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August’s OOH Hits: How Brands Turned Streets into Storyboards

August’s OOH Hits: How Brands Turned Streets into Storyboards

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 03, 2025

From mirrored floors and 3D illusions to playful storytelling and AR-led activations, August’s outdoor campaigns showed that OOH today is about experiences, not just visibility.


Rural OOH Sees 15–20% Uptick as Early Monsoons Boost Farm Incomes

Rural OOH Sees 15–20% Uptick as Early Monsoons Boost Farm Incomes

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 01, 2025

Experts say ad rates have also climbed 10–15% in pockets where farm-linked consumption is booming.


Targeting media-dark audiences, AdOnMo bets big on DOOH growth

Targeting media-dark audiences, AdOnMo bets big on DOOH growth

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 25, 2025

In an interview with e4m, AdOnMo co-founders Sravanth Gajula and Sandeep Bommireddi discuss the company’s journey, gaps in the DOOH industry, key growth metrics and...


Roadstar faces uphill battle to emerge as India’s OOH currency

Roadstar faces uphill battle to emerge as India’s OOH currency

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 21, 2025

While IOAA claims Roadstar has the backing of AAAI, the latter maintains the verdict is pending


OOH Gets a Glow-Up: Brands win the streets & the sky with holograms, humour & hyperlocal

OOH Gets a Glow-Up: Brands win the streets & the sky with...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • July 26, 2025

From floating holograms and robotic arms to dual screen illusions and mobile-synced digital triggers, OOH players say the medium has broken free of the constraints...


Ad industry on alert: Brands hit pause amid India-Pak tension

Ad industry on alert: Brands hit pause amid India-Pak tension

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • May 09, 2025

With widespread uncertainty and airport closures ahead of summer holidays, brands across travel, hospitality, luxury auto, retail, and even FMCG have paused campaigns, industry leaders...


e4m Neons OOH Awards 2025: Madison OOH and Cathay Pacific bag top honours

e4m Neons OOH Awards 2025: Madison OOH and Cathay Pacific bag top...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2025

Among the other key winners are Publicis OOH, GroupM OOH Solutions, Dentsu Posterscope, Laqshya Media Limited and Aditya Birla Capital


OOH not an obligation, it’s an opportunity: Jayesh Yagnik, MOMS Outdoor Media Solutions

OOH not an obligation, it’s an opportunity: Jayesh Yagnik, MOMS Outdoor Media...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2025

Yagnik, CEO of MOMS Outdoor Media Solutions, took centre stage with a compelling keynote that transformed the audience’s perception of OOH advertising at the e4m...


DOOH on the rise: Not a future bet, but the new norm

DOOH on the rise: Not a future bet, but the new norm

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • May 07, 2025

India’s DOOH market, which is growing fast, driven by tech, urbanisation, and immersive content, is set to hit 17% of OOH revenues by 2027 despite...


Sustainability isn’t just a way but the only way forward in advertising: Gour Gupta

Sustainability isn’t just a way but the only way forward in advertising:...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • April 28, 2025

Tribes Communication's MD Gupta talks about the OOH industry's shift towards sustainability, the practicalities of transitioning to greener models and the green and data-driven future...


OOH campaigns that turned heads this IPL

OOH campaigns that turned heads this IPL

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 23, 2025

We take stock of interesting brand activations by brands during the ongoing league


From billboard to your pocket: How mobile targeting is reinventing OOH advertising

From billboard to your pocket: How mobile targeting is reinventing OOH advertising

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • April 21, 2025

Studies show that consumers are 48% more likely to engage with a mobile ad after seeing the same campaign in the real world


Despite slow start, RoadStar’s path paved with purpose: Industry

Despite slow start, RoadStar’s path paved with purpose: Industry

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • April 14, 2025

Once brands demand data and results, the whole ecosystem will follow, making RoadStar adoption essential and inevitable, says Praveen Vadhera, CEO of IOAA


There’s a renewed energy around outdoor advertising: Rohit Chopra, Times OOH

There’s a renewed energy around outdoor advertising: Rohit Chopra, Times OOH

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • April 09, 2025

Rohit Chopra, COO of Times OOH, discusses how the steady growth of outdoor advertising is also beset by challenges of infrastructure readiness, advertiser perception, and...


ACKO launches AI-generated OOH campaign

ACKO launches AI-generated OOH campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 24, 2025

The campaign has been conceputalised by FCB Group


Unlocking AI's full potential depends on using the right prompts: Vikram Sakhuja

Unlocking AI's full potential depends on using the right prompts: Vikram Sakhuja

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2025

Vikram Sakhuja, Group CEO of Madison Media and OOH highlighted how AI is transforming marketing by shifting the focus from target groups to outcome-based strategies...


Confessions of a media auditor: Meenakshi Menon at Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025

Confessions of a media auditor: Meenakshi Menon at Pitch Madison Advertising Report...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2025

Meenakshi Menon, Founder of GenSxty Tribe, engaged in a chat with Vikram Sakhuja, Group CEO of Madison Media & OOH, at the unveiling of the...


PMAR: OOH expected to grow at 12% in 2025

PMAR: OOH expected to grow at 12% in 2025

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 13, 2025

As per the Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025, OOH advertising revenue has surged from Rs 4,140 crore in 2023 to Rs 4,650 crore in 2024


Make way for transit OOH as urbanisation and mobility drive outdoor growth

Make way for transit OOH as urbanisation and mobility drive outdoor growth

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 07, 2025

Digital out-of-home advertising in transit hubs like airports and train stations are also creating avenues for real-time, dynamic content targeting, note industry heads


As DOOH gains traction, programmatic buying to follow suit: Ajay Mehta, GroupM

As DOOH gains traction, programmatic buying to follow suit: Ajay Mehta, GroupM

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • February 04, 2025

Ajay Mehta, MD of Cinema and OOH Solutions at GroupM India, talks about the rapid growth of DOOH, breakthroughs in the field and hindrances caused...


dentsu-e4m Report: Digital, OOH only media sectors with positive growth outlook until 2026

dentsu-e4m Report: Digital, OOH only media sectors with positive growth outlook until...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 03, 2025

As per the report, digital media has emerged as the largest contributor to advertising spends, accounting for 49% (Rs 49,251 crore) of the Indian ad...


Rapport retains HUL’s OOH mandate

Rapport retains HUL’s OOH mandate

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 23, 2025

The account size is estimated to be between Rs 150 crore and Rs 200 crore


Airport advertising takes a flight in post-Covid travel boom: Ad rates soar 10-15%

Airport advertising takes a flight in post-Covid travel boom: Ad rates soar...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • January 21, 2025

Post Covid, airport advertising has seen several new categories such as medical service providers, educational institutions, and leading regional brands, say industry experts


OOH needs to learn attribution from Digital: Shriranga Sudhakara, Vyoma Media

OOH needs to learn attribution from Digital: Shriranga Sudhakara, Vyoma Media

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 17, 2025

Standardised measurement can help OOH advertising attract larger ad budgets, securing a greater share of AdEx in India, says Shriranga Sudhakara, Founder & Managing Director...


