Author: Priyanka Nair

Why are advertising agencies hiring gamers?

A few ad agencies are waiting with open arms for gamers to join their ranks. These firms stand to gain from gamers' inside view of what is quickly becoming one of the biggest opportunities for marketers. (Representational image via Unsplash)

As the gaming industry in India grows by leaps, ad agencies are hiring gamers to make their offerings more relevant to today’s clients and audiences.

Moonlighting Debate: Do IT brands and ad agencies have similar problems?

Initially, the remarkable number plate garnered admiration from social media users. Later, it was pointed out that the vehicle is assigned to the registrar of the Supreme Court of India and using it is one of the privileges DY Chandrachud enjoys as the CJI. (Representational image via Unsplash)

Low entry-level salary and lack of exposure to upskilling programmes have fuelled the practice of moonlighting in IT and advertising.

India’s influencer marketing industry to reach Rs 2,200 crore by 2025

Looking for unique 4th of July promotion ideas? We have a list of 5 click-worthy influencer campaigns to inspire your strategy! (Representational image via Unsplash)

Instagram is most used by content creators, who are leveraging content formats such as reels to expand their reach. Around 36.9% of brands rely on Instagram for their dedicated influencer marketing efforts. YouTube, has 20.6% of brands relying on long-form video content on the platform. Facebook continues to be popular, with 18.7% of brands using it for influencer marketing.

With Flipverse, Flipkart brings shopping into the metaverse

The online retailer which is gearing for a public listing, will provide its customers with "gamified, interactive, and immersive" experiences through Flipverse and offer digital collectibles from partner brands after making purchases. (Representational image via Unsplash)

Flipkart has already tied up with around 20 brands for Flipverse. Some of the brands on the list are Colgate, Lavie, Noise, Puma, Noise, Nivea, Tokyo Talkies, Campus, VIP, Ajmal Perfumes, Himalaya and Butterfly India.

AU Bank ad controversy: How brands can navigate the minefield of public sentiment online

FIITJEE also fired shots at the rival but unlike the students, it didn’t mention the name of the institute. It did use words like “evil” while describing the institute. (Representational image via Unsplash)

Brands like AU Bank have found themselves in trouble for hurting sentiments of certain sections of society. But what happens after the dust settles?

Decoding the evolution of typography in the brand universe

People buy into the brand not just for its product or services but also for its experience. Brands must create a beautiful experience for the customers, and one good way to do that is through clear, legible, and appropriate typography.(Representational image via Unsplash)

An explainer on the science and art behind typography.