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As a senior editorial person, Kanchan covers digital media, brands and marketing domains. Her previous affiliations include British Medical Journal, Mongabay, Outlook, DNA and NBT. She is the recipient of the Maharashtra Government’s “Excellence in Journalism Award” & “UNFPA Laadli Media National Award”.

newspapers?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Sep 9, 2024 8:49 AM

MRSI ISEC Kanchan Srivastava?blur=25

In an industry starved for innovation, the Indian Socio-Economic Classification (ISEC) promises to revolutionize media measurement. Yet, it languishes in bureaucratic limbo

Kanchan Srivastava Sep 2, 2024 8:42 AM

Paras Sharma, Meta?blur=25

In an exclusive interview with e4m, Paras Sharma, Director, Global Partnerships, Meta India, shares insights into Instagram’s growth, its new algorithm and latest features to woo Gen Z

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 30, 2024 9:07 AM

ooh?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 27, 2024 8:29 AM

OOH?blur=25

The BMC has stipulated Aug 26 deadline to invite feedback and suggestions from the public and stakeholders

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 23, 2024 4:55 PM

newspaper?blur=25

MRUC India is currently working on to finalise the survey methodology and cost-sharing formula for publishers

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 23, 2024 8:30 AM

bmc ooh?blur=25

OOH industry players say the new policy might even fail to achieve its primary objective of ensuring public safety, which was the supposed rationale behind the BMC's initiative

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 23, 2024 8:21 AM

Petr Janeba?blur=25

Škoda plans 50% ad spend increase this fiscal to boost new car buzz, says Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, in an exclusive interview with e4m

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 21, 2024 6:12 PM

influencer marketing?blur=25

From dentsu to Publicis to GroupM, top media agencies in the world are expanding their capabilities in the burgeoning influencing marketing sector by taking premium influencer firms on board  

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 21, 2024 9:06 AM

Pawan Bansal IOAA Chairman?blur=25

Pawan Bansal, Chairman of the Indian Outdoor Advertising Association, spoke to e4m on Roadstar’s acceptance as a common currency for the OOH sector and more

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 20, 2024 8:44 AM

Anant Nath Caravan?blur=25

In an exclusive interview with e4m, Anant Nath, who is the Editor of Caravan, reveals his plan to launch the magazine in multiple other languages

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 19, 2024 8:38 AM

eknath shinde?blur=25

Rs 200 crore was pumped in for the advertisement and promotion of ‘CM Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme’ on Thursday itself

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 16, 2024 6:06 PM

Roadstar OOH?blur=25

IOAA proposes Roadstar as the first ever common currency for the outdoor industry, but it stands to see whether the AAAI and ISA will play along

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 16, 2024 8:51 AM

BMC draft policy OOH?blur=25

ISA and AAAI members say they are alarmed over the new provisions; the civic body has been silent so far

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 14, 2024 9:22 AM

Editors Guild Anant Nath?blur=25

The President of Editors Guild of India, Anant Nath, spoke to e4m on Tuesday about MIB withdrawing the second draft of the Broadcasting Services Bill, his apprehensions on the bill & more

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 13, 2024 12:38 PM

OOH?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 12, 2024 8:09 AM

OOH?blur=25

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 for banners and posters as well

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 11, 2024 11:55 AM

Dharma productions?blur=25

The potential investors are believed to be three top business houses based out of Mumbai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 10, 2024 10:00 AM

K for Kaleidoscope?blur=25

After Ghatkopar and Navi Mumbai, another billboard collapsed in Kalyan City, even as the drive to conduct structural audit and remove illegal hoardings continues in the state

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 6, 2024 8:17 AM

outdoor hoardings?blur=25

The civic body will also conduct a citizen survey before finalising the DOOH illumination rules

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 31, 2024 1:00 PM

BMC hoardings DOOH?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 31, 2024 8:58 AM

DOOH?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 31, 2024 8:35 AM

YouTube?blur=25

Google has slashed rebates, which agencies receive in lieu of ad investments, by 25-35%. The tech giant has also revised the slab structure making smaller players ineligible for rebates 

