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India's Entertainment and Media Sector Set to Reach $37 Billion by 2030?blur=25

AI, internet advertising, OTT and gaming expected to drive growth as the sector shifts from audience scale to monetisation

e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 4:28 PM

ACKO Launches Innovative Campaign with Content Creators?blur=25

The firm has released three films featuring JordIndian, Vishakha & Divesh, and Biji Basheer

e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 3:55 PM

Meta?blur=25

Guest Column: Marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh says the decision shaping how Facebook and Instagram engage with teenagers is bigger news than the fine

Shubhranshu Singh Aug 27, 2026 2:54 PM

Great Khali?blur=25

Khali’s larger-than-life persona also made him an interesting proposition for advertisers

e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 11:31 AM

Celebrating Jim Sarbh: From Theatre Star to Advertising Icon?blur=25

From Rajasthan Tourism ad to CRED and Titan, Jim Sarbh has built an advertising identity of his own

e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 10:07 AM

Navigating India's TV Ratings: New Rules vs. Investment Challenges?blur=25

The investment question is becoming more difficult because the television market itself faces structural pressure

Imran Fazal Aug 27, 2026 9:25 AM

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Ads in India: A New Revenue Opportunity?blur=25

Populations of countries where previous roll outs happened pale in comparison to India’s; so advertising built around interpreting conversation matters more than it would for a conventional banner ad

Shantanu David Aug 27, 2026 9:23 AM

Shantomoy Ray?blur=25

Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores why consumers are tuning out traditional advertising and why relevance, genuine engagement matter more than ever

Shantomoy Ray Aug 27, 2026 8:49 AM

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Ads in India to Boost Digital Marketing?blur=25

WPP and Omnicom named first agency partners; self-serve Ads Manager to open on September 4 with daily budgets starting at ₹725

e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 7:03 AM

Vivek Pradeep Rana?blur=25

Vivek Pradeep Rana, Managing Partner at Gnothi Seauton weighs in on the growing overlap between PR, marketing and paid influence

Vivek Pradeep Rana Aug 26, 2026 6:33 PM

Brisil Technologies raises Pre-Series A Round Led by Peak Sustainability Ventures?blur=25

Brisil aims to scale commercial production to meet growing demand for green silica both in India and globally

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 2:22 PM

Giva rakhi campaign?blur=25

The controversy began after a section of users objected to Kriti’s outfit in the ad

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 12:34 PM

independent advisory practice?blur=25

Inflection is an independent advisory practice for business growth and leadership

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 12:05 PM

Shveta Singh, founder of Iridescent Lens?blur=25

Guest Column: Shveta Singh, founder of Iridescent Lens and independent marketing consultant, explores the growing gap between how middle age is experienced today and how businesses market to it

Shveta Singh Aug 26, 2026 9:44 AM

Navin khemka?blur=25

Navin Khemka, President, Client Solutions, WPP Media South Asia, says marketers must look beyond reach and active choice to build long-term memory structures

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 26, 2026 9:25 AM

Onam 2026: Media agencies reveal the FOMO fuelling Kerala’s festive ad boom?blur=25

Industry experts say there is typically a 15–20% uplift in seasonal budgets for Kerala during Onam

Sandhi Sarun Aug 26, 2026 9:11 AM

Rajkumar Remalli?blur=25

Rajkumar Remalli’s birthday today marks a personal milestone and offers a chance to look back at a professional journey shaped alongside India’s evolving media and advertising landscape

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 8:24 AM

emami?blur=25

Digital now accounts for 55% of Emami's ATL spends, up from 20% in FY22

e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 7:37 PM

Rohit Jawa Joins Bessemer as Operating Advisor?blur=25

Rohit Jawa will work with Bessemer portfolio companies on market entry & growth, business transformation, brand building, go-to-market excellence and more

e4m Desk Aug 25, 2026 6:27 PM

Marketers Shift Focus to Consumer Attention in Advertising Strategies?blur=25

As consumers move between television, CTV, YouTube, Instagram, mobile and the open web, marketers are questioning whether impressions and reach are still enough to judge advertising effectiveness

e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 12:40 PM

GIVA's Rakhi Campaign with Kriti Sanon Sparks Fashion Debate?blur=25

The ad drew flak for the actor’s Indo-Western styling in a rakhi campaign, but many defended it by calling it a contemporary expression

e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 11:42 AM

Viral moments?blur=25

As feeds move faster than campaigns, Indian ad agencies are relearning the art of picking their cultural battles

Aryendra Khan Aug 25, 2026 9:18 AM

ASCI Reports 4,858 Betting Ads in Year Since PROGA Implementation?blur=25

ASCI said almost 97% of advertisements reported during the post-PROGA period were found on the Meta Ad Library, Instagram and websites

