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NBDA-Modi meet: Delegation briefs PM about challenges of news broadcast industry

NBDA-Modi meet: Delegation briefs PM about challenges of news broadcast industry

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 28, 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, was also present in the meeting


NBDA members to meet PM Narendra Modi today

NBDA members to meet PM Narendra Modi today

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 27, 2024

Media owners are expected to seek the Prime Minister's support in shaping structural policies that could impact the industry


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

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

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • July 26, 2024

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


WPP appoints Brian Lesser as Global CEO of GroupM

WPP appoints Brian Lesser as Global CEO of GroupM

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 18, 2024

Brian Lesser succeeds Christian Juhl who will take up a new position with WPP as President, Corporate Development


Abhishek Tiwary returns to KPMG

Abhishek Tiwary returns to KPMG

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 24, 2024

He will be assuming the role of Global HR Head for Network Delivery at KPMG US (New York), effective from July 8


‘By 2029, 94% of advertising will be AI-enabled or touched in some way’

‘By 2029, 94% of advertising will be AI-enabled or touched in some...

  • by Ritika Raj & Simran Sabherwal
  • June 21, 2024

Kate Scott-Dawkins, President, Global Business Intelligence, GroupM, spoke to e4m from Cannes Lions on the industry’s growth, the progress in retail media and more


GroupM consolidates Content, Ent, Sports verticals under Vinit Karnik

GroupM consolidates Content, Ent, Sports verticals under Vinit Karnik

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 19, 2024

Karnik has been elevated to Managing Director of Content, Entertainment, and Sports for GroupM India


Ajay Mehta elevated as Head-Content, GroupM

Ajay Mehta elevated as Head-Content, GroupM

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 19, 2024

Ajay Mehta is currently the Chief Content Officer of Mindshare India


Focus for the year is to use investments made by WPP & GroupM: Ajay Gupte

Focus for the year is to use investments made by WPP &...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 03, 2024

Ajay Gupte, CEO of Wavemaker South Asia, talks to e4m on being adjudged the Media Agency of the Year at Goafest 2024, focus of the...


Wavemaker’s Toby Jenner appointed Global President, GroupM Clients

Wavemaker’s Toby Jenner appointed Global President, GroupM Clients

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 17, 2024

Toby Jenner will continue to oversee Wavemaker as its Global CEO alongside his expanded remit


CTV adoption expanding beyond urban & top 8 metros: Rajiv Rajagopal

CTV adoption expanding beyond urban & top 8 metros: Rajiv Rajagopal

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 13, 2024

Rajiv Rajagopal, Business Head at GroupM, was the keynote speaker at the e4m CTV Conference where he spoke about 'Cracking the Code: Understanding and Targeting...


Colgate Urges Consumers To Take A Strategic Time Out For Their Smiles This IPL Season

Colgate Urges Consumers To Take A Strategic Time Out For Their Smiles...

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 25, 2024

Celebrate IPL wins with the Indian Sweets League, championing oral health awareness with cricket icons Suresh Raina and Zaheer Khan


PR Professionals wins digital media mandate for HUDCO

PR Professionals wins digital media mandate for HUDCO

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 13, 2024

The duties involve the strategic management and expansion of HUDCO's digital media presence across platforms


PM Modi to present inaugural National Creators Award

PM Modi to present inaugural National Creators Award

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 08, 2024

The National Creators Award is a pioneering initiative aimed at recognizing excellence across various domains


Will start-ups make a comeback in AdEx in 2024?

Will start-ups make a comeback in AdEx in 2024?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • February 22, 2024

Experts say while the percentage of start-up spends may not be higher or similar compared to earlier times, it still will be a significant amount...


The power of distribution has gone out of the hands of media owners: Avinash Pandey

The power of distribution has gone out of the hands of media...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 16, 2024

Avinash Pandey, CEO of ABP Network, spoke at the Pitch Madison Advertising Media Report 2024 about how certain brands still rely on television advertising for...


Advertising needs to change from being an expense to an investment: Abheek Singhi

Advertising needs to change from being an expense to an investment: Abheek...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 16, 2024

At the unveiling of Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2024, Abheek Singhi, Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG talked about looking at AdEx with a different...


Brands will now become more important & it is good news for advertising: Shantanu Khosla

Brands will now become more important & it is good news for...

