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Why regional ice cream brands are winning big in South India

Why regional ice cream brands are winning big in South India

  • by Pooja Yadav
  • October 23, 2025

Experts suggest that incorporating regional tastes, hyperlocal campaigns, and community-driven engagement could ensure national brands remain competitive even in smaller markets


SKINN from House of Titan launches new festive campaign

SKINN from House of Titan launches new festive campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 25, 2025

The campaign film is titled ‘Let the Celebrations Come Alive in Your SKINN’


No longer on trial: Is CTV finally stepping out of the shadows?

No longer on trial: Is CTV finally stepping out of the shadows?

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 19, 2025

Driving this momentum is the rise of ad-supported and hybrid models, which are steadily expanding the reach of both CTV and OTT platforms


Connect Network Inc. launches DOOH platform

Connect Network Inc. launches DOOH platform

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 18, 2025

Connect Digital offers to fuse audience intelligence, AdTech and creative innovation on a single platform


Navigating the digital tide: How CTV is reshaping media

Navigating the digital tide: How CTV is reshaping media

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 12, 2025

At the recent e4m & Teads Custom Roundtable (CRT), marketers and media professionals came together to debate how CTV is transforming audience engagement, brand building,...


Fabian Cowan appointed Director at Connect Network to spearhead DOOH business

Fabian Cowan appointed Director at Connect Network to spearhead DOOH business

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 03, 2025

Fabian Cowan has been at the forefront of shaping OOH and DOOH narratives in India


Hit or Miss: The week in ads

Hit or Miss: The week in ads

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 21, 2025

We look at a few of this week's brand spots that caught our eye - from fizzy punches and office sneakers to unexpected nostalgia and...


CTV offers best of both worlds- TV's scale & digital’s targeting: Prabhvir Sahmey

CTV offers best of both worlds- TV's scale & digital’s targeting: Prabhvir...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 12, 2025

At Pitch CMO Summit, Prabhvir Sahmey, Senior Director - Ad Sales at Samsung Ads, presented a compelling case for how CTV is blurring the lines...


CTV is no longer a luxury; it’s a mainstream media habit: Venkat Chalasani, AMFI CEO

CTV is no longer a luxury; it’s a mainstream media habit: Venkat...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 12, 2025

AMFI CEO Venkat Chalasani shared at the e4m Connected TV Conference that regionalisation of financial communication is the next critical step in deepening India’s investment...


Put people before process & build your brand on what matters: Venkatesh Naidu

Put people before process & build your brand on what matters: Venkatesh...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 12, 2025

At the e4m Connected TV Conference, Venkatesh Naidu, CEO - Bajaj Capital Insurance Broking, shared insights from his personal journey on purpose-driven leadership, brand building...


50 mn households already on CTV & the next wave is coming fast: Russhabh Thakkar, Frodoh

50 mn households already on CTV & the next wave is coming...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 12, 2025

The e4m Connected TV Conference witnessed a power-packed session by Russhabh R Thakkar, Founder and CEO of Frodoh, on addressing complexities in digital advertising


‘Once we map behavioural journeys across devices, CTV will be a full-funnel platform’

‘Once we map behavioural journeys across devices, CTV will be a full-funnel...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 09, 2025

At the Pitch CMO Summit 2025, Rahul Chetry of Dentsu and Ishank Joshi of Mobavenue decoded why Connected TV is no longer the future —...


Rs 2,500 crore in ad spends: The rise of CTV in India’s ad mix

Rs 2,500 crore in ad spends: The rise of CTV in India’s...

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 07, 2025

India is seeing a 21% year-on-year growth in CTV adoption, largely powered by smart TV penetration and an expansive content ecosystem that spans OTT, Free...


Henna Pande returns to FCB Kinnect as EVP – North

Henna Pande returns to FCB Kinnect as EVP – North

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 24, 2025

Henna Pande has returned after a sabbatical to lead Kinnect’s expanding Delhi office


FCB Kinnect appoints Abhinav Tripathi as NCD

FCB Kinnect appoints Abhinav Tripathi as NCD

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 12, 2025

Abhinav Tripathi joins from McCann Worldgroup where he was Creative Head of Digital & Content Studio


FCB Kinnect wins full-funnel creative mandate for Prega News

FCB Kinnect wins full-funnel creative mandate for Prega News

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 22, 2025

FCB Kinnect wins full-funnel creative mandate for Prega News


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...


