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Premjeet Sodhi?blur=25

Everyone knows what ads cost. They rarely know what they do. Premjeet Sodhi, Global Analytics Lead at WPP Media, writes why advertising must move beyond media metrics to business outcomes

Premjeet Sodhi May 29, 2026 6:55 PM

AI Is Ready. The Data Isn’t: Why India’s Marketers Are Rebuilding the Content Engine?blur=25

India’s marketers say AI adoption is accelerating, but fragmented data, governance gaps, and legacy systems remain the biggest barriers to scaling personalization.

Brij Pahwa May 26, 2026 5:09 PM

Melodi Moment?blur=25

After Modi gifted Meloni a packet of Parle Melody in Rome, brands across categories rushed to turn the viral ‘Melodi’ moment into topical marketing gold

Aryendra Khan May 21, 2026 8:33 AM

From Zepto to Navi, India’s Growth Leaders Say AI Alone Is Not the Future of Marketing?blur=25

India’s top growth leaders say AI is transforming marketing operations, but human creativity and judgment remain critical for long-term brand success.

Brij Pahwa May 19, 2026 5:08 PM

Samsung elevates Shrish Agarwal to lead marketing across MX business at Samsung?blur=25

Prior to this, Agarwal was leading marketing for Samsung’s premium and flagship devices segment in India

e4m Staff May 18, 2026 5:29 PM

Can ads still hold attention??blur=25

As feeds grow noisier and user behaviour becomes more reflexive, advertisers are rethinking what meaningful attention actually looks like

Aryendra Khan May 15, 2026 8:16 AM

Smart TV?blur=25

Industry estimates from Swift TV suggest connected TV households may rise from 20M to 40M by 2028, with FAST ad revenues potentially reaching $600M in the same period

Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 4:03 PM

The Future of Marketing May Sit Inside a GCC?blur=25

GCCs are rapidly evolving into in-house marketing, analytics and content hubs for global brands in India.

Brij Pahwa May 11, 2026 7:11 PM

Housing?blur=25

Industry executives say higher property prices, cautious consumers and ad inflation across digital platforms have made acquisition significantly more expensive, especially in metros

Sunidhi Vijay May 8, 2026 9:18 AM

AI Infrastructure Can’t Be Sold On Hype, It Must Prove ROI, Says Lenovo Leader?blur=25

AI infrastructure must move beyond hype to deliver measurable ROI, faster decisions, and real business outcomes, says Lenovo’s APAC marketing leader.

Brij Pahwa May 5, 2026 3:46 PM

The GCC Shift: How Global Brands Are Quietly Moving Marketing Intelligence to India?blur=25

Global brands are shifting marketing intelligence to India, with GCCs evolving into hubs for AI, analytics and decision making.

Brij Pahwa May 4, 2026 2:33 PM

Art-E Mediatech?blur=25

As part of the renewed mandate, Art-E Mediatech will drive the full social media strategy and content planning initiatives for IndiaMART

e4m Staff May 4, 2026 12:43 PM

India’s ₹X Crore MarTech Stack Economy?blur=25

India’s martech economy is nearing ₹1 lakh crore, with spending shifting towards AI, retail media, first-party data, and transaction-driven marketing systems.

Brij Pahwa Apr 27, 2026 3:10 PM

Tata Motors appoints Pallav Singh Deputy GM Martech and AI?blur=25

Pallav Singh joins Tata Motors after a nearly 2-year stint at Porsche India

e4m Desk Apr 20, 2026 8:15 AM

CDPs: The Next Wave of Customer Data Strategy?blur=25

Customer data strategy is shifting beyond CDPs toward modular, AI-driven architectures focused on unified, privacy-first, and activation-ready data systems.

Brij Pahwa Apr 17, 2026 1:11 PM

Ravi Kunwar, HMD Nokia?blur=25

Ravi Kunwar, VP and CEO, HMD India, APAC and ANZ, says HMD is rolling out a 360-degree marketing approach that combines digital marketing with traditional media and on-ground activations

Sunidhi Vijay Apr 17, 2026 8:53 AM

AI Agents Are Replacing Marketing Teams?blur=25

AI agents are transforming marketing workflows, automating execution and reshaping teams as enterprises shift from human-led tasks to software-driven operations.

Brij Pahwa Apr 13, 2026 1:19 PM

Smartphone Users | Streaming Services?blur=25

Smartphone users in India are expected to grow nearly 20% to 885 million by FY28, supporting streaming growth

e4m Staff Apr 10, 2026 12:41 PM

The Signal Economy?blur=25

As AI flattens the marketing tech stack, brands are shifting focus from tools to the quality of signals that power decisions, exposing a widening gap between data-rich and data-poor players

Anuja Jain Apr 10, 2026 9:16 AM

Why Every CMO Is Quietly Killing Their MarTech Stack?blur=25

CMOs are restructuring martech stacks as AI-led operating systems replace fragmented tools and improve efficiency, integration, and decision-making.

Brij Pahwa Apr 7, 2026 4:21 PM

Anshul Asawa appointed CEO and MD of Avenue Supermarts?blur=25

Prior to this, Anshul Asawa was with Unilever for close to three decades

e4m Desk Apr 1, 2026 3:51 PM

L&T Finance’s ‘Sachet with Sachet’ is making India Scam-Smart?blur=25

The initiative introduces an engaging and practical approach to financial awareness,

NATIVE CONTENT Mar 31, 2026 4:35 PM

MarTech Stacks?blur=25

MarTech in 2026 is shifting from fragmented stacks to integrated systems driven by data, AI, and real-time decisioning.