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 30, 2024 8:03 AM

MIB?blur=25

Out of Rs 4,342 crore allocation to the MIB, nearly 1/4 is meant for advertisement this fiscal year

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 23, 2024 4:47 PM

OHH?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 23, 2024 8:53 AM

media?blur=25

This number equals that of the contractual workforce employed in the e-commerce sector, says the Survey

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 22, 2024 7:24 PM

RoadStar OOH?blur=25

With privacy concerns addressed, e4m has learnt that leading agencies have begun testing the software, which has been developed by a Mumbai-based firm

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 22, 2024 9:11 AM

diigtal ooh?blur=25

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 well

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 17, 2024 8:51 AM

AI advertising?blur=25

With the growing adoption of AI & automation in ad industry, agencies are slashing jobs but experts say tech can’t replace the nuanced understanding and creativity inherent in human cognition

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 16, 2024 8:58 AM

OOH?blur=25

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 on railway premises

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 16, 2024 8:50 AM

sudhir sitapati?blur=25

Sudhir Sitapati, MD and CEO of Godrej Consumers Products Limited, is optimistic about revival in rural consumption and feels that the upcoming budget should stimulate rural growth

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 12, 2024 4:13 PM

OOH?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 12, 2024 8:31 AM

ISEC?blur=25

Since affluent audiences are shifting towards OTT, entertainment channels are concerned that they might lose ratings in the new system, say industry sources

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 11, 2024 8:42 AM

Rakshit Hargave and  Inderpreet Singh Birla Opus?blur=25

Birla Opus CEO Rakshit Hargave and CMO Inderpreet Singh discuss the recent launch of their brand, expansion plans and marketing strategy in a traditionally low-frequency purchase industry

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 8, 2024 8:35 AM

BMC OOH policy?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 4, 2024 8:50 AM

OOH advertising?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 3, 2024 8:50 AM

Sandeep Karwa, Flipkart Ads?blur=25

Sandeep Karwa, VP of Flipkart Ads, highlights the platform's innovative ad formats, data-driven insights, and campaign management tools that boost brand performance

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 3, 2024 8:31 AM

influencer marketing bots?blur=25

Bots and fakes on Instagram have been an open secret for years, yet brands rely on influencer marketing as it still offers them better ROI than traditional methods, advertisers say

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 1, 2024 9:06 AM

Shark Tank India?blur=25

ACKO, upGrad, PokerBaazi, IDFC First Bank, and ICICI Direct were among the sponsors of the Season 3 of Shark Tank India

Kanchan Srivastava Jul 1, 2024 9:00 AM

TV?blur=25

TAM’s application for a licence to start broadcast ratings is pending at the MIB for over a year now, sources say

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 28, 2024 8:27 AM

Shark Tank India?blur=25

Meta allegedly blocked Ad and social media accounts of several startups and their founders, who participated in Sony’s Shark Tank India show, for allegedly violating the copyrights

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 26, 2024 9:18 AM

exam cancellation?blur=25

Education brands, mainly coaching centres who used to spend most of their marketing budgets soon after results of NEET and NET, have withheld their spends, industry leaders say

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 25, 2024 8:48 AM

Cannes Lions 2024?blur=25

India’s awards tally at Cannes Lions has shrunk to 18 this year, from 25 in 2023 and 47 a year before. The downward trend has sparked a debate about the state of India's creative prowess

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 24, 2024 8:24 AM

Shark Tank Sony Meta?blur=25

Sony has claimed that the startups violated copyrights; founders deny the charge and say they have incurred a huge loss of business due to ‘high handedness’ of both media giants

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 20, 2024 8:57 AM

Ad revenue?blur=25

Industry observers share that political parties gearing up for the state polls and the upcoming Budget are likely to bring in more ad money for the media houses

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 12, 2024 9:09 AM

Kangana Ranaut?blur=25

Industry experts believe as a Member of Parliament, Kangana Ranaut's position in the public domain and the endorsement world is likely to get a boost

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 7, 2024 8:40 AM

amazon MX PLAYER?blur=25

A week after e4m report on MX Player’s acquisition by Amazon, the US tech major has shared its side of the story

