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India's Media Agencies Race for Trusted Data in the AI Era?blur=25

Rohiet Ghildyaal, AVP of Business Development for APAC at Eyeota, a Dun & Bradstreet company, writes agencies need to prove their data can be trusted at speed, across channels, and complex ecosystems

NATIVE CONTENT Jul 14, 2026 10:03 AM

DEPT's Jonathan Whiteside and Yash Mody on Why Agentic AI Requires Enterprise Redesign?blur=25

DEPT® executives explain why agentic AI requires enterprises to redesign workflows, strengthen governance and combine AI agents with human oversight.

Brij Pahwa Jul 13, 2026 6:42 PM

The shrinking duration of content: Is this the future of storytelling??blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores why the future of storytelling lies in audiences discovering stories across multiple formats

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 13, 2026 8:45 AM

The Leela Palace Ad?blur=25

Yesudas S Pillai has shared his observations on a front-page newspaper advertisement by The Leela Palace, reflecting on how brand messaging can influence consumer attention and interpretation

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 3:58 PM

AI Adoption Could Boost Indian MSMEs by Over $490 Billion, Says Google Report?blur=25

The report says digital adoption has helped nearly 60% of MSMEs achieve double-digit revenue growth with AI expected to unlock up to 30-35% improvement in profitability for businesses

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:06 PM

Broadcasters Meet to Address BARC Ratings Suspension Impact?blur=25

Industry executives said today's IBDF meeting is expected to focus on preparing a common industry position before engaging with the ministry

Imran Fazal Jul 6, 2026 11:47 AM

FMCG Sector Monitors El Niño Impact Amid Festive Season Optimism?blur=25

A weak monsoon could squeeze rural incomes, raise food inflation and slow consumption in price-sensitive markets. But marketers say the impact may not be uniform

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 3, 2026 8:45 AM

Zee Transforms FIFA Rights into Subscription Success, Says Ajit Varghese?blur=25

In a LinkedIn post, Ajit Varghese, Partner and CEO, Madison World, has shared his views on Zee's acquisition of the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights

e4m Staff Jul 2, 2026 7:20 PM

MIB Freezes BARC TV Ratings Amid Licence Renewal Process?blur=25

The move effectively renders BARC's ratings operations inactive until the ministry completes the renewal process under the new regulatory framework

Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 PM

Zee Entertainment Secures ₹3,143 Crore Fundraise Through Warrants?blur=25

The fundraising proposal involves the issuance of up to 24.95 crore fully convertible warrants at an issue price of ₹126 apiece

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 9:27 PM

Ketan K bharti?blur=25

Guest Column: Senior brand, growth & media leader Ketan K Bharati notes that for nearly two decades marketers have focused on discovery - how to get found, rank higher and beat competitors in search

Ketan K Bharati Jul 1, 2026 6:24 PM

Broadcast Audience Research Council?blur=25

BARC also urged the MIB to withdraw its directive barring charges to news broadcasters during the TRP blackout, stating that the ratings suspension should not halt subscription fee collection

Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 6:22 PM

Why Advertising Awards Are Winning Without Real Consumers?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal decodes the ‘democracy of advertising awards’

Sandeep Goyal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 AM

Cannes Lions 2026: India's Content Trap and the Quest for Impact?blur=25

As Cannes Lions 2026 closes with India's tally at a modest five Lions, the industry is asking a harder question: Has the race for constant content quietly replaced the pursuit of the big idea?

Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 8:57 AM

OpenAI Welcomes Prabhjeet Singh as New Managing Director for India?blur=25

Prabhjeet Singh will join OpenAI in September and report to Kiran Mani, Managing Director for Asia Pacific

e4m Desk Jun 27, 2026 8:00 AM

misleadign ads?blur=25

Experts argue that while criminal liability may strengthen deterrence, it should be reserved for egregious cases involving deliberate deception

Imran Fazal Jun 24, 2026 9:01 AM

Roadstar's Future as India's OOH Currency Depends on Agency Support?blur=25

With many agencies already on board, absence of GroupM/WPP Media and Omnicom, now strengthened by IPG, could still determine if Roadstar becomes India’s common OOH currency

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 23, 2026 8:16 AM

Red Surtida?blur=25

As AI reshapes brand discovery, Red Surtida explores why GEO is now a reputation discipline and what it means for brand reputation

Ritika Upmanyu Jun 22, 2026 2:19 PM

ZEEL Allocates 15% of Zee5 Football Revenue to Grassroots Development?blur=25

According to ZEEL, the programme will focus on creating pathways for young footballers through grassroots leagues, structured training initiatives and talent development opportunities

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 4:38 PM

Short Drama Ad Spend Soars 423% in Indian Subcontinent?blur=25

As per New AppsFlyer, the Indian Subcontinent’s short drama sector has grown by 95% in subscription-paid installs

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 4:58 PM

Marketing's next big shift?blur=25

Digital discovery is shifting from search results to AI-generated answers, forcing brands to rethink visibility, optimisation and how they are recommended to consumers

Shantanu David Jun 15, 2026 9:12 AM

Haier India's N S Satish: CMOs Must Evolve to Become CEOs?blur=25

N S Satish, President, Haier Appliances India, took stage at e4m Pitch CMO Summit to decode modern CMO’s role and how marketing today is at the intersection of consumer insight & product innovation

e4m Staff Jun 5, 2026 1:29 PM

Shveta Singh?blur=25

Shveta Singh, Founder of Iridescent Lens and independent marketing consultant, explores how founder narratives are creating new pathways to credibility and reshaping the way brands build trust

