Little Yadav
Jan 06, 2025

Quick buzz or backlash: Are negative marketing stunts fruitful?

SOUNDING BOARD: Do attention-grabbing gimmicks prioritise instant media coverage over ethics? Campaign asks experts if publicity at all costs is indeed a viable strategy.

Last year, actor Poonam Pandey faked her death to promote cervical cancer awareness.

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