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Tanmay Prusty?blur=25

CMO Tanmay Prusty says the larger opportunity behind rebranding was to connect Crompton's different product businesses and move the conversation from individual categories

Sandhi Sarun Aug 19, 2026 9:26 AM

This Onam, Kerala OOH ad spend expected to grow 20%?blur=25

From Kochi Metro to airports and malls, brands are expanding their OOH play beyond traditional hoardings

Sandhi Sarun Aug 17, 2026 9:25 AM

Neha Markanda | ShareChat?blur=25

With 100 million users in under a year and microdrama already contributing 30% of revenue just months after monetization began, Neha Markanda breaks down the growth story

Sandhi Sarun Aug 17, 2026 8:51 AM

Brands go analog as AI flattens creativity into sameness?blur=25

As AI floods the internet with visually similar content, brands are investing in what machines and screens cannot easily replicate! Experiences that speak to your senses

Sandhi Sarun Aug 13, 2026 8:29 AM

Brands Shift Focus to Independent Artists for Authentic Marketing?blur=25

Consumers are getting sceptical of conventional advertising and artist collabs help build long-term cultural partnerships that have the power to build and sustain trust, say marketers

Sandhi Sarun Aug 7, 2026 9:30 AM

onam?blur=25

Broadcasters, publishers and radio networks report healthy advertiser sentiment despite inflationary and geopolitical headwinds

Sandhi Sarun Aug 5, 2026 8:39 AM

Onam?blur=25

Brands are allocating 40-70% of festive budgets to digital, while OOH and creator partnerships gain prominence this Onam

Sandhi Sarun Aug 3, 2026 9:10 AM

Spider-Man: Brand New Day?blur=25

From billion-dollar campaigns to decades-long brand associations, brand experts decode why some collaborations outlast the movies that spawned them

Sandhi Sarun Aug 3, 2026 9:03 AM

Varghese Chandy, Malayala Manorama on Onam?blur=25

As Kerala's festive economy accelerates, retail sales are expected to rise 30-40% on the back of premium inventory and tighter discounting, says Chandy, VP, Marketing & Ad Sales, Malayala Manorama

Sandhi Sarun Jul 27, 2026 9:28 AM

How Brand Building is Evolving in the Digital Age?blur=25

Industry heads opine that brands may have become too reactive but the need is to invest in long-term strategy, instead of just chasing engagement and virality

Sandhi Sarun Jul 21, 2026 9:13 AM

Why premium pricing remains the biggest branding challenge for homegrown labels?blur=25

Across categories, the conversation has moved beyond manufacturing. It’s now about storytelling, community and earning the right to command a premium

Sandhi Sarun Jul 15, 2026 8:42 AM

Ankur Parmar | Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd?blur=25

Ankur Parmar, CMO of Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, says AI is reshaping search, customer journeys and agency relationships, changing how brands are discovered, built and trusted

Sandhi Sarun Jul 14, 2026 8:59 AM

India's Premium Activewear Challenge?blur=25

India has the manufacturing, talent and consumers to build premium activewear brands. So why does the category's highest pricing power still belong almost exclusively to foreign labels

Sandhi Sarun Jul 14, 2026 8:33 AM

Why brands are betting on stand-up comedians?blur=25

As brands pour bigger budgets into stand-up comedians, the shift highlights what is fuelling the investment and where marketers set boundaries

Sandhi Sarun Jul 13, 2026 8:53 AM

Rethinking Sports Marketing: Brands Expand Beyond Cricket in India?blur=25

From FIFA’s global scale to Wimbledon’s younger audiences and pickleball’s growing appeal, non-cricket sports are opening new opportunities for brands across campaigns, sponsorships and advertising

Sandhi Sarun Jul 9, 2026 9:03 AM

Industry Leaders Honor Atul Hegde's Legacy in Digital Marketing?blur=25

Peers recall his humility, entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering belief in digital innovation, saying his absence leaves a void in both the industry and their personal lives

Sandhi Sarun Jul 7, 2026 4:47 PM

What India’s D2C founders want investors to know?blur=25

A side-by-side look at how India’s fastest-growing D2C founders are challenging the traditional build-to-exit model, while others argue that selling may be the smarter choice in today’s market

Sandhi Sarun Jul 7, 2026 9:12 AM