Meet the top guns running India’s OOH show

Meet the top guns running India’s OOH show

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • January 14, 2025

A look at stalwarts from the OOH industry and how they have shaped and built the sector from strength to strength


From FMCG giants to banks: Maha Kumbh 2025 becomes a Rs 2000-cr marketing mela

From FMCG giants to banks: Maha Kumbh 2025 becomes a Rs 2000-cr...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • January 13, 2025

Major players like Coca Cola, Patanjali, Unilever, Dabur, Airtel, Vodafone, ITC, Amar Ujala, Park+ and IIFL have planned various campaigns for the festival


Britannia’s latest OOH campaign has billboards taking the shape of trees around them

Britannia’s latest OOH campaign has billboards taking the shape of trees around...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 09, 2025

The ‘Nature Shapes Britannia’ OOH campaign went live in 4 cities--Hyderabad, Kolkata, Meerut and Pune


Data & DOOH: OOH players aim for the sky in 2025

Data & DOOH: OOH players aim for the sky in 2025

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • January 08, 2025

Industry heads are positive that digital screens will significantly expand inventory this year; hyper-local campaigns and better infra to be other drivers


2025: DOOH set for a data-driven, dynamic year

2025: DOOH set for a data-driven, dynamic year

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 30, 2024

Industry heads say AI will become an integral part of the outdoor advertising landscape with tech delivering more precise and personalised experiences


Is Kinetic leading the race for HUL’s OOH account?

Is Kinetic leading the race for HUL’s OOH account?

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 19, 2024

Rapport, the OOH division of Interpublic Group, is the incumbent agency for the conglomerate


Measurement tools, sustainability talks & crackdowns: The turning points for OOH in 2024

Measurement tools, sustainability talks & crackdowns: The turning points for OOH in...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • December 10, 2024

While the outdoor industry did bounce back this year, it had its fair share of hurdles and introspections due to the Mumbai hoarding crash and...


What makes OOH the superstar in South?

What makes OOH the superstar in South?

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 29, 2024

Robust infrastructure & growth of transit media flavoured with local cultures and quirks is driving OOH in the southern metros and beyond, share industry players


South DOOH revolution: By 2025, 40% ad spend growth likely to come from digital screens

South DOOH revolution: By 2025, 40% ad spend growth likely to come...

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 26, 2024

Robust infrastructure, tech integrations and AI-powered dynamic creatives are expected to propel the growth of DOOH in the region


Maharashtra elections: How polling season led the way for OOH boost

Maharashtra elections: How polling season led the way for OOH boost

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • November 25, 2024

Experts say inventory bookings increased by up to 40%, occupancy rates reached 90%, and Rs 40-50 crore were spent on election campaigns


New roadblock for OOH’s proposed currency RoadStar

New roadblock for OOH’s proposed currency RoadStar

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • September 24, 2024

Agencies testing the software have red-flagged certain gaps in the upgraded version of the unified measurement system


BMC’s controversial OOH policy likely to be scrapped

BMC’s controversial OOH policy likely to be scrapped

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • September 13, 2024

State govt is believed to have directed BMC to keep the draft policy aside until the Bhosale Committee, constituted to probe the Ghatkopar tragedy, submits...


BMC has a change of guard amid OOH policy controversy

BMC has a change of guard amid OOH policy controversy

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 05, 2024

Department that deals with advertising has been entrusted to new AMC Dr Vipin Sharma


BMC extends OOH policy feedback deadline to Sept 9

BMC extends OOH policy feedback deadline to Sept 9

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • August 27, 2024

The civic body has received 38 representations over the draft policy so far


Why brands take the OOH route to virality

Why brands take the OOH route to virality

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • August 27, 2024

Using outdoor campaigns to go viral has become a powerful tool for brands to expand their reach and spark meaningful conversations with their audience, say...


In case of accidents, OOH advertisers to be solely liable: BMC

In case of accidents, OOH advertisers to be solely liable: BMC

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • August 12, 2024

The draft policy proposes 10% hike in licence fee annually, blacklisting of advertisers for non-payment of fee; insurance up to Rs 1 crore, stringent norms...


BMC tightens norms for political hoardings and banners ahead of assembly polls

BMC tightens norms for political hoardings and banners ahead of assembly polls

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • August 12, 2024

Public properties, playgrounds, schools, state buses and Govt vehicles are to be prohibited for political ads


DOOH: BMC to allow video ads in 'controlled environment'

DOOH: BMC to allow video ads in 'controlled environment'

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 31, 2024

Also, the civic body will hire agency for field survey of DOOH and has proposed camera+sensors to monitor illumination


BMC to prohibit gantry hoardings; aims stricter curbs on obscene or offensive DOOH

BMC to prohibit gantry hoardings; aims stricter curbs on obscene or offensive...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 31, 2024

As per Mumbai’s upcoming OOH policy, traffic islands & right-of-way (ROW) to be free of DOOH; processes to be aligned with mobile tower norms


OTT’s OOH spend is nearly 30% in a year. Why?

OTT’s OOH spend is nearly 30% in a year. Why?

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • July 29, 2024

Larger-than-life billboards, integration with other mediums, contextual relevance, targeted placements, and the ability to amplify a campaign on digital mediums drive OTTs to OOH, say...


IOAA tells agencies, 'Deal only with our OOH members'

IOAA tells agencies, 'Deal only with our OOH members'

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • July 26, 2024

The IOAA has drafted a letter to agencies with the suggestion in order to prevent them from engaging with illicit media owners in light of...


Behind Puma’s Olympic run on OOH

Behind Puma’s Olympic run on OOH

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • July 26, 2024

Shreya Sachdev, Associate Director and Head of Marketing at Puma India, shares insights into Puma’s association with the Paris Olympics, the idea behind outdoor installations...


IOAA pushing private measurement tool without consensus: OOH stakeholders on Roadstar

IOAA pushing private measurement tool without consensus: OOH stakeholders on Roadstar

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 23, 2024

Many allege IOAA neither consulted them nor roped in any research or industry body before endorsing RoadStar as a 'unified media measurement tool'


BMC contemplates banning video ads on DOOH

BMC contemplates banning video ads on DOOH

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 17, 2024

Traffic police is believed to have told the BMC that moving ads distract drivers leading to accidents. Luminosity of static DOOH to be capped as...


BMC’s OOH Draft Policy: Height of hoardings capped at 100 ft, no ads on footpath

BMC’s OOH Draft Policy: Height of hoardings capped at 100 ft, no...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 16, 2024

In a related development, the SC has directed the Railways to follow the notice issued by the BMC to remove oversized and unauthorised hoardings erected...


Amid crackdown on hoardings, OOH media owners seek CM Eknath Shinde’s intervention

Amid crackdown on hoardings, OOH media owners seek CM Eknath Shinde’s intervention

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 12, 2024

A group of over 40 media owners associated with various OOH associations from across the state visited Shinde's official residence Vasrha on Monday


BMC’s new OOH policy: Media owners raise red flags

BMC’s new OOH policy: Media owners raise red flags

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 04, 2024

OOH players say they were not consulted while framing the draft policy, and the proposals are 'unjustified and irrational'


#e4mExclusive:  BMC’s new OOH policy: No hoardings on rooftop, no ads on glass facade

#e4mExclusive:  BMC’s new OOH policy: No hoardings on rooftop, no ads on...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 03, 2024

Third party insurance and QR codes with agency details on hoardings to be mandatory. Also, stringent rules for DOOH


IPL or Elections: Who had a better run Outdoors?

