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TV Naarayan to Join Akasa Air as Chief Marketing Officer

TV Naarayan to Join Akasa Air as Chief Marketing Officer

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 01, 2025

After stepping down as CMO of IDFC First Bank, Naarayan will lead marketing, communications, and customer experience at Akasa Air.


IDFC First Bank CMO T.V. Naarayan steps down

IDFC First Bank CMO T.V. Naarayan steps down

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 28, 2025

His last working day was on August 22, 2025; to explore opportunities in the aviation sector


IRS—Why India’s media measurement must catch up with the attention economy

IRS—Why India’s media measurement must catch up with the attention economy

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 25, 2025

Guest Column: Rajiv Dubey — Vice President, Head of Media, Dabur India, on how the advertising landscape has changed, and his vision for a 'future-ready'...


Publishers slashed newsprint by 30% post-Covid to stay profitable; IRS may expose the gap

Publishers slashed newsprint by 30% post-Covid to stay profitable; IRS may expose...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 20, 2025

Cost-cutting on pagination and circulation boosted ad profits, but advertisers may be left in the dark


IRS: Post-Covid social norms create fresh roadblocks; pilot test on cards

IRS: Post-Covid social norms create fresh roadblocks; pilot test on cards

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 18, 2025

Sources say Council members are skeptical of the traditional door-to-door model. Some argue that housing societies have become far more restrictive post-Covid, making surveyor access...


Ogilvy & Mather India Clocks 2% Revenue Rise in CY24

Ogilvy & Mather India Clocks 2% Revenue Rise in CY24

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 29, 2025

The agency posts ?112 crore profit as expenses rise and other income dips


Vidya Balan fronts new Sleepfresh campaign as brand expands into seating solutions

Vidya Balan fronts new Sleepfresh campaign as brand expands into seating solutions

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 26, 2025

Sleepfresh has announced its entry into the seating solutions category under its newly formed home label — Raunak Homes


'Grassroots sport isn’t charity, it’s nation-building in its purest form'

'Grassroots sport isn’t charity, it’s nation-building in its purest form'

  • by Ruhail Amin
  • June 12, 2025

Siddhartha Upadhyay, Founder and President of STAIRS, speaks about grassroots sports and Olympic ambitions


Bharat Lab’s 'My First Salary' report reveals habits of Gen Z

Bharat Lab’s 'My First Salary' report reveals habits of Gen Z

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 26, 2025

Surveying 2,125 individuals across Bharat, the study reveals that a first salary is not merely a financial event, it is a rite of passage shaped...


The richest insights come from zero-party data: Nicholas Kontopoulos, Twilio

The richest insights come from zero-party data: Nicholas Kontopoulos, Twilio

  • by Shantanu David
  • April 29, 2025

Nicholas Kontopoulos, Vice President of Marketing at Twilio, shares why brands must tread carefully, ensuring that AI-driven personalization remains meaningful


MRUC may rope in advertisers to revive IRS

MRUC may rope in advertisers to revive IRS

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • April 16, 2025

Print media owners have been hesitant to cover costs amid ongoing economic challenges delaying the survey, sources said


DoubleVerify invests in FirstPartyCapital

DoubleVerify invests in FirstPartyCapital

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 04, 2025

The investment strengthens FirstPartyCapital’s efforts to support scalable ad tech


First-party data takes spotlight, but cookies stay on marketers’ menu

First-party data takes spotlight, but cookies stay on marketers’ menu

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 11, 2025

Publishers and advertisers are still exploring new monetisation models, such as subscription-based content and partnerships that leverage first-party data


Angad Bhatia appointed as CEO of Firstpost & Creator18

Angad Bhatia appointed as CEO of Firstpost & Creator18

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 11, 2025

Before joining here, Angad was CEO of India Lifestyle Network and also led brand & marketing growth for other Mensa brands


One year after: Is fund crunch stalling ISEC?

One year after: Is fund crunch stalling ISEC?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • March 05, 2025

While broadcasters are pushing for a detailed study on ISEC's impact on television, the process has been delayed due to economic constraints, insiders have told...


Devang Shah, Hemant Kshirsagar to be CBOs at Dentsu India

Devang Shah, Hemant Kshirsagar to be CBOs at Dentsu India

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 04, 2025

While Devang Shah will oversee Consumer, Industrials & Commerce, Hemant Kshirsagar will lead Financial Services & FinTech


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...


