For decades, advertising has been largely one-way. Brands spoke, consumers listened—or ignored. That model is rapidly breaking down. Today, conversational advertising is redefining how brands and consumers interact by enabling real-time, two-way dialogue across platforms. The Rise of Conversational Advertising: From Chatbots to Immersive AI Touchpoints captures how conversational AI is reshaping the journey from…
Street marketing in India has always been bold, loud, and people-centric. However, in today’s hyperconnected world, traditional guerrilla tactics alone are no longer enough. Street Marketing Reimagined: Guerrilla Tactics for the Digital Age in Indian Cities explores how unconventional on-ground activations are blending seamlessly with digital touchpoints to create memorable, measurable, and share-worthy campaigns. In…
What started as internet humor has evolved into one of the most powerful cultural currencies online. Today, memes are not just shareable jokes—they are expressions of identity, emotion, and community belonging. Beyond the Meme: Why Meme Marketing Deserves a Central Role in Brand Strategy explores how meme marketing has matured into a serious brand-building tool,…
Influencer marketing is evolving beyond human creators. Today, AI-powered virtual influencers—digitally created characters with curated personalities—are entering mainstream brand strategies. Virtual Influencers in Marketing: Strategies, Challenges & Success Stories explores how these digital personas are being deployed in campaigns, why brands are experimenting with them, and what marketers must consider before adoption. Virtual influencers are…
For years, brand communication has been driven by performance dashboards, audience segments, and conversion funnels. However, a noticeable shift is underway. Vibe Marketing is emerging as a creative-first approach where emotion, mood, and cultural resonance shape campaigns more than raw data alone. This evolution signals how emotional & mood-driven campaigns are redefining brand communication in…
Leadership Interviews Highlighting Strategic Shifts in Agency, Brand and Media Thinking have become an essential source of insight in a rapidly evolving marketing ecosystem. As media fragmentation, data disruption, and new consumption patterns reshape the industry, leadership conversations are no longer about inspiration alone. Instead, they reveal how decision-makers are actively rethinking structures, budgets, partnerships,…
Creator Economy Formalisation and Its Impact on Media Budgets and Brand Partnerships marks a defining shift in how brands allocate spends and build long-term collaborations. What began as experimental influencer seeding has now matured into a structured, measurable, and contract-driven media channel. In 2026, creators are no longer treated as optional add-ons to digital campaigns….
AI-Driven Consumer Intent Tools Reshaping Digital Media Planning in 2026 marks a decisive shift in how brands understand, target, and influence audiences. Traditional media planning relied heavily on demographics, past performance, and broad behavioural assumptions. However, in 2026, the focus has moved toward real-time intent signals powered by artificial intelligence. Instead of asking who the…
As Prasar Bharati prepares for its annual DD Free Dish slot auctions for FY26, the long-running debate around artificial scarcity in broadcasting has resurfaced. Traditionally conducted between February and March, these auctions allocate channel capacity for the financial year starting April 1. Once again, broadcasters, industry bodies, and advertisers are keenly watching how the process…
As influencer marketing enters 2026, the creator economy finds itself facing a defining paradox. India has more creators than ever before, yet brands and audiences have become increasingly selective about who they trust. While the supply of influencers continues to grow across platforms, tolerance for surface-level influence is shrinking rapidly. This shift signals an important…