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Brands are increasingly hiding or removing their logos to spark curiosity, conversation and recall, showing that modern marketing is as much about building memory as boosting visibility
Shalinee Mishra Jul 11, 2026 9:20 AM
From Heinz's Penalty Packets to Coca-Cola's collectible cans, brands are using packaging to win fans' attention
Aryendra Khan Jul 11, 2026 9:06 AM
Across categories, brands are shifting towards creators with distinctive content styles, whose audiences engage with them for a unique storytelling approach rather than follower count or mass appeal
Shalinee Mishra Jul 11, 2026 8:41 AM
Guest Column: Haresh Nayak, CEO of Connect Network Inc., on why the next decade of marketing belongs to organisations that plan with intelligence, not assumptions
Haresh Nayak Jul 11, 2026 8:30 AM
From disappearing faces to a boardroom run by pink wigs, this week's ads bet big on the absurd
Aryendra Khan Jul 11, 2026 8:06 AM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says premium micro dramas could redefine OTT, with the next five years deciding if they become a lasting entertainment category
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 10, 2026 8:01 AM
With weekly TV ratings on pause, the industry is forced to confront a bigger question: Has advertising become too dependent on measurement to trust creativity?
Aryendra Khan Jul 9, 2026 7:32 PM
From interactive billboards to experiential activations, brands are designing campaigns that people photograph, share and turn into content, extending their reach far beyond the street
Shalinee Mishra Jul 9, 2026 9:15 AM
From FIFA’s global scale to Wimbledon’s younger audiences and pickleball’s growing appeal, non-cricket sports are opening new opportunities for brands across campaigns, sponsorships and advertising
Sandhi Sarun Jul 9, 2026 9:03 AM
Consumers are researching, comparing and making purchase decisions for categories like consumer electronics, beauty, gaming, fintech & personal care late at night, say marketers
Sunidhi Vijay Jul 9, 2026 8:42 AM
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur explains why the suspension of television ratings has left the industry navigating without a compass
Prabhakar Mundkur Jul 8, 2026 1:37 PM
Dr Annurag Batra decodes the question of whether the industry is ready for an entirely new way of measuring audiences
Dr Annurag Batra Jul 8, 2026 11:30 AM
Atul Hegde was the kind of person who would reply to random Instagram DMs and talk about things completely unrelated to deadlines
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jul 7, 2026 12:18 PM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says India’s PR industry is evolving from media relations to strategic biz counsel, with ideas and innovation driving its future
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 6, 2026 8:06 AM
The survey is conducted by Ipsos and PRCAI in collaboration with Astrum Reputation Advisory, capturing insights from consultancies and corp comm teams, and mid to senior level industry professionals
As India's First Influencer Reality Show, the property brings together some of the region's most popular digital creators, who collectively command millions of followers across platforms
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
Guest Column: Arpit Srivastava, Associate Director, Xiaomi India, decodes how awareness leads to consideration, consideration led to a click, and so on
Arpit Srivastava Jul 2, 2026 3:27 PM
Has strategic silence become a reputational risk? Industry leaders weigh in on its impact, future challenges, common misconceptions and where communicators should draw the line
Ritika Upmanyu Jul 2, 2026 10:00 AM
Marketers say that while creators are increasingly becoming part of the media mix, influencer marketing accounts for just 3-10% of the ad spends
Shalinee Mishra Jul 2, 2026 9:40 AM
From business-first ideas to creator equity and a growing appetite for AI-era humanity, has Cannes Lions 2026 charted advertising's next chapter?