Coldplay Streaming: How brands hit the right note

Coldplay Streaming: How brands hit the right note

  • by Soumya Gawri
  • January 27, 2025

Brands like Maybelline New York, Absolut Mixers, Ballentine Soda, Chivas Luxe Perfumes, Oreo Pokémon Pikachu Edition Yellow Pack, Johnnie Walker Mixers ran ads during the...


Major hurdle cleared for IRS: Cost-sharing formula finalised

Major hurdle cleared for IRS: Cost-sharing formula finalised

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • September 18, 2024

The cost of the readership survey is expected to be higher than the approximately Rs 20 crore spent in 2019; final amount to be determined...


Are marketers on track with the digital news ecosystem?

Are marketers on track with the digital news ecosystem?

  • by Shantanu David
  • September 12, 2024

With the focus now being on zero-party, first-party data, for marketers aiming to deliver tailored experiences the digital news ecosystem presents challenges & opportunities, say...


Digital onslaught: Can IRS be the saviour for Print?

Digital onslaught: Can IRS be the saviour for Print?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • September 09, 2024

Many newspapers have either reduced their circulation or shut some editions to improve profitability. Publishers hope advertisers would invest more once the IRS returns


Why Print is now counting on RNI & ABC

Why Print is now counting on RNI & ABC

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • May 17, 2024

In the absence of IRS, print stakeholders and advertisers are banking on numbers shared by RNI and ABC but concerns remain, say industry players


Public Affairs Forum of India appoints Deepshikha Dharmaraj as President

Public Affairs Forum of India appoints Deepshikha Dharmaraj as President

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 14, 2024

Chetan Krishnaswamy, Vice President, Public Policy, Amazon India is the new Vice President


Why is the industry divided on resuming IRS?

Why is the industry divided on resuming IRS?

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • May 14, 2024

Industry watchers say some print players are wary of ‘real’ circulation figures impacting ad rates, not keen on paying for the survey; advertisers & agencies...


Govt to target illegal betting app ads that violate CCPA norms

Govt to target illegal betting app ads that violate CCPA norms

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 13, 2024

By involving the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Centre wants to identify violators with appropriate legal action and penalties


IRS to resume very soon: Rakesh Sharma, INS

IRS to resume very soon: Rakesh Sharma, INS

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • May 02, 2024

In a chat with exchange4media, Rakesh Sharma, President of the Indian Newspaper Society shared that the biggest challenge in the print industry today is the...


Cookie crunch kicks off first-party data race

Cookie crunch kicks off first-party data race

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • February 28, 2024

FMCG companies are currently the biggest investors in first-party data with some big spenders even considering investing in data-mining models, say expert sources


The future of TV is a combination of mass reach and personalisation: Shubhranshu Singh

The future of TV is a combination of mass reach and personalisation:...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • February 01, 2024

At e4m TV First conference, Shubhranshu Singh of Tata Motors explained why TV was never and will never be dead, and rather remains to be...


We aren't in the business of media, but in the business of harvesting attention: Ajay Dang

We aren't in the business of media, but in the business of...

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • February 01, 2024

Ajay Dang, President, Head - Marketing, Ultratech Cement delved deep into 'Theory of Advertising and TV' at the e4m TV First conference


TV is critical in ‘attention economy’: Sam Balsara

TV is critical in ‘attention economy’: Sam Balsara

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • February 01, 2024

Sam Balsara, Chairman, Madison World, spoke at e4m TV First conference on TV’s share in the AdEx and why large advertisers in India still spend...


Cracking the Code: SEO Strategies for 2024 and Beyond

Cracking the Code: SEO Strategies for 2024 and Beyond

  • by Kamal Krishna
  • January 18, 2024

Guest Column: Kamal Krishna, CEO at MOBILISE unveils the Next Frontier in SEO Strategies


Navigating The Future: Top Marketing Trends To Watch Out For In 2024

Navigating The Future: Top Marketing Trends To Watch Out For In 2024

  • by Deepa Krishnan
  • January 18, 2024

Guest Column: Deepa Krishnan, Head – Marketing, India and Southwest Asia, Hyatt Explores Top Marketing Trends Shaping 2024


Air India gives P Balaji charge of newly created key role

Air India gives P Balaji charge of newly created key role

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 04, 2024

P Balaji will be Air India’s Group Head- Governance, Regulatory, Compliance (GRC) and Corporate Affairs


Anirban Ghosh named Chief Operating Officer at Eggfirst

Anirban Ghosh named Chief Operating Officer at Eggfirst

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 12, 2023

Anirban Ghosh was earlier associated with several media companies like BIG FM, India Today and ABP Group


Will OOH dazzle this festive season?