  • by Anjana Naskar
  • February 16, 2024

At the unveiling of PMAR 2024, Shantanu Khosla, Executive Vice Chairman, Crompton Greaves Electrical Ltd., spoke on where marketing was headed, advancement in tech, the...


Focus on premium products & modern trade: Sam Balsara’s advice to marketers

Focus on premium products & modern trade: Sam Balsara’s advice to marketers

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 16, 2024

At the unveiling of Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2024, Sam Balsara, Chairman of Madison World, explained the factors that impacted AdEx 2023 and shared what...


India’s total AdEx expected to grow at 12.2% in 2024: PMAR

India’s total AdEx expected to grow at 12.2% in 2024: PMAR

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2024

Growth of Digital is projected to be 17%, TV 8% and Print 7%, according to the Pitch Madison Advertising Report (PMAR) released today


Digital projected to grow 17% in 2024

Digital projected to grow 17% in 2024

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2024

Digital AdEx is expected to close at Rs 46,565 cr during the year, contributed majorly by video and e-commerce


Cricket, elections to help TV AdEx grow 8% in 2024

Cricket, elections to help TV AdEx grow 8% in 2024

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2024

TV AdEx expected to reach a total of Rs 35,575 crore this year, states Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2024


Print media clocks 4% AdEx growth in ‘23, to reach 7% in ‘24

Print media clocks 4% AdEx growth in ‘23, to reach 7% in...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2024

Indian print media made up 19% of the total AdEx pie in the country when compared to a global AdEx average of only 4% for...


Radio to maintain 12% growth in 2024, thanks to elections

Radio to maintain 12% growth in 2024, thanks to elections

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2024

In 2023, Radio’s AdEx grew by 12%, maintained its market share of 2.3%, and, rang up ad spends of Rs. 2,272 crore


Cinema advertising projected to surge 35% in 2024

Cinema advertising projected to surge 35% in 2024

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2024

The sector’s AdEx share is expected to stand at Rs 1,047 crore by the end of the year


At 13%, OOH trumps TV & Print AdEx growth rate in 2023

At 13%, OOH trumps TV & Print AdEx growth rate in 2023

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2024

According to Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2024, Out of Home (OOH) AdEx has reached Rs 4,140 crore


Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2024 to be unveiled today

Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2024 to be unveiled today

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2024

The report will analyse how and where advertising money was spent in the past year, and project the future of media & advertising industry


Madison Media Alpha and PMG set up Atomberg's partnership deal with BCCI

Madison Media Alpha and PMG set up Atomberg's partnership deal with BCCI

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 29, 2024

The deal will begin in 2024 and will cover all major BCCI events until 2026


How brands Can Get Creative Using New-age Technology in 2024

How brands Can Get Creative Using New-age Technology in 2024

  • by Kunal Luhar
  • January 16, 2024

Guest Column: Kunal Luhar, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer at 5W1H, Explores the Transformative Power of Technology in Brand Creativity


Marketers can anticipate continued ad spending on CTV: Priti Murthy

Marketers can anticipate continued ad spending on CTV: Priti Murthy

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • January 15, 2024

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


Lakshadweep vs Maldives: MakeMyTrip caught in social media storm, faces uninstall threats

Lakshadweep vs Maldives: MakeMyTrip caught in social media storm, faces uninstall threats

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 09, 2024

The travel platform has invited the ire of the Indian internet despite the portal openly supporting the government's initiatives to promote Lakshadweep


Gurpreet Singh appointed Head of Performance - GroupM Nexus India?

Gurpreet Singh appointed Head of Performance - GroupM Nexus India?

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 09, 2024

Gurpreet Singh joins from Performics - Publicis Groupe where he was Managing Partner


Zaarra Khader named GroupM Motion Entertainment’s Business Head

Zaarra Khader named GroupM Motion Entertainment’s Business Head

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 26, 2023

Zaarra Khader previously led the film business and content division for Motion Content Group India


Manoj Kandasamy named Chief Digital Officer at GroupM – Motivator

Manoj Kandasamy named Chief Digital Officer at GroupM – Motivator

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 21, 2023

Prior to this, Kandasamy was with ShareChat as National Agency Head


Tata Power makes a plea on Mother Earth's behalf

Tata Power makes a plea on Mother Earth's behalf

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 11, 2023

The campaign is live on digital and social media platforms


Programmatic ad revenue in India expected to reach Rs 394 bn by 2024: e4m-GroupM report

