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Gaana and FENIX360 bring the artist-fan economy inside the music app?blur=25

At the centre of the integration will be a native scrolling social feed within Gaana

e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 5:10 PM

The Hindu Unveils Season 4 of Made of Chennai: Celebrating City Life?blur=25

A month-long celebration of the city featuring an archival exhibition, moonlight cinema, runs, heritage experiences, food, music, games and various online quizzes and contests

e4m Staff Aug 13, 2026 11:49 AM

Spotify Introduces 'AI Persona' Badges for AI-Generated Artists?blur=25

The badges will start appearing from mid-September across artist profile banners and About sections

e4m Desk Aug 12, 2026 8:04 AM

Vitasta Kaul Joins BrandMusiq as Chief Growth Advisor?blur=25

Prior to joining BrandMusiq, Kaul served as Chief Marketing Officer at Hoopr

e4m Staff Aug 10, 2026 5:38 PM

This Week's Ads: Celebrating Nostalgia and Sibling Bonds?blur=25

Our take on this week’s campaigns and a spotlight on fresh ways to turn familiar cultural cues into brand stories

Aryendra Khan Aug 8, 2026 9:36 AM

Brands Shift Focus to Independent Artists for Authentic Marketing?blur=25

Consumers are getting sceptical of conventional advertising and artist collabs help build long-term cultural partnerships that have the power to build and sustain trust, say marketers

Sandhi Sarun Aug 7, 2026 9:30 AM

Beyond the Box Office: Why India's content studios are betting big on music IP??blur=25

As music becomes one of entertainment's most valuable long-tail assets, production houses are building their own labels, signalling a broader shift from content creation to IP ownership

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 6, 2026 9:31 AM

Shrirang Deodhar Takes Charge as Associate Director at Zee Music Company?blur=25

Prior to this appointment, Deodhar was Senior Manager - Music Marketing at Saregama India

e4m Staff Aug 4, 2026 3:13 PM

Rajiee M Shinde?blur=25

Shinde has built television channels, launched entertainment formats and created industry institutions that continue to shape Punjabi media

e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 4:56 PM

Armin Zerza Resigns as CFO & COO of Warner Music Group?blur=25

In the interim, Lou Dickler, SVP, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed Acting CFO

e4m Staff Aug 1, 2026 7:52 AM

Bipin Pandit?blur=25

Bipin Pandit has spent nearly three decades shaping Mumbai's advertising and events ecosystem while wearing multiple hats with remarkable consistency

e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 2:35 PM

Shrirang Deodhar Departures Saregama India After Music Marketing Success?blur=25

Deodhar most recently served as Senior Manager - Music Marketing at Saregama India

e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 1:51 PM

Majority of Indians Open to Paying for Music, EY-IMI Report Reveals?blur=25

According to a report by EY and the Indian Music Industry, India currently has around 14 million paid music subscriptions and 80% of listeners spending more than an hour a day listening to it

e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 11:54 AM

Only 14 Million Indians Subscribe to Music Streaming Services?blur=25

The report says that 61% of non-paying respondents said they would consider paying if free alternatives were unavailable and subscription prices were reasonable

e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 11:08 AM

Music Broadcast names Anurita Patel and Mili Shah as senior management personnel?blur=25

The company stated in a filing to the stock exchanges that this decision was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

e4m Staff Jul 23, 2026 9:50 AM

Ben Rolleston Appointed Head of Prime for APAC at Amazon?blur=25

Prior to his promotion, Ben Rolleston held the role of Head of APAC Enterprise Business Development

e4m Desk Jul 9, 2026 5:32 PM

Shilpa Sharda Appointed Head of Music at Prime Video & MGM Studios?blur=25

Previously, Sharda served as Director - Artist Services at Believe India

e4m Staff Jul 7, 2026 4:00 PM

Rahul Chaudhuri Joins Zee Live as New VP of Revenue?blur=25

Chaudhuri joins Zee from Tips Music, where he worked as Senior General Manager – Brand Partnerships (North)

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 3:22 PM

Shubhangi Tewari?blur=25

Tewari has lent her voice to campaigns for Coca-Cola, Kamdhenu, Springfit Mattresses, Terumo, Amity and other brands

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 5:12 PM

Edwin Charles Albert Departs Airtel Digital After 6.5 Years?blur=25

Edwin Charles Albert served as Head of Content - Product, Marketing and Partnerships at Airtel Digital

e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 7:49 PM

Shabnam Majumdar Joins Gaana as Director of Partnerships?blur=25

She was previously associated with ZEE5 as Associate Director – Strategic Partnerships, Digital

e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 6:07 PM

Virtuoso Music Launches Operations in India to Tap Local Talent?blur=25

The company said it would be working on an integrated model spanning original music creation, rights management, artist development and distribution

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 2:10 PM

Cannes Lions 2026: Subhajit Mukherjee Reflects on India's Creative Potential?blur=25