IPL or Elections: Who had a better run Outdoors?

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • May 23, 2024

Thanks to IPL and elections, brands are likely to have increased their OOH budget 20-25% this year compared to a normal year, say experts


Billboard crash: Delhi municipal corporation orders structural audit of outdoor ads

Billboard crash: Delhi municipal corporation orders structural audit of outdoor ads

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 16, 2024

As per reports, in the wake of Monday’s billboard crash Central Railway authorities have also asked its divisions to conduct audit of outdoor hoardings


The idea behind Lemma's revamp is to introduce an omnichannel approach in OOH: Gulab Patil

The idea behind Lemma's revamp is to introduce an omnichannel approach in...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • May 13, 2024

Speaking to exchange4media, Gulab Patil, Founder & CEO, Lemma, said the revamp was initiated upon observing a demand for campaigns that could seamlessly extend across...


‘Main challenge is to ensure that conventional OOH is growing & making money to feed DOOH’

‘Main challenge is to ensure that conventional OOH is growing & making...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2024

At the e4m OOH Conference, industry experts came together to discuss the leadership outlook


What makes an OOH campaign impactful?

What makes an OOH campaign impactful?

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2024

At e4m OOH Conference, industry experts discuss how the field has evolved


65% of spends in OOH comes from top 5 categories: Jayesh Yagnik, MOMS Outdoor

65% of spends in OOH comes from top 5 categories: Jayesh Yagnik,...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2024

Speaking at e4m OOH Conference 2024, Jayesh Yagnik, CEO, MOMS Outdoor Media Solutions, talked about unlocking the untapped potential of OOH in non-metro


e4m NEONS OOH Awards 2024: Madison OOH, GroupM OOH Solutions, HUL take home big honours

e4m NEONS OOH Awards 2024: Madison OOH, GroupM OOH Solutions, HUL take...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2024

Taj Mahal’s Megh Santoor campaign bags 'OOH Campaign of the Year' award


OOH share in AdEx can grow to 10%; I am bullish on tech, DOOH & Programmatic: Sam Balsara

OOH share in AdEx can grow to 10%; I am bullish on...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2024

Sam Balsara, the Chairman of Madison World, delivered a closing keynote at e4m OOH Conference on Wednesday


e4m OOH Conference 2024 to be held today in Mumbai

e4m OOH Conference 2024 to be held today in Mumbai

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 08, 2024

The conference will be followed by the e4m NEONS OOH Awards 2024 which celebrates creative excellence in out-of-home advertising


Finolex Cables launches innovative OOH campaign

Finolex Cables launches innovative OOH campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 19, 2024

One of the hoardings features a live fan symbolically giving air to actor Kiara Advani


OOH now can tell a story through video & that is drawing advertisers: Jayesh Yagnik

OOH now can tell a story through video & that is drawing...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • April 16, 2024

The Chief Executive Officer of MOMS Outdoor Media Solutions spoke to e4m about the OOH industry’s growth rate, emerging markets, the advertisers’ perspective and more


Brands hit billboards, social media with colourful campaigns for Holi

Brands hit billboards, social media with colourful campaigns for Holi

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 26, 2024

The festival of colours brought out the creativity in brands as they teamed up for matching billboards and unleashed vibrant social media posts for Holi


Name, Fame or Money: What’s driving Indian ad agencies to go public?

Name, Fame or Money: What’s driving Indian ad agencies to go public?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • March 26, 2024

Apart from bringing in an infusion of funds, going public through an IPO lends an ad agency visibility and credibility, shared industry leaders


3D outdoor gains new dimensions with brands seeking immersive experiences

3D outdoor gains new dimensions with brands seeking immersive experiences

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 01, 2024

Despite higher investments compared to DOOH, 3D billboards have captivating displays and also generate interest on social media platforms, share industry players


Mumbai DOOH scene shining bright: What’s driving the growth

Mumbai DOOH scene shining bright: What’s driving the growth

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 20, 2024

Surging from 30 screens in 2022 to over 200 screens across Mumbai by 2023, the DOOH sector is experiencing remarkable growth. e4m explores the evolving...


“We Are Expecting To Close FY24 At A 10% Growth Rate”: Rajesh Kurian, Walkaroo

“We Are Expecting To Close FY24 At A 10% Growth Rate”: Rajesh...

  • by Ritika Raj
  • January 08, 2024

Rajesh Mathew Kurian, Director & Marketing Head, Walkaroo International shares insights on promoting active lifestyles, Content & OOH strategy, plans for 2024, trends in footwear...


Platinum Outdoor creates Xtra strong 3D anamorphic outdoor campaign for Continental Coffee

Platinum Outdoor creates Xtra strong 3D anamorphic outdoor campaign for Continental Coffee

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 04, 2024

The campaign highlights the strongest coffee message through “Start Strong Stay Strong” from Continental Xtra.


Anthony Paul Raj elevated to head Max OOH

Anthony Paul Raj elevated to head Max OOH

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 19, 2023

Anthony Paul Raj has in the past worked with Vantage Advertising Pvt Ltd, Portland India Outdoor Advertising Pvt Ltd and Luminas India Associates


Brands Gone Wild With Innovative Campaigns: A Year In Review

Brands Gone Wild With Innovative Campaigns: A Year In Review

  • by Ritika Raj
  • December 18, 2023

From virtual influencers to interactive billboards, we revisit the extraordinary campaigns that defined a year of groundbreaking creativity and reinvention in the world of brands


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


Sixer for OOH: Brands paint the town blue for World Cup

Sixer for OOH: Brands paint the town blue for World Cup

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • November 09, 2023

Sectors like Automobile, Consumer Durables, Real Estate, E-commerce have been big on OOH advertising this World Cup season, irrespective of the association with the tournament,...


Strategic use of OOH this festive season is a game-changer: Ankur Garg, Rapport India

Strategic use of OOH this festive season is a game-changer: Ankur Garg,...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • November 08, 2023

Garg of Rapport India shared his hopes for the OOH industry that has impressively navigated the pandemic effects, his insights on the 'Megh Santoor' campaign...


Hotstar owner Novi Digital Entertainment to merge with Star India: Report

Hotstar owner Novi Digital Entertainment to merge with Star India: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 12, 2023

The merger is in line with the companies’ endeavours to restructure their streaming, broadcasting and distribution business


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


Disney in talks with Blackstone over sale of India assets: Report

Disney in talks with Blackstone over sale of India assets: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 11, 2023

Top Disney executives Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer reportedly played a key role in setting up the talks


Nina Elavia Jaipuria quits Viacom18 after 17 years

Nina Elavia Jaipuria quits Viacom18 after 17 years

  • by Sonam Saini
  • October 10, 2023

Jaipuria was Viacom18's Head of Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network


Pranshu Mishra appointed Resident Editor, HT, Lucknow

Pranshu Mishra appointed Resident Editor, HT, Lucknow

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 09, 2023

Mishra joined the organisation in June from CNN TV18 where he was the Uttar Pradesh Bureau Chief


TRAI releases consultation paper on encouraging R&D in telecom, broadcasting & IT sectors

TRAI releases consultation paper on encouraging R&D in telecom, broadcasting & IT...