Aryendra Khan Jul 2, 2026 9:14 AM
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal decodes the ‘democracy of advertising awards’
Sandeep Goyal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 AM
Rather than population growth alone, marketers are tracking affluent non-metro consumers with higher purchasing power and regional preferences, reshaping media, localisation and premium positioning
Sunidhi Vijay Jul 1, 2026 9:11 AM
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
Premjeet Sodhi, Global Analytics Lead at WPP Media, writes attention measurement, as it currently exists, has brought new knowledge but is only a promising first draft
Premjeet Sodhi Jun 30, 2026 12:17 PM
Stuart Bowden, President of Strategy and Capabilities for Global Clients, WPP, speaks to e4m on working differently with communities for engagement, distinction between paid and organic, and much more
Simran Sabherwal Jun 30, 2026 9:21 AM
As brands invest in creator-led discovery, industry executives say the focus is shifting from viral moments to sustained engagement, with visibility & repeated exposure reshaping marketing strategies
Shalinee Mishra Jun 30, 2026 9:17 AM
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
Shveta Singh, Founder of Iridescent Lens & independent marketing consultant, questions whether the latest creator economy trend is genuine marketing innovation or simply direct selling in new clothes
Shveta Singh Jun 29, 2026 9:30 AM
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explains that the rebellion against personalisation is not a rejection of technology, but a demand for boundaries
Sandeep Goyal Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM
Brands, particularly in the e-commerce and D2C ecosystem, are spending during the cultural windows but are measuring what comes back in terms from such intent-driven buying
Anuja Jain Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM
For advertisers, international franchises provide an immersive setting that amplifies brand messaging through theatrical excitement and buzz
Sunidhi Vijay Jun 29, 2026 8:56 AM
Can bigger really mean better? George Manas of Omnicom on the Omnicom-IPG integration, his hopes for India and why Cannes Lions 2026 became one of his favourites
Neeta Nair Jun 27, 2026 9:27 AM
Liz Taylor, Global Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy, and Kainaz Karmakar, CCO, Ogilvy India, reflect on Ogilvy’s Cannes year and how innovation, craft and culture shape winning ideas globally
Team Impact Jun 27, 2026 9:16 AM
For decades, Indian agencies have operated under a default setting: If it doesn’t impact millions, it isn’t Cannes worthy. Can we try commercial brand solutions and not bank on social macro-problems?
Neeta Nair Jun 27, 2026 7:52 AM
Jarrod Martin, Chief Transformation Officer, Omnicom Media Group and CEO of Acxiom, on why identity is becoming more valuable than data and how agencies can stay relevant in the media ecosystem
Team Impact Jun 26, 2026 9:12 AM
Jane Lin Baden, Publicis Groupe APAC CEO, speaks on Cannes Lions’ tougher scrutiny of entries, why AI should drive growth, not layoffs & how Asia will soon be leading in innovation, commerce & trends
Team Impact Jun 26, 2026 9:01 AM
The company said it would be working on an integrated model spanning original music creation, rights management, artist development and distribution
e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 2:10 PM
Cleartrip CMRO Pallavi Saxena highlights the growing role of social media in travel discovery, arguing that Indian travel marketing is yet to fully tap its biggest opportunity
Anuja Jain Jun 25, 2026 9:20 AM
Prerna Mehrotra, Chief Client Officer & CEO, Media, Asia Pacific, dentsu, speaks to e4m from the Cannes Lions festival on how dentsu is adapting to serve its clients drive growth and client-centricity
Simran Sabherwal Jun 25, 2026 9:07 AM
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explains what marketers can imbibe from the concept of the Japanese manga series - Blue Lock
Sandeep Goyal Jun 25, 2026 8:49 AM
Anupriya Acharya, CEO, Publicis Groupe South Asia, shares her experience as the Jury President for Creative Data Lions, her take on the use of AI and data, and much more
Simran Sabherwal Jun 25, 2026 8:35 AM
Snapchat’s Kate Bird says the future of social media lies in connection, community and participation, not passive scrolling or automation alone
Brij Pahwa Jun 24, 2026 12:07 PM
BW HOTELIER Indian Hospitality Summit & Awards 2026 marks its landmark 10th edition
e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 11:45 AM
Mobile has converged with digital marketing itself due its evolution from being a marketing channel to the operating system of modern consumer engagement, share industry heads
Shantanu David Jun 24, 2026 9:25 AM
John Mescall, Global Chief Creative Partner, Dentsu Creative, shares why he believes that now is the time to double down on human creativity
Simran Sabherwal Jun 24, 2026 9:10 AM
Rob Reilly, Global Chief Creative Officer at WPP, weighs in on WPP's recent business performance, Cannes Lions' changing priorities & the challenge of building creative momentum beyond Ogilvy in India
Neeta Nair Jun 24, 2026 8:49 AM
Guest Column: Shveta Singh, founder of Iridescent Lens, explores whether the surge in independent marketing consultants represents a temporary boom or a structural shift in the marketing ecosystem
Shveta Singh Jun 23, 2026 3:53 PM
Dhruv Warrior, Executive Creative Director, VML, India, recounts his experience of being part of the Print & Publishing jury, and the trend to say something without explicitly showing the product
Simran Sabherwal Jun 23, 2026 11:57 AM
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