India’s online B2B marketplace has a $200 billion opportunity

As per the report, factors like rising internet penetration, growth of digital infrastructure, favourable regulatory policies and a conducive cross-border environment will drive the exponential growth in India's B2B online marketplaces. (Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

Highlights from a report by Bessemer Venture Partners states that the next phase of growth in India’s digital economy will come from B2B marketplaces.

Young Indians are going on a shopping spree on social media. Here’s why and how

The study highlights that brands can prepare for pre-festive excitement and beyond by tapping into category-specific user insights to craft tailored experiences like special offers and engaging content. (Representative Image: Erik Mclean vis Unsplash)

According to ‘The next-gen social commerce playbook’ developed by Havas Media Network in partnership with Snap Inc., 94 percent of social media users in India have made apparel purchases on/via social media.

Mondelez turns 75! A look at its growth journey and ad campaigns in India

During its strong seven-and-a-half-decade journey in India, the brand has created a sweet spot in the minds and hearts of consumers across the country with some of the most iconic ads that this country has seen.

Storyboard18’s Shibani Gharat talks to Mondelez International’s Anil Vishwanathan and Nitin Saini, Ogilvy’s Piyush Pandey and Sukesh Nayak and Wavemaker’s Shekhar Banerjee about Mondelez’s growth over that last 75 years and how advertisements played a key role for its presence in India.

How did Emirates become ruler of the skies?

Emirates not only leveraged its connectivity but also incorporated world-class amenities, including offering in-flight entertainment and premium services like luxurious seating accommodations, and much more. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Through sports sponsorships, Emirates expanded its brand awareness and brand recall. Increased media attention through sporting events was a smart marketing move by Emirates.

Myntra appoints Tilt Brand Solutions as its agency of record

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)

Tilt Brand Solutions is a part Mumbai-based Quotient Ventures led by T. Gangadhar, Shriram Iyer and Rajiv Chatterjee.

Sleepwell’s parent company to acquire rival brand Kurlon for Rs 2,150 crore

Talking about Punit Goenka’s role in the new company, the order had said, “That very role in ZEEL is under question and therefore, till the final outcome of the proceedings in the instant matter, it would be appropriate that he is not part of the management of ZEEL or any corporate avatar of it.”

Sheela Foam, the maker of popular mattress brand Sleepwell also plans to get a 35 percent stake in House of Kieraya Private Ltd, which owns rental startup Furlenco, for Rs 300 crore.

Jimmy’s cocktail makers launch new energy drink Hustle

The funds will be used to continue deepening SingleInterface's portfolio of hyperlocal marketing, engagement, and commerce products, particularly around advanced audience segmentation and personalized re-engagement. It also plans to use the capital to build its portfolio of AI-driven products. (Representative Image: markus Winkler via Unsplash)

The new energy drink Hustle plans to penetrate and capitalise on the markets potential after rival brand PepsiCo India’s Sting’s success.

Explained: Why BTS’ Jung Kook is a smart marketer

Jung Kook is the youngest member of BTS, and has been grabbing eyeballs after the release of his latest single, ‘Seven’. He collaborated with American rapper Latto for the piece and featured South Korean actress Han So-hee in the music video. ‘Seven’ went live on July 14. (Image Source: YouTube/@HYBELABELS)

By repurposing old numbers K-Pop artist Jung Kook has made a Gen-Z approved marketing move for his latest single, ‘Seven’.