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 25, 2023

The authority has sought written comments from stakeholders by October 23, 2023, and counter comments by November 6, 2023


Sanjeev Mantri appointed as MD & CEO of ICICI Lombard

Sanjeev Mantri appointed as MD & CEO of ICICI Lombard

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 25, 2023

He replaces Bhargav Dasgupta who resigned on September 21


Ants Digital appoints Anil Sathiraju as Vice President, Growth Initiatives

Ants Digital appoints Anil Sathiraju as Vice President, Growth Initiatives

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 22, 2023

In his last stint, Anil was Head of South Entertainment at Wavemaker


Arjun Mohan named BYJU’S India CEO as Mrinal Mohit exits

Arjun Mohan named BYJU’S India CEO as Mrinal Mohit exits

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 21, 2023

This is Mohan's second stint with BYJU'S


Manoj Mathan named CEO of Radio Mango

Manoj Mathan named CEO of Radio Mango

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 20, 2023

Mathan joins after a 15-year stint with Mirchi


Avyan Global brings Rahul Welde as partner and advisor

Avyan Global brings Rahul Welde as partner and advisor

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 20, 2023

Welde will help the company in international expansion and further forays into digital services


Mustufa Arsiwalla moves on as CMO of Britannia Bel Foods

Mustufa Arsiwalla moves on as CMO of Britannia Bel Foods

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 19, 2023

Arsiwalla was with the company for four years


TRAI gives more time to submit comments on OTT consultation paper

TRAI gives more time to submit comments on OTT consultation paper

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 18, 2023

The authority said that the last date for submission of counter comments on the OTT consultation paper is now September 29


Moneycontrol’s Ravi Krishnan joins Mint

Moneycontrol’s Ravi Krishnan joins Mint

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 13, 2023

Mint’s current Editor Sruthijit KK will join The Economic Times


70% DNPA members block OpenAI’s access to their websites

70% DNPA members block OpenAI’s access to their websites

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • September 13, 2023

India’s top digital news publishers gear up to safeguard their intellectual property


Dheeraj Sinha named FCB Group CEO India, South Asia; Rohit Ohri gets new global role

Dheeraj Sinha named FCB Group CEO India, South Asia; Rohit Ohri gets...

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 12, 2023

Sinha will be reporting directly to FCB Global CEO Tyler Turnbull


Morris Garages India names Abhishek Malhotra as Marketing Lead for EV business

Morris Garages India names Abhishek Malhotra as Marketing Lead for EV business

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 11, 2023

Malhotra was earlier with Unacademy


‘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...


United Breweries names Vivek Gupta as MD & CEO

United Breweries names Vivek Gupta as MD & CEO

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 08, 2023

Gupta has over two decades of leadership experience


Swiggy's Anuj Rathi moves on after 7-yr stint

Swiggy's Anuj Rathi moves on after 7-yr stint

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 08, 2023

Rathi has stepped down as SVP, Revenue and Growth


Shirish Agarwal returns to Samsung India as Director - Marketing

Shirish Agarwal returns to Samsung India as Director - Marketing

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 08, 2023

Last month, he stepped down as Head - Marketing Communications & Brand at Panasonic


Ex-Twitter country head Kanika Mittal appointed as Taboola Country Manager

Ex-Twitter country head Kanika Mittal appointed as Taboola Country Manager

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 08, 2023

She has over 19 years of leadership experience across Digital, Tech, E-commerce, Retail and Consumer Goods


Coca-Cola & Disney Star strike Rs 160-crore sponsorship deal for Asia Cup, ICC World Cup

Coca-Cola & Disney Star strike Rs 160-crore sponsorship deal for Asia Cup,...

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • September 08, 2023

With the agreement, Coca-Cola now joins the ranks of Hindustan Unilever and Mahindra Auto as key sponsors for tournaments on Disney Star


Rahul Shivshankar to join Network18 as Consulting Editor

Rahul Shivshankar to join Network18 as Consulting Editor

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 05, 2023

Shivshankar will contribute across platforms


Pratip Francis joins MRF Tyres as GM, to head Brand Marketing

Pratip Francis joins MRF Tyres as GM, to head Brand Marketing

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 04, 2023

Francis joins MRF Tyres from GROHE where he was the CMO


Reckitt’s Dilen Gandhi appointed MD at Tasty Bite

Reckitt’s Dilen Gandhi appointed MD at Tasty Bite

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 01, 2023

Gandhi recently stepped down as Reckitt's Regional Marketing Director, Health & Nutrition, South Asia


Sonam Pradhan exits Mahindra, set to join Kellogg’s

Sonam Pradhan exits Mahindra, set to join Kellogg’s

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 01, 2023

Pradhan was Head-Integrated Media & Agency Relations at Mahindra Rise


BCCI made Rs 27,411cr from media rights, sponsorships, rev shares between 2018 & 2022

BCCI made Rs 27,411cr from media rights, sponsorships, rev shares between 2018...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 11, 2023

The Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary shared the numbers while responding to a query on the sporting body's income, expenditure and tax details


Bobby Pawar steps down as Chairman & CCO of Havas India

Bobby Pawar steps down as Chairman & CCO of Havas India

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 11, 2023

Pawar has decided to move away from advertising; Havas Worldwide to be led by Anupama Ramaswamy


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


Archana Vohra leaves Meta India

Archana Vohra leaves Meta India

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 09, 2023

Vohra headed Meta India’s SMB portfolio


ISA constitutes panel to define cross-media measurement

ISA constitutes panel to define cross-media measurement

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 04, 2023

The committee is headed by Jasnoor Sibia, Brand Director, Media Operations, Proctor & Gamble


Havas Worldwide India appoints Kundan Joshee as Managing Partner & Head – West & South

Havas Worldwide India appoints Kundan Joshee as Managing Partner & Head –...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 03, 2023

Joshee joins the agency from Wunderman Thompson


Karthik Krishnan joins The Content Lab as Executive Creative Director

Karthik Krishnan joins The Content Lab as Executive Creative Director

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 02, 2023

Since 2020, he has been leading campaigns for brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk, Cadbury Bournville and Marico's Set Wet


Tarundeep Singh Rana joins Zydus Healthcare as Chief Marketing Officer

Tarundeep Singh Rana joins Zydus Healthcare as Chief Marketing Officer

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 02, 2023

Rana was earlier with Sun Pharma Consumer Healthcare for 6 years as Head Marketing & eCommerce


Debabrata Mukherjee to take over as MD & CEO of Bata Bangladesh

Debabrata Mukherjee to take over as MD & CEO of Bata Bangladesh

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 02, 2023

Mukherjee is moving on from his current role as the Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Emami Agrotech; at Bata, he will report to Rajeev...


