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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

Brands Rethink Influencer Marketing Budgets Amid Rising Costs?blur=25

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

WPP's Stuart Bowden on the Shift from Paid Media to Influencer Marketing?blur=25

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

How brands are rethinking creator discovery?blur=25

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

Shveta Singh?blur=25

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

SEBI?blur=25

Common Advertisement Code shifts the focus from follower counts to accountability, as marketers say trust, compliance and credibility will become the new currency of creator partnerships

Shalinee Mishra Jun 26, 2026 9:25 AM

Cleartrip CMRO Pallavi Saxena?blur=25

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

sebi?blur=25

Under the proposed framework, influencers with more than 5,00,000 followers on a single social media platform would be treated as celebrities

e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 2:47 PM

Father's Day 2026?blur=25

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

Creators?blur=25

Creators are becoming recurring faces, storytelling partners, cultural ambassadors, and trusted voices who help brands build consistency, credibility, and relevance over time

Shalinee Mishra Jun 19, 2026 8:54 AM

Fifa?blur=25

From watch parties and creator streams to fan rewards and interactive experiences, marketers are finding new ways to turn football fandom into engagement

Shalinee Mishra Jun 18, 2026 9:21 AM

RBI's New Influencer Marketing Rules Aim for Greater Compliance?blur=25

Influencer industry experts say with brands evaluating audience trust, relevance & engagement quality, RBI's new norms will bring in stricter checks around disclosures, approvals & creator education

Shalinee Mishra Jun 18, 2026 8:51 AM

BW Momentum Conference 2026: Navigating Marketing in the AI Era?blur=25

The conference will witness marketers from brands such as ITC, HDFC Bank, Bisleri International, JSW Paints, Raymond Lifestyle, Kellanova, Bajaj General Insurance, and several others

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 1:03 PM

Unilever x FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

The move reflects the growing importance of creator-led marketing in major global sporting events

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 11:36 AM

RBI Enforces New Rules on Influencer Marketing and NBFC Incentives?blur=25

As per the central bank said the objective was to ensure that incentive structures do not encourage aggressive sales practices or lead to the mis-selling of products

e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 12:15 PM

Creator Economy?blur=25

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

Food Influencer?blur=25

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

How influencer marketing is being rewritten?blur=25

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

Nestlé Boosts Marketing Investments for Social-First Strategy?blur=25

According to the company's 2025 Annual Review, Nestlé has raised advertising and marketing expenditure by nearly 9% of sales

e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 12:20 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

World Environment Day?blur=25

From FMCG and auto to tech and finance, brands are partnering with creators trusted on climate action, conservation, recycling and sustainable living

Shalinee Mishra Jun 5, 2026 9:09 AM

AI Influencer?blur=25

Appeal for brands is straightforward. Unlike human creators, AI influencers do not require travel schedules, photoshoots, availability conflicts or reputation management for personal controversies

Shalinee Mishra Jun 3, 2026 9:15 AM

iCubesWire Appoints Aditya Singh, Nishant Sharma, and Sanjeeda Khan as CEOs?blur=25

Sahil Chopra, Founder of iCubesWire, will assume the role of Chairman, iCubesWire Group

e4m Staff Jun 2, 2026 4:53 PM

Brands x Creator Collaborations?blur=25

The objective is not merely to generate visibility, but to create campaigns that stand out, spark conversation and connect with entirely new consumer groups

Shalinee Mishra May 30, 2026 9:10 AM

Sachin Sharma, LinkedIn?blur=25

Sachin Sharma, Head, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, India, says AI-led search and LLMs are reshaping how audiences discover information, products, and expertise

Sunidhi Vijay May 29, 2026 9:09 AM

ASCI Report Reveals Offshore Betting and Realty as Top Violators?blur=25

As per the report, of the 1,609 influencer ads processed 97.3% required modification, with over 54% promoting categories prohibited by law or where advertising is restricted

e4m Staff May 28, 2026 11:20 AM

Why brands and creators are prioritising credibility over virality?blur=25

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

Chirag Jagwani Appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Fixderma?blur=25

Before joining Fixderma, Chirag Jagwani worked with Agile Ventures Pvt Ltd, Robobull Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Printvenue, among others

e4m Staff May 26, 2026 2:31 PM

Micro vs Macro Influencers: What Idiotic Media’s 400+ Campaign Data Reveals?blur=25

