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Sandhya Devanathan’s move from Meta to OpenAI follows weeks of regulatory scrutiny in India, raising questions about the timing and her new mandate excluding India.
Brij Pahwa Sep 1, 2026 12:55 PM
More than three years later, Devanathan is leaving a rather different Meta behind
e4m Staff Aug 28, 2026 3:17 PM
Sandhya Devanathan served as the Vice President & Head - India and South East Asia
Sidharth Malhotra will lead MMTC-PAMP’s new integrated campaign, ‘Purest And More’
e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 3:44 PM
Guest Column: Marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh says the decision shaping how Facebook and Instagram engage with teenagers is bigger news than the fine
Shubhranshu Singh Aug 27, 2026 2:54 PM
The landmark settlement resolves claims brought by 29 US states and ends a federal trial in Oakland, California
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 7:52 PM
The trial is part of mounting legal pressure on social media companies over their treatment of younger users
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 8:51 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
Prior to this, she was with RateGain as Vice President - Product Marketing
e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 12:28 PM
The case stems from litigation brought by a coalition of 29 US state attorneys general against Meta in 2023
e4m Staff Aug 18, 2026 7:58 AM
In an order dated Aug 13, NHRC took cognisance of a complaint alleging that pornographic sexually explicit material was being promoted through paid advertising on Meta platforms
e4m Staff Aug 14, 2026 6:24 PM
The US cases form part of a wider regulatory push around social media use and children
e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 8:55 AM
Harsha Subramaniam will lead editorial content and business operations in the region
The meeting is expected to cover content moderation safeguards, AI-generated material, verified accounts and measures to tackle harmful content on Meta’s platforms
The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have initiated cases against Arun Srinivas and multiple social media handles accused of sharing allegedly manipulated videos and images of the Prime Minister
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 4:54 PM
The meeting follows Meta’s brief removal of a Facebook video posted by PM Modi on July 23
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 4:49 PM
Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft collectively reported another quarter of robust growth, driven by digital advertising, cloud computing and enterprise software
Shantanu David Jul 31, 2026 8:59 AM
Speaking at Meta's Q2 earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg detailed how AI is reshaping Meta's products and business, calling the opportunity ahead massive
e4m Staff Jul 30, 2026 7:53 AM
Advertising revenue surged nearly 27% as ad pricing and impressions climbed, but heavy AI investments, legal charges and higher capital expenditure weighed on profitability during the quarter
e4m Staff Jul 30, 2026 7:39 AM
Meta, Google, X and Snapchat have been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Aug 3 amid rising concerns over deepfakes, privacy, misinformation and platform responsibility
e4m Staff Jul 28, 2026 5:49 PM
As AI-generated accounts and synthetic content proliferate across social platforms, Meta is betting on selfie-based verification to restore trust and make human identity more visible on Facebook
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 10:53 AM
As streaming platforms use artificial intelligence to describe, classify and recommend entertainment, inaccurate metadata may be creating a new blind spot for connected television advertisers
Shantanu David Jul 24, 2026 9:15 AM
Meta submitted its response on Saturday, meeting the deadline set by the government following the issuance of the notice
e4m Staff Jul 14, 2026 2:22 PM
Meta’s push to replace phone numbers with usernames for its Indian user base has run into a wall in Delhi. But the real story is what one identity, shared across 3 apps, does for a single advertiser
Anuja Jain Jul 11, 2026 8:55 AM
Messaging platform submits its reply to the Centre's notice, while officials assess whether the proposed feature adequately addresses concerns over online fraud, impersonation and cybercrime
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 1:23 PM
In a statement, the social media giant said several of the advertisements and advertiser accounts at the centre of the controversy had already been detected and disabled
As Meta pushes a username-led identity system for its messaging app, India's decision to pause the rollout is forcing brands to rethink customer acquisition, CRM and conversational commerce
Anuja Jain Jul 8, 2026 8:57 AM
While for marketers WhatsApp handles could now become recognisable as website URLs or Instagram accounts, the feature has also reopened the debate around impersonation and phishing concerns
Shantanu David Jul 7, 2026 9:21 AM
The platform has been launched along with Varun Sheth and Zaheer Adenwala
Officials are expected to question Meta on the mechanisms it uses to monitor and block such material and the steps being taken to strengthen content moderation systems
With TRPs suspended at the start of the crucial festive planning cycle, advertisers may divert budgets to digital platforms where campaign performance can be measured in real time
Imran Fazal Jul 3, 2026 8:59 AM
The government issued a notice to Meta seeking an explanation within three days on why regulatory action should not be taken over the feature
The Meta-owned messaging platform will now begin allowing users to reserve usernames, with the feature set to roll out globally later this year
From restaurant bills to AI futures, this week's best ads leaned into humour, nostalgia, and storytelling that had something real to say
Aryendra Khan Jun 27, 2026 9:00 AM
Meta Platforms has appointed CRED founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp
For years, WhatsApp has enjoyed what every digital platform dreams of: unparalleled scale with more than 500 million users in India. Commerce, however, has remained elusive
Shantanu David Jun 25, 2026 8:39 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
Shah will take over from Will Cathcart who is exiting the platform after heading WhatsApp for 7 years
e4m Staff Jun 22, 2026 7:21 PM
Under the deal, Meta will acquire about a 20 per cent minority stake in CRED
e4m Staff Jun 22, 2026 7:14 PM
Cred founder Kunal Shah is expected to take on an operating role within the company
e4m Staff Jun 19, 2026 1:23 PM
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
New placement introduces a five-second countdown ad after eligible Reels, as Meta looks to unlock fresh inventory from a format that now accounts for nearly half of engagement on Instagram
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 1:10 PM