Opinion

2 days ago

Unlocking new creative frontiers for design agencies using AI

AI can help design agencies simultaneously test multiple creative directions, saving time and boosting efficiency, says the chief technology officer at Social Donut.

3 days ago

Time to tune in: Why digital audio must be in your media mix this year

Often underrated, digital audio provides brand marketers with a powerful way to connect with audiences, says Pocket FM's vice president of branding and communications, in this myth-buster.

4 days ago

A marketer at the Maha Kumbh: Faith, footfall, and brand lessons from Earth’s grandest gathering

Attending Maha Kumbh as a marketer revealed a masterclass in brand engagement for Haymarket Media Group—India’s country head.

Feb 25, 2025

Marketing in a trust-deficit era: How transparency can be your brand's superpower

The future belongs to brands that can transform transparency from a marketing catchphrase into a living value, says the CMO of Livpure.

Feb 24, 2025

How creative agencies are humanising brands in the digital age

In a world overflowing with content, the brands that truly connect are the ones that feel like they belong in the conversation, says itch's co-founder and creative head.

Feb 21, 2025

Take a peak: How marketers can turn digital noise into lasting loyalty

In an attention-starved and price-sensitive market, brands are battling for fleeting consumer focus. NP Digital's Neil Patel shares how leveraging emotional resonance through the 'peak-end rule' can create powerful moments that stick.

Feb 20, 2025

Rejuvenating the lost art of long copy ads

Long ad copy isn’t dead—it just needs a comeback. Wit and storytelling still sell, says Thought Blurb’s founder and CCO.

Feb 17, 2025

Can ads make us feel something, even if they can’t change the world?

The best ads are not just about sales; they resonate deeply with consumers, says the co-founder and creative director of itch.

Feb 14, 2025

Love, unfiltered: Why Valentine’s Day campaigns need a reality check

Valentine’s Day marketing needs to move past the idealised and embrace the real, authentic experiences, argues the founder of MyMuse.

Feb 13, 2025

When influencer buzz turns brand risk: Lessons from the Ranveer Allahbadia fallout

The controversy surrounding the YouTuber underscores the fine line between edgy and offensive content—forcing brands to rethink influencer partnerships and risk management, says the PR specialist.

Feb 10, 2025

The unbearable cost of truth

As information retreats behind paywalls and attention splinters into subscription tiers, advertising faces its terminal paradox: We've made truth so expensive that soon, no one will be left who can afford to buy what we're selling.

Feb 10, 2025

Marketing’s new puppet master: Influencing the shopper choices with AI personalisation

From handpicked product suggestions to predictive assistance, Findability Sciences' CMO feels that AI-driven personalisation is transforming consumer marketing like never before.

Feb 06, 2025

DeepSeek: Accelerating the path towards AI inevitability

While DeepSeek's innovations won't directly impact marketers in the near-term, its ripple effects on AI development will greatly accelerate the permeation across the industry over time, writes Vincent Niou.

Jan 29, 2025

Stand guard: Protecting your brand from the hidden risks of AI

The traditional reactive approach to risk management is grossly inadequate for the age of AI-powered marketing, says Mediabrands Australia’s Geoff Clarke.

Jan 28, 2025

From pop-ups to green installations: Sustainability meets experiential creativity

With consumers gravitating towards greener and ethical product alternatives, eco-conscious creativity has emerged the way for brands to connect with them, says XP&D's CEO.

Jan 24, 2025

Defeating gender bias norms through creative PR campaigns

India celebrates National Girl Child Day today, on January 24th. On this occasion, the Key Communications co-founder explains how PR initiatives can effectively challenge and change societal attitudes towards gender bias.

Jan 23, 2025

Augmented reality: Merging imagination with retail innovation

Great Lakes Institute of Management's research chairperson explains how the tech is revolutionising marketing with immersive experiences, blending sensory thrills and efficiency to reshape consumer behaviour and brand loyalty.

Jan 23, 2025

The great corporate pretence is finally over

From Meta's masculinity pivot to the mass corporate retreat from DEI, flexibility, and parity commitments, 2025 is exposing the friction between corporate values and valuations, revealing what happens when trust is deemed to have outlived its market worth.

Jan 22, 2025

Advertisers, it’s time to face facts. Because truth matters

Tech companies doing away with fact checkers is further proof of why advertisers must support journalism.

Jan 22, 2025

India’s DPDP Rules: A game-changer for data-driven marketing?

The proposed guidelines reshape marketing with data localisation, requiring innovative compliance strategies to thrive in India’s evolving digital ecosystem, opines LeapX's CEO.