media
The changes at the NBDA come against the backdrop of several major developments in India's television and digital news ecosystem
Imran Fazal Aug 21, 2026 3:59 PM
Neutrogena reportedly faced a social media backlash from actress Panettiere’s supporters over allegations that it abandoned her during a difficult period
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 2:45 PM
Following Thursday's high-level govt meeting on the prolonged ratings impasse, the industry is yet to receive any fresh direction from the ministry
Imran Fazal Aug 21, 2026 9:10 AM
MIB has specifically referred to general entertainment and non-news programmes, bringing a wide range of TV content within the scope of the public-awareness initiative
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 8:59 AM
From YRF to Applause and from EPIC Studios to Pratilipi, big content companies are moving into microdramas, signalling a shift from short-form experimentation to scaled production and IP creation
Kanchan Srivastava Aug 21, 2026 8:55 AM
A look at veteran journalist Navika Kumar’s three-decade journey in Indian television news, from political interviews to prime-time debates and editorial leadership
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 8:28 AM
Prior to this, Nandan Srivastava was with Jantantra TV for about three years
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Hersh Bhandari brings more than two decades of experience across revenue, strategy, brand solutions and media operations
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 4:33 PM
The meeting, attended by I&B Secretary and senior government officials, discussed at length the outstanding issues surrounding BARC's compliance with the TRP 2026 policy
Imran Fazal Aug 20, 2026 3:28 PM
Creators can receive an additional Rs 10,000 for every 1 lakh views generated
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 3:03 PM
Guest Column: Ravalnath Joshi, Business Head of Aidem Ventures, makes the case for Free Ad-Supported Television as regional broadcasters’ fastest route to a new, addressable revenue line
Ravalnath Joshi Aug 20, 2026 1:08 PM
The account had been with Interpublic Group of Cos. before Omnicom acquired it
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 12:08 PM
As Zakir Khan celebrates his 39th birthday, his brand collaborations show how staying true to his voice has become his biggest commercial strength
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2026 8:42 AM
Kumar said advertisers also need to recognise that CTV, despite being consumed on a large screen, has multiple utilities
Imran Fazal Aug 19, 2026 6:27 PM
The report identifies household-level identity as one of the key building blocks for the next phase of CTV planning
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 6:05 PM
The report, The Connected TV Era: India’s New Prime Time, finds that one-third of CTV viewers are already aware of FAST, while one in five is watching it
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 5:45 PM
FAST viewers also spend more time on CTV overall, averaging 3.4 hours a day compared with 2.9 hours across the entire CTV audience
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 5:33 PM
The deal brings together The Variable’s broader capabilities across strategy, creative, media, social, behavioural insights and data
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 4:44 PM
The company shared the news of her appointment through a social media post
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 10:54 AM
Brands may now have to place greater emphasis on outcomes, meaningful engagement and quality of reach rather than treating every additional minute inside a platform as equally valuable
Shantanu David Aug 19, 2026 9:24 AM
The suit challenges the FCC’s April directive requiring Disney's eight owned-and-operated ABC stations to seek licence renewals years ahead of schedule
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 8:51 AM
Guest Column: Senior business leader Taranjeet Singh offers an honest look at where AI actually moves the needle, and where it doesn’t
Taranjeet Singh Aug 19, 2026 8:43 AM
Win comes after a multi-agency review; mandate covers both Policybazaar and Paisabazaar
Tasmayee Laha Roy Aug 19, 2026 8:10 AM
Siddharth Yadav has been appointed media co-convener of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) new national media team
e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 7:24 PM
Pradeep Bhandari has been appointed National Media Co-Convener of the BJP’s new national media team
e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 5:04 PM
e4m was the first to break the news of Rajan moving on from Bloomberg Media
e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 4:57 PM
Guest Column: Vikkramm Chandirramani, astrologer, psychic and Founder of Futurescopes, on Rahul Gandhi’s political journey from a projected succession to repeated rises, setbacks and comebacks
Vikkramm Chandirramani Aug 18, 2026 1:19 PM
The mandate encompasses end-to-end media strategy, planning, buying and activation
e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 12:16 PM
Anil Baluni has been associated with the BJP’s national media operations since 2017
e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 11:23 AM
Guest Column: Yesudas S Pillai, Entrepreneur, Investor, Marathoner and a Curious observer, shares how social media drives discovery, but marketplaces build transaction trust
Yesudas S Pillai Aug 18, 2026 8:38 AM
With rising AI automation in advertising, brands, agencies and platforms are grappling with where accountability should ultimately lie
Shantanu David Aug 18, 2026 8:25 AM
Mhaske will work alongside social media co-convenors Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt and Arun Yadav
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 4:48 PM
CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal told e4m the network is applying a 360-degree multimedia approach spanning television, YouTube, digital and social media
Ruhail Amin Aug 17, 2026 4:36 PM
the change could also create a tougher environment for creators who are still building their audiences and have not yet developed the scale or consistency required to qualify for monetisation
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 4:24 PM
Saagar will handle an expanded portfolio comprising Investment & Trading, Media Planning & Operations, Performance Practice and Operational Excellence
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 3:14 PM
Guest Column: Karan Taurani, EVP at Elara Capital, says removing the 12-minute-per-hour TV advertising cap is directionally positive, but estimates it could increase industry ad revenue by just ~1–3%
Karan Taurani Aug 17, 2026 11:11 AM
His earlier stints include roles at Kommune India, NEWJ, Viacom18, GroupM, Reliance Broadcast Network, among others
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 10:47 AM
Before joining Signpost India, he spent nearly two decades with The Times Group
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 10:32 AM
Alongside his CMO mandate, Mahadev also headed digital growth for the ZEE Network
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 9:22 AM