Shveta Singh Jun 5, 2026 9:05 AM

Is the Attention Economy Shifting Towards Subscription Models??blur=25

After years of monetising attention, digital platforms are now cashing in on access, convenience, status and functionality by way of subscriptions

Shantanu David Jun 4, 2026 9:06 AM

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

Supreme Court Defines Skill Tournaments as Non-Gambling?blur=25

The distinction could have far-reaching implications for online and offline competitions involving games such as chess, esports, bridge, poker and even certain formats of rummy

Imran Fazal May 30, 2026 10:10 AM

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 economic ripple effects and new realities of AI adoption?blur=25

At the e4m PR & Corp Comm Women Achievers Summit 2025, industry leaders discussed the human, ethical, and economic implications of AI adoption, and what lies ahead in an increasingly AI-driven world

e4m Staff May 29, 2026 11:22 AM

Jewellery Brands Embrace Creators Amid India's Gold Caution?blur=25

Jewellery brands are tapping creators for authenticity, individuality and cultural relevance; the test is whether these collabs can drive actual purchase behaviour and not just social media engagement

Shalinee Mishra May 29, 2026 9:06 AM

Are Brands Embracing AI-Native Agencies in Advertising??blur=25

While agencies are marketing AI as a differentiator, brands may be judging them on traditional metrics: strategic thinking, cultural understanding, creativity, responsiveness, and business impact

Shantanu David May 29, 2026 8:44 AM

BW Legal World?blur=25

BW Legal World’s latest issue explores the philosophy, governance, and leadership shaping the future of law beyond individual legacy and towards enduring institutions

e4m Staff May 28, 2026 6:36 PM

Meta Launches Paid Subscription Plans for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp?blur=25

The company has introduced Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus at $3.99 a month each, while WhatsApp Plus will be priced at $2.99 a month

e4m Staff May 28, 2026 10:45 AM

Harsh Deep Chhabra?blur=25

Harsh Deep Chhabra, Global Head – Media at Godrej Consumer Products, discusses how FMCG companies are adjusting media strategies amid supply-side disruptions and geopolitical tensions

Imran Fazal May 28, 2026 9:25 AM

Why brands and creators are prioritising credibility over virality?blur=25

Brands are moving away from vanity metrics and increasingly betting on creators with audience trust, niche authority and strong category alignment, say experts

Shalinee Mishra May 27, 2026 9:31 AM

UNIFIED MEDIA MEASUREMENT?blur=25

Puneet Avasthi, Director, Kantar, speaks with Shripad Kulkarni on Media Compass — India’s first unified currency across traditional and digital media — and what it reveals about Indian media landscape

Shripad Kulkarni May 26, 2026 7:57 AM

Videos, Events, B2B Services & Bot Paywalls: Publishers rewrite playbook amid traffic loss?blur=25

The collapse of referral certainty is forcing publishers to rethink what digital media businesses should look like in an AI-first internet

Kanchan Srivastava May 25, 2026 9:04 AM

Why India remains Meta’s most important unfinished market?blur=25

Despite low ARPU & cheap digital advertising rates, India remains central to Meta’s future growth story as advertiser dependence, platform entrenchment and monetisation avenues deepen across platforms

Shantanu David May 19, 2026 9:05 AM

health brands?blur=25

Digital has emerged as the primary growth engine, with brands prioritising performance-led campaigns to capture high-intent consumers actively seeking healthier alternatives

Sunidhi Vijay May 1, 2026 8:49 AM

Deeptie Sethhi?blur=25

Deeptie Sethi, Chief Executive Officer, PRCAI, shares her views on why and how narrative is becoming the core of communications capital and a key driver of business impact

Deeptie Sethi Apr 28, 2026 12:39 PM

whtsapp?blur=25

The subscription is positioned as an optional add-on focused largely on personalisation

e4m Staff Apr 21, 2026 4:19 PM

Comscore maps digital news consumption on polling & exit poll days in West Bengal, Assam?blur=25

Both Hindi and English platforms are being measured; pilot could be extended to other markets like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry

e4m Staff Apr 20, 2026 9:46 AM

TV Channels?blur=25

Channel price hike has become necessary amid the slowing advertising growth, a shrinking pay-TV base, and rising content and sports rights costs

Aditi Gupta Apr 8, 2026 9:52 AM

Netflix?blur=25

The court has ordered the streaming giant to reimburse affected customers

e4m Staff Apr 4, 2026 8:07 AM

GLP-1 Drugs?blur=25

Experts tell e4m that GLP-1 has the potential to fundamentally reshape food consumption patterns, shifting consumer behaviour from impulse-driven eating to more intentional, value-led choices

Pooja Yadav Apr 2, 2026 8:50 AM

Zee?blur=25

ZEEL has also approved an investment of up to ₹20.09 crore in Culture of Real Experiences, a newly incorporated entity operating in the creative, arts and entertainment segment

e4m Staff Mar 30, 2026 2:19 PM

OTT Play?blur=25

HMVL disclosed that OTTplay contributed approximately Rs 59.86 crore in revenue in FY25, accounting for nearly 8% of the company’s total revenue

Imran Fazal Mar 26, 2026 3:39 PM

YouTube TV?blur=25

The move replaces the earlier single bundle system that required subscribers to pay for a large collection of channels regardless of their viewing preferences

e4m Staff Mar 16, 2026 1:46 PM

Piush Kothari exits JioHotstar after leading SVOD subscriptions?blur=25

Before joining JioHotstar, Piush Kothari spent over five years at The Walt Disney Company

e4m Staff Mar 12, 2026 12:59 PM