Category: How it Works

The culture of creativity is under threat: Amer Jaleel

Everyone must understand the simmering discontent that is widespread over ideas being pulled out of one agency’s remit and handed over to another, writes Jaleel. (Representational image via Unsplash)

The chairman of MullenLowe Lintas Group, Amer Jaleel, speaks out on the issue of ownership and against ideas being replicated.

From mithais to sexual wellness products: How Diwali gifting ideas are changing

As per the report, approximately 65 percent of people witness an uptick in their spending during the latter half of the year, people in their browsing stages often spend between 1.5 to 2 months in the research phase. Representational image via Unsplash)

This Diwali season, consumers and brands are exploring new age categories for gifting. Does this prove to be a threat to the conventional mithais and chocolates?

News versus GECs reach: How does BARC chairman and India’s top media planner see it?

As pr IPG's Shashi Sinha, "A lot of people do not know about another rule that the guidelines from the ministry highlights. The rule says 25 percent of the panel homes shall be rotated every year. The rotation is to be done in such a manner that older panel homes are removed first while maintaining the representativeness of the panel. This rotation is expected to be achieved in a staggered manner by rotating panel homes every month."

Speaking at the NBF conclave, Shashi Sinha referred to the News18 campaign and said it was an interesting way of waking up clients and saying that news can be a reach builder.

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.

Privacy controls: Google is giving users more control over online ads

Social media users reprimanded Gemini as ‘absurdly woke’ and ‘unusable’ after requests to generate representative images for subjects prompted the creation of bizarrely revisionist pictures. (Representational image: Rajeshwar Bachu via Unsplash)

Google’s My Ad Center initiative gives users more control over their digital advertising experience, says the Alphabet-owned search giant.

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.