influencer-marketing-trends
Industry leaders explore how creators are shifting the balance of influence and reshaping communications
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says celebrities once offered instant recognition and media attention, but that equation has changed over the past decade
Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 11, 2026 8:26 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 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
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
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
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
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
Brands are moving away from vanity metrics and increasingly betting on creators with audience trust, niche authority and strong category alignment, say experts
Shalinee Mishra May 27, 2026 9:31 AM
The ROI of Relatability! Why niche storytelling and hyper-local communities are driving deep engagement and brand loyalty in India’s 2026 creator economy
NATIVE CONTENT May 26, 2026 11:48 AM