In-Depth

12 hours ago

Should brands compensate consumers for their data?

As brands increasingly adopt tactics to collect first-party data, questions arise about the value of compensating consumers for their data and how such practices might influence customer loyalty and trust.

14 hours ago

Brahma acquires Metaphysic to scale AI-powered content creation

Post-acquisition, Brahma’s 800-strong team will blend DNEG’s digital human tech with Metaphysic’s AI to drive next-gen content creation at scale.

15 hours ago

SW Growth Labs goes all in on ROI-driven marketing evolution

SW Network’s new vertical merges data, media, and creativity to help brands navigate fragmented marketing landscapes and drive measurable growth.

1 day ago

'The holding company model has been broken for a long time': MediaSense CEO

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off two major acquisitions in 2024, Jamie Posnanski unpacks why the traditional agency-supplier model needs an overhaul, combating transformation fatigue, and why so few clients believe their agency models are fit for purpose.

1 day ago

Ogilvy’s Ricardos Vaz: 14 years in, but still breaking the formula

CREATIVE SPARKS: The agency’s senior creative director is a masterful storyteller, blending sharp strategy, emotional depth, and fearless creativity to craft campaigns that leave a lasting impact.

1 day ago

1000 Media: Can Nas Daily’s storytelling magic shake up Indian marketing?

Nuseir Yassin’s latest digital marketing company bets on fast, AI-powered, emotion-driven storytelling to help brands break through digital clutter—starting with India.

2 days ago

Dentsu prioritises media in new growth plan following $820 million loss

Dentsu has allocated $328 million to rebuild the business in 2025, with a further $295 million to be invested over the next three years.

2 days ago

From finfluencers to insiders: How Equentis is owning trust

INSIDE THE AD: With SEBI cracking down on external endorsers, the wealth advisory services company is turning its CXOs and employees into brand ambassadors—building credibility from within.

2 days ago

Häfele India targets INR 1,200+ crore revenue in 2025

With about INR 30 crores in marketing spends, the kitchen solutions brand aims to deepen its consumer reach in India's small towns.

Feb 14, 2025

50,000 businesses, one goal: Gallabox looks at powering customer engagement at scale

As traditional channels lose steam, brands are rethinking customer conversations and the SaaS company is helping businesses turn WhatsApp into a sales and marketing powerhouse.

Feb 14, 2025

Localisation is key to Indian community’s creativity: Canva’s Cameron Adams

In his first visit to India, the Canva co-founder and chief product officer identified the country as a key growth driver in the company’s global strategy.

Feb 13, 2025

IPG predicts 1-2% revenue drop for 2025

The holding company is eying savings of $250 million ahead of its merger with Omnicom.

Feb 13, 2025

Snap demos its fifth-generation see-through AR glasses, Spectacles, in India

It is harnessing India's booming augmented reality ecosystem to drive brand engagement and monetisation with immersive experiences that could potentially reshape digital marketing strategies.

Feb 13, 2025

Target’s secret weapon? India’s role in its ad empire

With over 5,000 team members in India, Target in India is using deep data insights and AI-powered tools to refine Roundel’s high-return ad strategy.

Feb 12, 2025

Ventes Avenues, Trophée attempt to unlock $20.7 billion gaming commerce opportunity for brands

By teaming up to merge gaming with real-world commerce, the two companies seek to make brand interactions and purchases seamless within gameplay.

Feb 12, 2025

GroupM’s TYNY 2025: India’s advertising market to grow 7%, digital dominance continues

The report estimated that the market is set to reach Rs 1,64,137 crore in 2025, adding an incremental Rs 10,730 crore.

Feb 11, 2025

X partners with Magnite to boost programmatic ad sales

Magnite joins Google and PubMatic as official third-party sellers of X’s ad inventory which can help fill unsold inventory and attract more advertisers.

Feb 11, 2025

OMD Worldwide reinvents itself with 'We create what’s next' brand refresh

The agency reportedly secured $1.8 billion in net new business in 2024.

Feb 10, 2025

Standard Chartered picks up the tab for affluent Indians

By blending localised marketing, digital personalisation, and RM-driven engagement, it is fast-tracking its $200 billion Net New Money goal.

Feb 10, 2025

Sujata Dwibedy named Dentsu X’s CEO; Jose Leon to lead agency’s retail media business

Both executives will continue to report to Anita Kotwani, CEO Media, South Asia, Dentsu.