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The Power of Color in Brand Identity and Marketing Strategy?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan writes the meaning of a colour can change depending on the category, the brand and the way it is used

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 28, 2026 10:49 AM

Shantomoy Ray?blur=25

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 Aug 27, 2026 8:49 AM

Prabhjeet Singh Appointed Managing Director of OpenAI India?blur=25

Prior to this, Prabhjeet Singh served as the President of Uber India and South Asia

e4m Desk Aug 26, 2026 6:49 PM

Vivek Pradeep Rana?blur=25

Vivek Pradeep Rana, Managing Partner at Gnothi Seauton weighs in on the growing overlap between PR, marketing and paid influence

Vivek Pradeep Rana Aug 26, 2026 6:33 PM

Marketers Shift Focus to Consumer Attention in Advertising Strategies?blur=25

As consumers move between television, CTV, YouTube, Instagram, mobile and the open web, marketers are questioning whether impressions and reach are still enough to judge advertising effectiveness

e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 12:40 PM

MIB Strengthens Anti-Drug Messaging on OTT Platforms?blur=25

The advisory comes days after the ministry issued a separate direction to private satellite television channels to carry an anti-drug disclaimer during their programming

e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 9:55 AM

Government Meeting Aims to Resolve BARC Ratings Dispute?blur=25

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

Satinder Juneja, Global Marketing Head, Birlasoft?blur=25

Birlasoft’s Satinder Juneja discusses composable MarTech stacks, agentic AI, synthetic profiles and why brand trust will remain central to AI-led discoverability.

Brij Bakshi Aug 20, 2026 12:57 PM

TDSAT Orders Skyline Cable Network to Pay DEN Networks ₹15.92 Lakh?blur=25

The migration of Skyline from DEN Networks to Kerala Communicators Cable Ltd was another central issue in the case

Imran Fazal Aug 20, 2026 7:45 AM

India's Innovative Policy for Accessible Cinema Experience?blur=25

Guest Column: Brij Kothari, Adjunct Professor, IIT-Delhi, School of Public Policy, writes key aspect of films born accessible is that the features are inalienable elements of Digital Content Package

Brij Kothari Aug 19, 2026 12:21 PM

Taranjeet Singh?blur=25

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

Google Unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash for Enhanced AI Coding Workflows?blur=25

The new model is positioned as a lower-cost option for businesses building autonomous AI systems

e4m Staff Aug 14, 2026 8:57 AM

Netcore.ai Launches Agentic Marketing Platform for Enhanced Accountability?blur=25

The rebrand signals a structural shift: from software vendor to AI-native outcome partner

e4m Staff Aug 12, 2026 12:28 PM

e4m × Techmagnate roundtable: Marketers rethink visibility in the AI era?blur=25

As AI changes how consumers discover brands, marketers are balancing traditional search, conversational queries, unified visibility, content credibility and conversion

e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 5:50 PM

How Decentralized Journalism is Reshaping India's News Landscape?blur=25

Guest Column: Partho Dasgupta, Managing Partner, Thoth Advisors and ex CEO, BARC India, asks, “How did the giants of the Indian media landscape manage to completely bankrupt their own credibility?”

Partho Dasgupta Aug 11, 2026 12:01 PM

Brands Shift Focus to Owned Media Amid Rising Customer Acquisition Costs?blur=25

Marketers share the role of CRM and retention has increased with owned channels becoming a bigger priority; brands building out owned consumer journeys too

Sunidhi Vijay Aug 10, 2026 9:47 AM

OTT?blur=25

For India's OTT industry, accessibility is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage rather than simply a regulatory obligation

Imran Fazal Aug 10, 2026 9:11 AM

Parliament Pushes for Unified Live Event Regulations Across India?blur=25

Alongside the digital portal, the Ministry informed the panel that it had finalised a Model Executive Order and Standard Operating Procedure after consultations with industry stakeholders

