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While there has been no official confirmation so far, reliable sources indicate that discussions are underway for Dwivedi to take on a role centred around Hindi YouTube content
e4m Staff Jan 22, 2026 12:41 PM
Savita Mathai’s exit coincides with Anamika Mehta stepping down as Chief Growth Officer of Mediabrands
e4m Staff Jan 22, 2026 12:37 PM
While the TRAI frames itself as the guardian of consumer interest and market order, the MIB retains control over licensing, policy framing and final rule-making
e4m Staff Jan 20, 2026 2:52 PM
Premiumisation in kids’ care has moved beyond products to become a lifestyle choice, reshaping how Indian families spend across education, wellness, clothing and everyday life
e4m Staff Jan 19, 2026 11:58 AM
Vivek Das, Chief Digital Officer of Madison Media Group, says that the launch of MbrAIn addresses gaps in media planning, helping brands drive growth with an AI-powered, full-funnel strategy
e4m Staff Jan 19, 2026 11:55 AM
Industry watchers have suggested that a compromise ruling is a possibility; court could allow slight flexibility for channels or offer exemptions for specific types of programming
e4m Staff Jan 16, 2026 12:44 PM
As people, creators and AI shape belief earlier in the journey, advertising is being repositioned—from persuasion engine to trust amplifier: marketers and advertising leaders tell e4m
e4m Staff Jan 16, 2026 12:42 PM
The mandate is currently with Mindshare, which came on board in 2019 when the brand entered India
e4m Staff Jan 15, 2026 11:45 AM
Industry leaders are also calling for higher infrastructure spending, stronger credit support for MSMEs, and targeted incentives to improve competitiveness
e4m Staff Jan 15, 2026 11:31 AM
Experts note that while the key shift this year is towards measurability and screen-led planning, there is cautious optimism in advertiser sentiment
e4m Staff Jan 14, 2026 11:54 AM
Initiative emerges as the world’s top most agency network, delivering $2.1 billion in total new business in last 3 quarters, as per a COMvergence report
Kanchan Srivastava Jan 14, 2026 11:50 AM
According to sources, a broadcasters’ body has urged the government to reduce GST on subscriptions across cable television and OTT platforms from the current 18 % to 5%
e4m Staff Jan 14, 2026 11:47 AM
BJP emerged as the largest spender by a wide margin, investing Rs 2.33 crore across 685 ads
Sunidhi Vijay Jan 14, 2026 11:37 AM
Investors are backing execution-led sectors, from deep tech and enterprise software to healthcare and Bharat-focused fintech, note industry pundits
e4m Staff Jan 12, 2026 12:15 PM
Story-driven communication, marketers say, allows brands to articulate purpose, values, and product relevance more clearly, building familiarity and trust over time
e4m Staff Jan 12, 2026 12:13 PM
The account spans end-to-end media planning and buying across digital and traditional platforms; incumbent agency is Wavemaker
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jan 12, 2026 12:11 PM
A wide spectrum of brands has lined up behind the WPL this season, cutting across FMCG, automotive, consumer durables, BFSI, technology, lifestyle and home-improvement categories
e4m Staff Jan 12, 2026 11:49 AM
Laqshya Media Group will orchestrate the entire spectator experience across all 22 matches
e4m Staff Jan 9, 2026 11:54 AM
News broadcasters are looking at live events as brand extensions rather than immediate P&L drivers, offering visibility, audience engagement and cross-platform value, share experts
e4m Staff Jan 9, 2026 11:52 AM
The shift, industry experts say, is from priced premium to perceived premium, where marketing, storytelling, and experience do the heavy lifting
e4m Staff Jan 9, 2026 11:50 AM
In its argument, Paramount has said that the cable business at the centre of Netflix’s proposal holds little to no standalone value
SPNI India is expected to announce an organisational rejig this month, with sources indicating that up to 180 to 200 roles could be impacted as part of a cost rationalisation exercise
e4m Staff Jan 9, 2026 11:34 AM
Broadcasters say that even as Bangladeshi sports continue to be monetised in India, Indian TV channels and IPL remain inaccessible in Bangladesh, reflecting a cross-border media rights imbalance
According to TRAI Annual Report 2024–25, the country has approximately 60 million cable TV households, around 2 million HITS subscribers, and 56.92 million active DTH subscribers as of 31 March, 2025
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 11:31 AM
Avinash Kaul's next move is not known but it is believed he has been approached by large media and tech players to lead their operations and also to serve on the board of these large enterprises
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 10:47 AM
From hit-driven businesses to IP-led studios, content producers are reworking their financial playbooks as costs rise, revenues fragment and global ambitions sharpen
e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 10:34 AM
As per the ministry, the country’s broadcasting and media ecosystem is heavily dependent on imported equipment, leading to significant foreign exchange outflow and limited self-reliance
This strategy is not new, but its renewed visibility in 2024 and 2025 points to a larger shift
Shalinee Mishra Jan 6, 2026 1:28 PM
DPDP does not mandate mass deletion of old customer data but introduces purpose limitation, retention boundaries, and consent standards - marketers need to find a way around this, and fast
Industry observers say that creators who approached gigs like a business, with structure and planning, saw sustainable growth, but those chasing only virality may have struggled with consistency
As influencer marketing enters 2026, the industry is confronting a paradox. While creator supply continues to expand, tolerance for surface-level influence is rapidly shrinking
e4m Staff Jan 5, 2026 11:43 AM
Agency heads are broadly cautiously optimistic about 2026 and say they are expecting growth to be steady and sustainable rather than aggressive
e4m Staff Jan 5, 2026 11:16 AM
Industry awaits clarity on capacity, slot disclosures and auction rules ahead of FY26 DD Free Dish bidding
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jan 5, 2026 10:56 AM
According to sources, IBDF’s silence stems from sharp differences of opinion among its members
e4m Staff Dec 24, 2025 12:38 PM
The integration allows agencies to plan, activate and measure Spotify campaigns within Yahoo DSP, alongside display, video, CTV and DOOH
NATIVE CONTENT Dec 24, 2025 11:19 AM
The store carries a limited assortment compared with Instamart’s online catalogue and is positioned as a touchpoint for consumers to interact with products in person
e4m Staff Dec 24, 2025 10:38 AM
While accepting the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award, Joshi warned against cliché creativity, data overreach, and the need for human anchoring in AI-driven advertising
e4m Staff Dec 24, 2025 10:06 AM
Industry estimates suggest that e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms together grew 25% year-on-year this festive season
e4m Staff Nov 25, 2025 12:25 PM
WPP Media will lead Henkel’s digital media activation across all 30 markets in Europe out of Düsseldorf and London
e4m Staff Nov 21, 2025 10:01 AM
President attacks Democrats in post on Truth Social after US lawmakers swiftly move bill through Congress
e4m Staff Nov 20, 2025 10:34 AM
Ravi Bhaya will be the Chief Growth Officer, Publicis Media India; Jai Lala & Rathi Gangappa to continue leading Zenith and Starcom
e4m Staff Nov 17, 2025 10:23 AM
In practice, DIPR rates are typically 10% to 50% higher than DAVP rates
Chehneet Kaur Nov 14, 2025 1:32 PM
Vinod Thadani, Chief Growth Officer, Dentsu Media & CEO, iProspect and Rohan Mehta, CEO, FCB Kinnect, were the runners-up in this category
The question is no longer whether quirky ads attract attention, but whether they continue to drive lasting recall, brand engagement, and relevance beyond the initial impression
e4m Staff Nov 11, 2025 12:20 PM
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