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 6, 2024 2:52 PM

Budget?blur=25

Welfare schemes and freebies are likely to generate extra disposable income of about Rs 30,000 crore in the country every month, say industry experts

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 6, 2024 8:47 AM

BJP Narendra Modi?blur=25

Industry insiders say that some of the campaigns promoting the Narendra Modi-led party were downright weird and even misogynistic to some degree

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 5, 2024 9:17 AM

Exit polls?blur=25

Industry experts say poll pundits & news channels need to refine methodologies and move along with changes in political landscape and voter preferences to avoid such ‘directionally-wrong’ predictions

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 5, 2024 8:45 AM

Ei Samay Sanjay Basu?blur=25

In an exclusive conversation with e4m, Advocate Sanjay Basu shared his vision behind acquiring Bangla daily Ei Samay. He also discussed the paper's positioning & expansion plans for his media venture

Kanchan Srivastava May 30, 2024 8:44 AM

mx player revenue?blur=25

The subscription revenue of the OTT player surged five-fold in a year, as per the company’s financials

Kanchan Srivastava May 29, 2024 8:30 AM

gaming?blur=25

Nine of the 10 most downloaded fantasy sports apps in the world are Indian, as per data.ai report

Kanchan Srivastava May 27, 2024 8:35 AM

India general elections 2024?blur=25

While BJP has spent over Rs 21 cr in the last 90 days on wooing voters on FB, Cong stands at Rs 10 cr; shadow advertising accounts for 1/4th of the political ads, shows Facebook’s ad library data

Kanchan Srivastava May 23, 2024 8:46 AM

Lok Sabha Elections Meta?blur=25

The tech giant also reportedly allowed “shadow advertisers” who peddle disinformation in alignment with political parties

Kanchan Srivastava May 22, 2024 8:24 AM

BJP?blur=25

Out of Rs 100 crore spent since January 1, BJP put in Rs 40 crore in 20 days of May alone

Kanchan Srivastava May 21, 2024 8:30 AM

Saroj Panigrahi My11Circle?blur=25

e4m caught up with Saroj Panigrahi, COO of Games24x7 to understand how he plans to leverage the IPL opportunity with My11circle becoming the official fantasy sports partner of the tournament

Kanchan Srivastava May 20, 2024 8:43 AM

Swati Iyer, Matrix?blur=25

e4m caught up with Swati Iyer, the CEO of a celebrity management firm Matrix, to understand how is the brand endorsement market evolving in India amid the exponential rise in influencer marketing

Kanchan Srivastava May 16, 2024 5:08 PM

ooh roadstar?blur=25

After presenting RoadStar before AAAI last week, IOAA said that it may take a few weeks for the tool to become an industry currency since AAAI has been seeking clarity over unified privacy protocol

Kanchan Srivastava May 13, 2024 8:51 AM

Alejandro Fosk comscore?blur=25

Company starts onboarding clients ahead of the survey to help them with holistic cross media insights, Alejandro Fosk, EVP International, told e4m in an exclusive interview

Kanchan Srivastava May 10, 2024 5:55 PM

advertising?blur=25

Many advertisers are in wait-and-watch mode due to uncertainty over the poll outcome. They await the budget which will be tabled after the new government is installed, ad experts say

Kanchan Srivastava May 8, 2024 8:07 AM

social media?blur=25

YouTube, WhatsApp, FB & X have lost 5-15 percent of their users in India over the past three years, while Instagram and SnapChat have gained, claims YouGov report

Kanchan Srivastava May 1, 2024 8:58 AM

vinay pant tata motors?blur=25

Vinay Pant, Head of Marketing, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, shares his insights on the company’s marketing strategies, expansion plans, brand philosophy and more

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 30, 2024 8:52 AM

Lok sabha elections 2024?blur=25

Tech giant earned Rs 135 crore since January this year through political advertising alone, even before polls

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 18, 2024 8:44 AM

Doubleverify?blur=25

X's Brand-Safety scores were reported very low for 5 months, in some cases at 70%, while it was 99.99%, claims the social media firm

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 16, 2024 12:29 PM

Partho banerjee Maruti Suzuki?blur=25

In his first-ever media interview as Maruti Suzuki India's Senior Executive Officer, Sales & Marketing, Partho Banerjee speaks exclusively to e4m about his vision for the carmaker

