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…
In an era where audiences scroll past ads in seconds, brands must work harder to earn attention. One advertising campaign that cracked this challenge was the viral launch of Anamika, the latest character from BGMI. Instead of following predictable gaming promotions, the campaign leaned into fear, curiosity, and realism. Conceptualised and executed by The Big…
The Body Shop bets on pricing reset, localisation & store expansion to drive India growth as competition in the beauty and personal care space continues to intensify. India has emerged as one of the most strategic international markets for global beauty brands. However, success now depends on scale, accessibility, and cultural relevance rather than brand…
India continues to grapple with rising lifestyle-related health challenges, and obesity has emerged as one of the most critical concerns. Against this backdrop, Emcure and MS Dhoni revive ‘Winning Over Obesity’ campaign with a renewed focus on education, awareness, and long-term health management. The nationwide digital initiative aims to shift public perception by positioning obesity…
When India’s nationwide lockdown brought restaurants to a sudden halt in 2020, many food entrepreneurs faced existential uncertainty. For Vidur Kataria and Sidhanth Madan, however, that disruption became the catalyst for building one of India’s fastest-scaling pan-Asian home-cooking brands. Today, MasterChow claims over 60% market share across select pan-Asian at-home cooking categories such as chilli…
For years, Bengaluru residents have used one landmark almost instinctively while giving directions — the KFC Signal in Indiranagar. The spot wasn’t just a traffic junction. It was a cultural cue, a meeting point, and an unmistakable symbol of the city’s rhythm. The towering KFC bucket that sat above the intersection was more than an…
In a landmark shift for the global digital ecosystem, Google’s long-standing model of multi-year default search agreements has now been replaced by an annual negotiation framework. What was once a predictable, multi-year deal structure — securing Google’s search placement across browsers, devices, and voice assistants — will now become a yearly contest for default status….
In 2025, influencer marketing has evolved from creative storytelling into a structured commercial force — and nowhere is this transformation more visible than in D2C food and health categories, where consumer trust is everything. Recent incidents have proven that perception can shift overnight, sometimes before facts even emerge. The Eggoz Controversy: A Case Study in…