Puneet Chandok to lead Microsoft India, South Asia ops

Puneet Chandok to lead Microsoft India, South Asia ops

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 02, 2023

Chandok was previously with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the head of India and South Asia


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


Deepika Warrier joins Bajaj Auto as Head of Marketing

Deepika Warrier joins Bajaj Auto as Head of Marketing

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 01, 2023

She was with Diageo India for 3 years prior to this


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


TV9 Network collaborates with DistroTV

TV9 Network collaborates with DistroTV

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 01, 2023

The partnership will help DistroTV users worldwide to stream TV9 Network’s news coverage


Omnicom Media Group India elevates Deep Singh as National Head of Strategy

Omnicom Media Group India elevates Deep Singh as National Head of Strategy

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 31, 2023

Singh was earlier PHD India’s Strategy Lead


Ex-NDTV CEO Suparna Singh launches Frammer AI

Ex-NDTV CEO Suparna Singh launches Frammer AI

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 31, 2023

Singh moved on from NDTV in February


Sebi seeks modifications in SAT order against Punit Goenka

Sebi seeks modifications in SAT order against Punit Goenka

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 26, 2023

The changes have been sought in the SAT order asking for a change of Whole Time Member in the case


Kingshuk Mitra named Ad Sales Head at Disney Star

Kingshuk Mitra named Ad Sales Head at Disney Star

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 26, 2023

Mitra will be reporting to the Head of Network, Ajit Varghese, as per reports


We want India to be our third-largest market: Astus Group founders

We want India to be our third-largest market: Astus Group founders

  • by Sonam Saini
  • July 26, 2023

Astus Group- a global media trading company on Tuesday announced the official launch of its independent office in India which will be spearheaded by Sparsh...


Google lays off Madhav Chinnappa, Director of News

Google lays off Madhav Chinnappa, Director of News

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 24, 2023

Chinnappa was with the tech major for 13 years


Havas Media Network India appoints Ramsai Panchapakesan as Managing Partner - Investments

Havas Media Network India appoints Ramsai Panchapakesan as Managing Partner - Investments

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 24, 2023

Based out of Gurugram, he will oversee integrated buying in North and East, along with assuming additional responsibilities for trading


MX Player’s Manish V Dhanwani joins ShemarooMe

MX Player’s Manish V Dhanwani joins ShemarooMe

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 19, 2023

Dhanwani will be leading the D2C business at ShemarooMe


Bombay Shaving Company elevates Varun Gupta to Chief Growth Officer (Online)

Bombay Shaving Company elevates Varun Gupta to Chief Growth Officer (Online)

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 19, 2023

Prior to this, Varun Gupta was SVP - Head of Growth (Online) of Bombay Shaving Company & Bombae, VLPCPL


Aalap Desai exits Dentsu

Aalap Desai exits Dentsu

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • July 19, 2023

As per sources, Desai will be launching his own venture


Swati Bhattacharya joins as Group VP, Marketing Communications at Raintree Foundation

Swati Bhattacharya joins as Group VP, Marketing Communications at Raintree Foundation

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 17, 2023

She has held important roles in companies like General Motors, CK Birla Group, Ingersoll Rand India and The Bajaj Group


Banijay acquires Endemol Shine India

Banijay acquires Endemol Shine India

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 17, 2023

The French entertainment company earlier had a 51% stake in Endemol Shine India and has acquired the remaining 49% from CA Media


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


L’Oréal India elevates Saloni Shah to Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

L’Oréal India elevates Saloni Shah to Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 11, 2023

Shah succeeds Gaurav Anand who moves on after close to two years with the company


Earshot Digimedia and Bhupendra Chaubey join hands for compelling new format content IPs

Earshot Digimedia and Bhupendra Chaubey join hands for compelling new format content...

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 10, 2023

The podcasting platform has produced more than 10,000 hours of original content in Hindi, English, Bengali, Assamese and Bhojpuri


ET’s Associate Executive Editor Javed Sayed joins Network18 Group

ET’s Associate Executive Editor Javed Sayed joins Network18 Group

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 10, 2023

Sayed joins as Chief Content & Strategy Officer at Moneycontrol


K Aravamudhan to head public policy portfolio at Viacom18

K Aravamudhan to head public policy portfolio at Viacom18

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 07, 2023

The media veteran is among the few executives from the industry who has closely witnessed the evolution of the Indian broadcasting sector


ABP Network appoints Rupali Fernandes as Chief Revenue Officer

ABP Network appoints Rupali Fernandes as Chief Revenue Officer

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 07, 2023

Fernandes will report to Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network


Visa appoints Rishi Chhabra as VP, Head of Merchant Sales & Acquiring, India and S Asia

Visa appoints Rishi Chhabra as VP, Head of Merchant Sales & Acquiring,...

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 04, 2023

Prior to joining Visa, Rishi has held leadership positions at Fiserv, PayPal and JP Morgan


NCLAT disposes of appeal after Zee, IndusInd Bank settle dues

NCLAT disposes of appeal after Zee, IndusInd Bank settle dues

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 04, 2023

IndusInd Bank had approached NCLT, asking to initiate insolvency proceedings against Zee


Zee Media withdraws EOI for Reliance Broadcast Network

Zee Media withdraws EOI for Reliance Broadcast Network

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 30, 2023

The network in its notice to bourses said it won't be bidding for RBNL


We are here to stay: Byju Raveendran

We are here to stay: Byju Raveendran

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 30, 2023

In an email to his employees, the CEO & Co-founder of Byju's has said that the layoffs were the last resort


Rohit Gopakumar to get new role in Times Network

Rohit Gopakumar to get new role in Times Network

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 28, 2023

Gopakumar, who recently quit Optimal Media Solution, will now handle non-news business of Times Network


Dainik Bhaskar names Preeti Arora as Vice President & Head of Gurgaon Branch

Dainik Bhaskar names Preeti Arora as Vice President & Head of Gurgaon...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 27, 2023

She would be responsible for driving business partnerships to enhance the company’s offerings and expand its market presence


Gupshup appoints Mike Donohue as Senior VP-Global Sales

Gupshup appoints Mike Donohue as Senior VP-Global Sales

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 27, 2023

Donohue has earlier worked with PayPal, Square, Leanplum and Optimizely


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


Naresh Sharma joins The ALP Group as VP-Marketing

Naresh Sharma joins The ALP Group as VP-Marketing

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 22, 2023

He was earlier Head-Marketing Communication at Tata Projects


Zee pays settlement charges to Sebi: Reports

Zee pays settlement charges to Sebi: Reports

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 22, 2023

The network has paid Rs 7 lakh as settlement fee to the market regulator for an alleged violation of securities law, media networks have reported


Hrishitaa Chopra appointed Head of Marketing for Philips TVs

Hrishitaa Chopra appointed Head of Marketing for Philips TVs

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 21, 2023

Prior to joining TPV Technology, Hrishitaa was associated with vivo India


Sony HQ issues statement on Zee merger

Sony HQ issues statement on Zee merger

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 21, 2023

Sony Pictures Entertainment has said they take the SEBI interim order against Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka 'very seriously'


