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India’s Got Latent controversy: SC clubs Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia pleas

India’s Got Latent controversy: SC clubs Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia pleas

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has reportedly issued a notice to Maharashtra and Assam based on YouTube star Ashish Chanchlani’s plea to quash or transfer FIRs to...


e4m Influencer of the Year 2023 award goes to Azhar, Deepit & Anunay of Inshorts

e4m Influencer of the Year 2023 award goes to Azhar, Deepit &...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 12, 2024

While Azhar Iqubal is the Co-founder & Chairman of Inshorts, Anunay Arunav Pandey is the Co-founder and Deepit Purkayastha is the Co-Founder & CEO


Is TRAI eyeing greater control over broadcasting?

Is TRAI eyeing greater control over broadcasting?

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • November 04, 2024

New consultation paper signals TRAI’s intent to bring broadcasting under a unified telecom framework


Gaurav Gandhi: The innovator behind Amazon Prime Video's success

Gaurav Gandhi: The innovator behind Amazon Prime Video's success

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 23, 2024

Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President, Asia-Pacific & MENA, Amazon Prime Video, has been nominated for the e4m Influencer of the Year 2023 award


IMPACT Person of the Year 2023: The nominees

IMPACT Person of the Year 2023: The nominees

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 22, 2024

Here’s everything you need to know about the shortlisted candidates


Revised Broadcasting Bill: Fine for non-compliant services raised up to Rs 50 Cr

Revised Broadcasting Bill: Fine for non-compliant services raised up to Rs 50...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • August 05, 2024

This fine is for not conforming with standards specified by the central government regarding interference or equipment usage


Impact Digital Influencer Awards 2023: Mindshare & HUL take home big honours

Impact Digital Influencer Awards 2023: Mindshare & HUL take home big honours

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 01, 2024

White Rivers Media wins ‘Independent Agency of the Year’ title, Monk Entertainment ‘Influencer Agency of the Year’; Yashraj Mukhate adjudged ‘Influencer of The Year’


2023: Gaming and eSports level up with brands in tow

2023: Gaming and eSports level up with brands in tow

  • by Shantanu David
  • December 29, 2023

This year saw the gaming industry expanding its horizons with amendments to the IT Act, growth in collaborations and entrepreneurship, and brands taking a keen...


ONDC’s 2023: Good start but a long way to go

ONDC’s 2023: Good start but a long way to go

  • by Shantanu David
  • December 27, 2023

ONDC’s focus on Bharat, and small sellers and buyers has led to a surge in e-commerce spending but brand safety and customer service are areas...


From buzzword to game changer: ChatGPT's journey in 2023

From buzzword to game changer: ChatGPT's journey in 2023

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • December 27, 2023

ChatGPT's ability to understand and mimic human conversation made it an invaluable asset in creating personalised experiences for consumers, ultimately boosting brand loyalty and customer...


2023 adland business review: Cheers for some, challenges for others

2023 adland business review: Cheers for some, challenges for others

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • December 26, 2023

While most players said it was a fantastic year, some cited hurdles like the slowdown in capital inputs to start-ups and geo-political turmoil


Newspaper industry set to grow as PRP Bill will cut red-tapism: Rakesh Sharma, INS

Newspaper industry set to grow as PRP Bill will cut red-tapism: Rakesh...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • December 22, 2023

In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, Rakesh Sharma, president of the Indian Newspaper Society, deliberates on the provisions of the Press and Registration of Periodicals...


2023: OOH's year of resilience & resurgence

2023: OOH's year of resilience & resurgence

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • December 18, 2023

Industry players have been unanimous that integration with mobile and social media and location-based targeting were the highlights of the year


2023: Radio sings no swan songs but hits right notes this year

2023: Radio sings no swan songs but hits right notes this year

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • December 14, 2023

Top players from the radio sector look back at the many wins of the year and speak about uniting as an industry to tackle common...


2023: When advertising said, 'Hi, AI'

2023: When advertising said, 'Hi, AI'

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • December 12, 2023

This year, the industry saw big creative collaborations with tech, namely GenAI, AR and VR, leaving a deep impact on customer engagement, say our creative...