The CTV situationship: Why some brands want commitment, others just dates

The CTV situationship: Why some brands want commitment, others just dates

  • by Shantanu David
  • February 14, 2025

According to Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025, CTV advertising in India grew by almost 35% in 2024, reaching an estimated market size of close to...


PMAR: CTV advertising to reach Rs 2,500 crore by 2025-end

PMAR: CTV advertising to reach Rs 2,500 crore by 2025-end

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 13, 2025

According to the Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025, CTV advertising in India grew by almost 35% in 2024, reaching an estimated market size of close...


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...


Connected TV in 2025: Why Indian advertisers are tuning in

Connected TV in 2025: Why Indian advertisers are tuning in

  • by Shantanu David
  • January 22, 2025

Advertisers using CTV for better targeting capabilities and engagement opportunities, thanks to expansion of internet access in tier cities and increasing affordability of smart TVs


New RIOs out: JioStar raises channel bouquet prices by 18%, Zee & Sony by 12%

New RIOs out: JioStar raises channel bouquet prices by 18%, Zee &...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • January 07, 2025

JioStar has introduced 83 channel packs comprising 134 channels—85 standard definition, 44 high definition and 5 free-to-air options


e4m Report Card: CTV gets A+ in 2024, 100 million households on the horizon

e4m Report Card: CTV gets A+ in 2024, 100 million households on...

  • by Shantanu David
  • December 06, 2024

Major sporting events, like the IPL, have driven viewer engagement on CTV platforms due to free streaming; consumers increasingly opting for on-demand content over traditional...


Plot thickens: Why production houses are thinking differently

Plot thickens: Why production houses are thinking differently

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • November 04, 2024

The focus is now on compelling storytelling, innovation & adaptation without second-guessing what viewers want, say production heads


From premium to programmatic: Has YouTube masthead’s value taken a hit amid cost surge?

From premium to programmatic: Has YouTube masthead’s value taken a hit amid...

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • October 08, 2024

Once a premium digital ad staple, YouTube’s masthead ads have now become a pricier, less exclusive option, with advertisers now questioning its ROI


'Key to success lies in finding right mix of human creativity & technological efficiency'

'Key to success lies in finding right mix of human creativity &...

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 27, 2024

At e4m’s Independent Digital Agency Connect (IDAC), Sudish Balan, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Tonic Worldwide, explained the intricate relationship between humans and technology


Meta Connect 2024: Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI-powered vision for future reality

Meta Connect 2024: Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI-powered vision for future reality

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 26, 2024

The Meta CEO also introduced Orion, a next-generation AI-powered assistant, which comes in the form of smart glasses


Flipkart and FCB Kinnect make a ‘big deal of the small things’

Flipkart and FCB Kinnect make a ‘big deal of the small things’

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 20, 2024

The integrated campaign comprises films, influencer engagements, and on-ground activations


Scalability the only way to up brand visibility on traditional media: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur

Scalability the only way to up brand visibility on traditional media: Rajiv...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 14, 2024

At e4m’s 40 under 40 Journalism Conference, Rajiv Dubey, Head of Media at Dabur India spoke about the relevance of traditional media and the importance...


Home screen advertising: CTV gets a landing page for premium advertisers

Home screen advertising: CTV gets a landing page for premium advertisers

  • by Shantanu David
  • July 15, 2024

Industry watchers share that the CTV home screen has found takers from across categories – retail, automotive, luxury & CPG brands; offers advertisers array of...


Connected TV is now the champion product for everyone: Russhabh R Thakkar, Frodoh World

Connected TV is now the champion product for everyone: Russhabh R Thakkar,...

  • by Shantanu David
  • May 30, 2024

Founder and CEO of Frodoh World, Russhabh R Thakkar tells e4m about the agency's offbeat journey, focusing on the three next best things in the...


FCB Kinnect appoints Priyanka Nair as National Strategy Director

FCB Kinnect appoints Priyanka Nair as National Strategy Director

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 28, 2024

Priyanka Nair moves from Ogilvy India where she was EVP – Planning and Strategy


Dentsu Creative India’s Cannes Lions 2024 entry: Motorola Deep Connect

Dentsu Creative India’s Cannes Lions 2024 entry: Motorola Deep Connect

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 16, 2024

Motorola Deep Connect is an innovative solution that utilises miners' communication infrastructure and was executed by Dentsu Creative India


Sports viewership has significant headroom for growth in India: Shashi Sinha

Sports viewership has significant headroom for growth in India: Shashi Sinha

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 13, 2024

At the e4m Connected TV conference, Shashi Sinha, CEO of IPG Mediabrands India, said a premium panel for CTV measurement is set to provide advertisers...


