entertainment
thumpN?blur=25

thumpN plans to use the fresh capital to expand its AI-powered platform

e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 5:18 PM

Jesse Julka?blur=25

Julka brings more than 26 years of experience spanning entertainment, media, artist management, digital content and brand partnerships

e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 7:52 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026 Sees 95% Ad Inventory Filled Ahead of Knockouts?blur=25

According to the network, 10-second advertising rates have reached ₹20-25 lakh during the knockout stage; over 22 brands have partnered across television and digital platforms

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 8:03 AM

Micro Drama: Can OTT 2.0 become the next big entertainment ecosystem??blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says premium micro dramas could redefine OTT, with the next five years deciding if they become a lasting entertainment category

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 10, 2026 8:01 AM

Deserving talent wins big at VZY Presents Dentsu-IWMBuzz Digital Awards Season 8?blur=25

The categories span from web series and digital films to podcasts, youth dramas, and outstanding non-fiction projects and micro dramas

e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:52 AM

Manan Mehta Joins Story TV as SVP of Content and Strategy?blur=25

Mehta brings over 20 years of experience across business strategy, marketing and content thought leadership

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:23 PM

aha's Influencer Reality Show Attracts Major Brand Partnerships?blur=25

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

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 4:00 PM

Rahul Chaudhuri Joins Zee Live as New VP of Revenue?blur=25

Chaudhuri joins Zee from Tips Music, where he worked as Senior General Manager – Brand Partnerships (North)

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 3:22 PM

Rasesh Upadhyay Appointed Deputy CFO at Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

Rasesh Upadhyay brings his extensive experience in finance, strategy and business transformation to this role

e4m Desk Jul 2, 2026 6:36 PM

Dan Pantumsinchai Expands Role as MD for Gaming & Entertainment at Dentsu?blur=25

In this expanded role, Dan Pantumsinchai will work with the teams & clients across APAC to bring together gaming and entertainment capabilities to drive growth and connect culture to commerce.

e4m Desk Jul 2, 2026 6:25 PM

Zee Entertainment Secures ₹3,143 Crore Fundraise Through Warrants?blur=25

The fundraising proposal involves the issuance of up to 24.95 crore fully convertible warrants at an issue price of ₹126 apiece

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 9:27 PM

Shubhangi Tewari?blur=25

Tewari has lent her voice to campaigns for Coca-Cola, Kamdhenu, Springfit Mattresses, Terumo, Amity and other brands

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 5:12 PM

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.?blur=25

German Football League - Bundesliga matches to stream on Zee 5 and air across Unite8 Sports channels

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 3:42 PM

Sudeep Nagpurkar Joins Zee Entertainment as Chief Sales Officer?blur=25

Sudeep will also manage Creator Economy & Partnerships, and will report into Sandeep Mehrotra, Chief Operating Officer – Advertisement Revenue, ‘Z’

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 1:47 PM

Gurpreet Singh Launches Good Practice Media to Transform Marketing?blur=25

Singh unveiled the new venture through his newsletter, Connectively, where he outlined his vision of creating a platform for thoughtful industry conversations

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 9:58 AM

Edwin Charles Albert Departs Airtel Digital After 6.5 Years?blur=25

Edwin Charles Albert served as Head of Content - Product, Marketing and Partnerships at Airtel Digital

e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 7:49 PM

Rahul Mishra Exits Shemaroo After Nearly a Decade of Innovation?blur=25

Rahul Mishra was associated with the company for close to 9 years

e4m Desk Jun 29, 2026 6:34 PM

Siddharth Roy Kapur Joins CineNow as Principal Advisor?blur=25

Siddharth Roy Kapur will provide strategic guidance on content investment opportunities, industry partnerships, platform expansion and long-term value creation

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 4:02 PM

Yash Raj Films?blur=25

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

Prime Focus Limited?blur=25

The investment was made through its indirect subsidiary Double Negative Films Limited (DNFL)

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 9:42 AM

Z | FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Lenovo, CEAT, Jaguar Land Rover, Adidas, Zydus and JBL join the growing roster of advertisers leveraging the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Z

e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 4:03 PM

Binda Dey Reflects on Judging at Cannes Entertainment Lions for Sports?blur=25

Binda Dey, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Knight Riders Sports, shares her experience of judging the Entertainment Lions for Sports

Simran Sabherwal Jun 26, 2026 12:36 PM

Zee Entertainment's Sports Portfolio Hits 300 Million Unique Reach?blur=25

The network’s linear portfolio has garnered 17% higher live reach compared to FIFA World Cup 2022

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 6:35 PM

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Advocates for Originality at Cannes Lions 2026?blur=25

