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Price, brand, and warranty drive smart device buying: CyberMedia report
75% of consumers in India are willing to pay more for sustainable smart devices, finds a survey by CyberMedia Research.
South Indian films dominate box office in 2024: Ormax report
Indian cinema posts its second-highest annual box office collection of INR 11,833 crores in 2024 as per Ormax Box Office Report 2024.
1.43 lakh brands invested in print advertising in Jan-Sept ’24 – TAM
India’s print advertising experienced a 3% increase in ad space volumes during January-September 2024, according to TAM Media Research.
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2025’s marketing mantra: Balancing AI, privacy, and retention
Emerging trends in customer engagement signal a shift toward AI-driven personalisation, privacy-first approaches, and retention-focused strategies.
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81% of Indian consumers expect brands to adopt gen AI by 2024-end, the highest in APAC
Adobe’s research found that 53% of buyers want AI-led efficiencies to translate into affordable products, exceeding consumer preferences in Australia and Japan.
Radio ad volumes rise by 2%; services lead during Jan-Sept'24: TAM AdEx
Total number of advertisers grows by 10%; Gujarat leads states with 18% share, finds AdEx India's report on radio advertising during January-September 2024.
36% of urban SVOD viewers in India are regular CTV users: Report
Research by Ormax Media shows that India’s paid streaming audience has dipped by 2% in 2024, indicating challenges for SVOD platforms.
India's ad industry revenues to touch INR 1.58 lakh crores by 2028: PwC report
Outpacing the global growth rate, India’s online advertising to reach INR 85,000 crores by 2028, finds PwC report.
India’s gaming industry to reach INR 10,487 crores by 2026: Study
This increase is fuelled by an expansive base of 13.85 crore gamers, of which nearly 30% engage with ad-supported gaming or make in-app purchases.
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Digital surge powers APAC ad growth to $289 billion in 2024
The APAC advertising market grew by 7.5% this year, with digital pure players driving 76% of ad budgets. Traditional media saw modest growth, but the future remains firmly digital as the region braces for an 82% digital share by 2029.
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In a war for user attention, brands need to balance traditional and digital in media strategies: Kantar
In 2025, brands must craft resonant stories, balance reach with cost, embrace Gen Z diversity, and seamlessly merge influencer content with traditional advertising for impact.
Indian gaming app marketers expanding their global footprint: Study
While 71% of mobile gaming app marketing spend is focused on 10 countries, marketers in India are looking to maximise revenue opportunities by going against the tide.
77% of upcountry consumers used WhatsApp in their purchase journey this year: Meta
59% of India’s tier-2 and 3 market consumers discover online shopping products through reels, according to a Meta survey.
Upcountry consumers fuel 63% of India's short format video engagement: Redseer
According to estimates provided by the report, this category promises to be a $16–17 billion revenue opportunity by FY-2029 in the country.
89% of CMOs predict growth in their marketing budgets: Dentsu report
Nearly 59% of CMOs expect that in the next five years, their revenues will come from products, services, or businesses that don’t yet exist, finds Dentsu's 2024 CMO Navigator survey.
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Gen Alpha drives household decisions as online video viewing soars by 60%: Report
Kids influence on family electronics buys jumps 1.46 times, revealing their growing impact on household decisions, Kantar Kidscan Report finds.
Indian consumers voice rising fear about tech ruining lives: Study
As AI and digital begin to encompass all aspects of work, 19% more Indians are worried about it destroying lives, an Ipsos study finds.
Rural India goes hybrid: 47% embrace digital meets traditional media
Rural consumption of FMCG goods surged 60% over last two years, according to the Rural Barometer Report 2024 by GroupM and Kantar.
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Rural consumption continues to outpace urban markets in India’s FMCG sector
The latest data from NielsenIQ indicates that rural areas have become the primary driver of consumption growth in the FMCG sector, a reversal of previous trends where urban centres led growth.
Marketers bet big on brand-building, not just quick wins
According to a study by CNN International Commercial and MTM, 78% of marketers listed improving brand awareness and reputation as their top goal.
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