‘CTV gives you the experience of big screen with the precision of digital’

‘CTV gives you the experience of big screen with the precision of...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2024

At e4m’s Connected TV Conference 2024, experts mulled over the possibilities of leveraging AI and CTV to their maximum potential


Has Connected TV made media plans more effective?

Has Connected TV made media plans more effective?

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2024

Vivek Malhotra and Rajiv Rajagopal discussed the growth of CTV at the e4m Connected TV Conference


In the next 3 years, we project about 316 million CTVs: Pankaj Krishna

In the next 3 years, we project about 316 million CTVs: Pankaj...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2024

At the e4m Connected TV Conference, Pankaj Krishna, Founder and CEO, Chrome Data Analytics and Media (Chrome DM) spoke about Scaling Data-Driven CTV


The CTV Code: Breaking down measurement metrics

The CTV Code: Breaking down measurement metrics

  • by Shantanu David
  • April 04, 2024

A peek into what constitutes the measurement system in the world of Connected TV; experts share how CTV measures and optimizes campaigns


Bail Kolhu talks of mindful voting with #ChunoSahi Campaign

Bail Kolhu talks of mindful voting with #ChunoSahi Campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 13, 2024

The film takes a dig at political rhetoric overshadowing actual concerns


TVS Motor releases second leg of its ‘Miss.Represent’ campaign

TVS Motor releases second leg of its ‘Miss.Represent’ campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 11, 2024

The campaign has been conceptualised by FCB Kinnect


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


Marketers can anticipate continued ad spending on CTV: Priti Murthy

Marketers can anticipate continued ad spending on CTV: Priti Murthy

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • January 15, 2024

Priti Murthy, President, GroupM Nexus, spoke to e4m on data-driven strategies, the potential of Connected TV and other developments in the martech domain


Will modified RIO lead to an increase in subs revenue or cord-cutting?

Will modified RIO lead to an increase in subs revenue or cord-cutting?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • January 05, 2024

While pricing changes in the new RIO are seen as a necessity for the broadcast industry battling content costs among other setbacks, some fear that...


Future Forward: Navigating the Marketing Revolution of 2024

Future Forward: Navigating the Marketing Revolution of 2024

  • by Ritika Raj
  • December 29, 2023

AI, Personalization, Segmentation, and Sustainability – Industry Experts Steer Into a New Era of Consumer Connection; AI to Take Centre Stage


2023: When CTV made big inroads into India

2023: When CTV made big inroads into India

  • by Shantanu David
  • December 13, 2023

Advertisers too are taking note of CTV’s ability to drive a high level of engagement and ad recall among viewers


CTV in India can cross 60 million by 2025: Rajiv Rajagopal, Finecast

CTV in India can cross 60 million by 2025: Rajiv Rajagopal, Finecast

  • by Shantanu David
  • June 26, 2023

Rajagopal, National Head, Client Development, Finecast India, talks about the future of CTV in India, and more


Lenovo India & Intel Evo encourage creators to express ‘boldly’ via tech

Lenovo India & Intel Evo encourage creators to express ‘boldly’ via tech

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 05, 2023

The campaign, conceptualised by FCB Kinnect, has a series of videos called ‘Brave New Art’


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


Will move to tariff forbearance if broadcast sector works cohesively: PD Vaghela

Will move to tariff forbearance if broadcast sector works cohesively: PD Vaghela

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 18, 2022

Speaking at the 11th CII Big Picture Summit, Vaghela said the TRAI will soon come out with amendments to its new tariff order (NTO) framework


NEC India rolls out digital-first campaign ‘NEC Makes It Happen’

NEC India rolls out digital-first campaign ‘NEC Makes It Happen’

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 15, 2021

Campaign to showcase the incredible digital transformation happening in the country with NEC’s disruptive technological solutions NEC Corporation India (NEC India),...


TVS Eurogrip digitizes After-Sales Service with ‘TVS Eurogrip Click to Connect’

TVS Eurogrip digitizes After-Sales Service with ‘TVS Eurogrip Click to Connect’

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 13, 2021

Introduces best-in category Warranty App for customers TVS Srichakra Limited, India’s leading 2 & 3 wheeler tyre company, has announced the introduction of “TVS Eurogrip...


L’Oréal hosts India’s first virtual campus connect program

L’Oréal hosts India’s first virtual campus connect program

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 29, 2020

'L’Oréal on Campus 2020’ helped management students experience the work, life and culture of L’Oréal through a first-of-its-kind experiential campus engagement L’Oréal India recently...


