Onam ad spends rise 15–20% on the back of buoyant consumer demand
Why is Bigg Boss released during the festive season every year? Mahesh Shetty explains
Udit Malhotra on how MG Motor is tapping festive peaks to accelerate EV adoption
News
Meta partners with Midjourney for AI image and video tools
xAI makes Grok 2.5 available to developers, offers Grok 4 free temporarily
Instagram adds Retention chart & Skip Rate as new performance metrics for reels
Meta introduces AI-powered advertising features ahead of holiday season
Instagram rolls out feature to link reels, letting creators build series
Industry Updates
Shantanu Sapre rejoins Lowe Lintas as Chief Business Officer
CCPA charges VLCC with Rs 3 lakh fine for misleading ads
Topical Spot
Onam 2025 campaigns: How brands are telling stories of tradition and togetherness
Independence Day 2025: Brand campaigns evoke pride & joy
Raksha Bandhan campaigns that celebrate siblings' bitter-sweet bonds
Friendship day brand creatives tap into nostalgia, humour, and heart
Experts Speak
Onam ad spends rise 15–20% on the back of buoyant consumer demand
Trump’s 50% tariffs could reshape India’s festive ad spend
Interviews
Festive spikes push influencer marketing’s share in our media mix: Milkmaid’s Manav Sahni
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 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
Case Study: How Maaza used AI & animation to turn small wins into emotional rituals
Case Study: How Fortune used MR and VR to turn bhog-making into a multi-sensory devotional experience
Case Study: Here's how ZOFF Foods converted a viral turmeric trend into a UGC campaign
Campaign Spot
Airbnb Originals launches in India with Ananya Panday’s Style Edit
India Gate’s latest campaign celebrates Indian values through stories and shared meals
Guest Post
Building culture-first brands during the festive season
Stop using tomorrow's technology to do yesterday's work
Fake followers are rising, can influencer marketing still be trusted?