‘MarTech solutions will work if brands are mindful of the consumer space’

‘MarTech solutions will work if brands are mindful of the consumer space’

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 08, 2023

e4m MarTech India Conference 2023 saw industry leaders from across sectors discuss the scope of MarTech in India


‘If you build content with the right reach and relevance, ROI follows’

‘If you build content with the right reach and relevance, ROI follows’

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 07, 2023

e4m Content Jam 2023 brought together industry heads to share insights on measuring the ROI, power and relevance of content marketing in today’s times


‘Transparency & responsible data practices to be the pillars of programmatic advertising’

‘Transparency & responsible data practices to be the pillars of programmatic advertising’

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 06, 2023

Parth Parekh, Lead Strategist - Programmatic, Mobavenue Media, took stage at e4m Programmatic Summit 2023 to shed light on the future of programmatic marketing and...


Ecommerce gives a brand a lot of scope for trial & error: Vikas D Nahar

Ecommerce gives a brand a lot of scope for trial & error:...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 06, 2023

At e4m Programmatic Summit 2023, Nahar, Founder & CEO of Happilo, narrates the journey of building the popular dry fruit brand


MarTech in 2023: What caught CMOs’ attention?

MarTech in 2023: What caught CMOs’ attention?

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 30, 2023

With MarTech making great strides, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Customer Data Platforms and Voice Search were some of the topics that kept marketing heads busy...


Ad volumes see 19% growth in first 39 matches of ICC WC 2023: Report

Ad volumes see 19% growth in first 39 matches of ICC WC...

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 15, 2023

This cricket season saw over 50 new categories and more than 195 new brands compared to the last edition of the tournament in 2019


Mastercard’s ‘Har Fan Hai Priceless’ campaign enhances fans’ experience at ICC World Cup

Mastercard’s ‘Har Fan Hai Priceless’ campaign enhances fans’ experience at ICC World...

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 27, 2023

As part of ‘Har Fan Hai Priceless’ campaign, Mastercard brought the coveted World Cup trophy to its customers, partners, and employees across several Indian cities.


Ad interrupted: When a cricket match ends too soon, what happens to spot ads?

Ad interrupted: When a cricket match ends too soon, what happens to...

  • by Nilanjana Basu
  • October 17, 2023

More than a loss of money, brands may experience a loss in value for campaigns, but provisions for compensation can offset it through strong contracts...


India-Pak World Cup clash: Industry abuzz with ad inventory chatter

India-Pak World Cup clash: Industry abuzz with ad inventory chatter

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • October 13, 2023

Some agencies say 10% ad inventory has been saved for last-minute deals. Others claim TV inventory is sold out but not digital


Pitch BFSI Marketing Awards 2023: Policybazaar takes home ‘Brand of the Year’ title

Pitch BFSI Marketing Awards 2023: Policybazaar takes home ‘Brand of the Year’...

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 11, 2023

The other key winners include Puretech, EssenceMediacom, Fulcro, Bandhan AMC Limited, IndusInd Bank and NPCI


ICC World Cup 2023: 2.5 crore viewers watched Ind-Aus match live on Disney+ Hotstar

ICC World Cup 2023: 2.5 crore viewers watched Ind-Aus match live on...

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 09, 2023

When the Aussie innings started, there were approx 1.5 crore viewers online, it went up to 2 crore and then to 2.6 crore during the...


Disney+ Hotstar unveils 8 sponsors ahead of ICC World Cup 2023

Disney+ Hotstar unveils 8 sponsors ahead of ICC World Cup 2023

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 27, 2023

The streaming platform has roped in Mahindra SUVs & Tractors, Booking.com, Louis Philippe, Kingfisher, Surf Excel, ThumsUp, Black& White and MRF so far


IPL franchises mulling public listing & raising pvt equity funds: Report

IPL franchises mulling public listing & raising pvt equity funds: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 04, 2023

Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals are said to have approached the BCCI in this regard


BARC India’s revenue marginally up to Rs 323 crore in FY23

BARC India’s revenue marginally up to Rs 323 crore in FY23

  • by Sonam Saini
  • September 04, 2023

Profit down 60% to Rs 33.57 crore


'ICC World Cup is the right turning point for the advertising industry'

'ICC World Cup is the right turning point for the advertising industry'

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 11, 2023

e4m TechManch 2023: Ajit Varghese of Disney and Arnab Roy of Coca-Cola speak about the biggest sporting event of this year and how marketers can...


Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023 passed: Industry lauds move to curb piracy

Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023 passed: Industry lauds move to curb piracy

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 01, 2023

With this bill, the Centre has done away with the requirement to renew a film's licence every 10 years, making it valid for a lifetime


Brands may spend 15-20% more on Onam advertising this year

Brands may spend 15-20% more on Onam advertising this year

  • by Nilanjana Basu
  • August 01, 2023

While TV & print AdEx is expected to grow by at least 10%, digital AdEx is expected to grow by 40%


IPL brand value climbs 80% from last year: Report

IPL brand value climbs 80% from last year: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 11, 2023

The IPL Brand Valuation Study 2023 by investment bank Houlihan Lokey says the league’s brand value now stands at $3.2 billion


Hindi news channel India Daily Live to be launched today

Hindi news channel India Daily Live to be launched today

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 03, 2023

The channel is led by senior journalist Shamsher Singh


Google, Amazon, YouTube, WhatsApp, Flipkart named top Indian brands: Havas report

Google, Amazon, YouTube, WhatsApp, Flipkart named top Indian brands: Havas report

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 28, 2023

Havas' proprietary Meaningful Brands 2023 report also noted that brand trust is on the wane with more than half of the consumers surveyed saying brands...


'We are not in the business of stunts’

'We are not in the business of stunts’

  • by Neeta Nair
  • June 23, 2023

Tina Allan, FCB Global Partner, Data Science and Connections talks about the future of the legacy agency, Cannes wins and more


Gaming market in India to grow at CAGR of 27% by 2027: e4m-GroupM ESP Report 2023

Gaming market in India to grow at CAGR of 27% by 2027:...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 23, 2023

The report explores the growth of the online gaming landscape in India, how brands can leverage this billion-dollar industry and the road ahead


Not months but years have gone into our winning campaigns: Aalap Desai

Not months but years have gone into our winning campaigns: Aalap Desai

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • June 23, 2023

Desai, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative West and Dentsu Creative Experience India, Dentsu Creative, talks about his experience as a jury member of the Radio...


Our partnership with BCCI has worked like a charm: Raja Rajamannar

Our partnership with BCCI has worked like a charm: Raja Rajamannar

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • June 23, 2023

Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Mastercard shares his insights on the brand's India plans and more


Cannes Lions 2023: Ogilvy India bags Grand Prix; total 7 metals for the country on Day 4

Cannes Lions 2023: Ogilvy India bags Grand Prix; total 7 metals for...

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • June 23, 2023

Apart from the Grand Prix in the Creative Effectiveness category, India won one gold, two silver and three bronze in 5 categories


Would love to see more work from India showcasing use of data, analytics: Anupriya Acharya

Would love to see more work from India showcasing use of data,...

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • June 22, 2023

The CEO of Publicis Groupe-South Asia spoke to us on the sidelines of Cannes Lions 2023 about her experiences of being on the Media Lions...


Cannes Lions Day 3: India bags 4 Silver and 6 Bronze; metal tally stands at 16

Cannes Lions Day 3: India bags 4 Silver and 6 Bronze; metal...

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • June 22, 2023

While Leo Burnett India got 3 Silver and 1 Bronze, Talented won 1 Silver and 2 Bronze metals. Dentsu Creative, EssenceMediacom and Mindshare have bagged...


Cannes Lions Day 2: Six metals for India; FCB Group India bags Gold

Cannes Lions Day 2: Six metals for India; FCB Group India bags...

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • June 21, 2023

Three Silvers for FCB India/FCB Kinnect, FCB Interface and Leo Burnett; Dentsu Creative and DDB Mudra both win Bronze


No appetite for marketing? Why food delivery apps saw a bland IPL this year

No appetite for marketing? Why food delivery apps saw a bland IPL...

  • by Nilanjana Basu
  • June 16, 2023

Softer demand for online food ordering on platforms like Swiggy and Zomato during tournament season could be due to their focus on profitability and penetration,...


e4m-ESP Indian Online Gaming Landscape 2023 Report: Glimpses unveiled

e4m-ESP Indian Online Gaming Landscape 2023 Report: Glimpses unveiled

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 09, 2023

The report seeks to decode the growth of the online gaming landscape in India and focus on how brands can leverage this billion-dollar industry


ICC WTC 2023: Disney Star makes close to Rs 100 crore in ad revenue

ICC WTC 2023: Disney Star makes close to Rs 100 crore in...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 09, 2023

While Star Sports Network has onboarded 15 sponsors, Disney+ Hotstar has got 13; advertisers who couldn’t get TV spots are now buying on digital


Going forward, no one should charge for cricket: Anil Jayaraj

Going forward, no one should charge for cricket: Anil Jayaraj

  • by Nawal Ahuja & Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • June 08, 2023

The CEO of Viacom18 Sports spoke to e4m Editor Naziya Alvi Rahman on the recently-concluded IPL’s viewership and revenue numbers, the strategy so far and...