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

Ashwin Moorthy takes charge of expanded global mktg & media mandate at Godrej Consumer?blur=25

Moorthy’s additional responsibilities include media buying, influencer marketing, brand building, and oversight linked to Lightbox, the company’s in-house creative agency

Imran Fazal May 26, 2026 9:14 AM

Rajeev Jain, DS Group?blur=25

Rajeev Jain, SVP-Corporate Marketing at DS Group, shares how marketers are rethinking brand communication, innovation and cultural relevance in today’s digital-first ecosystem

Sunidhi Vijay May 25, 2026 9:01 AM

Creator Economy?blur=25

Industry executives say influencer marketing is shifting from vanity metrics to trust, micro creators and measurable conversions, as brands prioritise authenticity and performance over reach

Shalinee Mishra May 18, 2026 8:47 AM

Cannes?blur=25

Cannes 2026 reflects a shift in brand strategy, with creators playing a central role in shaping how campaigns are seen, experienced and interpreted by audiences

Shalinee Mishra May 15, 2026 9:20 AM

Mayank Bhatnagar appointed Chief Client Officer at Madison Media?blur=25

Mayank Bhatnagar returns to Madison with over 25 years of experience across India, Malaysia and Singapore

e4m Staff May 13, 2026 11:00 AM

cannes?blur=25

The broader delegation also includes Sufi Motiwala, Ishita Mangal, Nidhi Kumar Ishani Mitra, among others

Shalinee Mishra May 11, 2026 6:06 PM

Orry exits Dharma Cornerstone Agency to join Collective Artists Network?blur=25

Orry’s departure follows the recent exit of Janhvi Kapoor from the agency

e4m Staff Apr 30, 2026 11:59 AM

Momfluencers?blur=25

As FMCG brands invest more in momfluencers, creator earnings remain uneven, highlighting a gap between brand spending and influencer payouts

Shalinee Mishra Apr 29, 2026 8:48 AM

cricketers?blur=25

Industry executives estimate influencer-led activations linked to IPL could touch Rs 700 crore in 2026, accounting for 16-18% of digital advertising spends around the tournament

Imran Fazal Apr 28, 2026 7:54 AM

Creators?blur=25

Creators who integrate content strategy with analytics and diversify revenue streams are more likely to succeed, while others risk falling behind despite growing audiences

Shalinee Mishra Apr 25, 2026 8:45 AM

Raj Shamani’s Python podcast sparks chatter on how far podcast marketing can go?blur=25

Episode featuring live Python snake leaves the internet divided, with debate around content creation and boundaries

Vaishnavi Deshpande Apr 24, 2026 5:36 PM

influenecer?blur=25

Industry executives say this shift is pushing a significant chunk of digital budgets (25%) towards creator-led content, as brands chase scale and measurable results in a crowded market

Shalinee Mishra Apr 21, 2026 8:33 AM

Are brands now banking on data-led creator content??blur=25

Early adopters say the intersection of programmatic and influencer marketing drives real business outcomes, allowing marketers to match brand messaging with customer profiles & preferences

Shalinee Mishra Apr 20, 2026 8:47 AM

Virat Kohli Instagram?blur=25

A recent Instagram activity by Virat Kohli has yet again made social media move like never before, this time over a simple ‘like'

e4m Staff Apr 17, 2026 3:26 PM

Creator economy?blur=25

Contracts reviewed by e4m reveal that influencers, in several cases, command higher fees than celebrities; celeb deals continue to demand broader deliverables, even as pricing is under pressure

Imran Fazal Apr 17, 2026 8:45 AM

Monk Entertainment?blur=25

The agency was honoured with the ‘Talent Management Agency of the Year’ title

e4m Desk Apr 15, 2026 10:58 PM

White Rivers Media?blur=25

The agency bagged the ‘Digital Marketing Agency of the Year’ honour for its impressive and outstanding work

e4m Desk Apr 15, 2026 10:58 PM

Nestle?blur=25

The brand took home 20 metals including 7 golds, 6 silver metals and 7 bronze metals across categories.

e4m Desk Apr 15, 2026 10:58 PM