Brij Pahwa Mar 30, 2026 4:02 PM

Monika Bickert Meta policy chief moving to Harvard Law School?blur=25

Monika Bickert has been with the company since 2012

e4m Staff Mar 28, 2026 8:18 AM

Raj Jain appointed Independent Director Network18?blur=25

Raj Jain, former CEO of BCCL, has been appointed to the board for a period of five years

e4m Staff Mar 25, 2026 8:09 PM

BW India Smart University Conclave & Awards 2026?blur=25

The second segment of the event will honor outstanding institutions and visionary leaders through the BW India Smart University Awards 2026

e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 1:33 PM

Galaxy Forever?blur=25

Consumers can now own Galaxy S26 Ultra or Galaxy S26 Plus for a year by paying only half of the device cost in 12 no-cost EMIs

e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 12:55 PM

Geopolitical tensions set to tighten smartphone margins, reshape marketing spends?blur=25

Smartphone brands will have to bear the rising cost of moving goods across geographies; if these pressures remain there will be some level of price rationalisation and an impact on marketing spends

Chehneet Kaur Mar 20, 2026 9:44 AM

Martech?blur=25

Martech in 2025 exposed operational gaps. In 2026, the focus shifts to AI agents, system integration, and building scalable, governed marketing operating models.

Brij Pahwa Mar 19, 2026 5:11 PM

Anupam Shah appointed COO Ampivo Smart Technologies?blur=25

Anupam Shah brings over a decade of experience as a techno-commercial operator and serial founder across AI, fintech, and blockchain

e4m Staff Mar 19, 2026 2:18 PM

Martin Price joins Affle as Vice President Products?blur=25

Martin Price will lead Affle 3i verticalised AI-led platform strategy and product innovation

e4m Staff Mar 12, 2026 1:26 PM

Top 100 MarTech Brands India?blur=25

MartechAI launches the Top 100 MarTech Brands in India list to spotlight companies driving innovation in marketing technology, AI, and customer engagement.

e4m Desk Mar 10, 2026 1:11 PM

ricky martin?blur=25

The closing ceremony of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, highlighted how T20 cricket has evolved into a stage for global music and pop culture

Vaishnavi Deshpande Mar 9, 2026 4:06 PM

Exchange Mela in Lucknow?blur=25

Influencers and local content creators amplified the installation through selfies and forced-perspective shots

e4m Staff Mar 9, 2026 12:53 PM

Vineet Saksena appointed Senior VP FMCG at Vishal Mega Mart?blur=25

Prior to this, Vineet Saksena was the Chief Growth Officer at Metro Wholesale

e4m Staff Mar 3, 2026 3:13 PM

Smartphones?blur=25

Consumers start the year with fresh budgets and bonus payouts, while retailers run major sales in Q4 and early Q1, giving new smartphone launches prime digital and front-page visibility

Shalinee Mishra Mar 2, 2026 8:26 AM

IndiaMART Founder Dinesh Agarwal’s journey reflects rise of India’s digital B2B economy?blur=25

Agarwal founded IndiaMART InterMESH in April 1996 with the aim of creating an online marketplace linking sellers and buyers across geographies

e4m Staff Feb 27, 2026 1:44 PM

James Annis appointed Global Marketing Director at Nothing?blur=25

Before joining Nothing, James Annis was with Beats by Dr. Dre as Brand Manager.

e4m Desk Feb 17, 2026 1:49 PM

Martin Sorrell, , S4 Capital, Dr. Annurag Batra?blur=25

Sir Martin Sorrell, Founder & Executive Chairman, S4 Capital, speaks to Dr. Annurag Batra on winning the ad world, AI-era strategies & which holding companies are losing ground

Pritha Pahari Feb 16, 2026 3:50 PM

Sir Martin Sorrell?blur=25

Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the BW Businessworld Group and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of the e4m Group also attended the celebration

e4m Staff Feb 16, 2026 11:27 AM

Archana Kapoor?blur=25

Archana Kapoor, Founder of SMART and The Radio Festival, shares insights on radio as critical infrastructure in the age of AI, roadmap for the future and more

e4m Staff Feb 16, 2026 11:14 AM

Martin sorrell?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant and author, reflects on how Martin Sorrell at 81 continues to reinvent the rules of advertising

Ganapathy Viswanathan Feb 14, 2026 6:59 PM

Sir Martin Sorrell?blur=25

Guest column: On his 81st birthday, ad veteran Prabhakar Mundkur looks back at how Sir Martin Sorrell turned a modest shell into the powerhouse called WPP

Prabhakar Mundkur Feb 14, 2026 3:36 PM

Sir Martin Sorrell?blur=25

Sir Martin Sorrell, Executive Chairman, S4 Capital, has been one of the sharpest voices on the future of advertising, and today we celebrate the man and his achievements

e4m Staff Feb 14, 2026 2:37 PM

Martin Sorrell?blur=25

L V Krishnan, CEO at TAM Media Research, pens a heartwarming birthday message for Martin Sorrell

LV Krishnan Feb 14, 2026 2:16 PM