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 13, 2024 2:47 PM

FMCG ad spend?blur=25

Financial reports of leading FMCG firms indicate a drop in their ad spend to revenue ratio over the years. Experts discuss the factors behind the trend

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 12, 2024 8:52 AM

Short Videos Digital Advertising?blur=25

Avg monthly active users of short videos dropped to 246 million in 2023 from 366 million in 2022, as per an industry report

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 10, 2024 8:44 AM

iPhone Apple Steve Jobs?blur=25

Industry observers believe Apple has maintained a tech-savvy, smart, aspirational and upmarket image in India and rides on the ‘premiumization’ trend

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 9, 2024 8:38 AM

Meta lawsuit?blur=25

The Indian Society of Advertisers is looking into the matter; other industry experts opine if the case proceeds to trial more affected advertisers could potentially seek compensation

Kanchan Srivastava Apr 3, 2024 8:15 AM

cricket IPL 2024 startups?blur=25

After prolonged funding winters, startups have again made a beeline at India’s most popular sports tourney this season, many of them are fintech

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 28, 2024 8:47 AM

ad agencies IPO?blur=25

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

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 26, 2024 8:54 AM

Vikrant Mudaliar Dream11 ?blur=25

In an exclusive interview with e4m, Vikrant Mudaliar, Chief Marketing Officer of Dream11 (Dream Sports), shared insights into the brand marketing strategies for IPL 2024 that kickstarts today

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 22, 2024 10:52 AM

Lok Sabha elections?blur=25

While DAVP has spent close to Rs 38 cr, I-PAC and PEN have incurred an expenditure of Rs 6.3 cr and Rs 1.8 cr, respectively, in the last six months, as per Google Ads Transparency Centre data

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 21, 2024 9:03 AM

Meta?blur=25

Meta will take on AI-generated threats with expanded fact-checking, consumer awareness initiatives, and an Elections Operations Center

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 20, 2024 8:58 AM

Lok Sabha polls BJP Congress?blur=25

As per data from Google Ads Transparency Centre, video ads top the campaign agenda; observers say political parties are bound to up their advertising game in the next couple of weeks

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 19, 2024 8:45 AM

Digital news?blur=25

India’s leading news publishers got fewer unique visitors in January 2024 compared to January 2023, as per Comscore. Publishers insist web traffic is seasonal and LS polls will turn the tide  

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 14, 2024 8:29 AM

Youtube?blur=25

Availability of high quality and niche content on OTT and rise of Connected TV driving YouTube’s reach, says the report

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 7, 2024 10:42 AM

Real-Money Gaming?blur=25

As per EY's latest report on the media and entertainment sector, gaming is the fourth largest segment in the M&E sector; expected to be worth Rs 38,800 crore by 2026

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 6, 2024 8:22 AM

Shashank Srivastava maruti suzuki?blur=25

From cookie deprecation to AI investment, Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki, explains what is setting the tone of his marketing strategy for FY25

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 4, 2024 9:11 AM

INS ISEC Rakesh Sharma?blur=25

In a chat with e4m, INS President Rakesh Sharma said changes in audience classification systems carry significant weight for publishers and advertisers, and that he hoped the IRS was conducted soon

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 4, 2024 8:19 AM

NCCS ISEC?blur=25

The current classification system puts most urban consumers in just two buckets despite huge disparity among their socio-economic status and buying behaviour, experts say

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 1, 2024 8:48 AM

Disney-RIL merger IPL 2024?blur=25

Negotiating for IPL ad rates is likely to be challenging as the merged entity is at an elevated position in terms of sports programming, share marketers

Kanchan Srivastava Mar 1, 2024 8:25 AM

Sanjay Jaju?blur=25

Speaking to e4m, Sanjay Jaju said the govt’s digital spends is roughly 10 per cent; ministers, leaders have crores of social media followers & the govt doesn’t need to spend much separately on digital

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 29, 2024 8:57 AM

Shuvadip Banerjee-ITC?blur=25

Shuvadip Banerjee, Chief Digital Marketing Officer, ITC, and member of ISA & MRSI managing committee on why ISA has backed ISEC and how the new classification system will help advertisers

