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…
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…