Imran Fazal Aug 25, 2026 9:18 AM

SEBI's New Bond Ad Rules Aim to Enhance Credibility for Finfluencers?blur=25

For the creator economy, the impact may depend largely on the type of financial content being produced

Shalinee Mishra Aug 25, 2026 9:12 AM

The Impact of AI Watermarking on Content Value and Marketing Strategies?blur=25

For brands & agencies, the question is whether the AI badge will matter to consumers, and what happens when machines can identify machine-made content, even when humans cannot

Shantanu David Aug 25, 2026 8:56 AM

TV?blur=25

Brands aren't abandoning TV and top channels are selling out, but without fresh GRPs, broadcasters are negotiating harder on rates, inventory and integrations as the festive quarter gets underway

Tasmayee Laha Roy Aug 25, 2026 8:38 AM

court?blur=25

The court also clarified that no interim or ad-interim relief would be considered until the jurisdiction issue is decided

e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 7:12 PM

Kunal Sharma Appointed Vice President at BBDO Group India?blur=25

Prior to this, Kunal Sharma was with Cheil India as General Manager

e4m Desk Aug 24, 2026 2:24 PM

Sebi Proposes New Rules to Regulate Bond Marketing and Influencer Ads?blur=25

The regulator's consultation paper proposes a revised advertising framework for online bond platform providers

e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 12:52 PM

LED hoardings under probe?blur=25

Officials raised concerns that changing advertisements and video content on LED screens could distract motorists and increase accident risks

e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 12:28 PM

Susmitaa Nag?blur=25

Today, as she celebrates her birthday, we look at the journey of a marketing leader with nearly three decades of experience across brand building, category management and business leadership

e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 9:52 AM

festivals?blur=25

Brands are gearing up for the festive rush with sharper offers, hyper-local campaigns and regional activations, as mass media and digital spends are expected to rise

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 24, 2026 9:38 AM

Onam 2026: Key Insights into Digital Marketing Strategies?blur=25

With a shorter festive window this year, digital platforms are looking to make the most of premium inventory, sharper audience targeting and measurable outcomes, say industry watchers

Sandhi Sarun Aug 24, 2026 9:32 AM

MSMEs Fuel India's CTV Revolution with Targeted Advertising?blur=25

For regional and MSME advertisers, the combination of a large-screen environment and local targeting is particularly attractive

Imran Fazal Aug 24, 2026 9:00 AM

Colgate-Palmolive?blur=25

The company has been increasing marketing support as it looks to drive category growth, premiumisation and consumer adoption of newer products

e4m Desk Aug 24, 2026 8:58 AM

Creative Advertising Highlights: This Week's Best Campaigns?blur=25

Explore this week's standout ad campaigns from Flipkart, Google, and more, showcasing creativity, humour, and a courtroom clash in the advertising world.

Aryendra Khan Aug 22, 2026 10:03 AM

YouTube Updates View Counting Method for All Video Formats?blur=25

The new system will take effect globally from August 24 and apply across all YouTube formats, including long-form videos, Shorts, podcasts and livestreams

e4m Staff Aug 22, 2026 9:02 AM

TV?blur=25

Food and beverages emerged as the largest advertising sector on television during the seven-month period, accounting for 23% of total ad volumes

e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 3:19 PM

Billboard Battle: Beco Takes on HUL in Advertising Dispute?blur=25

As the case comes up before the Delhi HC today, Beco doubles down with new hoardings built around the controversy

e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 2:23 PM

Kargo unveils festive advertising solutions for India?blur=25

Kargo is bringing together its full suite of capabilities to help brands drive impact across the entire consumer journey, from awareness to consideration and ultimately to store visits and purchase

e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 12:16 PM

AI?blur=25

As predictive AI tools promise to de-risk campaigns before they air, India's creative leaders are debating whether the data sharpens judgement or replaces it

Aryendra Khan Aug 21, 2026 9:14 AM

Industry Urges MIB to Restart BARC Ratings Before Festive Season?blur=25

Following Thursday's high-level govt meeting on the prolonged ratings impasse, the industry is yet to receive any fresh direction from the ministry

Imran Fazal Aug 21, 2026 9:10 AM

The future of creativity belongs to Humans and AI?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on why AI can enhance creativity but cannot replace human thinking, judgement and imagination

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 21, 2026 8:40 AM

Hersh Bhandari Joins NDTV Group as Brand Advisor and CoLab Head?blur=25

Hersh Bhandari brings more than two decades of experience across revenue, strategy, brand solutions and media operations

e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 4:33 PM