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Mudit Swarup will be based out of Bangkok; he was earlier associated with Kitly Business in Sydney as Director & Head of Growth
The platform said creators will need to demonstrate sustained audience engagement to remain eligible for revenue sharing from Shorts
e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 1:32 PM
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
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
In her new role, Kapoor will oversee strategic planning, media relations, brand reputation, crisis communication, celebrity and influencer partnerships, and integrated campaign development
e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 12:11 PM
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
Rather than translating one national advertisement into multiple languages, marketers are creating local narratives that reflect how festivals are celebrated across different parts of the country
Shalinee Mishra Aug 4, 2026 8:26 AM
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
'Born to be Wild & Viral' argues that viral animals succeed not because they are cute, but because they help people express emotions, identity and belonging
e4m Staff Jul 28, 2026 9:29 AM
Announcing the decision on LinkedIn, founder Kiran Shah said the shift was driven by one fundamental challenge: the inability to clearly measure returns from influencer campaigns
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 3:32 PM
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
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
Prior to joining Creator18, Khanduri served as Head of Growth at Xley
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 8:21 AM
Guest Column: In this 2-part series, Renuka Naj and R Chandra Mouli take stock of where the Indian advertising industry stands in terms of the use of AI in the sector
Renuka Naj & R. Chandra Mouli Jul 21, 2026 11:59 AM
Thirumalai held the role of Senior Operations & Business Development Manager - Schbang Fluence & MMaximize at Schbang
e4m Desk Jul 21, 2026 10:37 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
Murthy brings over three decades of experience across media, advertising, content and digital businesses
e4m Staff Jul 20, 2026 11:33 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
The government's ethanol-blending programme has been one of the largest policy-led influencer campaigns seen in India
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 5:07 PM
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
Tarkeshwar Singh, Partner at Bureau Media, described the launch as one of the most emotional milestones of his career
Atul Hegde was the kind of person who would reply to random Instagram DMs and talk about things completely unrelated to deadlines
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jul 7, 2026 12:18 PM
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
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
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, 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
The move reflects the growing importance of creator-led marketing in major global sporting events
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 11:36 AM
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
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
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
India Today Influence is the influencer marketing arm of the India Today Group
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 11:58 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
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
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
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
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
Sahil Chopra, Founder of iCubesWire, will assume the role of Chairman, iCubesWire Group