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Meta’s next identity play?blur=25

Meta’s push to replace phone numbers with usernames for its Indian user base has run into a wall in Delhi. But the real story is what one identity, shared across 3 apps, does for a single advertiser

Anuja Jain Jul 11, 2026 8:55 AM

google?blur=25

With the new Platform Properties feature, creators and brands can view key performance metrics such as clicks, impressions and search queries that drive traffic to their social content

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 2:53 PM

Mathrubhumi Launches Unique Onam Campaign to Celebrate Kerala's Heritage?blur=25

The campaign is based on two concepts: the first version is based on ‘Legends of Onam’ and the second version is based on ‘Unspoken Onam Ritual’

e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 2:24 PM

Meta?blur=25

In a statement, the social media giant said several of the advertisements and advertiser accounts at the centre of the controversy had already been detected and disabled

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 2:49 PM

Actor & entrepreneur Kunal Kapoor announces launch of health platform MetaGO?blur=25

The platform has been launched along with Varun Sheth and Zaheer Adenwala

e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 3:43 PM

Naomi Osaka's Kimono at Wimbledon Redefines Her Brand Identity?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal deep dives into what Brand Osaka is telling the world

Sandeep Goyal Jul 6, 2026 8:17 AM

IBM Selects Stagwell as Lead Creative Partner for New Campaign?blur=25

Stagwell’s first work with IBM is expected in August 2026

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 2:06 PM

Cannes Lions 2026: India's Mixed Results at Cannes Lions 2026: 5 Lions from 24 Shortlists?blur=25

India closed the 73rd Cannes Lions festival with 2 Silver and 3 Bronze Lions from 24 shortlists, a sobering step back from 2025's 32-Lion haul

Aryendra Khan Jun 27, 2026 9:39 AM

Dr Sarvesh Tiwari?blur=25

Dr. Sarvesh Tiwari, Founder and Managing Director, PR Professionals, discusses how regional markets are shaping comms strategies and why strong local networks are becoming a competitive advantage

Dr. Sarvesh Tiwari Jun 19, 2026 3:16 PM

Instagram?blur=25

New placement introduces a five-second countdown ad after eligible Reels, as Meta looks to unlock fresh inventory from a format that now accounts for nearly half of engagement on Instagram

e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 1:10 PM

Brands Embrace Nostalgia Amid AI Revolution in 2026?blur=25

Digital overload, rapidly changing trends now pushing consumers towards brands and familiar cultural moments, with many seeking comfort and emotional connection in shared past experiences, say players

Sunidhi Vijay Jun 10, 2026 8:49 AM

Garima Bhardwaj Resigns as Non-Executive Director of Diligent Media?blur=25

The company stated that Garima Bhardwaj has decided to step down due to personal reasons and other professional responsibilities

e4m Staff Jun 6, 2026 11:10 AM

STAGE OTT & Sri Adhikari Brothers?blur=25

The collaboration will see the two companies co-produce a range of new original shows

e4m Desk May 30, 2026 10:50 AM

Marico's Vikram Karwal on Expanding Parachute Advansed into Shampoos?blur=25

Vikram Karwal spoke to e4m on the launch of Parachute Advansed’s new shampoo line

e4m Staff May 29, 2026 2:03 PM

The Rise of Dark Ads: How Covert Campaigns Are Changing Marketing?blur=25

Guest Column: M. Gautham Machaiah writes on how the Asian Paints controversy exposes the mechanics of anonymous digital smear campaigns designed to sabotage corporate rivals

M. Gautham Machaiah May 28, 2026 12:57 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

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

Creators economy?blur=25

With recent updates favouring original creator signals and limiting visibility for reposts and similar content, platforms have moved away from rewarding volume and now reward quality and uniqueness

Shalinee Mishra May 21, 2026 8:51 AM

Meta?blur=25

Marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh writes that Meta’s AI-driven restructuring signals that artificial intelligence is beginning to replace human talent at the core of the marketing and media business

Shubhranshu Singh May 21, 2026 8:42 AM

Rahul Pandey Appointed VP and Head of Sales at Heritage Foods?blur=25

Previously, Rahul Pandey served as Head – Sales & Distribution for the Foods Division at Dabur India Limited

e4m Staff May 20, 2026 12:39 PM

Meta?blur=25

An average campaign allocates 4% of budget to Instagram and 5% to Facebook – but both platforms deliver relatively higher shares of brand awareness, association and motivation to buy

e4m Staff May 13, 2026 4:27 PM

Instagram, Reels, trending music?blur=25

Since the ease of accessibility creates a misconception that content is freely available for commercial use, brands must build clear intellectual property compliance rules, share industry observers

