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From Rajasthan Tourism ad to CRED and Titan, Jim Sarbh has built an advertising identity of his own
e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 10:07 AM
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
Rohit Jawa will work with Bessemer portfolio companies on market entry & growth, business transformation, brand building, go-to-market excellence and more
ASCI said almost 97% of advertisements reported during the post-PROGA period were found on the Meta Ad Library, Instagram and websites
Imran Fazal Aug 25, 2026 9:18 AM
Officials raised concerns that changing advertisements and video content on LED screens could distract motorists and increase accident risks
e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 12:28 PM
An ad mimicking obituary notices to promote Flipkart’s Freedom Sale has triggered widespread criticism online, with author Shobhaa De calling for a consumer boycott
e4m Staff Aug 17, 2026 8:24 AM
Of the 40 ads reviewed, 21 were modified or withdrawn by advertisers without contest after ASCI raised concerns, while another 18 were held to be in violation by the Consumer Complaints Council
e4m Staff Aug 6, 2026 12:49 PM
From evil eyes to Spider-Man, jewellery to lip balms; this week's ads prove brands are betting big on nostalgia, celebrity buzz and cultural storytelling
Aryendra Khan Aug 1, 2026 9:21 AM
As Mrunal Thakur celebrates her birthday, here’s a look at how the actor has built a diverse brand portfolio, emerging as one of the most sought-after faces in Indian advertising
The Indian actress, who celebrates her birthday today, has built a brand portfolio that reflects the values she portrays on screen
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
According to the advertisers' body, a calibrated increase would improve broadcasters' revenue prospects without materially affecting the consumer viewing experience
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 9:23 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
Celebrity-endorsed commercials registered a 34% increase in ad volumes compared with the previous season
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 3:26 PM
HCLTech will invest $150M as the lead strategic investor in this round
e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 2:20 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dr Annurag Batra decodes how the recent assembly election in Bengal was a vote beyond politics
Annurag Batra May 9, 2026 1:16 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reporting into the CEO, Punit Goenka, Sandeep Mehrotra will continue to drive the team forward
e4m Staff Mar 25, 2026 8:35 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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