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More than three years later, Devanathan is leaving a rather different Meta behind
e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 3:17 PM
The discussions come at a time when the government is increasingly positioning the creative economy
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 9:44 AM
At the centre of the integration will be a native scrolling social feed within Gaana
e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 5:10 PM
Industry leaders explore how creators are shifting the balance of influence and reshaping communications
Ritika Upmanyu Aug 25, 2026 4:29 PM
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
As Netflix moves deeper into the creator economy, YouTube is reportedly offering multimillion-dollar deals to retain top creator talent
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 3:28 PM
Guest Column: Sr. Marketing Leader Yatnesh Pandey on how Indian consumers are shifting from buying products to purchasing experiences, making products part of a larger consumption journey
Yatnesh Pandey Aug 21, 2026 9:17 AM
As Zakir Khan celebrates his 39th birthday, his brand collaborations show how staying true to his voice has become his biggest commercial strength
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 8:42 AM
According to the company, KKR’s investment will support BookMyShow’s scaling of its live entertainment business
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 11:39 AM
Guest Column: Calisthenics athlete Prableen Kaur Gill writes how mainstream sport has its own calling among Indian audiences, but people have started enjoying different niches now
Prableen Kaur Gill Aug 13, 2026 9:48 AM
Go Zero's exit from paid influencer budgets to fund an in-house creator team has reopened an old industry debate: does ownership now beat outreach in India's creator economy?
Aryendra Khan Aug 12, 2026 9:01 AM
Alongside the digital portal, the Ministry informed the panel that it had finalised a Model Executive Order and Standard Operating Procedure after consultations with industry stakeholders
Imran Fazal Aug 7, 2026 1:24 PM
For creators, political expression is no longer just a matter of personal belief, it is increasingly becoming a business decision with financial consequences
Shalinee Mishra Jul 29, 2026 9:00 AM
As Kerala's festive economy accelerates, retail sales are expected to rise 30-40% on the back of premium inventory and tighter discounting, says Chandy, VP, Marketing & Ad Sales, Malayala Manorama
Sandhi Sarun Jul 27, 2026 9:28 AM
Guest Column: Ajay Kulkarni, Director-Growth Barcode Entertainment, writes that the creator economy needs a new language to define creators by their influence, not just their follower count
Ajay Kulkarni Jul 24, 2026 9:36 AM
Industry experts say creators are unknowingly losing money through opaque contracts, unlimited ad rights, hidden campaign values and unfair barter deals
Shalinee Mishra Jul 24, 2026 9:04 AM
Guest Column: Chintan Shah, Senior Vice President, SI - India, formerly known as Sportz Interactive, writes FIFA’s real transformation has been in how it engages fans in the years between tournaments
Chintan Shah Jul 22, 2026 11:44 AM
The challenge is part of the government’s push to discover and nurture grassroots creators while encouraging hyperlocal storytelling
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 8:34 AM
Creators are becoming important not just for speaking regional languages, but for understanding their nuances, cultural context and the way people naturally communicate
Shalinee Mishra Jul 21, 2026 9:13 AM
The revised edition features a new introduction and an additional chapter that examines the transformative decade between 2015 and 2025
e4m Staff Jul 17, 2026 12:13 PM
The supply of regional creators is growing rapidly, engagement is rising and brands are increasingly using local voices to reach audiences during festivals and cultural moments
Shalinee Mishra Jul 17, 2026 9:20 AM
Guest Column: As discretionary spending shifts from long-term asset ownership towards everyday indulgences, brands must rethink their campaigns and budgets, writes M. Gautham Machaiah
M. Gautham Machaiah Jul 15, 2026 2:17 PM
The notice has sparked legal questions over the extent of the ministry's powers but broadcasters say the intervention addresses a longstanding regulatory gap in tackling industrial-scale online piracy
Imran Fazal Jul 15, 2026 9:03 AM
In her new position, Vasan will lead capability transformation for The Coca-Cola Company
e4m Desk Jul 14, 2026 10:59 AM
As influencer marketing evolves, brands are moving beyond creator discovery to identify what drives meaningful consumer engagement and actions
Shalinee Mishra Jul 13, 2026 9:27 AM
As brands pour bigger budgets into stand-up comedians, the shift highlights what is fuelling the investment and where marketers set boundaries
Sandhi Sarun Jul 13, 2026 8:53 AM
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
Atul Hegde, Chairman & Managing Director of YAAP Digital Limited, passed away this morning.
