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Apoorva Nijhara?blur=25

She will work closely with the leadership team to shape corporate narratives, strengthen stakeholder relationships, enhance visibility across media and industry platforms

e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 2:49 PM

Luxury Housing Developers Shift Focus to Branding and Lifestyle?blur=25

For marketers, the luxury housing category is moving beyond lead generation with developers increasingly focusing on creating distinct brand identities

Sunidhi Vijay Jul 14, 2026 8:25 AM

Amitabh Bachchan?blur=25

Consumers may admire dozens of celebrities, but they genuinely trust only a handful. Amitabh Bachchan belongs to that rare group

e4m Desk Jul 13, 2026 10:57 AM

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

Marking 85 Years Since the First Legal TV Commercial Aired?blur=25

On July 1, 1941, a 10-second Bulova ad before a baseball game quietly launched the business of television advertising as we know it

Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 12:28 PM

IPL 2026?blur=25

The study found that celebrity-endorsed advertisements accounted for 61% of total advertising volumes on Linear TV, compared with 49% on Connected TV

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 1:55 PM

Don't Look Up?blur=25

TBWA\Lintas Mumbai’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ for Steadfast, which won a Bronze Lion in Film Craft (Script), is built on a familiar behaviour seen across India’s cash-driven economy

Aryendra Khan Jun 24, 2026 8:54 AM

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity?blur=25

‘Original Forever’, for adidas, by Johannes Leonardo, New York / adidas, London, wins two Grands Prix in Entertainment Lions and Entertainment Lions for Music

e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 7:48 AM

Teads CTV Ensemble?blur=25

The launch highlights the general availability of Teads CTV Performance, bringing AI-driven, lower-funnel outcomes directly to the living room

e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 3:41 PM

IPL?blur=25

Celebrity-endorsed commercials registered a 34% increase in ad volumes compared with the previous season

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 3:26 PM

Sarvam?blur=25

HCLTech will invest $150M as the lead strategic investor in this round

e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 2:20 PM

Amul's Controversial Ad: Nation-Building or Political Endorsement??blur=25

Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur explores the third dimension to the discussion about Amul congratulating PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister

Prabhakar Mundkur Jun 16, 2026 11:47 AM

FIFA Pepsi Roberto Carlos?blur=25

In 2002, Pepsi and Roberto Carlos staged a World Cup ad so cleverly cultural that it still lives rent-free in advertising memory

Aryendra Khan Jun 5, 2026 8:58 AM

CCPA?blur=25

Vajiram & Ravi IAS Study Centre allegedly put up ads about the institute's association with successful UPSC exam candidates while concealing info about nature of courses they had attended

e4m Staff Jun 1, 2026 9:09 AM

Week in Ads?blur=25

From nostalgia and qawwalis to algorithm-age fashion and Parkinson's empathy: Indian advertising finds its cultural footing this week

Aryendra Khan May 30, 2026 8:48 AM

Laxmi Shetty exits ZEEL after 21 years?blur=25

Her exit comes less than a year after she was elevated as Head,  Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast & Digital

e4m Staff May 18, 2026 8:38 AM

Can ads still hold attention??blur=25

As feeds grow noisier and user behaviour becomes more reflexive, advertisers are rethinking what meaningful attention actually looks like

Aryendra Khan May 15, 2026 8:16 AM

Bengal elections?blur=25

Dr Annurag Batra decodes how the recent assembly election in Bengal was a vote beyond politics

Annurag Batra May 9, 2026 1:16 PM

Michael Jackson?blur=25

Long before influencer marketing had a name, Michael Jackson was doing it at scale and rewriting the rules of celebrity endorsement forever

Aryendra Khan May 8, 2026 4:53 PM

Mother’s Day?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, examines how Mother’s Day, which began as a personal sentiment, gradually evolved into a global cultural moment

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 8, 2026 12:41 PM

treavel?blur=25

Travel brands are allocating a larger share of budgets to search, programmatic and app-based channels, where user intent signals can be leveraged to deliver targeted messaging

Sunidhi Vijay Apr 30, 2026 8:10 AM

Adobe Semrush acquisition?blur=25

With the acquisition of Semrush, Adobe expands its ability to serve marketers at every scale, from small businesses to global enterprises, with solutions for SEO, GEO and ASO

e4m Staff Apr 29, 2026 9:42 AM

Creator economy?blur=25

Contracts reviewed by e4m reveal that influencers, in several cases, command higher fees than celebrities; celeb deals continue to demand broader deliverables, even as pricing is under pressure

Imran Fazal Apr 17, 2026 8:45 AM

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals?blur=25

The Rajasthan Royals teen’s IPL run is turning him into a Gen Alpha–Gen Z brand asset, with early endorsement deal reportedly in the Rs 75–80 lakh range—even as experts advise a calibrated approach

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 14, 2026 8:42 AM

Kerala Elections 2026?blur=25

While digital is playing an increasingly important role in campaign strategy, Print continues to rule the political advertising scene, share industry heads