Shalinee Mishra May 12, 2026 9:15 AM

Virat Kohli Instagram?blur=25

A recent Instagram activity by Virat Kohli has yet again made social media move like never before, this time over a simple ‘like'

e4m Staff Apr 17, 2026 3:26 PM

Lalita Sunita Narayan Nayak quits NPCI?blur=25

Nayak was the Incharge-Marketing for RuPay, NETC Fastag, AePS

e4m Staff Apr 16, 2026 11:08 AM

Instagram?blur=25

With the new feature, creators can tag products directly within Reels by either pasting a product URL, including affiliate links, or selecting items from a brand’s catalogue

e4m Staff Apr 13, 2026 3:27 PM

Publicis, Hashtag Orange, Uniqlo India?blur=25

The Japanese apparel major had, in January, invited agencies to pitch for its media business

Imran Fazal Apr 10, 2026 9:47 AM

Lena Petersen joins Stagwell as Chief Brand and Communications Officer?blur=25

Previously, Lena Petersen served as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Sugar23

e4m Staff Apr 10, 2026 8:01 AM

Shreyas Shah joins Wootag Sales Director West?blur=25

Before joining Wootag, Shah spent more than six years at Zillion

e4m Staff Apr 8, 2026 9:04 AM

Meta begins testing Instagram Plus?blur=25

The new paid tier focuses on stories, privacy controls and engagement tools as Meta explores subscription-led growth

e4m Staff Mar 31, 2026 6:58 PM

Instagram taps into ‘Dhurandhar 2’ virality with new editing fonts?blur=25

Instagram is leaning into the Dhurandhar 2 wave, rolling out film-inspired fonts within its Edits video editing app

Vaishnavi Deshpande Mar 27, 2026 3:21 PM

Social media, Comscore,  YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook,  Instagram?blur=25

Comscore’s Year in Review 2025 – India Edition reveals year-on-year consumption dips across YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, signalling the industry is nearing market saturation

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 24, 2026 9:25 AM

aim?blur=25

AIM has urged the government to prioritise LPG supply for newspaper and magazine printing amid disruptions affecting publication schedules

e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 10:17 AM

INS?blur=25

INS has submitted a representation to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 10:11 AM

Print?blur=25

INS and AIM have urged the government to prioritise LPG supply for newspaper and magazine printing as shortages begin disrupting print operations

e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 9:05 AM

Hajmola?blur=25

Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes on the marketing brilliance behind how Hajmola turned a global gas crisis narrative into a brand moment

Ganapathy Viswanathan Mar 17, 2026 4:05 PM

Actor R Madhavan?blur=25

Sharing a screenshot of the account, Madhavan said appropriate steps are being taken” to address the issue

e4m Staff Mar 16, 2026 5:46 PM

advertising?blur=25

With shipments disrupted, rupee weakened and retail inflation rising, brands across FMCG, fashion, beauty, jewellery and hospitality to reassess marketing budgets

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 16, 2026 9:32 AM

LPG shortage?blur=25

Shares of food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Eternal have reportedly come under pressure after reports of LPG shortages disrupting restaurant operations across several cities

Pooja Yadav Mar 13, 2026 8:49 AM

Instagram?blur=25

The TAM AdEx report indicates that digital ad impressions have grown dramatically over the past four years, with 2025 recording an indexed growth of 545 compared to the base year of 2021

e4m Staff Mar 6, 2026 9:11 AM

PM Narendra Modi?blur=25

Donald Trump stands second with around 43.2 million followers, while in India, Yogi Adityanath and Rahul Gandhi trail with approximately 16 million and 12.6 million respectively

e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 2:27 PM

Why brand-to-brand banter is marketing’s new organic multiplier?blur=25

Marketing experts say such exchanges function as modern-day word-of-mouth and help brands become part of pop culture in real time

Sunidhi Vijay Feb 10, 2026 9:22 AM

Bad bunny?blur=25

Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, becoming the first solo Latino artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show

e4m Staff Feb 9, 2026 5:49 PM

Virat Kohli’s Instagram ‘Disappearance’: Followers in frenzy?blur=25

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's official Instagram account became temporarily inaccessible late on January 29, catching millions of followers off guard

e4m Staff Jan 30, 2026 2:05 PM

Palki Sharma steps down as Managing Editor of Firstpost?blur=25

Binoy Prabhakar roped in as Chief Content Officer of Firstpost

e4m Staff Jan 29, 2026 5:59 PM

meta?blur=25

According to reports, the paid users will get access to additional features and expanded AI capabilities

e4m Staff Jan 27, 2026 1:06 PM

Antoine Pin steps down as TAG Heuer CEO?blur=25

Antoine Pin previously served as Managing Director, Watch Business Unit, at Bulgari Horlogerie

e4m Staff Jan 19, 2026 8:02 AM