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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores why consumers are tuning out traditional advertising and why relevance, genuine engagement matter more than ever

Shantomoy Ray 1 day ago

Dr. Annurag Batra at 54: A Legacy of Media and Mentorship?blur=25

On his birthday, a look at a first-generation entrepreneur whose influence rests as much on people, faith and generosity as on the institutions he has built

e4m Staff 1 day ago

Onam 2026: Key Insights into Digital Marketing Strategies?blur=25

With a shorter festive window this year, digital platforms are looking to make the most of premium inventory, sharper audience targeting and measurable outcomes, say industry watchers

Sandhi Sarun Aug 24, 2026 9:32 AM

The Connected TV Era: India’s New Prime Time?blur=25

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

The Connected TV Era?blur=25

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

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, examines why great creative ideas begin with clear thinking, meaningful insights and a strong strategic purpose

Shantomoy Ray Aug 19, 2026 9:06 AM

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, examines the growing obsession with social media virality & explores why brands may need to shift their focus to relevance

Shantomoy Ray Aug 12, 2026 8:13 AM

Enhancing the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award for Future Generations?blur=25

Dr Annurag Batra shares his suggestions that could make the award even more credible, transparent and meaningful in the years to come

Dr Annurag Batra Aug 4, 2026 8:55 AM

Celebrating Sunil Grover: The Master of Character-Driven Ads?blur=25

As comedian Sunil Grover celebrates his birthday today, we look at why his endorsement journey has been so memorable

e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 11:31 AM

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder & Director of K Factor Communications, explores the opportunities & challenges of AI-generated content & whether it is driving creativity or digital oversaturation

Shantomoy Ray Aug 1, 2026 8:34 AM

Ambi Parameswaran & Santosh Desai?blur=25

Dr Annurag Batra writes about the industry veterans, as e4m has learnt that they are the leading contenders for the award

Annurag Batra Jul 31, 2026 5:52 PM

MIB Plans Changes to TV Ad Rules for Broadcaster Relief?blur=25

The government is preparing detailed report on industry feedback; calibrated changes may ease revenue pressure while retaining consumer safeguards

Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 8:55 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

Remembering Derek Bose: A Mentor Who Shaped Young Talent?blur=25

Lopah Mudra Bhattacharrya, Vice President Corporate Communications, HDFC Life, pays tribute to senior journalist Derek Bose who passed away recently

e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 12:17 PM

Shashi Sinha: Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership in Media?blur=25

As Shashi Sinha steps away from Omnicom, marketing expert Dr. Kushal Sanghvi bids farewell not just to a towering business leader, but to one of the most humble & influential mentors media has known

Dr Kushal Sanghvi Jul 29, 2026 10:08 AM

Sandeep Mehrotra Highlights Shashi Sinha's Lasting Impact on Industry?blur=25

Sandeep Mehrotra, COO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., says Shashi Sinha's legacy will not just be measured by the businesses he built, but by the countless leaders he shaped

e4m Staff Jul 28, 2026 3:35 PM

Rasiq Sultan Promoted to Vice President at Posterscope India?blur=25

Prior to his promotion, Rasiq Sultan served as the Senior Business Director at Posterscope India

e4m Desk Jul 27, 2026 2:14 PM

Santosh Khandekar Appointed Director at JioHotstar?blur=25

Khandekar has been appointed as Director - Entertainment Pricing, Planning, Supply and Ad products, Digital

e4m Staff Jul 21, 2026 8:03 AM

Puma Welcomes Marcia Dos Santos as New Vice President of BU Core?blur=25

Marcia joins Puma from Nike, where she most recently served as Vice President Merchandising Women’s EMEA

e4m Staff Jul 17, 2026 6:25 PM

Kumar Suryavanshii?blur=25

Guest Column: Kumar Suryavanshii, a Creative & Strategic Leader, explores on ageism in Indian advertising — an industry's uncomfortable truth

Kumar Suryavanshii Jul 16, 2026 8:22 AM

Clinton Jeff?blur=25

Jeff will continue to lead PR and comms for LEGO House while serving as the central communications lead for the wider LEGO Location-Based Experiences portfolio

e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 11:27 AM

Atul Hegde?blur=25

Anup Kumar reflects on Atul Hegde’s leadership, mentorship and vision in a tribute honouring his legacy

e4m Staff Jul 13, 2026 10:03 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026 Sees 95% Ad Inventory Filled Ahead of Knockouts?blur=25

According to the network, 10-second advertising rates have reached ₹20-25 lakh during the knockout stage; over 22 brands have partnered across television and digital platforms

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 8:03 AM

Key CEOs Transforming India's Television News Landscape?blur=25

In the first part of this series, we celebrate 6 business leaders who built institutions that allowed journalism to scale

Ruhail Amin Jul 9, 2026 6:19 PM

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores how genuine relationships are creating lasting customer loyalty beyond traditional advertising