Times Now Editor-in-Chief Rahul Shivshankar quits

Times Now Editor-in-Chief Rahul Shivshankar quits

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 21, 2023

Shivshankar had been associated with the channel since 2016


BCCL names N Subramanian as Chief Executive Officer-New Media & Investments

BCCL names N Subramanian as Chief Executive Officer-New Media & Investments

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 21, 2023

Additionally, he will take up the role of Executive Director of BCCL, after receipt of necessary regulatory approvals


BCCL designates S Sivakumar as CEO (Publishing) and Executive Director

BCCL designates S Sivakumar as CEO (Publishing) and Executive Director

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 20, 2023

Mohit Jain is COO (Publishing) and Executive Director


Zenith India appoints Vaibhav Jadon as National Buying Head

Zenith India appoints Vaibhav Jadon as National Buying Head

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 09, 2023

Prior to joining Zenith, he was heading the national media-buying and partnerships at Dentsu


Ex Co-Founder, CTO of Zomato Gunjan Patidar joins PubLive's Advisory Board

Ex Co-Founder, CTO of Zomato Gunjan Patidar joins PubLive's Advisory Board

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 08, 2023

PubLive addresses the pressing pain points faced by publishers and equipping them with the cutting-edge tools


Malini Parthasarathy resigns from The Hindu’s board

Malini Parthasarathy resigns from The Hindu’s board

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 06, 2023

In her post, Malini Parthasarathy said that the scope for her editorial views were shrinking in the group


3 senior media buying heads move out of Zenith - The ROI Agency

3 senior media buying heads move out of Zenith - The ROI...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 06, 2023

According to sources, Nilesh Patil, Abhinav and Kartic Raghav have put down their papers


Publicis Worldwide India appoints Sumant Bhattacharya as EVP, Strategy

Publicis Worldwide India appoints Sumant Bhattacharya as EVP, Strategy

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 05, 2023

Prior to this, Bhattacharya served as the National Head for Communications Planning at Motivator, a GroupM agency


Maria Evrenos named Global Content Director-Wavemaker

Maria Evrenos named Global Content Director-Wavemaker

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 02, 2023

Evrenos joined Wavemaker in September 2021


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


Zepto goes for leadership elevations; Vikas Sharma to be COO

Zepto goes for leadership elevations; Vikas Sharma to be COO

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 01, 2023

Besides, Vinay Dhanani has been elevated to President - Supply Chain and Category, and Viral Jhaveri will be taking over as Chief Growth Officer


Rahul Pansare joins Skoda India as Marketing Head

Rahul Pansare joins Skoda India as Marketing Head

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 01, 2023

Prior to this he was Head Marketing and PR at Jeep Stellantis India


OTT space is ripe for aggregating: Piyush Gupta, HT Media

OTT space is ripe for aggregating: Piyush Gupta, HT Media

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 31, 2023

During the Q4 earnings call, Group CFO Gupta stated that the company has not yet gone back to its pre-covid prices in Delhi and Bombay;...


First Economy creates innovative hoarding for Godrej Five Gardens

First Economy creates innovative hoarding for Godrej Five Gardens

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 30, 2023

The OOH creative emphasizes how the Godrej Properties’ project addresses the parking space shortage issue in Matunga


Meta's Avinash Pant moves on: Reports

Meta's Avinash Pant moves on: Reports

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 30, 2023

Pant, Director-Marketing, was with the company for over 3 years


Former Dabur veteran Krishan Kumar Chutani joins Haldiram’s as CEO

Former Dabur veteran Krishan Kumar Chutani joins Haldiram’s as CEO

  • by Ruhail Amin
  • May 30, 2023

Chutani stepped down as CEO of Dabur International Ltd after 26 years in Jan 2023


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'


Future Generali India Life Insurance Company appoints Geetanjali Chugh Kothari as CMO

Future Generali India Life Insurance Company appoints Geetanjali Chugh Kothari as CMO

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 25, 2023

Previously, she held the position of Head of Marketing and Corp Comm at Bharti AXA Life Insurance


‘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


CSK-GT match viewership touches 2.5 crore: JioCinema

CSK-GT match viewership touches 2.5 crore: JioCinema

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 24, 2023

According to JioCinema, this is the highest ever, with the previous record being 2.4 crore, registered during the CSK versus RCB match on April 17


Dish TV India proposes Manoj Dobhal as CEO-Designate as Anil Dua moves on

Dish TV India proposes Manoj Dobhal as CEO-Designate as Anil Dua moves...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 24, 2023

Dobhal is currently the COO of the company


Phil Nelson appointed as Executive Vice President of CNN International Commercial

Phil Nelson appointed as Executive Vice President of CNN International Commercial

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 22, 2023

CNN has also made additional key changes to CNNIC’s executive leadership team


Wunderman Thompson's Tarun Rai announces retirement

Wunderman Thompson's Tarun Rai announces retirement

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 22, 2023

Rai has had an eventful 30 years with the Indian advertising industry


Nielsen’s Dolly Jha to soon join BARC: Report

Nielsen’s Dolly Jha to soon join BARC: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 22, 2023

Jha stepped down as the Managing Director of Nielsen India in April


HT Media consolidated revenue up 8.3% at Rs 494 cr in Q4 aided by growth in print & radio

HT Media consolidated revenue up 8.3% at Rs 494 cr in Q4...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 19, 2023

Ad revenue from the company’s print business grew 8% at Rs 269 cr


Havas Media Group India announces key elevations in senior leadership

Havas Media Group India announces key elevations in senior leadership

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 18, 2023

Roopali Sharma, Harbir Singh, Saurabh Jain, Manish Sharma, Sanchita Roy and Rohan Chincholi have been given elevated roles as part of the agency's expansion plans


Flipkart head of new business Adarsh Menon quits, team to be restructured: Report

Flipkart head of new business Adarsh Menon quits, team to be restructured:...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 18, 2023

Menon's portfolio will be handled by a new set of leaders to provide specific focus, said CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy in a note to employees


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


Meta India’s Head of Partnerships Manish Chopra moves on

Meta India’s Head of Partnerships Manish Chopra moves on

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 17, 2023

He has been with the company for 4.5 years


Paytm elevates Bhavesh Gupta to President and COO

Paytm elevates Bhavesh Gupta to President and COO

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 17, 2023

Gupta was previously the SVP & CEO of lending business at Paytm


Samir Jain named President-India of Mondelez International

Samir Jain named President-India of Mondelez International

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 17, 2023

Jain will be reporting to Deepak Iyer, EVP and President - APAC, Middle East and AMEA


Westlife Foodworld of McDonald's elevates Amit Jatia as Chairperson

Westlife Foodworld of McDonald's elevates Amit Jatia as Chairperson

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 16, 2023

Smita Jatia has been appointed Vice Chairperson


Avishek Bambii Das joins Adani Airports' JV MTRPL as CEO

Avishek Bambii Das joins Adani Airports' JV MTRPL as CEO

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 15, 2023

Das was previously the General Manager of Prestige at Pernod Ricard India


Karthik Balagopalan appointed MD - PUMA India

Karthik Balagopalan appointed MD - PUMA India

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 11, 2023

Karthik has been with PUMA since 2006


ASUS India appoints Eric Ou as Country Head, President & Director- Systems Group

ASUS India appoints Eric Ou as Country Head, President & Director- Systems...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 11, 2023

