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Indian media grapples with job losses, 15% rise in layoffs...

As per industry estimates, 200-400 media professionals have been laid off across print, TV and digital newsrooms in the last....


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Low ratings spoiling the plot for new Hindi TV shows?

The slump is not just raising concerns about the fading charm of traditional Hindi content on TV but is also....

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H2 looks promising with signs of a larger-than-usual festive season:...

Ashwin Padmanabhan, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, GroupM, shares his optimism for the Indian ad landscape, shifting dynamics between TV....

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Kotak Mahindra Group seeks new media partner; Rs 100-150 cr...

According to sources, while the account encompasses the entire media buying and selling mandate, the group has a strong focus....

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SDCs no silver bullet, but an important cog in the...

SDCs may add a layer of accountability, but not much further, say experts, adding that the advertiser must bear the....

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Finolex Pipes seeks storyteller partner: Creative account up for grabs

According to sources, the company is looking for a creative partner to complement their existing agency, Schbang

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024: Disney Star’s ad revenue...

Disney Star this year onboarded 59 categories of advertisers and 90 brands

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UPI apps, the new destination for brands to reach consumers?

Industry experts tell us why the partnership between brands and UPI platforms is a win-win for both


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Facebook is deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric of India:...

Culture has gone virtual and so have the festivities. In 2020, more than 4 mn people discussed Diwali through 7.5....

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MIB set to amend Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act

One of the key proposals of the amendment is to include broadcasters and DPOs in the purview of the act....

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Print ends year with marginal dip thanks to H2 ad...

As per data, jacket-full page was the preferred ad position in the print medium during 2020 Though print advertising suffered....

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No major impact on ad volumes in news ratings blackout

Hindustan Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser India, Godrej Consumer Products, CGMMF (Amul) and Colgate Palmolive India were top advertisers in blackout and....

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WhatsApp’s privacy policy update: How will it help businesses and...

According to WhatsApp, right now, they are focused on building new features to help businesses maximize the value of their....

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Why Indian language papers weathered the Covid storm better than...

In the past few months, Indian language newspapers have taken the lead with growth in circulation, readership and advertising revenues....

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Life without BARC data: Direct market feedback becomes the new...

Marketers haven’t been shy about spending on news channels in absence of ratings. As per TAM data, top 5 advertisers....

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Deepika Padukone’s social media wipeout: What happens to past promotions...

According to experts, the clean slate screams opportunity for brands. The move might be a part of a planned strategy,....

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Anomalies in HT’s radio biz leads to Rs 127 crore...

After a whistleblower's disclosure, the company's FY19-20 consolidated financials were revised for all quarters Reported irregularities in HT’s radio business....

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9% growth in ad volumes: ‘No rating Thursdays’ working fine...

News genre on TV saw 400-plus more advertisers during blackout compared to the period before that ‘No rating Thursdays’ seems....

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Sponsors show trust in news genre despite ratings blackout; here’s...

Brands and experts say that they still rely on the news genre as it delivers the right audience in a....


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There’s a clear market shift towards vernacular & digital advertising:...

Sapna Chadha, Senior Director of Marketing for SEA & India, Google, talks....

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Marketers flock to audio OTT as commute resumes post lockdown

The biggest incentive for marketers to be on these platforms is growing....

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We believe this change can help in bringing more investments:...

In a chat with e4m, Pandey, CEO of ABP Network, discusses the....

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NBF urges BARC to name channels under monitoring and investigation...

In a letter to BARC, NBF has said the decision to pause ratings without naming the specific channels under investigation....

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Two months into BARC data blackout: Are news channels happy...

The blackout actually turned out to be a sort of breather period in the endless cycles of chasing and flaunting....

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News channels pull off a busy festive season, AdEx sees...

Industry leaders say big events like Bihar and US elections, pent-up demand, improved consumer sentiment and festive spirit during the....

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A curious case of dubious news portals cropping up in...

Ahead of the elections, as many as 30 dubious news portals have been operating from the state with unknown ownership....

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For brands, value proposition offered by Reels and IGTV remains...

Bhushan, Head of Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook India, talks about brands, special tools for marketers, importance of India market....

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Does BTVI have a new owner?

As per analysts, the deal size in the present day would be anywhere above Rs 50 crore On the blocks....

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Festive season brings hope to Print media

As per the latest TAM AdEx data, Print had the highest number of advertisers between October and November both in....

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Desi social apps eye ad-based revenue monetization model

The monetization strategies include banner ads, and those based on video and....

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Over a month into BARC blackout, news genre sees no...

Industry heads assert that contrary to apprehensions, the genre recorded better numbers this festive season than last year It was....

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India is a crucial market for us: Zoom’s Derek Pando

Zoom now supports Indian Rupee as a pricing option for users, says the platform’s Head of International and Partner Marketing....

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Our ad inventory is running at full capacity even during...

In a chat with e4m, Ojha, President - Sales & Marketing, says that the Hindi news channel is focusing on....

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Parties push digital campaign budgets for Bengal polls

Industry observers say political parties are pushing their digital campaigning budget by at least 30-40% just for Bengal With Bihar....

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News channels see festive cheer in ad bills

As per industry estimates, festive billings have seen close to 80%-100% recovery.....

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We are now offering integrated Print + Digital solutions to...

In the first interaction since the rebranding, Bhalla, Group CMO, HT Media Ltd, talks about the feedback and tells us....

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Bihar Congress page highest spender on Facebook ads in last...

Going aggressive on the spends, the party’s Bihar page even went to the extent of spending an upwards of Rs....

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News channels feel the pinch as lockdown-hit SMEs freeze ads...

With MSMEs in FMCG, education, BFSI, real estate, retail, etc. being selective with their spends, news channels had to live....

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‘We will counter shrillness with intensity, noise with depth &...

Zakka Jacob, Executive Editor, CNN-News18, talks about the revamp coinciding with the 'no BARC ratings' period, the channel’s primary focus....

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Print media picks up pace in festive season with up...

As per the latest TAM AdEx data, the average ad volume per day saw a sharp increase of 5.7 times....

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'MX Player has been growing significantly month-on-month when it comes...

In a chat with e4m, Viraj Jit Singh, Head of Revenue at MX Player, gives us an insight into everything....

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Discovery as a brand stands for trust & credibility across...

In a conversation with e4m, Issac John, Business Head- Digital (South Asia), Discovery, spoke about the channel’s OTT platform, Discovery+....


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With TikTok out of scene, Indian apps eye larger share...

While apps like ShareChat are already being used by FMCG, telecom, gaming and e-commerce sectors, others like Roposo and Chingari....

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Vocal for Local steers desi apps to the forefront

Thanks to the strong sentiments around the call for 'Make In India', some of these apps are seeing more downloads....

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How cable TV became a lucrative ad medium for brands...

The sheer reach and affordability of cable television has caught the attention of brands big and small during the COVID....

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