Shantomoy Ray Jul 9, 2026 12:38 PM

Atul Hegde?blur=25

Nirmalya Sen, Founder and CEO of The Rethink Company, has paid heartfelt tribute to Atul Hegde, reflecting on his leadership and lasting contribution to India’s digital advertising and media industry

e4m Staff Jul 7, 2026 7:46 PM

aha's Influencer Reality Show Attracts Major Brand Partnerships?blur=25

As India's First Influencer Reality Show, the property brings together some of the region's most popular digital creators, who collectively command millions of followers across platforms

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 4:00 PM

Stephanie Antonelli Takes Charge as Global Chief Transformation Officer at WPP?blur=25

Prior to this, Stephanie Antonelli was with VML as Global Chief Business Transformation Officer

e4m Desk Jul 2, 2026 6:42 PM

brand ambassador?blur=25

Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes on how India’s brand endorsements are shifting from star power to strategic fit, credibility and relevance

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 2, 2026 9:41 AM

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder & Director of K Factor Communications, explores whether AI content is fueling creativity or overcrowding the digital landscape

Shantomoy Ray Jul 1, 2026 8:17 AM

Shreya Dutta Joins The Trade Desk as Senior Director for India?blur=25

Shreya Dutta joins from Amazon Ads where she was Inventory Partnerships India Lead

e4m Desk Jul 1, 2026 8:15 AM

C Sri Sailam Seeks EEMA South Vice President Role for 2026-2028?blur=25

The event industry veteran has announced his candidature for EEMA South Vice President

e4m Staff Jun 27, 2026 2:20 PM

Gautam Adani Unveils 'Vande Bharatam' to Empower Indian Innovators?blur=25

The Adani Group aims to identify high-potential entrepreneurs and innovators from across the country

e4m Staff Jun 27, 2026 1:55 PM

David M. Denton Joins Nike as CFO to Drive Financial Strategy?blur=25

Denton joins Nike from Pfizer, Inc., where he has served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President since May 2022

e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 1:37 PM

MIB Orders Removal of Misinformation on Judges' London Badminton Trip?blur=25

As per Badminton Association of India, digital platforms & social media accounts circulated misleading claims alleging inappropriate interactions between members of the judiciary and the executive

e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 12:56 PM

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder & Director of K Factor Communications, explores how Gen Z is reshaping luxury and why experiences and authenticity have become the new symbols of prestige

Shantomoy Ray Jun 22, 2026 10:32 AM

Dr Sandeep Goyal - The Cultural Significance of Osoji in Japan's Civic Pride?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal decodes the Japanese philosophy of ‘Osoji’ and the cultural pillars it is built on

Sandeep Goyal Jun 22, 2026 8:26 AM

Hakuhodo India Group Appoints Jayanto Banerjee and Naoto Takahashi as Co-MDs?blur=25

They succeed Kosuke Kataoka, who returns to Hakuhodo Japan to take on new global responsibilities

e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 8:19 AM

Pfizer Inc.?blur=25

Dave Denton, Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his current role and leave Pfizer on August 15

e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 8:11 AM

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores why high brand awareness does not always translate into sales and what it takes to turn recognition into revenue

Shantomoy Ray Jun 17, 2026 8:10 AM

Honoring Bharat Avalani: A Legacy of Storytelling and Leadership?blur=25

Avalani has built a reputation that extends far beyond traditional marketing

e4m Staff Jun 14, 2026 12:45 PM

Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications?blur=25

Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores how manipulative algorithms are reshaping marketing ethics by influencing consumer attention and decision making

Shantomoy Ray Jun 9, 2026 12:52 PM

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: India's Next Cricket Superstar Emerges?blur=25

According to a new report by Rediffusion Consumer Lab, Sooryavanshi's story is about more than statistics and his journey is a case study in how modern prodigies are created

e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 2:40 PM

Broadcasting Industry?blur=25

The ruling, which ends a 13-year legal battle between broadcasters and the regulator, is expected to disproportionately impact news broadcasters and free-to-air (FTA) channels

Imran Fazal May 29, 2026 1:59 PM

The Role of Mentorship: Building Talent, Communities, and Long-Term Careers?blur=25

At the e4m PR & Corp Comm Women Achievers Summit 2025, the session explored the defining role of mentorship and how it continues to shape professionals, leadership journeys, and workplace cultures

e4m Desk May 29, 2026 12:29 PM

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores why trust is becoming the most powerful currency in modern advertising as AI reshapes consumer behaviour

Shantomoy Ray May 27, 2026 2:22 PM

Editors Guild of India?blur=25

The EGI has expressed concern over ‘embarrassing stand-offs’ between Indian officials and European journalists during PM Modi’s visits to the Netherlands and Norway

e4m Staff May 25, 2026 10:02 AM

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Guest Column: Shantomoy Ray, Founder and Director of K Factor Communications, explores how fear-driven marketing and risk-averse ads are creating forgettable brands in an era craving authenticity

Shantomoy Ray May 25, 2026 8:03 AM

Sanjay Tripathy?blur=25

Apart from entrepreneurship, Tripathy has also emerged as a prominent mentor, angel investor and industry thought leader

e4m Staff May 24, 2026 12:15 PM