influencers
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
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 move reflects the growing importance of creator-led marketing in major global sporting events
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 11:36 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
The broader delegation also includes Sufi Motiwala, Ishita Mangal, Nidhi Kumar Ishani Mitra, among others
Shalinee Mishra May 11, 2026 6:06 PM
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
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
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
As India’s social commerce grows, the creator economy is shifting from experimentation to structure. While creators drive discovery and purchases at scale, monetisation still lags behind
e4m Staff Apr 10, 2026 8:30 AM
Industry experts note that agency roles are evolving, while many D2C brands continue a flexible, test-and-learn approach with micro and nano creators
Shalinee Mishra Apr 1, 2026 9:16 AM
Ankush Bahuguna’s brand journey began with smaller but significant steps, from PR packages to paid partnerships, marking his shift from comedy creator to a recognised voice in beauty
Shalinee Mishra Mar 18, 2026 9:05 AM
Several brands tapped into the tournament’s cultural momentum through influencer collaborations and fan-led storytelling, with names such as BookMyShow, Swiggy, Blinkit, Asian Paints among others
Shalinee Mishra Mar 13, 2026 8:45 AM
Jayant Balan, Head RAC Business, Voltas Limited and CMO Pragya Bijalwan share how the brand is sharpening its marketing strategy for a new-generation buyer
Anushka Roy Choudhary and Shalinee Mishra Mar 9, 2026 9:33 AM
Marketers are realising that a one-day celebration does not justify blanket national spends. Instead, smart money is moving towards regional creator-led storytelling
Shalinee Mishra Mar 4, 2026 9:07 AM
With ad spend increasingly tied to engagement rather than traditional reach, broadcasters are recognising creators as key players in the attention economy
Shalinee Mishra Mar 3, 2026 9:22 AM
From fashion live-streams to tech flash-sale guides, influencers are increasingly the first touchpoint in India’s commerce journey, shaping discovery and purchase
Shalinee Mishra Feb 26, 2026 9:04 AM
Stricter youth access rules in India could reshape the digital economy, forcing platforms to prioritise child safety over engagement and prove safeguards are in place
Shalinee Mishra Feb 24, 2026 8:46 AM
Specfluencing refers to creators tagging brands and producing content that resembles a paid partnership, without any formal association
Shalinee Mishra Feb 11, 2026 8:29 AM
Industry executives say it is a game of perception, with a combination of incentives and risk aversion being key factors for brands to decide between macro and micro influencers
Shalinee Mishra Feb 6, 2026 8:48 AM
Once creator-led experiments, podcasts have become a powerful ecosystem shaping narratives, reputations and hours of audience attention
Shalinee Mishra Feb 3, 2026 9:20 AM
The report explains four patterns: The Rules of Realness, that shape how successful brands secure attention, meaning, and differentiation in 2026’s social context
e4m Staff Jan 29, 2026 4:06 PM
The trend was sparked by a viral clip from influencer Amulya Rattan, which drew backlash as many argued that public spaces are meant for everyone, not private filming
Vaishnavi Deshpande Jan 27, 2026 6:30 PM
The transaction, announced last week, involves a partial acquisition and long-term commercial partnership with U.S.-listed Rich Sparkle Holdings
e4m Staff Jan 27, 2026 4:32 PM
The creator PR and grooming market is estimated at Rs 300-500 crore, driven by creators expanding beyond social media into films, streaming platforms, podcasts, and long-term brand partnerships
Shalinee Mishra Jan 23, 2026 9:22 AM
In an interview released by YouTube, Mohan shared that Shorts continues to be an incredibly fast-growing format on the platform, and it's an area that will see further investment in 2026
e4m Staff Jan 22, 2026 3:20 PM
With generative AI tools becoming more accessible, social media creators are increasingly exploring prompt-based formats that enable rapid customisation and effortless sharing
Vaishnavi Deshpande Jan 16, 2026 5:17 PM
The YouTuber revealed that his personal funds are so low they wouldn’t cover a McDonald’s meal
Vaishnavi Deshpande Jan 16, 2026 4:35 PM
Broadcasters are increasingly integrating digital creators into TV, offering new platforms and opportunities as traditional media adapts to the creator-driven attention economy
Shalinee Mishra Jan 13, 2026 8:52 AM
From stand-up to lifestyle collabs, these campaigns stood out for visibility and the authentic, seamless way brands were woven into creators’ stories
Shalinee Mishra Jan 10, 2026 9:15 AM
Recent events around Kartik Aaryan, Tara Sutaria and Akshaye Khanna highlight the workings of an informal, largely unregulated influencer-driven publicity ecosystem
Shalinee Mishra Jan 9, 2026 8:53 AM
As brands rethink how they connect with audiences in the digital age, AI-generated virtual personalities are moving beyond experiments to become the faces of modern campaigns
Aryendra Khan Jan 8, 2026 8:37 AM
Industry observers say that creators who approached gigs like a business, with structure and planning, saw sustainable growth, but those chasing only virality may have struggled with consistency
Shalinee Mishra Jan 6, 2026 9:05 AM
A look at how leading creators maintained momentum and unlocked new collaborations despite controversy in 2025
Vaishnavi Deshpande Dec 26, 2025 12:54 PM
A section of content creators is choosing to step away from the hustle and return to 9-to-5 roles, seeking stability over uncertainty
Shalinee Mishra Dec 25, 2025 8:53 AM