Q-com ad rates climb 20-30%, with festive slots nearing 40% spike
From contemporary to desi: How Zouk changed its social media playbook
How emotional contexts like ‘Swiftynomics’ are rewriting brand playbooks
Perplexity’s Comet and the challenge of building an AI-first browser
News
Reddit tests 6-second video view optimisation for ads
YouTube introduces AI-powered editing tool for Shorts and Create app
WhatsApp rolls out ads in status & payment features for Indian businesses
Google changes search results display disrupting rank-tracking tools
Alphabet hits $3 trillion market cap after judge rejects DOJ penalties
Industry Updates
Maharashtra Cabinet approves Rs 3,268 Cr AVGC-XR Policy 2025
VML India elevates Milan Nakrani to Head of Media
Topical Spot
A consolidated list of Asia Cup 2025 sponsors
When brand campaigns made us uncomfortable for the right reasons
Experts Speak
Q-com ad rates climb 20-30%, with festive slots nearing 40% spike
How to make branding and packaging more memorable this festive season
Interviews
Marketing isn’t about clever ideas, it’s about understanding real people: Narayana Health’s Dr Ashish Bajaj
People-centric & culturally rooted: Vikas Nair on the future of real estate marketing
Udit Malhotra on how MG Motor is tapping festive peaks to accelerate EV adoption
Dave & Buster's eyes to open 15 stores across the country in 5-7 years
Case Studies
Case Study: How AMFI used Onam traditions to simplify mutual fund concepts in Kerala
Case Study: How Green Soul spotlighted ergonomic seating through stand-up comedy
Case Study: How Swiggy used live cricket moments to engage viewers across CTV & Mobile
Case Study: How Agoda turned trip planning into an AI-powered experience with Ayushmann Khurrana
Case Study: How Sunfeast combined festival participation with a functional activation in Puri
Campaign Spot
CRED’s bizarre AI-driven ad stars Gautam Gambhir in satirical twist
MG Hector marks six years by celebrating owners through everyday touchpoints
Guest Post
How emotional contexts like ‘Swiftynomics’ are rewriting brand playbooks
The personalisation paradox: When brands know too much
Samosa Snippets
From contemporary to desi: How Zouk changed its social media playbook
A lookback at August 2025 cultural hits, from food to fashion
Hailey Bieber’s social media blueprint that made Rhode a billion-dollar brand