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The national creators awards: Padma 2.0!

The award show underlined the power of regional digital content creators in shaping new, transparent narratives and inspiring millions




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Unveiling Arcadia: The roll of bespoke luxury

Rolls-Royce unveils Arcadia, the third custom-made ‘Coachbuild Droptail’ in the world




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N for Nightie: Whispers under the Aala Maram

An ethnic costume drama starring Madame Nightie, the Sweet Heroine




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‘Never follow a leader, be a disruptor’

Home-grown wisdom: Challenger brand strategies from Rajeev Juneja, Vice-Chairman and MD of Mankind Pharma




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O is for OTPs: Outrageously tedious pain-points

One-time passwords were supposed to be our digital guardians but they have become a nagging overprotective parent instead




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Broken glass, expensive bananas and moment marketing

The art of creating topical marketing campaigns that leverage special moments




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WFB Baird, stitching a growth story for linen

Irish brand Burgoyne is threading its way into Indian retail




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The magic formula of celeb-owned brands

Bollywood’s entrepreneurial leap is seeing stars use their fame and influence to co-create winning brands 




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Aman Mannan and Shitu Pail join as NCDs at Publicis




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YKONE buys Barcode




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P is for Pressure cooker: The quintessential icon of the great Indian kitchen

The appliance holds prime place in every middle class Indian kitchen as the housewife’s trusted, go-to, kitchen device




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Aligning people, purpose, passions and profit

Driving the Four Ps: VML India’s new chief Babita Baruah has spent the first month observing, learning and actioning the agency’s new remit




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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Young turks on social media

How are first-time candidates managing their digital presence? What are the dos and don’ts?




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In its 125th year, McDowell’s joins the single malt party with a wine-forward batch

Last week, when the world’s largest selling whisky brand, McDowell’s, launched a single malt, the colour purple — in all its hues — dominated the room. An apt colour to denote that the origin of the Batch Indian Single Malt was from a distillery in the wine capital Nashik




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How the blended model is working for DDB Tribal

The Gurgaon-based integrated arm of DDB Mudra has grown thanks to focussing on the full funnel in a customer journey




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Brands keep time in so many interesting ways

An exploration of the relationship between products, services and the concept of time




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Goafest is back — with a new theme and location!

Goafest, the premier event of the advertising and marketing community is back — but this time in Mumbai.




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Rethinking sizes

When the shoe does not fit, it’s time to rethink size measures! And that’s what is happening in India. There may soon be a new sizing system called ‘Bha’ to measure footwear for Indians




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R is for remote: The clash for control in the middle-class melodrama

The remote is one of the most symbolic objects for today’s generation of armchair activists, epitomising our yearning for change while exerting minimal physical effort to attain it.




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Lux: A hundred-year-old secret

The soap which celebrates its century has been consistent with its association with filmstars. But is it time to change? An analysis of its advertising strategy




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The rise and rise of deepfakes in India 

From political campaigns to brand ads, digital doppelgangers are proliferating. Here’s how to spot them




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The changing tone and language of job ads

The right-fit revolution: Recruitment ads are evolving to meet the modern workforce’s quest for flexibility and purpose




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S is for Scooter: A ride back to the future

Even as the wheels of time turn, the scooter will remain a steadfast symbol of resilience and adaptability




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S is for Suitcase: Revolutionising middle-class travel 

No destination is too far, and no possibility far-fetched with the right luggage




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We can maximise the opportunity with our different brands, says Tanishq CEO Ajoy Chawla

In conversation with Ajoy Chawla, CEO, Tanishq, the jewellery division of Titan Co Ltd 




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As right as rain – monsoon inspired marketing ideas

The scent and emotion of rainwater can be inspiring for innovative brands




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Brands and billboards: Will marketers rethink outdoor advertising?

The Mumbai billboard crash has shaken up the advertising industry. Will brands be reluctant to spend on the outdoor medium now? 




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Masterclasses at Goafest




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ITC Grand Chola to feature curated heirloom rice cuisine

Hotel to celebrate World Environment Day with rice cultivated through time-honoured farming techniques




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T is for TV: The tale of the idiot box

The joy and connections found in communal viewing is unparalleled




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Zomato’s healthier options: Now what?

While serving up a side of health with personalised menus, is the food platform biting more than it can chew?




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Rise of joyful surrealism, adaptability and de-influencing

Creative ground: Amid the champagne, music and partying, the shifting sands of advertising finds solid ground in this year’s Goafest




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Transcom thinks its CX centres are gold mines for brands

Travis Coates, COO of Swedish firm Transcom feels India’s talent and skill pool over time will make it another important hub for them




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Disney+ Hotstar launches pause ad feature for Connected TV feed

Disney+ Hotstar introduces pause ads for a seamless ad experience on Connected TV, leading the way in innovative advertising




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Retailers report sluggish demand in May

Essentials, consumer durables sell more even as retail segment slows during election season




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U is for Uniform: The great leveller

A great sense of belonging and community feeling is created when you wear similar outfits




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At 75, Cycle Agarbathi has fragrant ambitions to be India’s complete puja room companion

The Mysuru-based incense company has scented growth in all sorts of prayer offerings from diyas to turmeric and camphor




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Signature sambar, very long dosas and delicious filter coffee

Coimbatore’s legendary Annapoorna Hotel can teach marketers a lesson or two




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Vignettes from the French Riviera

As ad folk networked alongside the azure blue Mediterranean sea in Cannes Lions 2024, the talk that dominated the festival of creativity this year was all about AI, Olympics and the role of humour in ads




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V for voltage stabilizer: The behind-the-scenes hero

In India where power supply is often erratic and fluctuates, this silent guardian protects our appliances, much like the father of a family




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Can tech make you a better athlete? Yes, but...

Here’s a quick shot at the best apps for different sports that I and my friends use — with a rider




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Cricket’s exciting global knock captained by ICC

The spectator friendly 20-over format has grown the game — 89 countries are now ranked in T20 men’s cricket and 74 countries in T20 women’s cricket




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‘It is time we manufacture vertical TV sets’ says Ram Madhvani

Lights, Camera, action: Ace ad film maker and movie director on creative trends and changing technology




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Adrian Mendonza joins Rediffusion

Adrian Mendonza has joined Rediffusion as a senior national creative resource. He will oversee creatives for the agency’s North India operations. He will be based in Delhi.




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Cheil X’s new visual identity

Cheil X, part of Cheil SWA group, has adopted a new visual identity and philosophy which takes its muse from the agency’s Korean heritage.




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W for Washing machines: Spinning change in homes

The device has democratised laundry duty sparing women backaches and making it cool for men to share the load




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Brands pack their bags for the Olympics

Medals and marketing: A host of brands have a lot riding on the athletes as they look to leverage the sports extravaganza




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The Olympic torch can shine a light for marketers too

The precise rituals of the Olympics hold learnings for all brands




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How brands that defy conventional wisdom come out tops

Counter-intuition and not taking the rational path have often helped brands become a huge success




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How SUGAR is spicing up the cosmetics market

SUGAR Cosmetics, which plays primarily in premium products, is dipping its toes in the luxury segment too; The D2C brand has amped up its distribution to an extent where its product portfolio is sold across over 45,000 outlets, including 200 of its exclusive branded outlets