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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, shares key insights on how Gen Z is changing the audience game

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 12, 2026 10:20 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, examines Sitapati’s leadership journey & the experience he brought from one of the world’s most sophisticated consumer companies

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 12, 2026 9:12 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes on why the Indian Newspaper Society’s campaign carrying the line ‘Ink Doesn't Lie’ is difficult to miss

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 6, 2026 9:01 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that the best marketing ideas often begin with simple human insights, not just data

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 5, 2026 8:40 AM

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Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that Welspun's Wimbledon partnership is a masterclass in authentic PR, and that every company has a story waiting to be told

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 3, 2026 6:30 PM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explains how Kerala becomes India’s first big festive marketplace with the arrival of Onam

Ganapathy Viswanathan Aug 3, 2026 9:20 AM

Why brands need a bigger playing field than cricket?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on why every sport need not become another IPL and should instead focus on staying relevant to its own audience

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 31, 2026 2:34 PM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on how today’s PR campaigns are built not around product features or corporate announcements, but around insights

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 31, 2026 12:20 PM

Infosys Sets New Benchmark in Corporate Succession Planning?blur=25

Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that Infosys' CEO succession offers a masterclass in leadership planning and board responsibility

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 29, 2026 9:15 AM

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Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes about Shashi Sinha’s legacy in shaping India’s media industry and transforming media into a strategic function

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 28, 2026 12:10 PM

Why brands continue to bet big on BCCI sponsorships?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on the BCCI raising the reserve price for title sponsorship rights and why brands keep investing hundreds of crores in cricket

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 24, 2026 8:13 AM

E20 Fuel: How a new blend is rebuilding the petrol brand?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores how today's consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of what goes into their vehicles

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 23, 2026 8:10 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, shares every form of advertising has carried an element of waste

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 22, 2026 7:58 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says the communications industry may be talking more about Strategic PR today, but strategy has always been at the heart of PR

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 21, 2026 8:27 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, shares how Sir Garry Sobers’ influence flowed naturally from competence, integrity, courage and an unwavering love for the game

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 20, 2026 8:25 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores how reputation has evolved from a by-product of good business into a strategic driver of business success

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 16, 2026 7:55 AM

How advertisers are planning print campaigns without a common benchmark?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores how the IRS was once the common language of print advertising in India, and how its absence has reshaped media planning

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 15, 2026 10:58 AM

The shrinking duration of content: Is this the future of storytelling??blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, explores why the future of storytelling lies in audiences discovering stories across multiple formats

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 13, 2026 8:45 AM

Micro Drama: Can OTT 2.0 become the next big entertainment ecosystem??blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says premium micro dramas could redefine OTT, with the next five years deciding if they become a lasting entertainment category

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 10, 2026 8:01 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, says India’s PR industry is evolving from media relations to strategic biz counsel, with ideas and innovation driving its future

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 6, 2026 8:06 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, examines how HDFC Bank’s leadership transition underscores trust, transparency and communication in times of uncertainty

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 4, 2026 9:02 AM

AI is rewriting agency remuneration not the value of ideas?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, examines why AI demands a rethink of agency remuneration, with value creation replacing time-based billing as the key metric

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 3, 2026 8:05 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, examines whether Rishabh Pant’s lower IPL price tag reflects a dip in brand value or the start of his next commercial innings

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 26, 2026 8:45 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on why the strongest brands don't need logos

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 25, 2026 10:31 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on why Chief Communications Officers have emerged as indispensable strategic partners to CEOs in protecting corporate reputation

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 24, 2026 8:33 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on how a Cannes Lion evolved from a rare exception to an industry expectation

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 19, 2026 8:38 AM

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Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that digital can build strong brands, but only when backed by clear positioning and used alongside traditional media

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 18, 2026 9:38 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes that Campa’s revival is rooted in nostalgia but powered by a modern strategy of pricing, distribution and engagement

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 16, 2026 8:40 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, says if misinformation wasn’t challenging enough, artificial intelligence has added another layer of complexity

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 15, 2026 8:13 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes on how Amul’s iconic ads became a cultural archive of India’s changing times through wit and consistency

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 13, 2026 9:12 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes on football's unique place in India and how the FIFA World Cup captivates even non-followers

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 12, 2026 8:16 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, explores the growing influence of AI across the communications landscape

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 3, 2026 9:12 AM

Piyush Pandey | Neeta Joshi | President Droupadi Murmu?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, shares how Piyush Pandey transformed advertising from polished corporate messaging into something deeply emotional

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 26, 2026 8:29 AM

Hardeep Singh’s Marwari Trapped in a Sardar Body?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, explains why Hardeep Singh’s book feels like ‘a long conversation’

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 22, 2026 3:45 PM

PM Narendra Modi & PM Giorgia Meloni?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on how the Melody episode shows that in 2026, the most powerful PR is often accidental

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 21, 2026 8:00 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, shares how AI and data reveal trends, but market visits build the practical judgment behind true consumer insight

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 18, 2026 8:10 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on how PR drives visibility while Comms ensures consistency, credibility, and alignment across brands

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 15, 2026 10:42 AM

Dishwashers?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, says conversations, shared experiences and online reviews are driving dishwasher adoption more than advertising

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 13, 2026 7:55 AM

Rashmika Mandanna x Lux?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, on how Lux built its legacy with leading actresses, and why Rashmika Mandanna joining the brand has drawn attention

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 11, 2026 8:35 AM

Mother’s Day?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, examines how Mother’s Day, which began as a personal sentiment, gradually evolved into a global cultural moment

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 8, 2026 12:41 PM

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Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes PR shapes how a brand is perceived in the market, while investor relations ensures that perception is backed by substance

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 7, 2026 3:44 PM

Actor-Politician Vijay?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, explores how some celebrities evolve beyond acting to embody ideas like hope, strength, change or rebellion

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 6, 2026 8:38 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, reflects on Sridhar Ramanujam’s remarkable journey in communication, calling it worthy of a heartfelt salute

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 5, 2026 8:17 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, examines Godrej Industries’ rebranding and what it signals today

Ganapathy Viswanathan May 1, 2026 1:08 PM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, explains how brands earn a place in consumers’ minds over time

Ganapathy Viswanathan Apr 28, 2026 2:29 PM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes about the need for the IPL to enforce surrogate advertising rules consistently across TV, jerseys, & digital

Ganapathy Viswanathan Apr 23, 2026 8:51 AM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes how PR has evolved from a peripheral function to a strategic driver of reputation

Ganapathy Viswanathan Apr 21, 2026 6:08 PM

Hephzibah Pathak appointed CEO of WPP Creative India?blur=25

Hepzibah Pathak’s appointment to lead WPP Creative India is a natural progression & not a sudden change, writes senior editor Ruhail Amin

Ruhail Amin Apr 21, 2026 12:47 PM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes about the Lenskart controversy and a cultural misstep

Ganapathy Viswanathan Apr 20, 2026 1:03 PM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, broadly captures how Unilever is approaching marketing with a creator-led, recommendation-driven model

Ganapathy Viswanathan Apr 20, 2026 10:32 AM