Nagesh Joshi

Free speech or chaos? Meta's content moderation overhaul raises questions

Free speech or chaos? Meta's content moderation overhaul raises questions

Meta’s abandonment of fact-checking in favour of community moderation has tipped the industry, with people voicing concerns over its impact on brand safety and operating costs.

DPDP draft rules: Data privacy costs loom over India’s marketing sector

DPDP draft rules: Data privacy costs loom over India’s marketing sector

The stringent data privacy norms could strain agencies financially, escalating their operating costs by an estimated 15% to 20%

KukuFM banks on Bhakti app, Maha Kumbh for growth push

KukuFM banks on Bhakti app, Maha Kumbh for growth push

The brand allocates between 5% and 8% of its 2025 advertising and marketing (A&M) budget to promotional and content creation activities during Maha Kumbh Mela.

TCL targets 10% share of India's TV market in 2025

TCL targets 10% share of India's TV market in 2025

The Hong-Kong based company will invest 80% of its ad budget in digital marketing to boost TV sales across India this year.

Häfele India targets INR 1,200+ crore revenue in 2025

Häfele India targets INR 1,200+ crore revenue in 2025

With about INR 30 crores in marketing spends, the kitchen solutions brand aims to deepen its consumer reach in India's small towns.

Aptech targets INR 500 crore revenue from Creval by 2030

Aptech targets INR 500 crore revenue from Creval by 2030

Company plans to reach out to five lakh college students in India to promote the newly launched AI-based visual art evaluation tool.

Budget 2025 evokes positive reactions from India’s A&M industry

Budget 2025 evokes positive reactions from India’s A&M industry

India’s advertising and marketing industry welcomes the provisions made by the Budget in the areas of income tax, digital transformation, and MSMEs and startups.

Piramal Finance evaluates real loans, real stories in latest campaign

Piramal Finance evaluates real loans, real stories in latest campaign

INSIDE THE AD: Deviating from the conventional short films, its Parakh ads aim to redefine lending with authentic borrower narratives, building trust and driving growth among underserved customers.

Ad industry’s budget wishlist: Relief, reforms, and digital push

Ad industry’s budget wishlist: Relief, reforms, and digital push

As India braces for slower GDP growth and rising costs, advertising executives urge the government to boost demand, simplify GST, and invest in digital infrastructure.

Mystic Monk plots global leap with asset-light model

Mystic Monk plots global leap with asset-light model

The independent ad agency is targeting the USA and UAE markets with a registered US business and planned Dubai office.

Affle targets 900% growth by 2035 with AI-powered solutions for SMEs

Affle targets 900% growth by 2035 with AI-powered solutions for SMEs

The adtech player introduces OpticksAI and CTV AI to address the TV advertising needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Apple and Google’s RCS deal: A messaging shake-up for marketers?

Apple and Google’s RCS deal: A messaging shake-up for marketers?

SOUNDING BOARD: As Apple and Google discuss a potential partnership for RCS, Campaign probes how it could impact business communications on messaging platforms in India.

Will Maha Kumbh catalyse a new era of religious event marketing?

Will Maha Kumbh catalyse a new era of religious event marketing?

While the recently concluded Maha Kumbh Mela offered immense marketing opportunities to brands, could it fuel renewed interest in religious event marketing beyond the festive season?

Chosen targets 10% share of sunscreens segment by 2030

Chosen targets 10% share of sunscreens segment by 2030

The dermo-cosmetic player plans to invest 8% of its revenues in digital marketing this year.

Eight unveils Vertical TV, a micro-drama OTT for mobile users

Eight unveils Vertical TV, a micro-drama OTT for mobile users

Reaches 1.50 lakh users for the video OTT app, with 20% of them being the paying users.

Smytten’s #TryItAll campaign fuels Gen Z desire for choice and variety

Smytten’s #TryItAll campaign fuels Gen Z desire for choice and variety

INSIDE THE AD: It aims to cultivate an emotional connection with Gen Zs, celebrating their innate desire to explore products before buying.

The call of green: How brands are driving sustainability in campaigns

The call of green: How brands are driving sustainability in campaigns

With climate concerns on the rise, brands are prioritising sustainability in their business strategies and marketing campaigns.

