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This Week's Ad Highlights: Creativity Over Hard Sell?blur=25

From Kareena's Countryman debut to Messi's next chapter with MLS — here are the campaigns that defined the week in advertising

Aryendra Khan Jul 18, 2026 9:30 AM

The Death of the Marketing Dashboard?blur=25

AI agents are reshaping marketing analytics by moving beyond dashboards to explain results, recommend actions and accelerate decision making for CMOs.

Brij Pahwa Jul 16, 2026 2:14 PM

Lalit Ahuja Takes Over as COO of DMart - Avenue Supermarts?blur=25

Lalit Ahuja joins after a 11-year stint with Zydus Wellness

e4m Desk Jul 14, 2026 10:02 AM

Naveen Kundu Takes Majority Stake in VOYAGE 1 to Transform Travel?blur=25

Naveen Kundu will lead the integrated business as Board Chairman & CEO

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 2:26 PM

Brands Shift to Consent-Driven Marketing for Lasting Relationships?blur=25

As third-party cookies crumble and privacy law tightens its grip, marketers are discovering that the most valuable currency in advertising today is not attention, but trust

Anuja Jain Jul 10, 2026 9:03 AM

NetApp Global CMO on AI?blur=25

NetApp CMO Gabie Boko explains why AI success depends on intelligent data infrastructure, marketing transformation and AI agents rather than hype.

Brij Pahwa Jul 7, 2026 1:29 PM

Nikhil Kumar Departs Affle After Five Years of Leadership?blur=25

Chief Growth and Marketing Officer for India & Emerging Markets moves on, marking the end of a five-year stint with the adtech company

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 2:28 PM

boltt enters India’s smartphone market?blur=25

The upcoming ‘boltt’ smartphone portfolio will span both 4G and 5G affordable devices across the Evo and Ace series

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 3:57 PM

Lava MD Sunil Raina?blur=25

Raina explains why trust has become Lava's biggest competitive advantage, how tech creators helped rebuild the brand's credibility and more

Ruhail Amin Jun 29, 2026 8:32 AM

Paul Longo, GM of AI and Ads, Microsoft Advertising,?blur=25

Microsoft Advertising's Paul Longo explains how AI agents, AI discovery and human creativity are reshaping brand visibility, marketing and consumer decision-making

Brij Pahwa Jun 26, 2026 12:28 PM

Omnicom's Vision for the Future of Advertising at Cannes Lions 2026?blur=25

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

Martin sorrell?blur=25

At Cannes Lions 2026, Sir Martin Sorrell discusses AI, media concentration, Brand India, agency transformation and why human creativity still matters

Brij Pahwa Jun 26, 2026 8:59 AM

Instamart's COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar Resign?blur=25

Kumar joined the company in November 2024 and COO Jain joined Swiggy in May 2025

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 12:25 PM

Mia Karlsson, SVP Marketing & Communications, Wirepas?blur=25

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

Total Media Ventures?blur=25

The launch brings global award-winning computer vision, NLP & live-streaming innovation to one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies

e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 11:23 AM

Cannes Lions Day 2 Opens With AI, Creators And Marketing’s New Power Shift?blur=25

Cannes Lions Day 2 Opens With AI, Creators And Marketing’s New Power Shift

Brij Pahwa Jun 23, 2026 3:16 PM

MarTech Revolution: Driving Sales Beyond Just Brand Awareness?blur=25

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

AI Agents Promise Marketing Autonomy, But Leaders Warn Of A Reality Gap?blur=25

AI agents are reshaping marketing, but industry leaders say autonomy depends on data maturity, governance, customer context and human oversight.

Brij Pahwa Jun 17, 2026 12:08 PM

HDFC Bank’s MarTech Bet: Build The Railroads Before AI Takes Over?blur=25

HDFC Bank is building an omnichannel MarTech foundation to power AI-driven personalization, customer context and autonomous marketing at enterprise scale.

Brij Pahwa Jun 17, 2026 11:23 AM

Cannes Lions 2026?blur=25

Cannes Lions 2026 may mark AI’s shift from content creation to agentic systems, as marketers explore how AI can orchestrate growth, personalization and customer experiences

Brij Pahwa Jun 15, 2026 6:01 PM

fifa anthem?blur=25

From Shakira's record-breaking anthem to songs the world forgot before the final whistle, here’s the list of FIFA WC anthems, and how much each one resonated with audiences around the world

Aryendra Khan Jun 13, 2026 8:59 AM

JioMart's Lalatendu Panda Explores CTV's Role in Quick Commerce?blur=25

At e4m Connected TV Conference 2026, the Senior VP and Business Head of Reliance Retail, made a compelling case for treating CTV not as a media novelty, but as a strategic brand-building engine

e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 6:25 PM

Motorola?blur=25

A high stakes gamble on microtech influencer accompanied by the meme culture completely rewriting the rule of consumer electronics launches

NATIVE CONTENT Jun 11, 2026 2:41 PM

quick commerce?blur=25

Quick commerce is beginning to influence not just how FMCG brands sell, but also what they innovate, price, and prioritise

Anuja Jain Jun 10, 2026 9:09 AM

Tathagat Varma Joins Ralph Lauren as VP of Global Capability Centre?blur=25

Prior to joining Ralph Lauren, Varma served as global tech ops leader at Walmart Global Tech

e4m Staff Jun 9, 2026 1:18 PM

Pitch CMO Summit 2026?blur=25

Journeys are seamless for consumers, fragmented for brands. The gap lies in consistency, context, and what brands actually do with data

e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 12:11 PM

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