Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

Asian Paints gets Virat Kohli as brand ambassador for Neo Bharat Latex Paint

Virat Kohli embodies the values and spirit of the brand reflecting Asian Paints' leadership and commitment to excellence and performance, making him the perfect face for both Asian Paints and the innovative Neo Bharat Latex Paint, stated the company in the release.

These “colours of progress”, as is the tag line for Neo Bharat, are an ode to the millions of Indians who are in pursuit of a better life, and Asian Paints aims to partner with them in their journey, highlighted the company.

Gen AI will increase marketing productivity more than 40 percent by 2029: IDC report

By proactively addressing these ethical considerations, the AI and content creation communities can ensure that the benefits of this transformative technology are realized in a manner that upholds the values of authenticity, fairness, and social responsibility.(Representative Image source: Moneycontrol)

In the next five years, GenAI will advance to the point where it will handle more than 40 percent of the work of specific marketing roles, say IDC experts.

Beat the odds – Is competitive advertising a great strategy to win this summer?

Long time memorable advertisements include Nike's ambush marketing tactics during the 2012 Olympics, where it leveraged its "Find Your Greatness" campaign to overshadow official sponsor Adidas or the Pepsi ‘Nothing Official About it’ World Cup Campaign ambushing Coca Cola, the official sponsor. (Image source: Unsplash)

A competition-based advertising strategy can really work wonders, if your brand come across as much better than competition, writes Ruchira Jain.

Iconic Indian logos and their creative visionaries

Indian designers are celebrated for their inventive methods, establishing fresh benchmarks in logo design and contemporary aesthetics. These trailblazers have made enduring contributions to the design landscape, crafting iconic logos that endure through time and resonate with diverse audiences. (Image source: Air India - Mutual Art; SBI - Zero Creativity Learnings; Amul Girl - Wikipedia; Punjab National Bank - Pinterest)

From Nargis Wadia, who designed Air India’s iconic mascot ‘The Turbaned and Mustachioed Maharaja’ in 1955, to RK Joshi, who created the symbol of Punjab National Bank (PNB) in 1984, India boasts a rich history of logo designers who have significantly influenced the visual landscape of the nation.

Scarecrow M&C Saatchi bags the Gopal Snacks’ creative mandate

Raj Hadvani, wholetime director and chief executive officer, highlighted, "In the highly competitive and impusle buying snacking category, we believe that Gopal Snacks has the potential to cater to every consumer across India and the globe with our unique taste and quality. Scarecrow M&C Saatchi's competence in understanding brand, contemporary strategising and storytelling makes them perfect growth partners." (Representative Image: Mauro Gigli via Unsplash)

The full-service creative duties of the brand will be handled by the agency’s Mumbai office, stated the company in the release.