Nexus to deploy 3D anamorphic screens at five malls by 2025

Nexus to deploy 3D anamorphic screens at five malls by 2025

The real estate company will invest INR 15 crores for these DOOH media installations at its malls.

Godrej unveils brand refresh with INR 1,500 crore marketing blitz

Godrej unveils brand refresh with INR 1,500 crore marketing blitz

Its first rebranding exercise since 2008 follows the recent family-led restructuring, which split the conglomerate's businesses under fresh leadership.

Skoda India banks on localised marketing to generate mass appeal for Kylaq SUV

Skoda India banks on localised marketing to generate mass appeal for Kylaq SUV

The automobile company will focus on localisation with a digital-first approach to establish an emotional connection with consumers for the newly launched vehicle.

Streambox unveils subscription TV; aims to acquire 20 lakh customers in two years

Streambox unveils subscription TV; aims to acquire 20 lakh customers in two years

Can its Dor subscription-based service, which aims to unify content across OTT platforms and live TV channels, truly be a disruptor in India's television market?

Kolkata agency unveils ad campaign to promote trams for sustainable transport

Kolkata agency unveils ad campaign to promote trams for sustainable transport

Timed with World Sustainability Transport Day 2024, it promotes the City of Joy’s popular trams for their zero-emission potential for urban transport.

Will community engagement help Uniqlo nail its INR 1,000 crore sales ambition?

Will community engagement help Uniqlo nail its INR 1,000 crore sales ambition?

With revenues at INR 624.6 crores in FY23, the Japanese apparel company is focusing on personalised and digital marketing push to propel its growth.

Cracking the crypto code for mass adoption

Cracking the crypto code for mass adoption

INSIDE THE AD: CoinDCX's 'Learn Karo. Crypto Karo' campaign presents a fresh perspective to cryptocurrency trading, focusing on investor education to propel a large-scale adoption.

India's print ads thrive amid Diwali's spark

India's print ads thrive amid Diwali's spark

In the festival’s glow, print ads prove resilient, delivering impact and reach that digital alone can't replace.

Pokémon firms up five-year marketing plan for India; to invest INR 125 crore

Pokémon firms up five-year marketing plan for India; to invest INR 125 crore

The Japanese gaming and animation company is seeking agency partners to spread its brand awareness in India.

Will Ferrero India taste sweet success with Raffaello?

Will Ferrero India taste sweet success with Raffaello?

The chocolate manufacturer is moving away from its traditional television and print advertising and focusing on digital marketing to woo young urban consumers. Will this strategy deliver results?

Virtual influencers: The future of brand storytelling in India?

Virtual influencers: The future of brand storytelling in India?

SOUNDING BOARD: As virtual influencers made their presence felt throughout 2024, Campaign probes how their use in brand campaigns is sparking a debate on authenticity and trustworthiness.

A23 bets big: Skill gaming’s perception game

A23 bets big: Skill gaming’s perception game

INSIDE THE AD: Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan leads the online gaming platform’s pivot, challenging gaming stereotypes by spotlighting intellect over luck in rummy and poker.

Zooming into the inner aspirations of target consumers

Zooming into the inner aspirations of target consumers

INSIDE THE AD: Oppo India’s latest campaign, ‘Find your bigger picture’ aims to honour the inner calling of mid-to-senior corporate executives with the distinctive offerings of Find X8 series.

Celebrating the winning alliance of human dreams and finance

Celebrating the winning alliance of human dreams and finance

INSIDE THE AD: Shriram Finance's latest ad campaign, 'Together We Soar/Judenge, Udenge', captures the game-changing potential of combining individual aspirations with credit assistance.

Emami targets INR 1,000 crores revenue for ‘Smart and Handsome’

Emami targets INR 1,000 crores revenue for ‘Smart and Handsome’

The wellness company rebrands its men’s grooming ‘Fair and Handsome’ brand to ‘Smart and Handsome’; to invest INR 15 crores to support rebranding.

Will user-generated content dominate brand marketing in 2025?

Will user-generated content dominate brand marketing in 2025?

With consumer appetite for authentic user experiences on the rise, UGC is likely to play a major role in shaping brand narratives this year.