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 28, 2024 9:09 AM

Shashi Sinha BARC ISEC MRSI?blur=25

BARC Chairperson Shashi Sinha tells e4m that the council will soon consult broadcasters and advertisers on the new socio-economic classification system

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 27, 2024 8:19 AM

pulkit sharma snapchat?blur=25

Calling the app 'an antidote to traditional social media', Pulkit Trivedi, Snap India's Managing Director, shares his vision and strategy for Snapchat to grow in India

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 26, 2024 9:07 AM

D2C?blur=25

Traditional media offers wide reach and can effectively build brand awareness and credibility, which are essential for D2C brands looking to expand their market share, say experts

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 26, 2024 8:43 AM

Emami?blur=25

In a chat with e4m, the directors of the Kolkata-based Emami Group talk about the company's 50-year success story and apsirations to become one of the most respected marketers globally

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 20, 2024 9:10 AM

Luxury brands marketing?blur=25

Luxury brands have been relying on digital channels and are following the ‘less-is-more’ philosophy to reach their target groups, share industry players

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 19, 2024 8:31 AM

BJP?blur=25

Agency heads, including those who have handled accounts of opposition parties in the past, have made a beeline to meet top BJP leaders, say industry sources

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 15, 2024 8:36 AM

FMCG?blur=25

In five years, FMCG's digital AdEx share ballooned from 27% to 47%, according to dentsu-e4m Digital Advertising Report 2024

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 12, 2024 11:12 AM

Google Bard Gemini Advanced?blur=25

Gemini will be available in 40 languages as a paid application; out in English as of now

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 9, 2024 10:18 AM

FMCG ad spends?blur=25

A significant portion of this ad spend will go to TV media, mainly sports and news channels and digital, advertisers said

Kanchan Srivastava Feb 5, 2024 8:16 AM

e4m TV First conference?blur=25

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 huge sums on this medium

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 31, 2024 2:10 PM

startup?blur=25

The advertising sector has its fingers crossed for startups as the year 2023 was marred by problems such as extended funding winters, layoffs, shutdowns and retrospective taxes

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 29, 2024 8:53 AM

charandeep singh?blur=25

Charandeep Singh, Chief Marketing Officer of TVS Credit, shared his insights at e4m POI Summit at Chennai

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 25, 2024 1:12 PM

Google Gemini?blur=25

The tool will be first accessible to English-language advertisers in the US and UK. The global rollout is set to commence in the coming weeks 

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 24, 2024 1:52 PM

Google MEta?blur=25

While the TV industry relies on large advertisers, SMBs are driving the tech platforms' ad growth, say experts

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 22, 2024 9:04 AM

Brands marketing for Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony?blur=25

From Dabur to Adani Wilmar to House of Abhinandan Lodha, India’s leading firms have come up with special marketing plans spread across print, TV, digital and outdoor for the event

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 18, 2024 8:37 AM

CTV adex?blur=25

The connected TV universe is set to grow exponentially riding on OTT consumption and affordability of CTV and data, say experts

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 16, 2024 8:47 AM

cookies privacy sandbox?blur=25

In response to stakeholders' worries about Google’s preparedness to meet the cookie deprecation deadline and capabilities of Privacy Sandbox, the tech giant has come out with a blog

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 12, 2024 8:52 AM

Elon Musk Jeff Bezos?blur=25

The billionaires have applied for licences to offer satellite internet services in India; the new Telecommunications Act also opens doors for administrative allocation of spectrum for the same

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 12, 2024 8:41 AM

Brand Maldives Lakshadweep?blur=25

The social media backlash and the diplomatic row between India and the island nation can affect its brand image as a tourism haven, say experts

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 9, 2024 12:40 PM

Nissan Lavanya Wadgaonkar?blur=25

Wadgaonkar, Global VP-Communications & Global DEI Champion at Nissan, spoke exclusively to e4m on the challenges and opportunities in crafting communication strategies for the automotive industry

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 9, 2024 8:45 AM

Google cookies?blur=25

While several marketers have proactively readied themselves for the shift, others are still navigating the learning and unlearning process, shared industry leaders

