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Yesudas S Pillai, Advertising and Mktg Strategist, Investor & Founder at Y&A Transformation, shares observations from a chance interaction during a morning run & reflections shaped by life experiences
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 5:00 PM
The admission came during an exchange on X, where users were discussing Anthropic's utilisation of computing infrastructure provided by Musk’s own venture, SpaceXAI
e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 3:44 PM
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
Guest Column: Haresh Nayak, CEO of Connect Network Inc., on why the next decade of marketing belongs to organisations that plan with intelligence, not assumptions
Haresh Nayak Jul 11, 2026 8:30 AM
The special issue examines how Indian women understand, negotiate and experience consent across homes, relationships, workplaces, public spaces and digital life
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 2:27 PM
With weekly TV ratings on pause, the industry is forced to confront a bigger question: Has advertising become too dependent on measurement to trust creativity?
Aryendra Khan Jul 9, 2026 7:32 PM
Prior to her promotion, Himika Gupta held the role of Senior Brand Manager at the bank
Yesudas S Pillai has shared his observations on a front-page newspaper advertisement by The Leela Palace, reflecting on how brand messaging can influence consumer attention and interpretation
Noor Fathima Warsia, Group Editorial Director at BW Businessworld, leads a multi-platform editorial operation - from global interviews to debates about the economics of influence and AI
e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:20 PM
The book deals with executive success and the new rules of winning at work
e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 10:00 AM
According to industry forecasts, India's intelligence advertising revenue, the category built around AI-powered search and discovery, is forecast to cross 2.5 billion dollars in 2026, growing 9%
Anuja Jain Jul 6, 2026 9:09 AM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says India’s PR industry is evolving from media relations to strategic biz counsel, with ideas and innovation driving its future
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 6, 2026 8:06 AM
The survey is conducted by Ipsos and PRCAI in collaboration with Astrum Reputation Advisory, capturing insights from consultancies and corp comm teams, and mid to senior level industry professionals
Avinash Kaul, Co-Author of ‘The Next Mountain’, and former CEO of Network18, has put up a LinkedIn post on the professionals who quietly drive outcomes, shoulder accountability & hold teams together
Pavan Kaushik's new book, The Fifth Estate, highlights the critical evolution of corporate communication in shaping trust and reputation in today's business landscape
e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 10:49 AM
Marketers and brand leaders are unanimous that TV measurement needs to go beyond traditional reach, frequency metrics by combining cross-media audience measurement with richer content intelligence
Shantanu David Jul 3, 2026 8:57 AM
In a LinkedIn post, Ajit Varghese, Partner and CEO, Madison World, has shared his views on Zee's acquisition of the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights
Guest Column: Ranjan Malik, Co-founder of Primalise, writes on the hidden pattern behind stalled restructures, failed culture programmes, sluggish digital initiatives and disappointing AI rollouts
Ranjan Malik Jul 2, 2026 4:57 PM
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
From business-first ideas to creator equity and a growing appetite for AI-era humanity, has Cannes Lions 2026 charted advertising's next chapter?
Aryendra Khan Jul 2, 2026 9:14 AM
Singh unveiled the new venture through his newsletter, Connectively, where he outlined his vision of creating a platform for thoughtful industry conversations
Rochelle Chhaya, President, UM & Initiative, APAC, spoke to e4m on taking over the leadership, growth in India, the focus on AI and more
Simran Sabherwal Jul 1, 2026 9:31 AM
Premjeet Sodhi, Global Analytics Lead at WPP Media, writes attention measurement, as it currently exists, has brought new knowledge but is only a promising first draft
Premjeet Sodhi Jun 30, 2026 12:17 PM
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
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
Brands, particularly in the e-commerce and D2C ecosystem, are spending during the cultural windows but are measuring what comes back in terms from such intent-driven buying
Anuja Jain Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM
Can bigger really mean better? George Manas of Omnicom on the Omnicom-IPG integration, his hopes for India and why Cannes Lions 2026 became one of his favourites
Neeta Nair Jun 27, 2026 9:27 AM
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
For decades, Indian agencies have operated under a default setting: If it doesn’t impact millions, it isn’t Cannes worthy. Can we try commercial brand solutions and not bank on social macro-problems?