Life after IPL: How new content & collaborations will keep JioCinema in the game

Life after IPL: How new content & collaborations will keep JioCinema in...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 08, 2023

The platform has made several significant announcements, including a new lineup of web series and films and a subscription plan priced at Rs 999 per...


India is now a big game-changer in the business of advertising: Sukesh Nayak

India is now a big game-changer in the business of advertising: Sukesh...

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • June 07, 2023

The Ogilvy India CCO, one of the 13 Indian jury members at Cannes Lions 2023, spoke to us about his idea of creativity, his judging...


New fiscal brings in optimism, advertisers set to increase spends: Punit Goenka

New fiscal brings in optimism, advertisers set to increase spends: Punit Goenka

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 02, 2023

The Managing Director and CEO of ZEEL also said during the Q4 earnings conference that final legal issues regarding the merger with Sony were being...


This is the best time to invest in India: Rajan Anandan

This is the best time to invest in India: Rajan Anandan

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 26, 2023

Anandan, Managing Director - Sequoia Capital & Surge, was speaking at a knowledge seminar at Goafest 2023


Goafest: ZEEL is Broadcaster of Year, Mindshare is Mobile & Technology Agency of the Year

Goafest: ZEEL is Broadcaster of Year, Mindshare is Mobile & Technology Agency...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 26, 2023

Leo Burnett India wins Grand Prix & Digital Specialist Agency of The Year honour; FCB Group India wins Direct Specialist Agency of The Year and...


Goafest 2023: ABP wins 'Publisher of the Year'

Goafest 2023: ABP wins 'Publisher of the Year'

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 25, 2023

The group won Gold for the entry titled 'Centenary Campaign'


‘It’s not man vs machine, it is man with machine’

‘It’s not man vs machine, it is man with machine’

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 25, 2023

On Day 1 of Goafest 2023, industry experts discussed the future of advertising and how technology can really help to enable great ideas


‘No more brand love, consumers shifting preferences’

‘No more brand love, consumers shifting preferences’

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 25, 2023

On Day 1 of Goafest 2023, a panel of industry heads deliberated on how marketing concepts are evolving with the changing consumer choices


Goafest 2023 Day 1: EssenceMediacom is Media Agency of the Year, Mindshare wins 6 gold

Goafest 2023 Day 1: EssenceMediacom is Media Agency of the Year, Mindshare...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 25, 2023

EssenceMediacom also wins Grand Prix and four gold. Madison bags four gold, ABP one gold


‘Kaala teeka’ campaign row: A case of coincidence?

‘Kaala teeka’ campaign row: A case of coincidence?

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • May 24, 2023

Industry experts weigh in on the latest controversy in the Indian ad world where two leading agencies have sent out strikingly similar campaigns as their...


E4M Exclusive:  Cannes Lions 2023: Two leading agencies send ‘similar’ campaigns

E4M Exclusive: Cannes Lions 2023: Two leading agencies send ‘similar’ campaigns

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • May 23, 2023

The entries sent by Dentsu Creative and VMLY&R have a striking resemblance. Will this be a cause for concern?


India wins 19 Pencils and 37 Merits in The One Show 2023

India wins 19 Pencils and 37 Merits in The One Show 2023

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 19, 2023

Leo Burnett India and DDB Mudra Group won gold metals


IPL 2023: Disney Star seeks higher ad rates for playoffs

IPL 2023: Disney Star seeks higher ad rates for playoffs

  • by Sonam Saini
  • May 11, 2023

The ad rates for league matches are in the range of Rs 15-16 lakh per 10 seconds


Combination of creativity with problem-solving makes a winning campaign: Ahmed Aftab Naqvi

Combination of creativity with problem-solving makes a winning campaign: Ahmed Aftab Naqvi

  • by Tanzila Sheikh
  • May 10, 2023

Naqvi, Global CEO & Co-Founder of GOZOOP Group, speaks to e4m about being one of the Indian jury members in Cannes Lions 2023, and what...


Pitch Perfect: Radio on a roll this IPL

Pitch Perfect: Radio on a roll this IPL

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2023

From franchise associations to big campaigns, radio players are going all out to give advertisers the best reach and pull


16 new categories & 75 new brands advertised in first 44 IPL matches

16 new categories & 75 new brands advertised in first 44 IPL...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 08, 2023

According to a TAM report, the e-commerce gaming category maintained its top position on TV during IPL 16 as it was for IPL 15


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