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

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

e4m Desk 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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

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

WPP Media Forecasts 8.9% Growth in Global Ad Revenue by 2026?blur=25

WPP Media’s 'This Year Next Year 2026 Global Midyear forecast' is an upward revision from the 7.1% forecast in December

e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 8:33 AM

Infosys Unveils Leon, Its New Mascot for Enterprise AI Navigation?blur=25

A category-first move that humanises complex technology, strengthens the brand’s “navigate your next” promise, and brings a distinct personality to enterprise AI

NATIVE CONTENT Jun 9, 2026 11:09 AM

India's Declining Fertility Rate: A Shift in Consumer Dynamics?blur=25

Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur explains why the most significant implication of declining fertility rates is the gradual shift from a volume-driven economy to a value-driven economy

Prabhakar Mundkur Jun 9, 2026 9:37 AM

Cannes Lions 2026: The Human Touch in AI-Driven Creativity?blur=25

As AI becomes a fixture of the creative process, Cannes Lions 2026 is shaping up to be a test of something far harder to engineer: human truth, say industry heads

Aryendra Khan Jun 9, 2026 8:35 AM

Arshan Saha Takes Charge as Regional Managing Director at Aleph Holding?blur=25

Arshan Saha brings over 17 years of experience in the advertising industry

e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 10:01 AM

Brands Must Be Interesting to Thrive in the Attention Economy?blur=25

With insurance, mattresses, appliances and finance brands embracing creator-led, entertainment-first marketing, experts say brand personality now drives visibility, engagement and cultural relevance

Sunidhi Vijay Jun 8, 2026 8:32 AM

Gaurav Mehrraa Joins NDTV as Revenue Head for Brand Studio?blur=25

He joins NDTV from TV9 Network, where he served as National Head, Vice President

e4m Staff Jun 5, 2026 4:19 PM

DEPT® Unveils AI-Driven Content Engine in India with Adobe Partnership?blur=25

New India and APAC leadership structure signals DEPT®'s long-term commitment to the region

e4m Staff Jun 5, 2026 3:35 PM

Joey Zhao Takes Helm as CEO of Omnicom Media China?blur=25

Joey Zhao's mandate is to strengthen the agency's AI-driven capabilities

e4m Desk Jun 5, 2026 8:25 AM

Ajit Narayanan Joins Angel One as Chief Technology Officer?blur=25

Previously, Ajit Narayanan led technology for supply chain and commercial platforms at Reliance Retail

e4m Staff Jun 4, 2026 12:57 PM

Prashant Paulose Named Global Lead for Google’s Envisioning Studio?blur=25

Prashant Paulose was earlier Head of Apps, Google Play & Google TV, India

e4m Desk Jun 3, 2026 11:50 AM

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Insights from Industry Leaders?blur=25

The 6th edition of e4m PR & Corp Comm Women Achievers Summit 2025 brought together women entrepreneurs and industry leaders who discussed how entrepreneurship is rapidly evolving in India

e4m Staff May 29, 2026 1:42 PM

Jewellery Brands Embrace Creators Amid India's Gold Caution?blur=25

Jewellery brands are tapping creators for authenticity, individuality and cultural relevance; the test is whether these collabs can drive actual purchase behaviour and not just social media engagement

Shalinee Mishra May 29, 2026 9:06 AM

Are Brands Embracing AI-Native Agencies in Advertising??blur=25

While agencies are marketing AI as a differentiator, brands may be judging them on traditional metrics: strategic thinking, cultural understanding, creativity, responsiveness, and business impact

Shantanu David May 29, 2026 8:44 AM

Videos, Events, B2B Services & Bot Paywalls: Publishers rewrite playbook amid traffic loss?blur=25

The collapse of referral certainty is forcing publishers to rethink what digital media businesses should look like in an AI-first internet

Kanchan Srivastava May 25, 2026 9:04 AM

Kapil Sharma Appointed Chief Client Officer at Burson Group India?blur=25

Prior to this role, Kapil spent over 12 years at Ford Motor Company, where he served as Head of Communications, India

e4m Staff May 22, 2026 2:04 PM

Simon Green joins Cursor as President?blur=25

Simon Green served as President of Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks

e4m Staff May 16, 2026 8:54 AM

Govt austerity drive?blur=25

While many brands have started holding back budgets, others are seeking greater flexibility in media plans to retain room for recalibrating investments as market conditions evolve, say ad execs

Kanchan Srivastava May 13, 2026 8:27 AM

Simone Quistgaard promoted at WPP Media Denmark?blur=25

Simone Quistgaard has been promoted to Executive Strategy Director, Growth Marketing & Brand

e4m Desk May 7, 2026 2:01 PM

India’s ₹X Crore MarTech Stack Economy?blur=25

India’s martech economy is nearing ₹1 lakh crore, with spending shifting towards AI, retail media, first-party data, and transaction-driven marketing systems.

Brij Pahwa Apr 27, 2026 3:10 PM