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 8, 2024 8:21 AM

free press journal ad?blur=25

The English daily Free Press Journal or FPJ placed a front-page ad on January 1, hinting at an alleged age-old industry practice of including numbers of unsold copies to inflate circulation figures

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 3, 2024 8:20 AM

year 2024?blur=25

The Indian economy remains a bright spot in the midst of global economic turmoil which will attract the present and new investors in the coming days, say experts

Kanchan Srivastava Jan 3, 2024 7:55 AM

Year-ender?blur=25

Digital Ad impressions went up by 50 percent in 2023 compared to previous year and doubled since 2021 indicating brands’ increased faith in tech platforms despite economic downturns, shows TAM data

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 29, 2023 8:34 AM

AI Vs Human?blur=25

Generative AI has really changed the way marketing operates. However, Media Mix Modelling is still a complex task which only humans can perform well, say marketers

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 26, 2023 8:36 AM

Rakesh Sharma, INS?blur=25

In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, Rakesh Sharma, president of the Indian Newspaper Society, deliberates on the provisions of the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 22, 2023 8:23 AM

social media advertisers?blur=25

The higher social media consumption has led to a shift in media strategy among brands and also indicates a positive outlook for India’s growing influencer marketing and creator economy, share experts

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 21, 2023 8:31 AM

Nirma-Glenmark?blur=25

In September, Nirma disclosed its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Glenmark Life Sciences

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 20, 2023 8:22 AM

Zee-Sony merger?blur=25

The Zee-Sony deal may be on shaky ground but mergers & acquisitions in media are quite common globally. A glance at merged entities that are running successfully

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 19, 2023 2:08 PM

Zee-Sony merger?blur=25

Sony has issued a public statement in response to Zee’s request for extension of merger deadline which raises a few eyebrows 

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 19, 2023 11:07 AM

google?blur=25

With no concrete roadmap, the majority of programmatic ad spend is still being put toward cookied inventory, experts say. Google says "cookies deprecation will start on Jan 4"

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 14, 2023 10:05 PM

bcci IPL 2024-2028?blur=25

BCCI has notified prohibited brand categories such as alcohol products, betting and cryptocurrency

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 13, 2023 9:05 AM

fintech?blur=25

Digital lending firms benefit from better margins they are able to generate compared to other payment and financial services, which allows them to be more aggressive with their marketing, say experts

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 13, 2023 8:46 AM

Twitter and Threads?blur=25

Microblogging apps are gradually losing grounds to video sharing platforms, says Data.ai in its latest report

Kanchan Srivastava Dec 12, 2023 8:39 AM

OTT?blur=25

Superhit movies on streaming platforms are outperforming OTT originals on Ormax Buzz ratings. However, such films are launched mostly on SVoD, limiting their advertising potential

Kanchan Srivastava Nov 17, 2023 8:59 AM

times internet?blur=25

The company divested in DineOut & ILN Properties, partially sold its shares in Delhivery, and plans to launch a Fintech Platform, as per regulatory filing

Kanchan Srivastava Nov 17, 2023 8:54 AM

meta-amazon?blur=25

Meta users in the US can buy Amazon products without leaving Insta or FB apps. Though the feature is yet to be launched globally, it is being dubbed as the “most significant ad product of the year’

Kanchan Srivastava Nov 14, 2023 8:55 AM

experience?blur=25

From gold to automobile to liquor, brands have upped their ad spend for experiential marketing. AI-AR-VR are the flavour of the season

Kanchan Srivastava Nov 10, 2023 8:58 AM

ai?blur=25

From budget optimization to cross-platform redistribution to day-wise media planning, AI tools promise to take care of everything that smart marketers look for this festive season

Kanchan Srivastava Nov 8, 2023 9:14 AM

diwali?blur=25

Holidays offer a unique opportunity to build and maintain customer loyalty by leveraging emotional connections, personalization and increased consumer spending

Kanchan Srivastava Nov 7, 2023 8:39 AM

FMCG Vineeth Viswambharan Adani Wilmar?blur=25

Vineeth Viswambharan, Associate Vice President – Marketing & Sales, AWL, spoke to e4m on the company’s marketing success story, advertising spends, expansion plans and more

