Digital Opinion
Harpreet Singh
Aug 29, 2025

Open web shapes festive ad strategies as costs climb

As India’s festive season pushes marketing spend to peak levels, shifting consumer journeys on the Open Web are redrawing brand playbooks.

Historically, festive strategies centred on search and social platforms, and while these remain important pillars, the dynamics of consumer discovery are shifting.

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