Arnold Su elevated Vice President for Consumer and Gaming PCs; Dinesh Sharma to be Vice President for Commercial PCs and Smartphones


Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly quits

Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly quits

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2023

Sources say he might start a sports start-up


Hindustan Coca-Cola appoints Himanshu Priyadarshi as Chief Public Affairs Officer

Hindustan Coca-Cola appoints Himanshu Priyadarshi as Chief Public Affairs Officer

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2023

Priyadarshi, the brand’s Communications and Sustainability Officer, has earlier worked with companies like Tetra Pak, PepsiCo India and Pfizer


Rashmi Ambastha onboarded as ECD at EFGH Brand Innovations

Rashmi Ambastha onboarded as ECD at EFGH Brand Innovations

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 08, 2023

She was Sr. CD at Cheil India previously


Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab & RCB spend big at IPL 2021 player auction

Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab & RCB spend big at IPL 2021...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 19, 2021

South African player Chris Morris was picked up by Rajasthan Royals for a record price of Rs 16.2 cr; Mumbai Indians won bid for Sachin...


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...


Will 2021 be the year of cinema entertainment?

Will 2021 be the year of cinema entertainment?

  • by Ruhail Amin
  • January 18, 2021

As the theatres reopened in Oct 2019, multiplexes soon recalibrated their approach to woo customers, but not with much success Like every other business, multiplexes...


Will 'Fighter' promotions witness brand Hrithik's magic?

Will 'Fighter' promotions witness brand Hrithik's magic?

  • by Noel D'souza
  • January 14, 2021

e4m spoke to brand industry experts to understand how the Bollywood star's brand affinity will increase during the promotions leading to the film On the...


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...


What led to the BCCI-IMG fallout?

What led to the BCCI-IMG fallout?

  • by Ruhail Amin
  • January 11, 2021

A source said that BCCI is miffed by IMG's 'poor leadership' in the UK. Another stated that the board has cost-cutting in mind The recent...


2020: MIB’s regulatory interventions & their impact on media

2020: MIB’s regulatory interventions & their impact on media

  • by Javed Farooqui
  • January 08, 2021

Looking back at the year when the ministry initiated changes like bringing OTT under its ambit, capping FDI at 26%, amending CTN ACT of 1995,...


Charanjeet Singh Arora joins Moving Walls as Director, Business Development

Charanjeet Singh Arora joins Moving Walls as Director, Business Development

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 07, 2021

Arora had quit from his post as Co-CEO of Kinetic India in September last year Charanjeet Singh Arora, who was formerly the Co-CEO of Kinetic...


‘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...


Dainik Bhaskar Group markets register over 10% YoY growth in GST collection

Dainik Bhaskar Group markets register over 10% YoY growth in GST collection

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 05, 2021

The group's special mega editions have garnered good response from advertisers across sectors, underscoring economic revial in tier I and tier II cities, according to...


Campaigns that revived OOH in the year of the pandemic

Campaigns that revived OOH in the year of the pandemic

  • by Noel D'souza
  • January 05, 2021

Looking at some of the biggest OOH campaigns of 2020 that reiterated brands' trust in the billboard medium The OOH industry took a hit in...


Reviewing 2020: The newsmakers of OOH industry

Reviewing 2020: The newsmakers of OOH industry

  • by Noel D'souza
  • December 30, 2020

2020 saw a list of marquee OOH appointments along with influential heads moving on from their leadership post. e4m takes a look at some of...


Real estate, automobile, FMCG, are the top brands investing in OOH presently: Experts

Real estate, automobile, FMCG, are the top brands investing in OOH presently:...

  • by Noel D'souza
  • December 22, 2020

Amongst these, the auto category is the most active with multiple brands planning their launch campaign for the upcoming year The OOH industry has had...


Will the OTT-OOH bond prevail even post Unlock?

Will the OTT-OOH bond prevail even post Unlock?

  • by Noel D'souza
  • December 21, 2020

Experts say that OTT has still retained its love for the billboard medium and brands are gradually returning to...


How ambient DOOH rose to the occasion in a pandemic year

How ambient DOOH rose to the occasion in a pandemic year

  • by Noel D'souza
  • December 15, 2020

OOH experts detailed how the year of 2020 has expanded ambient DOOH solutions and the offerings they were able to provide brands with this year...


Wrapping up 2020 on a good note, Spotify displays OOH campaigns in Mumbai and Delhi

Wrapping up 2020 on a good note, Spotify displays OOH campaigns in...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 11, 2020

The OOH campaign for Spotify’s ‘#2020Wrapped, on a good note’, conceptualized by Leo Burnett. showcases audio stories...


Did festive spending generate revenue growth for the OOH industry?

Did festive spending generate revenue growth for the OOH industry?

  • by Noel D'souza
  • December 07, 2020

While some OOH industry leaders say there was a 40% increase in revenue from pre-Covid days, others say it was visibly muted when compared to...


Nabendu Bhattacharyya resigns from Milestone Brandcom

Nabendu Bhattacharyya resigns from Milestone Brandcom

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 04, 2020

He has stepped down from his role as CEO & MD after completion of more than 6 years with Dentsu and will be leaving the...


Hyderabad OOH players approach state Home Ministry on hoarding removal order

Hyderabad OOH players approach state Home Ministry on hoarding removal order

  • by Noel D'souza
  • December 01, 2020

Last week, Hyderabad OOH Owners also organized a peaceful protest against the order since it will take away most media sites from OOH owners in...


The need for a standardized measurement system for DOOH

The need for a standardized measurement system for DOOH

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 30, 2020

DOOH experts talk about the potency of a standardized measurement system for the medium as pDOOH gains prominence in the current market scenario In the...


Times OOH acquires media branding rights of Chennai’s iconic billboards

Times OOH acquires media branding rights of Chennai’s iconic billboards

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 24, 2020

The diverse kitty comprises massive unipoles, impactful gantries, toll plazas and more Times OOH has acquired the exclusive media rights on Chennai’s Central and Southern...


How brands can leverage digital place-based media in a post-lockdown world

How brands can leverage digital place-based media in a post-lockdown world

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 23, 2020

DOOH experts share key learnings from location-based solutions to provide brands with an effective ROI Hit hard by the pandemic, OOH media was grounded for...


Senco Gold & Diamonds takes the OOH route for Diwali

Senco Gold & Diamonds takes the OOH route for Diwali

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 20, 2020

Considering the festive season an opportune time to connect with the audiences, the jewellery brand advertised on...


Will this Diwali rekindle the spark in OOH spends?

Will this Diwali rekindle the spark in OOH spends?

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 12, 2020

Industry players say brands have renewed their interest in the medium and some new sectors have also come on board boosting the recovery process Festive...