Imran Fazal Aug 7, 2026 1:24 PM

Ganapathy Viswanathan?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores how micro dramas enable brands to become part of the story, rather than interrupting it like traditional advertising

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 7, 2026 9:17 AM

Avinash Kaul Advocates for Media Business Model Overhaul?blur=25

In this freewheeling conversation, Avinash Kaul spoke about his book 'The Next Mountain', the changing media landscape, his leadership philosophy, and much more

Pankaj Sharma Aug 3, 2026 9:30 AM

Zee Entertainment Secures Shareholder Approval for Fund-Raising and ESOP?blur=25

Z will issue 24,94,85,563 warrants to the promoter group entity on a preferential basis; promoters to invest Rs 3,143.5 cr in company, elevating total promoter shareholding to 23.79%

e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 8:55 PM

MIB Grants Conditional Approval to BARC for TV Ratings Resumption?blur=25

e4m had first reported that the Ministry was inclined to allow BARC to resume ratings while the formal renewal process continued

e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 1:53 PM

Hyundai Motor India Sees 35% Profit Drop Amid Rising Costs?blur=25

The company reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 16,334.63 crore, down 0.5% YoY from Rs 16,412.88 crore in the corresponding quarter last year

e4m Staff Jul 30, 2026 4:37 PM

BMW Group India Sees Growth in Luxury EV Market, Says Vitesh Barar?blur=25

Vitesh Barar, Director of Marketing, BMW Group India on how premiumisation is driving growth for luxury segment, betting big on experiential marketing, a sales target of 20,000 units this year & more

Simran Sabherwal Jul 29, 2026 8:33 AM

India's SEO Agencies Adapt to AI-Driven Search Landscape?blur=25

SEO agencies are building capabilities around AI citation tracking, structured content, digital PR, reputation management and monitoring how brands are described across different answer engines

Shantanu David Jul 28, 2026 8:37 AM

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

Devajit Roy Shifts LinkedIn's Marketing Focus to Buyability at e4m TechManch?blur=25

LinkedIn's Head of India tells marketers to trade vanity metrics for "buyability" as AI reshapes how B2B buyers discover and trust brands

e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 8:33 AM

AI?blur=25

Devang Shah, Chief Business Officer – Consumer, Industrials & Commerce, CXM at dentsu India, writes about how organisations are moving beyond AI adoption to focus on financial discipline

Devang Shah Jul 24, 2026 9:10 AM

Alphabet Sees 24% Revenue Surge Driven by AI Innovations?blur=25

While Revenue from Search and Other rose 17% year over year, YouTube Ads recorded 13% growth; Google Cloud’s revenue surged 82%

e4m Desk Jul 23, 2026 9:03 AM

Google Blurs Search and Social Lines with New Optimization Tools?blur=25

With Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube performance being part of the Search Console, marketers say a reel is as searchable as a webpage, and it’s time to find out what that means for content & metrics

Anuja Jain Jul 22, 2026 8:51 AM

Ganapathy Viswanathan?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, shares every form of advertising has carried an element of waste

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 22, 2026 7:58 AM

BARC Blackout Disrupts TV Programming Decisions Ahead of Festive Season?blur=25

Industry experts say suspension of weekly television ratings disrupts commissioning, scheduling and content decisions, forcing broadcasters to depend on experience rather than data

Imran Fazal Jul 21, 2026 9:33 AM

Delhi Crime Branch cracks down on illegal IPTV network with 5,000 subscribers?blur=25

The accused streamed live television channels, movies, JioStar Originals and other copyrighted content belonging to JioStar and multiple content owners without authorization

Imran Fazal Jul 20, 2026 9:41 AM

Connect Network Unveils IMMERSIVE AI Platform for Hyperlocal Media Planning?blur=25

According to Haresh Nayak, Founder & CEO, Connect Network Inc., IMMERSIVE is designed to understand real-world variables such as mobility patterns & consumer behaviour before creating recommendations

e4m Staff Jul 20, 2026 8:54 AM

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