Programmatic ad revenue in India expected to reach Rs 394 bn by...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 06, 2023

According to the e4m-GroupM Programmatic Report, India’s digital ad revenue is likely to surge to nearly Rs 540 billion by 2024


Programmatic ad revenue in India expected to reach Rs 394 bn by 2024: e4m-GroupM report

Programmatic ad revenue in India expected to reach Rs 394 bn by...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 05, 2023

According to the e4m-GroupM Programmatic Report, India’s digital ad revenue is likely to surge to nearly Rs 540 billion by 2024


‘Audio advertising has mass reach plus the benefits of personalisation’

‘Audio advertising has mass reach plus the benefits of personalisation’

  • by Sonam Saini
  • December 04, 2023

In conversation with Ashwin Padmanabhan, President-Investments, Trading & Partnerships, GroupM India & Parthasarathy Mandayam, Chief Strategy Officer, GroupM S Asia on the growth of audio...


OOH is expected to soar by more than 20% this festive season: Ajay Mehta

OOH is expected to soar by more than 20% this festive season:...

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 06, 2023

Ajay Mehta, MD – Cinema and OOH, GroupM India, speaks to e4m about the growth expected in the OOH sector, their display for Sprite during...


WPP India LFL revenue up 7% in Q3 2023

WPP India LFL revenue up 7% in Q3 2023

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 27, 2023

CEO Mark Read has expressed his excitement for 'the world's largest creative agency', VML, formed after merging WPP giants Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R


WPP will double its size in India in next five years: Mark Read

WPP will double its size in India in next five years: Mark...

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • September 12, 2023

The Global CEO talks about WPP's scale-up plans for India, his belief in the country’s growth possibilities, and more


‘India will see AdEx growth of 2-3x the global average’

‘India will see AdEx growth of 2-3x the global average’

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • August 01, 2023

Adam Gerhart, Global CEO of Mindshare talks about India as a key market, his idea of ‘Good Growth’ and the great year that Mindshare has...


Gaming market in India to grow at CAGR of 27% by 2027: e4m-GroupM ESP Report 2023

Gaming market in India to grow at CAGR of 27% by 2027:...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 23, 2023

The report explores the growth of the online gaming landscape in India, how brands can leverage this billion-dollar industry and the road ahead


How ‘Mann Ki Baat’ aids radio broadcasters and brands to expand reach

How ‘Mann Ki Baat’ aids radio broadcasters and brands to expand reach

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 16, 2023

The programme addresses local issues and has a high relevance across age groups, note experts


GroupM India elevates Vinit Karnik & Karthik Nagarajan

GroupM India elevates Vinit Karnik & Karthik Nagarajan

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 09, 2021

Karnik will take Head – Sports, Esports and Entertainment, GroupM South Asia and Nagarajan, will take on additional responsibility of Head of Branded Content, GroupM...


KPMG in India and Infomo announce a global partnership to engage with digital advertisers worldwide

KPMG in India and Infomo announce a global partnership to engage with...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 10, 2021

Infomo’s R3 and KPMG in India will target the USD 340 billion digital marketing industry KPMG in India and Infomo today announced its alliance to...


'The core of our strategy will always be our employees and our customers'

'The core of our strategy will always be our employees and our...

  • by Ritika Raj
  • January 27, 2021

Ketan Kulkarni, CMO and Head– Business Development, Blue Dart, shares insights on gearing up for vaccine roll-outs, challenges during pandemic, evolution in marketing, key learnings...


'E-commerce, content and performance will be the most critical in 2021'

'E-commerce, content and performance will be the most critical in 2021'

  • by Christina Moniz
  • January 22, 2021

Ajay Gupte, CEO – South Asia, Wavemaker, talks about the key trends that will define the year, adding that the industry will recover to pre-COVID...


Ankush Ahuja joins hBits as Director-Business Development & Investment

Ankush Ahuja joins hBits as Director-Business Development & Investment

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 05, 2021

Commenting on his new job, Ahuja, said, I am very excited to be a part of this journey and to work with such proficient and...


Large format TV shows is an area of interest for us: Sudip Sanyal, GroupM MCG

Large format TV shows is an area of interest for us: Sudip...

  • by Javed Farooqui
  • December 28, 2020

GroupM MCG business head Sanyal speaks to e4m about the business unit’s content strategy, the business growth, and the plans ahead GroupM’s Motion Content Group...