How MOMS’ OOH activation for Nihar Naturals made Puja pandals safer for Kolkata women

How MOMS’ OOH activation for Nihar Naturals made Puja pandals safer for...

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 11, 2020

Under the campaign, the agency put up cameras, disguised as Maa Durga’s #ThirdEye, to watch over the crowd


Why have some OOH owners not signed the MGCM licence fee waiver docu yet?

Why have some OOH owners not signed the MGCM licence fee waiver...

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 10, 2020

Some OOH owners shared that they are now appealing for an extension of the waiver till August...


Will DGCA increasing flights finally give wings to airport branding?

Will DGCA increasing flights finally give wings to airport branding?

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 09, 2020

The increase in flights is expected to bring more opportunities for brands to advertise on airport sites,...


Covid puts DOOH in the spotlight: How can brands make the most of it?

Covid puts DOOH in the spotlight: How can brands make the most...

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 05, 2020

DOOH experts share how brands can amplify the reach and visibility of their campaign with modern digital signage solutions The cornonavirus pandemic has accelerated the...


Relief for Mumbai OOH as MCGM waives licence fees up till June'20

Relief for Mumbai OOH as MCGM waives licence fees up till June'20

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 04, 2020

The corporation has also passed a verdict that states there will be no composition charge levied on Mumbai OOH owners until January 2021 After months...


Brands get a chance to prefix names to station names as part of MMRCL's bid for Line 3

Brands get a chance to prefix names to station names as part...

  • by Noel D'souza
  • November 03, 2020

The brand that wins the bid will gain rights to 100 square meters of ad space at the concourse, platform levels, fare collection gates, staircases,...


91% happy to be investing in OOH at present: Posterscope OOH Mobility Report

91% happy to be investing in OOH at present: Posterscope OOH Mobility...

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 02, 2020

Posterscope’s OOH Mobility report has recorded a 12% mobility rate compared to the pre-COVID environment and showcases that ? of people find OOH more visible...


Is DOOH the way forward for Transit Media?

Is DOOH the way forward for Transit Media?

  • by Noel D'souza
  • October 28, 2020

DOOH experts share how digital inventories will entice more clients to invest in transit media and make the medium more ROI-driven The sky is the...


Mumbai OOH owners not happy with Western Railway’s licence fee relief proposal

Mumbai OOH owners not happy with Western Railway’s licence fee relief proposal

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 27, 2020

As per the proposal put forth recently, Western Railway has offered to collect only 10% licence fee...


DMRC invites bids for advertising rights on Line 8

DMRC invites bids for advertising rights on Line 8

  • by Noel D'souza
  • October 26, 2020

The document issued by DMRC states that wrapping of Line 8 trains will be subject to a maximum of 10% of total train coaches and...


Return of FMCG, OTT and real estate brands brings back festive cheer for OOH

Return of FMCG, OTT and real estate brands brings back festive cheer...

  • by Noel D'souza
  • October 26, 2020

Also, with new market environment post-Covid giving momentum to several new sectors like health, OTT, edu-tech and automobile, these categories have increased their OOH spends...


Why the OOH industry gained more than it lost during this pandemic

Why the OOH industry gained more than it lost during this pandemic

  • by Gulab Patil
  • October 21, 2020

Guest Column: Gulab Patil, the founder, and CEO of Lemma, focuses on the many technological strides the OOH industry made in the ad space during...


OOH & Print still on auto sector’s festive itinerary

OOH & Print still on auto sector’s festive itinerary

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • October 21, 2020

Covid has, however, impacted the share of OOH and Print in the sector’s media plans With the auto sector embracing the festive season with hopes...


OOH players chalk out COVID revival plan

OOH players chalk out COVID revival plan

  • by pitchteam
  • July 01, 2020

While the revival for Outdoor could take anything from six to nine months, industry experts remain undeterred as they gear up for what they expect...


Why hyperlocal OOH content is the best bet for brands post lockdown

Why hyperlocal OOH content is the best bet for brands post lockdown

  • by Noel D'souza
  • June 19, 2020

Industry experts say hyperlocal content will gain more prominence as people are mostly confined to their homes and are venturing out only in the neighbourhood...


Century Group of Companies implements Edge1 OOH Software

Century Group of Companies implements Edge1 OOH Software

  • by pitchteam
  • May 21, 2020

Eastern India based, leading Out of Home (OOH) advertising company (sole rights of 11 Airports combined with 714 railway station/town OOH), Century Group of Companies...


Madison Media & Madison Turnt help TATA Salt curate campaign to fight pollution

Madison Media & Madison Turnt help TATA Salt curate campaign to fight...

  • by pitchteam
  • February 06, 2020

Mobile Tata Salt Therapy rooms were stationed at prominent locations in the national capital Madison Media and Madison Turnt along with TATA Salt have conceptualised...


Philips launches real-time DOOH campaign in Delhi to raise awareness about air quality

Philips launches real-time DOOH campaign in Delhi to raise awareness about air...

  • by pitchteam
  • December 27, 2019

The company joined hands with Carat Media & Ambient India to launch the Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) campaign, using ROOH capabilities Delhi NCR’s constant battle with...


Tata Sky launches new ‘Full Family Jingalala’ campaign to elevate family happiness

Tata Sky launches new ‘Full Family Jingalala’ campaign to elevate family happiness

  • by pitchteam
  • December 02, 2019

As a part of the campaign, three ad films have gone live on TV and digital platforms across India. The campaign conceptualised by Ogilvy India-West...


Laqshya launches OOH campaign for Tanishq's Virasat collection

Laqshya launches OOH campaign for Tanishq's Virasat collection

  • by pitchteam
  • October 18, 2019

The outdoor duties were assigned to OMI, the outdoor agency arm of Laqshya Media Group Tanishq has launched a new OOH campaign marking one of...


Upgrade to whole-mouth-health with  New Colgate Total toothpaste

Upgrade to whole-mouth-health with  New Colgate Total toothpaste

  • by pitchteam
  • August 22, 2019

Colgate communicates the benefits through a parody video created with The Singing Dentist - Milad Shadrooh, actors Manish Paul & Pranitha Subhash, and fitness trainer...


"With OOH, Advertisers have the ability to use the space in unorthodox ways"- Praveen Gupta, Founder, eg. communications

"With OOH, Advertisers have the ability to use the space in unorthodox...

  • by pitchteam
  • June 22, 2018

A report by Magna Global states that the advertising market in India is expected to grow by +12.5 per cent in 2018. After...


Jumanji Fever At The D.N. Nagar Metro Station, Mumbai

Jumanji Fever At The D.N. Nagar Metro Station, Mumbai

  • by pitchteam
  • January 03, 2018

Here’s some good news for all you movie buffs and Jumanji fans in Mumbai. The D.N. Nagar metro station has been specially converted into the...


Iconic display of MRF Perfinza stuns passengers at the Mumbai Airport

Iconic display of MRF Perfinza stuns passengers at the Mumbai Airport

  • by pitchteam
  • December 20, 2017

A recent display showcasing MRF’s newly launch Perfinza stands out at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. Targeting premium & luxury car owners and potential customers,...


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