The Business of Marketing in the ‘New Normal’

The Business of Marketing in the ‘New Normal’

  • by Sanjay Gupta
  • July 30, 2020

Sanjay Gupta, Marketing Director, India SA & APAC Rides Brand Marketing, Uber emphasizes on the need for marketers to be meaningful in their actions and...


Connected TV to command a larger share of budget in the coming years: GroupM Report

Connected TV to command a larger share of budget in the coming...

  • by pitchteam
  • June 11, 2020

The report highlights social, technological and political factors that will impact brand safety in future A new brand safety report released by GroupM, WPP’s media...


#StarbucksCelebratesMoms with a special dedication this International Mother’s Day

#StarbucksCelebratesMoms with a special dedication this International Mother’s Day

  • by pitchteam
  • May 12, 2020

Tata Starbucks believes in the importance of human connections and recognizes that the most special, warm and important connection is the one with mothers....


Bausch + Lomb awards Kinnect with its complete Digital Media mandate

Bausch + Lomb awards Kinnect with its complete Digital Media mandate

  • by pitchteam
  • May 12, 2020

Bausch + Lomb, the global leader in contact lenses and lens care solutions, awards Kinnect - India's foremost independent digital marketing agency, with its complete...


NIELSEN INDIA BETS BIG ON FMCG E-COMM GROWTH IN INDIA

NIELSEN INDIA BETS BIG ON FMCG E-COMM GROWTH IN INDIA

  • by pitchteam
  • December 05, 2019

Expects FMCG e-commerce to grow at a 44% CAGR to $4 billion by 2022 Nielsen India expects the fast-moving consumer goods sales coming from the...


Social Kinnect helps Lodha reach out to NRIs with emotionally resonant campaign

Social Kinnect helps Lodha reach out to NRIs with emotionally resonant campaign

  • by pitchteam
  • December 24, 2018

What happens when an NRI who has been living abroad for a long time comes home for the winter with his foreign born-and-bred children? This...


Social Kinnect appoints Bharat Suri as VP-Operations

Social Kinnect appoints Bharat Suri as VP-Operations

  • by pitchteam
  • November 19, 2018

Digital marketing agency Social Kinnect has announced the appointment of Bharat Suri as Vice President of Operations. Suri is a key hire at this stage...


Social Kinnect awarded the digital mandate of entire Indiabulls Group

Social Kinnect awarded the digital mandate of entire Indiabulls Group

  • by pitchteam
  • October 17, 2018

Social Kinnect, India's foremost independent digital marketing agency, has been awarded the social media mandate of Indiabulls Group. The agency will be responsible...


fbb Takes Over Mumbai Airport to Launch Their Festive Collection

fbb Takes Over Mumbai Airport to Launch Their Festive Collection

  • by pitchteam
  • October 15, 2018

The season for shopping has begun and people all over the country have increased their spending budgets to ensure they look their best...


The Miss India Wali Feeling Is Back

The Miss India Wali Feeling Is Back

  • by pitchteam
  • June 20, 2018

From aspirations and dreams, to reality. The story of each Miss India contestant makes one desire to achieve more.   fbb, one of India’s largest...


Media Kinnect wins the Digital Media Mandate for Investica

Media Kinnect wins the Digital Media Mandate for Investica

  • by pitchteam
  • June 11, 2018

Media Kinnect, Social Kinnect's specialized media strategy and operations arm, wins the digital media mandate for Investica, a leading mutual fund distribution company in India....


EVERYUTH TELLS YOU TO #DitchTheAdvice WITH DIANA PENTY

EVERYUTH TELLS YOU TO #DitchTheAdvice WITH DIANA PENTY

  • by pitchteam
  • May 08, 2018

When it comes to pimples, there are hundreds of people willing to give unwanted advice which often ends up causing a lot of confusion. This...


Kshitij | IIT Kharagpur | 19th-21st January 2018

Kshitij | IIT Kharagpur | 19th-21st January 2018

  • by pitchteam
  • January 08, 2018

KSHITIJ, organised by IIT Kharagpur, is a fest much awaited by tech-lovers across the country.Since its inception in 2004 it has grown exponentially and has...


How has social media marketing taken over India?

How has social media marketing taken over India?

  • by Rohan Mehta
  • January 03, 2018

It does not come as a surprise to me that technology has taken over our lives, slowly but steadily making each one of us crave...


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