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Sandhya Devanathan?blur=25

Sandhya Devanathan’s move from Meta to OpenAI follows weeks of regulatory scrutiny in India, raising questions about the timing and her new mandate excluding India.

Brij Pahwa Sep 1, 2026 12:55 PM

Sandhya Devanathan to join OpenAI?blur=25

Devanathan will be joining OpenAI as VP, SEA and Australia

e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 4:31 PM

The Meta India Sandhya Devanathan leaves behind?blur=25

More than three years later, Devanathan is leaving a rather different Meta behind

e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 3:17 PM

Rochak Langer Appointed Lead of Strategy at Reliance Sports?blur=25

Langer will support Devang Bhimjyani on strategy across the group’s sports businesses

e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 2:44 PM

Sandhya Devanathan Exits Meta After Over a Decade of Leadership?blur=25

Sandhya Devanathan served as the Vice President & Head - India and South East Asia

e4m Desk Aug 28, 2026 1:31 PM

Are Brands Losing Creativity in the Race for Cultural Relevance??blur=25

As brands rush to react to the same cultural moments, industry experts warn that the format that makes one response sharp can turn the next ten into template work, putting distinctiveness at risk

Aryendra Khan Aug 28, 2026 8:29 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

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

Varsha Mahadevan Appointed Director of Engineering at Uber's GenAI Platform?blur=25

Mahadevan was earlier with Coinbase as Director of Engineering, Head of AI Platform.

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 8:40 AM

How ShareChat and Moj Are Transforming India's Festive Marketing?blur=25

At Culture Intelligence Summit 2026, hosted by ShareChat and Moj, industry leaders discussed how brands could participate in cultural nuances of a moment, while staying true to what it stands for

e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 8:07 AM

ShareChat & Moj?blur=25

The Culture Intelligence Summit 2026 was hosted by ShareChat and Moj in Mumbai and Delhi

e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 4:35 PM

How Brands Can Connect with Youth Through Authentic Engagement?blur=25

Guest Column: Writer & Filmmaker Priyanshu Modi writes that a brand becomes interesting when it contributes something to a conversation rather than simply attaching its logo to one

Priyanshu Modi Aug 13, 2026 10:11 AM

Anurag Tripathi Promoted to AVP of Marketing at KREEVA?blur=25

In his expanded role, Anurag will oversee marketing and corporate communication, with a focus on brand positioning, media relations, digital communication and stakeholder engagement

e4m Staff Aug 10, 2026 5:38 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

WPP Reports 3.2% Revenue Drop Amid AI Strategy and Regional Challenges?blur=25

Chief Executive Cindy Rose said WPP had completed the first phase of its organisational overhaul under its Elevate28 strategy

e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 12:01 PM

Paytm?blur=25

The latest transaction marks Elevation Capital's second sale of Paytm shares this year

e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 8:37 AM

Ketan K Bharti?blur=25

Guest Column: Senior brand, growth & media leader Ketan K Bharati explores why brands don’t own customers, only their preference, in an era of greater choice and AI-driven decisions

Ketan K Bharati Aug 5, 2026 12:33 PM

Consultants Reshape Media Reviews in Indian Advertising Landscape?blur=25

TVS, Raymond, L'Oréal and Godrej Consumer among companies that are tapping consulting firms

Imran Fazal Aug 5, 2026 8:49 AM

ET NOW Expands into Fintech with OpiGo Acquisition?blur=25

As part of the integration, OpiGo will become a key pillar of ET NOW Pro, a premium subscription offering designed for India's growing community of retail investors

e4m Staff Aug 4, 2026 8:58 AM

Ken42 announces inaugural edition of 42 Degrees?blur=25

The 3-day summit, taking place from 12–14 August in Udaipur, will see leaders from higher education, policy and technology explore how institutions can remain globally relevant over the next decade

e4m Staff Aug 1, 2026 3:23 PM

Parikshit Ghosh Promoted to Senior VP at Mahindra & Mahindra?blur=25

Parikshit Ghosh has been named Senior Vice President & Head – Marketing & National Business Operations at Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Tractor Division

e4m Desk Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM

United Spirits Boosts Craft Spirits Portfolio with Nuvola Stake?blur=25

The company subscribed to 17,350 compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) and 10 equity shares as part of the investment

e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 1:19 PM

Sharad Sinha Appointed Chief of Staff at Evalueserve?blur=25

Prior to joining Evalueserve, Sinha spent six years at Google

e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 12:57 PM

Raymond Partners with AT Kearney for ₹300-Crore Agency Review?blur=25

For agencies, the Raymond review represents one of the largest integrated account opportunities in the Indian market this year