At the Debussy Theatre, the actor and producer argued that stories built on singular conviction are the ones that cross borders without losing their essential meaning

Aryendra Khan Jun 25, 2026 6:20 PM

EEMA Spotlight Awards 2026 recognises excellence across India's events ecosystem?blur=25

More than 135 awards were presented across 65 categories as EEMA celebrated the professionals, partners and pioneers driving India's experiential ecosystem

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 1:11 PM

Sony Pictures Entertainment | Cosm?blur=25

Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO, Ravi Ahuja, will join Cosm’s Board of Directors

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 1:00 PM

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity?blur=25

‘Original Forever’, for adidas, by Johannes Leonardo, New York / adidas, London, wins two Grands Prix in Entertainment Lions and Entertainment Lions for Music

e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 7:48 AM

Rob Doubal and Laurence Thomson Depart as M+C Saatchi's Creative Leaders?blur=25

Rob Doubal and Laurence Thomson have confirmed their departure from M+C Saatchi after a two-year tenure

e4m Desk Jun 22, 2026 12:58 PM

JioStar?blur=25

JioStar's average monthly active users on JioHotstar rose 48% year-on-year to 451 mn, while its television network reached 389 mn daily active viewers across entertainment and sports channels

e4m Staff Jun 19, 2026 3:34 PM

Deepak Adwani Promoted to Executive Director at Miraj Entertainment?blur=25

Adwani brings over two decades of experience in cinema exhibition and entertainment, including 14 years with Miraj Cinemas

e4m Staff Jun 19, 2026 10:19 AM

Remembering Gautam Talwar: A Visionary in Entertainment?blur=25

Talwar was also the Chief Content Officer with MX Player for nearly 7 years

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 5:24 PM

ZEEL Allocates 15% of Zee5 Football Revenue to Grassroots Development?blur=25

According to ZEEL, the programme will focus on creating pathways for young footballers through grassroots leagues, structured training initiatives and talent development opportunities

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 4:38 PM

Indian Brands Embrace FIFA World Cup 2026 Despite No National Team?blur=25

As Zee bets big on football and brands like Mahindra, Diageo and Apple line up FIFA campaigns, industry heads say Indian marketers are chasing fans, cultural relevance and a global audience

Aryendra Khan Jun 17, 2026 8:55 AM

Zohair Shaikh Takes Charge as Head of Marketing at JioBLAST?blur=25

Prior to this, Zohair Shaikh was with BigBang.Social as GTM Strategy & Product Monetisation

e4m Desk Jun 16, 2026 1:43 PM

Sumit Patil Joins WPP Media as New Business Director?blur=25

Sumit Patil joins the company following a nearly five-year tenure at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

e4m Desk Jun 16, 2026 1:30 PM

Z?blur=25

Zee5 registers over 190 minutes of average per viewer engagement for the live matches over 4 days, including the inaugural

e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 6:52 PM

Z?blur=25

Company clocks robust gains across its linear portfolio on the back of its omni-channel content strategy

e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 12:00 PM

Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

The latest standoff comes close on the heels of Sony's ongoing distribution dispute with Tata Play, a matter that is currently pending before the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal

Imran Fazal Jun 12, 2026 1:00 PM

Rasesh Upadhyay Joins SPNI as New Deputy CFO to Drive Financial Strategy?blur=25

At Sony Pictures Networks India, Upadhyay will work closely with the company's leadership team on financial strategy, business planning and performance management

e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 10:13 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes on football's unique place in India and how the FIFA World Cup captivates even non-followers

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 12, 2026 8:16 AM

Zee Entertainment Partners for Public Viewing of FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Football fans can experience the tournament across cinemas, pubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels, airports, educational institutions and other venues

e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 5:53 PM

Pravin S Sharma Promoted to Director of Advertising at ZEEL?blur=25

Sharma previously worked at Network18 Media & Investments Limited

e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 5:02 PM

Ishita Mookherjee?blur=25

Prior to joining TVF, she served as Global Lead – Corporate Communications at PDS Limited

e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 1:08 PM

Z's Ambitious Sports Strategy: Will FIFA Boost Growth for Goenka??blur=25

With the company acquiring exclusive broadcast rights for India’s tour of Zimbabwe, Z looks set to widen its sports ambitions

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 11, 2026 9:38 AM

Hamavvand Chwda Resigns as Group Head at Balaji Telefilms?blur=25

Hamavvand Chwda served as Group Head - Commercial & Administration at Balaji Telefilms

e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 9:15 AM

Zee Entertainment Gains Exclusive Broadcast Rights for India-Zimbabwe Tour?blur=25

The company will exclusively broadcast the Twenty20 International series across Unite8 Sports channels in July 2026

e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 10:03 PM