Will OOH dazzle this festive season?

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 12, 2023

As the celebrations begin, experts tell us the trends and challenges for the OOH sector this season


‘We've tasted success in OOH, and we are intent on replicating it’

‘We've tasted success in OOH, and we are intent on replicating it’

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 11, 2023

COO of Excitel Varun Pasricha shares why their latest OOH campaign ‘Drive Safely’ encourages people to not use the internet and how it will help...


What’s making OOH out of the world?

What’s making OOH out of the world?

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • August 09, 2023

‘Barbenhiemer’ innovations, the power of AI and creative conversations are inspiring brands to explore the potential of the medium, say industry watchers


Airport advertising set to take off amid World Cup buzz?

Airport advertising set to take off amid World Cup buzz?

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 02, 2023

The upcoming cricket tournament may be played in eight to nine cities, increasing chances of footfalls in airports and presenting a golden opportunity for brands


How DOOH growth is redefining the future of digital creators

How DOOH growth is redefining the future of digital creators

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 13, 2023

Industry players are unanimous in their view that advancements in OOH advertising and adaptation of innovative tech have opened new doors for the digital creators


Will 3D add a new dimension to DOOH in India?

Will 3D add a new dimension to DOOH in India?

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 27, 2023

Industry experts weigh in on the future of 3D OOH in India and the challenges that lay therein


No IRS numbers: Print advertisers rely on other data sources, past records

No IRS numbers: Print advertisers rely on other data sources, past records

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 27, 2023

The absence of readership data has been a great impediment but that has not affected their trust in the medium, say marketers


ASCI releases guidelines to combat deceptive advertising

ASCI releases guidelines to combat deceptive advertising

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 16, 2023

Forms multi-stakeholder task force along with DoCA to examine these issues


Ashish Bhasin to mentor growth and transformation at Connect Network Inc

Ashish Bhasin to mentor growth and transformation at Connect Network Inc

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 01, 2023

Bhasin will also acquire a significant minority stake in the agency over a defined period of time


Iconic & innovative go hand in hand in crafting client delight: Arijit Chakrabarti

Iconic & innovative go hand in hand in crafting client delight: Arijit...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 18, 2023

Chakrabarti, VP (Strategy and Creative) at Kinetic India, was speaking at the 4th edition of e4m NEONS OOH Conference & Awards 2023


Trust building can happen only with largeness: Shubhranshu Singh

Trust building can happen only with largeness: Shubhranshu Singh

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 18, 2023

At e4m NEONS OOH Conference, Singh of Tata Motors spoke about the impact of OOH, new practices, and more


Technology can help OOH grow faster: Sam Balsara

Technology can help OOH grow faster: Sam Balsara

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 18, 2023

Balsara, Chairman of Madison World, was speaking at his opening address on ‘OOH Fast Forward’ at the 4th edition of e4m Neons OOH Conference


Disney Star gives pink slips to India staffers

Disney Star gives pink slips to India staffers

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 21, 2023

The layoffs will be done in multiple rounds, as per industry sources


ITC Ltd. accelerates efforts to make kirana stores ready for ‘next generation retail’

ITC Ltd. accelerates efforts to make kirana stores ready for ‘next generation...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 05, 2021

Strengthens partnership with retailers in line with its inclusive growth credo ‘Nation First: Sab Saath Badhein’  Over the years, ITC has strengthened its partnership...


The scope for automated media buying models becoming the norm for DOOH in India

The scope for automated media buying models becoming the norm for DOOH...

  • by Noel D'souza
  • January 21, 2021

Industry leaders say though brands, media owners and agencies are realizing the importance of automation, the adoption is fairly slow The digital out-of-home (DOOH) market...


NDMC has a strict eye on illegal hoardings violating 2017 OAP

NDMC has a strict eye on illegal hoardings violating 2017 OAP

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 20, 2021

The policy, which keeps road safety and city aesthetics in mind, states that prior permission of the NDMC authority is required to display an ad...


OOH 2021: Trends that will define growth & success

OOH 2021: Trends that will define growth & success

  • by Noel D'souza
  • January 13, 2021

OOH leaders talk about factors like mobile integration, contextual advertising and DOOH that will lead the way for out-of-home in 2021 As the world gears...


