Zepto and Otrivin’s Coordinated OOH Campaign Shows How Contextual Advertising Wins Attention

When Billboards Talk: Inside Zepto and Otrivin’s Contextual OOH Execution

Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising is often criticised for being one-directional. However, a recent coordinated campaign by Zepto and Otrivin proves that outdoor media can spark contextual storytelling when executed smartly. Published at the end of December 2025, the campaign turns a common winter problem—seasonal congestion—into a clever brand conversation played out across adjacent digital billboards. Rather…

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RuPay and Platinum Outdoor Launch “ON-THE-GO” OOH Campaign Across Mumbai

RuPay’s ‘ON-THE-GO’ OOH takeover in Mumbai

Platinum Outdoor, a unit of Madison World, has joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to roll out a large-scale OOH campaign for RuPay’s ON-THE-GO payment solution. The campaign promotes RuPay’s tap-and-go payment experience, offering speed and convenience for everyday travel. It has been executed end-to-end by Platinum Outdoor and strategically placed…

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If you remember Don Draper’s line, “Success comes from standing out, not fitting in,” you remember what built the great agency networks: audacity, craft, and the conviction that a single, culture-shaping idea could move markets. That creed powered institutions such as DDB, FCB, and MullenLowe (Lintas)—schools of advertising as much as agencies.

When Creativity Stops Being Enough: Survival of the Fittest in the Post-Merger Ad Industry

If you remember Don Draper’s line, “Success comes from standing out, not fitting in,” you remember what built the great agency networks: audacity, craft, and the conviction that a single, culture-shaping idea could move markets. That creed powered institutions such as DDB, FCB, and MullenLowe (Lintas)—schools of advertising as much as agencies. Yet Draper also…

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Winter Advertising in India | How Brands Redefine Warmth and Storytelling

The New Warmth of Winter Marketing in India: How Brands Are Redefining the Season

Winter advertising in India is no longer about woollen sweaters, cold creams, and steaming cups of chai. It has evolved into a story of micro-climates, digital discovery, hybrid wardrobes, and personalized narratives. What was once a nostalgic season of family rituals has become a playground for data-driven creativity and region-specific storytelling. As marketing leaders observe,…

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Gold coins and bars displayed in a jewellery store ahead of Diwali as gold prices reach record highs in India

Gold Prices Hit Record High Ahead of Diwali and Wedding Season: Buyers Shift Towards Bullion Investments

Gold Prices Hit Record High Ahead of Diwali and Wedding Season: Buyers Shift Towards Bullion Investments Gold prices have soared to an all-time high just days before Diwali and the peak wedding season, with a noticeable shift in consumer preference from traditional jewellery to solid bullion such as coins and bars. On Thursday, the price…

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