Kanchan Srivastava Nov 6, 2023 4:43 PM

Google Meta Amazon?blur=25

Driven by the expansion of eCommerce, Amazon has secured an edge in the advertising business due to higher purchase intent and availability of personalized data, shared industry players

Kanchan Srivastava Nov 2, 2023 8:35 AM

Rajiv Dubey Dabur World Cup Indian Idol?blur=25

The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spends and much more

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 27, 2023 8:57 AM

Apurva Chandra MIB Barc?blur=25

The Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting spoke exclusively with exchange4media on news channels’ complaints about the lack of data and transparency and other key issues  

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 25, 2023 8:43 AM

News channels RLD Apurva Chandra MIB?blur=25

In an exclusive interaction with exchange4media, the Secretary for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, spoke about the functioning of BARC and data transparency amidst a host of other issues

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 24, 2023 8:58 AM

Meta Google Elections?blur=25

Industry watchers say social media manipulation can be seen as an unintended social experiment

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 23, 2023 9:05 AM

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Ad frauds are getting more sophisticated by the day, leading to bigger losses, and so it is time to act swiftly and smartly, say industry leaders

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 17, 2023 8:53 AM

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Zeenia Bastani, General Manager, Maybelline New York and NYX Professional Makeup, L’Oreal India, talks about the brand's marketing strategy and more

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 12, 2023 8:57 AM

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India’s share in the global ad waste will be three per cent by 2028, says a recent report by Juniper Research

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 12, 2023 8:23 AM

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TV sector is set to grow at the CAGR of 3.9 percent by 2025. At 14.7 percent, digital has the highest projected growth rate across media sectors

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 10, 2023 8:33 AM

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AI-generated rip-offs of books, fake memoirs and the use of deep fakes pose grave ethical and social issues for the media, publishing and advertising sectors, industry watchers shared

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 9, 2023 8:50 AM

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At the launch of 'Vedica Himalayan Sparkling Water', Bisleri International's Vice Chairperson Jayanti Khan Chauhan & CEO Angelo George spoke about the company's expansion plans, growth targets & more

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 6, 2023 8:40 AM

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Memes are enjoying more popularity because of its inherent nature of being topical. This creates multiple opportunities for the brand to ride on and get viral, say experts

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 6, 2023 8:39 AM

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The ‘Super 50’ creators will have access to the field pre- and post-match, to commentators, and ambassadors

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 5, 2023 8:48 AM

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Santosh Kumar, Country Manager for Indian Subcontinent & Indonesia at Booking.com, spoke to exchange4media on the sidelines of their ICC World Cup campaign launch

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 4, 2023 8:30 AM

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Thanks to the growth of SMBs over the past few years, advertising spends on e-comm platforms surpassed $1 billion in 2022 and is likely to expand faster than the whole digital advertising ecosystem

Kanchan Srivastava Oct 3, 2023 8:30 AM

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These sites generate a whopping 21 percent of ad impressions and take away 15 percent ($13 billion) of digital ad spend of the Open Web Programmatic, which is a $88 billion global market

Kanchan Srivastava Sep 29, 2023 8:42 AM

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From personalizing shopping experience to predicting product demand and automating recommendations, brands are working hard to enhance consumer experience this year

Kanchan Srivastava Sep 28, 2023 8:42 AM

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During her maiden trip to India, the Asia CEO of BBDO spoke to e4m about her vision for the agency’s India office, and why she wants the accounts to be evaluated among other steps

Kanchan Srivastava Sep 28, 2023 8:15 AM

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Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO of Ogilvy, and Piyush Pandey, Chairman Global Creative and Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India, share their vision for Ogilvy 2024, role of AI in agency’s work, and more

Kanchan Srivastava Sep 26, 2023 6:05 PM

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Consumers in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana may have an extra disposable income of Rs 70K Cr this fiscal, according to industry estimates

Kanchan Srivastava Sep 25, 2023 9:03 AM

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Dainik Bhaskar and Amar Ujala have updated terms and conditions banning all tech firms who intend to use their content

Kanchan Srivastava Sep 14, 2023 9:13 AM