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Why are homegrown tea companies foraying into quick-service restaurants?

Indian tea brands want a piece of this steaming hot business.




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Explained: Why it’s tough to create impact in consumers’ media-filled universe

Advertising when the customer needs your product the most is an age-old tactic for effective marketing.




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Our industry is very dynamic: Monte Carlo’s Rishabh Oswal

Certain practices in the apparel market continue to loom like dark clouds, says Rishabh Oswal, Executive Director, Monte Carlo.




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With auto sector in slump and economy in slowdown, is it all gloom this festive season?

Consumers are looking at spending cautiously, but they have not stopped their purchases.




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Social media: Why brands are telling ‘Stories’

Short-lived content is the new go-to strategy for brands to engage with consumers and turn them into content creators




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Don’t want to put all content behind a paywall: Aditi Shrivastava, Co-founder, Pocket Aces | Interview

Our mission is to solve boredom. There are now 500 million Indians who have an internet connection, and are spending nearly five hours a day on social media and entertainment.




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Del Monte taking its offerings to small towns, but is the market ready for gourmet Italian food products?

Industry reports suggest that Italian cuisine is the second most popular international cuisine in India, after Chinese, due to the presence of several QSR chains. It isn’t, therefore, a surprise that companies like Del Monte want to ride this wave.




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Why text messaging is yet to be used inventively in India

Cost of one SMS is around 12 paise, whereas a promotional e-mail could cost 2-4 paise. A retail brand organising a high intensity campaign for its seasonal sale could end up spending Rs 15-20 lakh to reach its consumers.




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Akshay Bector of Cremica Food on how he unwinds in weekends

I usually have six to seven meetings in a day — with the sales and marketing teams on current campaigns and updates on products in the pipeline or meeting various stakeholders.




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Why new-age publishers are partnering with affiliate platforms

Online publishers often lack the knowledge and familiarity to leverage online tools to monetise content




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Employees as brand advocates is an untapped marketing tool

A new phrase in marketing which started in the US a few years back is now catching on in India as well.




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Agency versus consultantcy is the wrong focus: Nikki Mendonca, Global President, Accenture Interactive Operations | Interview

Success in today’s digital-first world depends on a marketing organisation’s ability to create and activate hyper-relevant, data-driven and omnichannel customer experiences, says Nikki Mendonca.




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Ogilvy-Vivo spat puts the spotlight back on plagiarism in advertising

The real challenge with regulations is that of implementation and compliance.




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Milking the opportunity: E-grocery players getting into the daily essentials delivery business

The biggies have built dark stores, warehousing, last-mile deliveries and launched private labels, but still struggle with low margins.




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Commerce in conversation: Untapped potential in voice skill technology

Conversational commerce, as it is more popularly known, is any form of online communication that takes place during an e-commerce purchase.




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Selfie age driving consumption in small towns, says V-Mart Retail CMD

Lalit Agarwal talks to Devika Singh about the infrastructural hurdles in tier III towns and beyond, the competition from marketplaces, and more.




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Skechers South Asia CEO Rahul Vira shares about his job, fascination for toy cars

"I find my job very exciting; every day is new, as we are creating a brand in the Indian market which is a challenge in itself," says Rahul Vira, CEO, Skechers, South Asia.




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Brands say ‘no’ to plastic, amble towards sustainable packaging and products

A look at how some companies in India are ambling towards sustainable packaging and products.




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Hard for brands to stay ahead of the consumer: Diana Cawley, CEO- APAC, Geometry Global | Interview

Geometry Global, WPP group’s shopper marketing and brand activation agency, is working towards devising communication that fits the non-linear, omnichannel shopping behaviour of consumers.




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Raymond bets big on small towns

By 2022, the company hopes to have 2,000 operational stores. Interestingly, two thirds of these will be located in the tier III, IV, V and VI towns, in the smaller retail format — The Mini Raymond Shop.




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With HBO Max, Apple TV+ and Disney+, will the OTT landscape really change much?

In India, however, this is not likely to be a separate offering — Disney titles are being made available on the homegrown Hotstar, with no change in subscription plans, as of now.




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V-Mart’s Samir Misra on life beyond work

From Apple to Lululemon and UNTUCKit are some of his favourite brands




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How online games are gaining eyeballs

According to a report by InMobi, usage of mobile gaming apps has grown by 110% since then




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Consumers make a beeline for ayurvedic product to boost immunity

According to a report by Nielsen, in March 2020, the demand for honey was up by 35%, for chyawanprash by 81%, and turmeric by 38% in modern trade stores




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Nikon introduces the Forestry Pro II Laser Rangefinder




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Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, a fast telephoto zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount system




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Barcelona Return To Training As La Liga Eyes Restart

Lionel Messi and company took the fields at Joan Gamper training centre for individual sessions, for which the players arrived alone in kit and took to the three pitches without passing through the...