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

PPL India?blur=25

The registration provides a statutory framework for the collective administration and licensing of sound recording rights and brings greater clarity for businesses using recorded music in India

e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 5:23 PM

Mohini Chaudhuri Joins Billboard India as Content Strategy Director?blur=25

Mohini Chaudhuri has held roles across Spotify, Film Companion, The Times of India, and RPSG Digital Media

e4m Staff Jun 19, 2026 12:42 PM

Preeti Nayyar Joins Billboard India as New COO?blur=25

Most recently, Nayyar spent nearly nine years at Universal Music

e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 4:48 PM

Siir Siir (FIFA World Cup 2026)?blur=25

Fatehi describes the opportunity as ‘almost unreal’, calling it a full-circle moment that brings together cultures, sounds and people from around the world

Aryendra Khan Jun 9, 2026 2:31 PM

Loudest 40 Under 40?blur=25

The initiative is being presented in association with exchange4media and IWMBuzz

e4m Staff Jun 4, 2026 1:17 PM

Tipti Kheria Joins PaRa Music as VP of Content and Partnerships?blur=25

Prior to this, Tipti Kheria was with Radio City India as General Manager - Brand, Marketing & PR

e4m Desk Jun 2, 2026 10:34 AM

Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away?blur=25

Political leaders, musicians, and admirers remembered her as a singer whose voice embodied grace, purity, and timeless musicality

e4m Staff Jun 1, 2026 3:45 PM

Universal Music Group?blur=25

The Board has rejected the proposal because it fundamentally and materially undervalues UMG and will not deliver superior value creation

e4m Staff May 30, 2026 7:55 AM

Bolloré SE Urges UMG to Reject Ackman’s €64bn Takeover Bid?blur=25

Cyrille Bolloré, Chief Executive of Bolloré SE, has said the offer undervalues the company and is financed in a way that relies ‘too heavily on the label’s own resources’

e4m Desk May 28, 2026 8:27 AM

Dr Sandeep Goyal?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal writes on what Goafest can borrow from other global festivals of media and creativity

Sandeep Goyal May 27, 2026 8:26 AM

ZEEL CEO Punit Goenka, Zee Music Company?blur=25

During the company’s Q4 earnings call, ZEEL CEO Punit Goenka spoke of ‘a possible demerger’ of Zee Music Company

e4m Staff May 21, 2026 9:52 AM

Instagram, Reels, trending music?blur=25

Since the ease of accessibility creates a misconception that content is freely available for commercial use, brands must build clear intellectual property compliance rules, share industry observers

Shalinee Mishra May 12, 2026 9:15 AM

Vidhi Shah joins Zee Music Company as Director – Marketing?blur=25

She previously worked with Disney+ Hotstar as Marketing Lead – India Originals & Movies

e4m Staff May 12, 2026 8:52 AM

Universal Music Group promotes Tanya Chhabra to AGM Streaming Partnerships?blur=25

Tanya Chhabra has been elevated to AGM - Streaming Partnerships - OST & South Label Cluster at Universal Music Group

e4m Staff May 11, 2026 11:44 AM

ZEEL?blur=25

According to a Reuters report, The suit seeks $3 million in damages over the ‘alleged unauthorised use and commercial exploitation of content’

e4m Staff May 7, 2026 11:33 AM

spotify?blur=25

In the first quarter, the platform reported 761 million monthly active users, marking a 12 percent year-on-year increase, while premium subscribers grew 9 percent to 293 million

e4m Staff Apr 30, 2026 10:35 AM

Warner Chappell Music Launches Direct Operations in India with Jay Mehta?blur=25

In this expanded role, Mehta will oversee both recorded music and publishing operations across India and neighbouring South Asian markets

e4m Staff Apr 22, 2026 11:18 AM

Umesh Bansal stepping down from ZEEL leadership role?blur=25

Umesh Bansal was entrusted with additional charge of Zee’s music business, alongside his role as Chief Business Officer for the movies division

e4m Staff Apr 16, 2026 9:03 PM

Preeti S Nayyar exits Universal Music Group after eight years?blur=25

She was the Senior Vice President and Business Head for UMG For Brands, India and South Asia

e4m Staff Apr 14, 2026 2:08 PM

Shamir Tandon, Asha Bhosle?blur=25

Music director Shamir Tandon reflects on how Asha Bhosle created a space for herself in the industry

e4m Staff Apr 14, 2026 10:32 AM

Neha Malhotra appointed Senior VP Marketing Zee Music Company?blur=25

Before this, Malhotra worked as Partner at her own venture OneNative Content Studio

e4m Staff Apr 13, 2026 12:30 PM

Vikas Somani exits ZEEL after 11 years in leadership role?blur=25

Vikas Somani served as Head – Strategy, M&A, and Investor Relations at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd

e4m Staff Apr 9, 2026 6:51 PM

Hiimaanshu Shindde joins Zee Music Company as VP Head Streaming?blur=25

Hiimaanshu Shindde’s previous roles include stints at Radio City India, Idea Cellular Ltd, among others

e4m Staff Apr 8, 2026 3:19 PM

Sujal Parekh elevated to Senior Management Personnel at Zee Music?blur=25

Sujal Parekh elevated as Senior Management Personnel at Zee Music

e4m Staff Apr 1, 2026 10:36 AM

Youtube?blur=25

Update could allow seamless control of YouTube audio through Android Auto’s media widget and steering wheel buttons

e4m Staff Mar 31, 2026 4:40 PM

Amazon Music?blur=25

In this role, Rajesh Wunnava will lead product & technology for music growth through Partnerships & Ecosystems

e4m Staff Mar 31, 2026 11:29 AM