Pooja Yadav Apr 8, 2026 8:56 AM

‘Paattum Paadi Vottinu Pokaam’ campaign?blur=25

With ‘Paattum Paadi Vottinu Pokaam’ campaign, Radio Mango reinforces the message that voting is not just a right, but a responsibility

e4m Staff Mar 27, 2026 2:47 PM

Laxmi Shetty ZEEL leadership transition announcement?blur=25

Details pertaining to her revised role will be shortly announced

e4m Staff Mar 25, 2026 8:42 AM

Sandeep Mehrotra to lead entire sales team at Zee Entertainment?blur=25

Reporting into the CEO, Punit Goenka, Sandeep Mehrotra will continue to drive the team forward

e4m Staff Mar 25, 2026 8:35 AM

Maha assembly to take up social media ban for teens today?blur=25

A proposal has been raised urging the state government to examine regulatory or policy measures to curb teenagers’ access to social media and the internet

e4m Staff Mar 24, 2026 10:00 AM

Kangana Ranaut?blur=25

From a small hill town in Himachal Pradesh to four National Awards and a seat in Parliament, Kangana Ranaut has built one of the most singular careers in the history of Indian cinema

e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 10:58 AM

South Cinema’s Endorsement Boom?blur=25

Today, the endorsement economy is no longer divided into ‘Bollywood for national’ and ‘South for regional’; it is being reshaped by cultural influence, fandom intensity, and cross-market appeal

Pooja Yadav Mar 23, 2026 9:28 AM

OOH?blur=25

Media reports say the law allows municipal bodies to charge ad fees for displays on land, buildings, walls, hoardings, and similar structures within their jurisdiction

e4m Staff Mar 18, 2026 9:52 AM

Cricket?blur=25

As women's cricket surged in viewership and wins, endorsement money is following, but the categories, the depth, and the fees still tell two very different stories

Aryendra Khan Mar 17, 2026 9:17 AM

ABP?blur=25

The recent exclusive interview with the Chief Minister drew record-breaking 35Mn views across their website, YouTube and Facebook

e4m Staff Mar 12, 2026 6:50 PM

kiwi?blur=25

The challenge for brands is not to remove rivalry from sports marketing,it is to ensure that rivalry remains spirited rather than spiteful, writes Vishwanathan

Ganapathy Viswanathan Mar 8, 2026 1:46 PM

T20 World Cup?blur=25

As India secured a place in the T20 World Cup final after a high-scoring clash with England, brands responded with social media posts and playful visuals

Vaishnavi Deshpande Mar 6, 2026 2:55 PM

Brand Trust?blur=25

When a celebrity remains aligned with a brand’s values over time, consistent visibility can build familiarity

e4m Staff Feb 16, 2026 9:02 AM

Tamannaah Bhatia’s Mysore Sandal Soap endorsement sparks fresh backlash?blur=25

The collaboration, as part of a refreshed marketing strategy for Mysore Sandal Soap, has reignited criticism and debate, much of it tied to identity, representation and regional pride

e4m Staff Feb 10, 2026 5:11 PM

WhatsApp?blur=25

A quick dive into the potential impact from a regulatory, revenue and market perspective

Gajendra Upadhyay Feb 9, 2026 10:09 AM

Punit Goenka announces Sandeep Mehrotra appointment at ZEE?blur=25

As part of the strategy, Punit Goenka has announced the appointment of Sandeep Mehrotra as Chief Operating Officer – Advertisement Revenue, effective today

e4m Staff Feb 3, 2026 11:18 AM

Celebrity endorsements?blur=25

Celebrity endorsements saw a sharp correction in 2025, declining 22%, according to TAM AdEx data   

Shalinee Mishra Feb 2, 2026 8:38 AM

Zee appoints Sandeep Mehrotra as Chief Operating Officer Advertisement Revenue?blur=25

Sandeep Mehrotra was previously Head of Advertisement Sales - Network Channels at Culver Max Entertainment

e4m Staff Feb 2, 2026 8:37 AM

Cadbury Perk's Hunger Strike Ad?blur=25

On Preity Zinta’s birthday today, 31 January, we revisit the iconic 1996 commercial that reshaped Indian advertising and turned a young woman from Shimla into a household name

Aryendra Khan Jan 31, 2026 7:55 AM

Jopa Malantic appointed Global Brand Vice President at Unilever?blur=25

Prior to his promotion, Jopa Malantic held the role of Global Brand Vice President - POND’S and AHC.

e4m Desk Jan 30, 2026 2:45 PM

Shveta Singh?blur=25

Guest Column: Shveta Singh, senior marketing and advertising professional, examines why brands are doing more marketing than ever, yet building less meaning and recall

Shveta Singh Jan 29, 2026 11:04 AM

Hrithik Roshan?blur=25

Hrithik Roshan’s brand associations are typically long-term and strategically aligned with his image, reinforcing credibility rather than pursuing short-term visibility

Shalinee Mishra Jan 10, 2026 8:53 AM

Fogg Border?blur=25

From its early humorous storytelling in 2015 to commanding attention during the IPL in 2023, Fogg’s iconic ‘chal raha hai’ campaigns transformed a deodorant tagline into a national catchphrase

Aryendra Khan Jan 7, 2026 9:08 AM

Bollywood youngsters?blur=25

The mix of ambassador roles, digital collaborations and brand co-creation reflects how advertisers are increasingly assessing newcomers beyond box-office performance

Vaishnavi Deshpande Dec 19, 2025 5:35 PM

TV Ads?blur=25

Rising television ad costs are leading brands to use six-second spots, prompting questions about the sustainability of long-term brand building and traditional storytelling approaches

Aryendra Khan Dec 17, 2025 8:28 AM

ChatGPT New Ad?blur=25

The spot blends Hindi comfort, English confidence, and classic Bollywood music nostalgia to portray AI as a relatable companion

Aryendra Khan Dec 8, 2025 3:21 PM