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Some NBA Teams Allowed To Test Players For Coronavirus: Report

The Orlando Magic have approval from the NBA to begin testing players for the deadly virus after getting written approval from area health officials, according to the report.




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Vanessa Bryant Sues LA County Sheriff's Department Over Crash Site Photos

Kobe and Gianna Bryant were among nine people who died in the January 26 helicopter crash in the mountains west of Los Angeles.




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Narinder Batra's Tenure As FIH President Extended Till May Next Year

Narinder Batra will continue to hold his post as International Hockey Federation's (FIH) annual congress was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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CONMEBOL President Surprised By FIFA's New Five-Substitute Rule

Alejandro Dominguez, president of the South American football body, CONMEBOL said that he was surprised by FIFA's decision to allow five substitutes when the sport resumes after coronavirus pandemic.




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Court Seeks Government Reply Over Challenge to Mandatory Aarogya Setu App

"Such coercive and forcible extraction of personal information from an individual is unheard of in a democratic and republic setup and it is attribute of a dictatorial system," the petition said.




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YouTube, YouTube Music Are Getting New Features: What You Need to Know

YouTube's Video Watch Page gets a new design with larger thumbs and prominently visible comment box. YouTube music adds explore section and lyrics to the video.




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Tesla Aims to Restart Fremont Plant as Soon as Friday: Report

The move comes a day after California allowed manufacturers in the state to reopen operations, shut due to coronavirus-led lockdowns, which drew an enthusiastic "Yeah!!" on Twitter from Tesla Chief...




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Saudi, US Firms May Invest in Reliance Jio

Two more firms are eyeing a share of Reliance Industries Ltd's $65-billion digital unit Jio Platforms, according to Bloomberg News, setting them up to be a part of a growing list of firms that have...




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US Rule May Allow Huawei and US Firms to Work Together on 5G Standards

The US Department of Commerce is close to signing off on a new rule that would allow US companies to work with China's Huawei Technologies on setting standards for next generation 5G networks, people...




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India Tops Zoom Downloads in April Despite Warnings, Security Issues

Zoom has gained immense popularity in India despite the government warning against it, and advising users to opt for other alternatives. According to app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, India...




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Google Announces Company Holiday to Stem Coronavirus Burnout

Google said on Friday it has asked employees to take a day off on May 22, to address work-from-home-related burnout during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max First Sale Set for May 12: All Details

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max first sale date has now been revealed. The phone was launched alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India back in March. The sale of the Redmi Note 9 Pro began in the same month, but...




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WHO Readies Coronavirus App for Checking Symptoms, Possibly Contact Tracing

World Health Organization (WHO) plans to launch an app this month to enable people in under-resourced countries to assess whether they may have the novel coronavirus, and is considering a...




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20 Hidden WhatsApp iPhone Tricks That Everyone Can Master

WhatsApp tricks 2020 for iPhone includes some advanced tips such as how to schedule WhatsApp messages, how to hide online status, and how to send WhatsApp message without adding a contact.




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A new article, "Ultimate resolution supported by movements as slight as 2/100,000,000,000 of a meter" has been added to "Stories".



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A new article, "Contributing to food safety and security" has been added to "Stories".



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A new article, "Analyzing NIKKOR lens characteristics" has been added to "Stories".



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A new article, "Advancing Monodzukuri (manufacturing) through synergetic innovation" has been added to "Stories".



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A new article, "Mirrorless cameras" has been added to "Product Technology".



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A new article, "The compact mirrorless Z 50 packs mighty technologies" has been added to "Stories".



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A new article, "Nano Crystal Coat puts innovation right before your eyes" has been added to "Stories".



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Gemini Horoscope for May 9, 2020

You can start your day with Yoga and Meditation. Doing this will be beneficial for you and you will maintain your energy levels throughout the day. Traders and Businessmen who have relations with foreign countries are likely to lose money today, so think carefully before taking any step forward. Your compassion and understanding will be rewarded. But be careful as any hasty judgement may put them under pressure. Your mood might get perturbed because of the harsh words of your sweetheart. It is good for you to keep up with time, but at the same time, it is important to understand the importance of family and spend as much time as you can with them. Laziness of your partner might disturb many of your tasks today. Today is a good day for you to start a new work.




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News:Notice Regarding the Status and Conclusion of Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock, and Cancellation of Treasury Stock