As India's First Influencer Reality Show, the property brings together some of the region's most popular digital creators, who collectively command millions of followers across platforms
Marketers say that while creators are increasingly becoming part of the media mix, influencer marketing accounts for just 3-10% of the ad spends
Shalinee Mishra Jul 2, 2026 9:40 AM
Sudeep will also manage Creator Economy & Partnerships, and will report into Sandeep Mehrotra, Chief Operating Officer – Advertisement Revenue, ‘Z’
As brands invest in creator-led discovery, industry executives say the focus is shifting from viral moments to sustained engagement, with visibility & repeated exposure reshaping marketing strategies
Shalinee Mishra Jun 30, 2026 9:17 AM
The public broadcaster's recently updated content sourcing framework for WAVES introduces a streaming-minutes-based monetisation model and tightening of verification and compliance requirements
Imran Fazal Jun 30, 2026 8:39 AM
Under the partnership, Rusk Media will produce and distribute the content through its proprietary Alright! TV platform and global digital channels
e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 10:32 AM
Shveta Singh, Founder of Iridescent Lens & independent marketing consultant, questions whether the latest creator economy trend is genuine marketing innovation or simply direct selling in new clothes
Shveta Singh Jun 29, 2026 9:30 AM
Cleartrip CMRO Pallavi Saxena highlights the growing role of social media in travel discovery, arguing that Indian travel marketing is yet to fully tap its biggest opportunity
Anuja Jain Jun 25, 2026 9:20 AM
Guest Column: There is growing judicial discomfort with intermediaries profiting from engagement while disclaiming responsibility for its consequences, writes M. Gautham Machaiah
M. Gautham Machaiah Jun 24, 2026 12:44 PM
Guest Column: Shveta Singh, founder of Iridescent Lens, explores whether the surge in independent marketing consultants represents a temporary boom or a structural shift in the marketing ecosystem
Shveta Singh Jun 23, 2026 3:53 PM
Sushant Vithaldas, Head of Creator Marketing, India and Vimlarithan (Rithan) Vijaya as Creator Marketing Leader, Southeast Asia will lead Edelman’s creator marketing offering
e4m Staff Jun 22, 2026 2:13 PM
An increasing number of brands are using creators, humour and shared cultural insights to engage with the occasion, often in partnership with other brands
Shalinee Mishra Jun 20, 2026 8:30 AM
Launched at Season 8 of dentsu-IWMBuzz Digital Awards, the report explores changing audience behaviour, evolving business models, emerging technologies, and cultural trends
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 1:33 PM
Brands are increasingly building campaigns around experiences rather than products, with creators playing a key role in making them relatable, credible and discoverable
Shalinee Mishra Jun 16, 2026 9:19 AM
ShareChat and Moj are scaling the microdrama format rapidly, turning them into high-attention spaces that are increasingly attractive for brands
e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 2:55 PM
Creators are reshaping food marketing in India as brands shift from traditional ads to influencer-led content focused on trust, culture and consumer engagement
Shalinee Mishra Jun 15, 2026 8:56 AM
The IT minister has signalled a fresh legal framework for artificial intelligence while balancing innovation, safety and economic growth
e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 1:12 PM
While Accenture is set to acquire creator and social agency Whalar, Times Internet has acquired entertainment-focused social publisher Instant Bollywood
e4m Staff Jun 9, 2026 11:53 AM
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
Influencer marketing in India is shifting from reach-driven growth to a credibility test, as brands face tighter scrutiny, rising compliance issues and growing pressure on transparency
Shalinee Mishra Jun 9, 2026 8:59 AM