Essence wins integrated media AOR for Purplle

Essence wins integrated media AOR for Purplle

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 17, 2020

The mandate will include strategy, analytics, media planning, media activation and content innovation for Purplle’s brand marketing campaigns offline and online Essence, a global data...


Brand transformation is a fight for relevance, say experts at ABP-e4m panel

Brand transformation is a fight for relevance, say experts at ABP-e4m panel

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 16, 2020

Experts discussed what brand building looks like in an environment led by data We know the legacy constructs of visual and verbal expressions of a...


Essence wins integrated media duties for Mamaearth

Essence wins integrated media duties for Mamaearth

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 11, 2020

The agency will help the FMCG startup scale its business with data and analytics-driven approach Essence, a global data and measurement-driven media agency which is...


Levis to launch their collection digitally with Bitmoji

Levis to launch their collection digitally with Bitmoji

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 04, 2020

Snapchatters will be able to dress their personal avatars in classic looks from Levi’s® Starting today, Snapchatters and Bitmoji users everywhere will be able to...


Kantar partners with GroupM's Dialogue Factory to unveil 'Rural COVID Barometer Report'

Kantar partners with GroupM's Dialogue Factory to unveil 'Rural COVID Barometer Report'

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 03, 2020

This survey was conducted in 17 Indian states and deep dives into the lives of Rural consumers and their adaptations post COVID, providing valuable inputs...


Auto has rebounded from April’s low point: GroupM’s ‘The Great Shift 2020’

Auto has rebounded from April’s low point: GroupM’s ‘The Great Shift 2020’

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 19, 2020

With GroupM’s global advertising forecasts coming next week, The Great Shift 2020 publication provides key context to what the forecasts will hint at The COVID...


Avg daily time spent on digital entertainment up 21% globally due to Covid: GroupM report

Avg daily time spent on digital entertainment up 21% globally due to...

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 17, 2020

The report titled ‘Covid-19: A Game Changer For Media And Purchasing' aggregates how consumers’ attitudes, media consumption habits and actions have changed during the global...


GroupM launches supply path optimization initiative

GroupM launches supply path optimization initiative

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 11, 2020

The project to give brands and advertisers across the Asia Pacific region morAdd Newe visibility into the programmatic supply chain GroupM announced the...


AMPM fashion launches Z?hia collection inspired by Marrakech architecture to step into the festive fervour

AMPM fashion launches Z?hia collection inspired by Marrakech architecture to step into...

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 30, 2020

Commissions artist Pranoy Sarkar for a series of 3D composition paintings and videos for their new collection Indian fashion label AMPM join in...


Jyoti Bansal steps down as CEO, PHD India

Jyoti Bansal steps down as CEO, PHD India

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • June 17, 2020

Bansal has been with PHD since its inception in India Jyoti Bansal steps down as CEO of PHD India. Bansal has been with PHD since...


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

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

  • by pitchteam
  • June 11, 2020

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


McDonald’s India paves the way for the new dining experience in the post COVID-19 world

McDonald’s India paves the way for the new dining experience in the...

  • by pitchteam
  • June 08, 2020

The brand has implemented a stringent 42- point checklist to ensure the highest degree of safety and hygiene across its dine-in, delivery and take-out services...


AICTE Appoints Dr. Anurag Batra on the MDI Board

AICTE Appoints Dr. Anurag Batra on the MDI Board

  • by pitchteam
  • January 15, 2020

All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), a statutory body of the Government of India, has appointed Dr. Anurag Batra as a Member...


This New Year’s Eve, McDonald’s is taking care of your after-party hunger pangs

This New Year’s Eve, McDonald’s is taking care of your after-party hunger...

  • by pitchteam
  • December 30, 2019

 New year's is an exciting time! It is the time to share smiles, warm hugs with friends, staying up all night reminiscing...


HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRIME MINISTER MODI

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  • by pitchteam
  • September 17, 2018

Prime Minister Modi turns 68 today and will be celebrating his birthday in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi today. India has seen tremendous progress under...


Glitch launches its new age content division Flux@The Glitch

Glitch launches its new age content division Flux@The Glitch

  • by pitchteam
  • April 10, 2018

Glitch, the Digital first creative agency (an independent brand under GroupM), has launched Flux@The Glitch, a specialized new age content division. Flux is a content...


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