Category: Quantum Brief

Are Indian marketers prepared for a cookie-less world?

In a world without third-party cookies, 36 percent of marketing professionals surveyed said they expect customer purchase history will become their most valuable source of data, 32 percent see social media profiles as key, and 31 percent plan to rely on website registrations. (Representational image: Alexander Sinn via Unsplash)

Top Indian marketers highlight their reliance on first-party data to prepare for the cookie apocalypse. But what’s the workaround? Storyboard18 finds out.

How can we make sustainable travel mainstream?

Eighty-eight percent of Indian travellers surveyed said they would be more likely to choose a sustainable accommodation - whether they were looking specifically for one or not. (Representational image: Caroline Selfers via Unsplash)

It’s not just good intentions for future trips that are top of mind for travellers – many report already actively taking important steps to have a more positive impact during their recent travel.

Layer’r Shot debacle: Industry bodies should push for S&P compliance, in letter and spirit

Lapses of reason can happen even with the soundest systems and highest standards of rectitude. However, if, and when, they do happen, an opportunity to re-examine the standards and practices or S&P process presents itself. (Representational Image via Unsplash)

A S&P may provide a well-tested and reliable mechanism for keeping broadcast content in check, which is critical as brands are creating content at a furious pace.

Repeat offender? ASCI pulls up offensive Layer’r Shot deo ad

Over the years, the deo brands have started taking baby steps away from their sexist ad legacies, to talk about equality and respect. (Representational image: Samantha Sophia via Unsplash)

But the ad has also opened a can of worms. This isn’t the first questionable ad created by the brand.