Imran Fazal Jul 29, 2026 11:48 AM

Understanding the Success of 'Men Will Be Men' Campaign?blur=25

Guest Column: Gargi Sarkar, Founder & MD of RA Brand Consultant, decodes the everlasting popularity of the Men Will Be Men tagline

Gargi Sarkar Jul 27, 2026 1:48 PM

INS Launches 'Ink Doesn't Lie' Campaign to Boost Print Media Trust?blur=25

As part of the initiative, INS member publications across India will carry a common advertisement on July 27, 2026

e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 1:07 PM

Devajit Roy Shifts LinkedIn's Marketing Focus to Buyability at e4m TechManch?blur=25

LinkedIn's Head of India tells marketers to trade vanity metrics for "buyability" as AI reshapes how B2B buyers discover and trust brands

e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 8:33 AM

AI?blur=25

Devang Shah, Chief Business Officer – Consumer, Industrials & Commerce, CXM at dentsu India, writes about how organisations are moving beyond AI adoption to focus on financial discipline

Devang Shah Jul 24, 2026 9:10 AM

Wipro Consumer Care Expands Portfolio with Good Home & Eva Acquisition?blur=25

Revenues of Good Home and Eva together were ₹148 crore in FY26, which are being acquired at a consideration of Rs 256 Cr

e4m Staff Jul 23, 2026 5:47 PM

Regional Creators Transforming India's Influencer Landscape?blur=25

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

Pooja Chandiramani Promoted to SVP of Global Media Strategy at Coach?blur=25

Pooja Chandiramani will also be leading Brand Analytics and Marketing Operations

e4m Desk Jul 16, 2026 6:20 PM

avas Media Network UK Named Global Media Agency for Candy Crush?blur=25

The duties will be carried out through the Arena Media UK gaming team

e4m Staff Jul 14, 2026 9:25 AM

Marico Limited?blur=25

As per the company’s FY26 annual report, higher marketing investments were supported by cost efficiencies despite inflationary pressures

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 1:13 PM

Brands Leverage Billboards for Social Media Engagement?blur=25

From interactive billboards to experiential activations, brands are designing campaigns that people photograph, share and turn into content, extending their reach far beyond the street

Shalinee Mishra Jul 9, 2026 9:15 AM

Mrinall Dey Launches Brevanta Communications for Strategic Advisory?blur=25

Mrinall Dey has founded Brevanta Communications to offer strategic counsel to business leaders after a successful career in corporate communications

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:16 PM

Jessamine Avila Takes Charge as CMO of IKEA India?blur=25

Jessamine Avila has over two decades of experience in marketing and brand building

e4m Staff Jul 7, 2026 3:34 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

Ogilvy's Global Success: Insights from Liz Taylor and Kainaz Karmakar?blur=25

Liz Taylor, Global Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy, and Kainaz Karmakar, CCO, Ogilvy India, reflect on Ogilvy’s Cannes year and how innovation, craft and culture shape winning ideas globally

Team Impact Jun 27, 2026 9:16 AM

Meta's Sandhya Devanathan?blur=25

Meta Platforms has appointed CRED founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp

e4m Desk Jun 25, 2026 7:24 PM

IPL?blur=25

After industry concerns that a September-October IPL could collide with India’s festive advertising season, BCCI is now considering an earlier window to avoid extreme heat and pre-monsoon

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 19, 2026 5:21 PM

India's Creative Agencies Shine at Cannes Lions 2026?blur=25

With India chasing global creative glory, creativity, culture, craft and impact take centre stage at Cannes Lions 2026. Here are India's Cannes contenders this year

Isha Khatu Jun 17, 2026 9:05 AM

Shahad Anand Highlights Attention's Role in Modern Marketing?blur=25

Speaking at Pitch CMO Summit 2026, Shahad Anand, Business Head, Skylight Mediakart, spoke about the role of personalization, contextual targeting & emotional creativity

e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 2:42 PM

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

WPP integrates 82.5 Communications and Grey under Ogilvy in India?blur=25

As part of the new reporting structure, the leadership teams of the consolidated agencies will report into Rajesh VR, Group CEO of Ogilvy India

Imran Fazal Jun 6, 2026 9:18 AM

Gayatri Yadav?blur=25

Gayatri Yadav shared, ‘As one of the fortunate people selected as a Fellow, what I experienced is too much to capture in a post’

e4m Staff Jun 2, 2026 6:03 PM

Rahul Chatterjee Promoted to SVP & Head of Marketing at Niva Bupa?blur=25

In his expanded role, Rahul will continue to lead Niva Bupa's integrated marketing function,

e4m Staff Jun 2, 2026 2:58 PM

Gautam Dhingra Promoted to Head of Marketing at Aditya Birla Fashion?blur=25

Before this promotion, Dhingra served as Head of Brand Marketing at the company

e4m Desk Jun 2, 2026 1:27 PM