Tag: Advertising

RK Swamy Limited’s Srinivasan Swamy receives IAA Golden Compass Award

Srinivasan K Swamy has been a stalwart in the marketing services industry since October 1998 when he first joined the Executive Committee of Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI).

Srinivasan Swamy (also known as Sundar Swamy), is the chairman and managing director of R K SWAMY LIMITED, the only integrated marketing services company that will be listed on the main bourses of the Indian Stock Exchanges early next week.

Central Consumer Protection Authority issues advisory on prohibition of endorsement of online gambling platforms

Such sites pose significant financial and socio-economic risks for consumers, especially youth and children and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has previously issued multiple advisories asking television channels, digital news publishers and OTT platforms to refrain from showing advertisements for online gambling sites and surrogate advertisements. (Representative Image: Jack Hamilton via Unsplash)

The advisory has been issued in the context of proliferation of advertisements promoting anti-national illegal online gambling platforms, which are increasingly been endorsed by sportspersons and actors from the Indian film industry.

Agoda launches AI-driven campaign featuring Ayushmann Khurrana

Khurana is also UNICEF’s National Ambassador for India along with the likes of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. He is also the face of UNICEF’s global campaign EVAC (Ending Violence Against Children) with soccer icon David Beckham.

A single video of Ayushmann Khurrana has been converted into over two hundred videos that each highlight a different destination.

Tata IPL 2024: JioCinema rolls out a campaign featuring MS Dhoni

TATA IPL 2024 will commence on JioCinema with the southern derby as MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings face off with Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22, 2024. Viewers will be able to catch the latest season for free in 4K across 12 languages including Haryanvi for the first time.

The campaign is built on the insight that an increasing number of Indians are now opting to consume live sport on digital, including the TATA IPL which saw a record reach of 449 million last season on JioCinema.

Britannia launches ‘Croissant Pronunciation Expert’ internship program offering Rs. 3 lakh stipend for one day

Through this initiative, Britannia aims to make croissants more familiar and appreciated, potentially accessing a significant market segment within India's diverse culinary landscape.

Within 24 hours of the campaign launch, the brand garnered approximately 25,000 participants through WhatsApp. The campaign, developed by Youngun, a meme marketing agency, targets young adults.

Indian e-commerce start-ups’ total funding was $4 billion in 2022 : MMA Global India x Publicis Commerce

Emerging consumer trends, such as a more balanced gender ratio (45:55 male to female), shifting geographical preferences towards tier-2/tier-3 towns, and comparable spending power in smaller towns and larger cities, are expected to fuel continued e-commerce growth. (Representative Image: Mark König via Unsplash)

As per the D2C Advantage X Toolkit: Guide to Maximise ROI of E-commerce Investments, between 2014 and 2022, Indian e-commerce received a total funding of $ 31 billion, with an annual peak of $ 10.7 billion inflow in 2021.

Tata Motors’ Safari to Tata Tea’s Jaago Re: Tata’s advertising focussed on nation-building, social consciousness

Over the years, Tata's advertising strategies have adapted to the changing times and technological advancements. Initially relying on traditional methods such as print media and word of mouth, Tata has embraced digital platforms and social media to reach a wider audience and engage with consumers more interactively. (Stills from the ads)

Exploring Tata Group companies’ iconic advertising strategies and their impact on nation-building and social change in India.