shift to Consent-Driven Marketing for Lasting Relationships?blur=25

As third-party cookies crumble and privacy law tightens its grip, marketers are discovering that the most valuable currency in advertising today is not attention, but trust

Anuja Jain Jul 10, 2026 9:03 AM

Sushant Chopra Promoted to Director of Sales at Hybrid India?blur=25

Chopra will now lead sales strategy and execution across all Hybrid India markets, working closely with the regional leadership team to deepen partnerships with brands and agencies.

e4m Desk Jul 8, 2026 6:15 PM

Shilpa Sharda Appointed Head of Music at Prime Video & MGM Studios?blur=25

Previously, Sharda served as Director - Artist Services at Believe India

e4m Staff Jul 7, 2026 4:00 PM

Brands Shift Focus of Websites from Sales to Consumer Engagement?blur=25

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

Indian PR Market Set to Hit ₹4,500 Crore by 2030, Says PRCAI?blur=25

The survey is conducted by Ipsos and PRCAI in collaboration with Astrum Reputation Advisory, capturing insights from consultancies and corp comm teams, and mid to senior level industry professionals

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 4:43 PM

Gandharv Sachdeva Steps Down as Country Head of Hybrid AdTech India?blur=25

Gandharv played a key role in strengthening Hybrid's presence in the Indian digital advertising ecosystem

e4m Desk Jul 3, 2026 1:12 PM

Future of Marketing: Emphasizing Attentive Reach Over Simple Metrics?blur=25

Rochelle Chhaya, President, UM & Initiative, APAC, spoke to e4m on taking over the leadership, growth in India, the focus on AI and more

Simran Sabherwal Jul 1, 2026 9:31 AM

WPP's Stuart Bowden on the Shift from Paid Media to Influencer Marketing?blur=25

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

Data-Driven Strategies Transform Cultural Marketing in India?blur=25

Brands, particularly in the e-commerce and D2C ecosystem, are spending during the cultural windows but are measuring what comes back in terms from such intent-driven buying

Anuja Jain Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM

Ads of the week?blur=25

From restaurant bills to AI futures, this week's best ads leaned into humour, nostalgia, and storytelling that had something real to say

Aryendra Khan Jun 27, 2026 9:00 AM

DRiV appoints MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?blur=25

Both DRiV™ and MS Dhoni embody trust earned over time, reliability demonstrated through consistent performance, the company said

e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 7:40 PM

Pride Month 2026: Brands Shift to Deeper Collaborations with Creators?blur=25

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

Rusk Media Secures ₹100 Crore Funding Led by Nazara Technologies?blur=25

InfoEdge Ventures, IvyCap Ventures and Audacity VC also participate in the funding round

e4m Staff Jun 22, 2026 10:05 AM

Sushant Sinha Launches Desh Ki Pathshala at News18 India?blur=25

News18 India’s senior journalist and anchor Sushant Sinha speaks to e4m on the success of the Pathshala format, audience trust and why he believes credibility is the most valuable currency in news

Ruhail Amin Jun 22, 2026 9:12 AM

MarTech Revolution: Driving Sales Beyond Just Brand Awareness?blur=25

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

Sanjay Kumar Joins Grapes Worldwide as Director of AI & Growth?blur=25

Prior to joining Grapes Worldwide, he held leadership roles at agencies including Techmagnate, Intelegencia, and Unyscape

e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 1:30 PM

Anthropic restrictions expose a new risk: AI dependency?blur=25

Tech pundits say the challenge for marketers is likely to become more significant as AI gets embedded deeper into business processes; solution lies in on-premise deployment & banking on customer data

Shantanu David Jun 16, 2026 9:13 AM