‘Save the hoarding industry’: Hyderabad OOH owners launch campaign against MA&UD orders

‘Save the hoarding industry’: Hyderabad OOH owners launch campaign against MA&UD orders

  • by Noel D'souza
  • January 06, 2021

In Feb 2020, the city’s municipal administration had called for the removal of rooftop formats that are 60 feet above ground level, an order which...


Urban Company's #WearASmile campaign will add missing human element of smile: Tarun Menon

Urban Company's #WearASmile campaign will add missing human element of smile: Tarun...

  • by Nafisa Shaheen
  • December 08, 2020

On the launch of its #WearASmile campaign, Urban Company’s Director-Marketing Tarun Menon shares insights on the campaign,...


FirstCry doubles ad spends in FY 2019-20

FirstCry doubles ad spends in FY 2019-20

  • by Misbaah Mansuri
  • December 02, 2020

The brand has allocated Rs 16 crore for advertising in this financial year FirstCry, the online store for baby and kids’ products, has doubled its...


Ipsos hires Sandeep Ghosh as Executive Director, Public Affairs

Ipsos hires Sandeep Ghosh as Executive Director, Public Affairs

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 04, 2020

Ghosh has clocked about 27 years in Research Consulting and held senior level positions across leading market research organizations Ipsos India has further reinforced its...


How brands are going to evolve with customers while adapting to the new normal?

How brands are going to evolve with customers while adapting to the...

  • by Sonia Notani
  • October 30, 2020

Sonia Notani, Chief Marketing Officer, IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd says that the pandemic provided companies an opportunity to ‘adapt to win’ so that the...


BookMyShow unveils the all-new entertainment experience - safe, secure and just the same amount of fun, through its latest campaign film

BookMyShow unveils the all-new entertainment experience - safe, secure and just the...

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 23, 2020

#UnlockingLife one experience at a time: The films strikes a chord taking viewers down memory lane while capturing the new face of India’s out-of-home entertainment...


Edtech startup BasicFirst appoints AjayDev Singh as Marketing Head and Chief Digital Strategist

Edtech startup BasicFirst appoints AjayDev Singh as Marketing Head and Chief Digital...

  • by pitchteam
  • June 24, 2020

BasicFirst – a personalized e-learning platform – today announced the appointment of industry specialist AjayDev Singh as Marketing Head and Chief Digital Strategist...


Paytm First Games brings back fantasy cricket

Paytm First Games brings back fantasy cricket

  • by pitchteam
  • June 04, 2020

India’s leading gaming destination Paytm First Games has brought back the excitement of cricket for fans of fantasy sports with the two latest cricket tournaments...


This Is The Time For A Brand To Be Anti-fragile

This Is The Time For A Brand To Be Anti-fragile

  • by Sonia Notani
  • May 20, 2020

As part of our new series, ‘Marketers Playbook for 2020 Post Covid-19?, Sonia Notani, Chief Marketing Officer, IndiaFirst Life Insurance pens down evolving marketing strategies...


Pristyn Care reiterates the importance of seeking expert medical opinion during COVID-19; launches #ConsultFirst campaign on World Health Day

Pristyn Care reiterates the importance of seeking expert medical opinion during COVID-19;...

  • by pitchteam
  • April 07, 2020

Amidst the current lockdown due to COVID-19, it has become difficult for patients with various health issues to visit doctors and receive proper...


IDFC FIRST Bank names India’s iconic personality Mr. Amitabh Bachchan  as Brand Ambassador

IDFC FIRST Bank names India’s iconic personality Mr. Amitabh Bachchan as Brand...

  • by pitchteam
  • March 11, 2020

IDFC FIRST Bank today announced the signing of India’s most iconic personality, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, as its first ever brand ambassador. Mr. Bachchan is a...


Maggi unveils new campaign to introduce ‘First Cook’

Maggi unveils new campaign to introduce ‘First Cook’

  • by pitchteam
  • May 20, 2019

The new campaign has been launched on Hotstar and will be followed by large-scale television campaign Maggi has come up with a new campaign that...


Le Rendez-Vous| Mumbai | January 23 and 24

Le Rendez-Vous| Mumbai | January 23 and 24

  • by pitchteam
  • January 22, 2018

Under the patronage of the French Ministry of Culture, the Embassy of France and Institut Français in India in collaboration with TV France International will...


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