Neeta Nair Jun 27, 2026 7:52 AM
Olaplex CEO Amanda Baldwin explains why AI will amplify trust, brand distinctiveness and human creativity, making curiosity the defining skill for marketers in an AI-first era.
Brij Pahwa Jun 26, 2026 1:26 PM
Binda Dey, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Knight Riders Sports, shares her experience of judging the Entertainment Lions for Sports
Simran Sabherwal Jun 26, 2026 12:36 PM
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur decodes whether there is such a thing as ‘creative that sells’ and ‘creative for creative's sake’
Prabhakar Mundkur Jun 26, 2026 11:56 AM
Jarrod Martin, Chief Transformation Officer, Omnicom Media Group and CEO of Acxiom, on why identity is becoming more valuable than data and how agencies can stay relevant in the media ecosystem
Team Impact Jun 26, 2026 9:12 AM
Jane Lin Baden, Publicis Groupe APAC CEO, speaks on Cannes Lions’ tougher scrutiny of entries, why AI should drive growth, not layoffs & how Asia will soon be leading in innovation, commerce & trends
Team Impact Jun 26, 2026 9:01 AM
In this conversation, Mia Karlsson, SVP Marketing & Communications, Wirepas, explores the tensions, trade-offs, and opportunities that define the glocalisation challenge today
Ritika Upmanyu Jun 25, 2026 12:20 PM
Prerna Mehrotra, Chief Client Officer & CEO, Media, Asia Pacific, dentsu, speaks to e4m from the Cannes Lions festival on how dentsu is adapting to serve its clients drive growth and client-centricity
Simran Sabherwal Jun 25, 2026 9:07 AM
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explains what marketers can imbibe from the concept of the Japanese manga series - Blue Lock
Sandeep Goyal Jun 25, 2026 8:49 AM
Anupriya Acharya, CEO, Publicis Groupe South Asia, shares her experience as the Jury President for Creative Data Lions, her take on the use of AI and data, and much more
Simran Sabherwal Jun 25, 2026 8:35 AM
Nestlé Canada CMO Tracey Cooke discusses AI, brand distinctiveness, creativity, cultural relevance and why human judgment remains essential in modern marketing.
Brij Pahwa Jun 24, 2026 10:19 PM
Mobile has converged with digital marketing itself due its evolution from being a marketing channel to the operating system of modern consumer engagement, share industry heads
Shantanu David Jun 24, 2026 9:25 AM
In a social media post entrepreneur Arnab Mitra writes that celebrations around Kunal Shah's rise at WhatsApp have overshadowed questions on data ownership, consent and regulatory oversight
e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 1:26 PM
Dhruv Warrior, Executive Creative Director, VML, India, recounts his experience of being part of the Print & Publishing jury, and the trend to say something without explicitly showing the product
Simran Sabherwal Jun 23, 2026 11:57 AM
Here are some glimpses from the French Riviera, as Cannes turns into a hub for creativity, marketing, media, technology and industry networking
Brij Pahwa Jun 23, 2026 10:03 AM
Music Composer Subhajit Mukherjee, Jury Member for Entertainment Lions for Music, on global creativity, cultural perspectives and India's missed opportunity at Cannes Lions
Team Impact Jun 23, 2026 8:45 AM
As AI reshapes brand discovery, Red Surtida explores why GEO is now a reputation discipline and what it means for brand reputation
Ritika Upmanyu Jun 22, 2026 2:19 PM
With rising acquisition costs and hyper-competition, consumer brands are now talking conversion rates, basket size, and repeat purchase frequency, share industry heads
Anuja Jain Jun 22, 2026 8:45 AM
They succeed Kosuke Kataoka, who returns to Hakuhodo Japan to take on new global responsibilities
e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 8:19 AM
Industry leaders say the role of annual planning is changing and is increasingly becoming a strategic framework within which budgets, channels and investments are continuously tweaked
Shantanu David Jun 19, 2026 9:10 AM