Print media is the first building block for a successful digital marketing strategy which is trying to launch a new product. Sounds unbelievable? Well, here is the truth and the example is of FMCG giant Nestle. Nestle used a creative fold concept in their ad in the national newspaper. The ad is spread on two […]
Print Media in a Digital Marketing Strategy? A Curious Case of Nestle Read More »
When a brand is Global leader, how it should communicate to its consumers? Should it focus on its features or follow the prevailing emotional route to reach its consumers? In fact, for any brand which is a leader, faces the same question? It is like when you have reached at the top, what next? The
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Recently, there has been a wide coverage on the negative effects of smartphones which include addiction, behavioural issues such as anxiety and temperament, and most importantly fake news which spreads via Facebook or WhatsApp. But as famous adage goes – “Technology is a good slave but a bad master!”. Science or technology is just a
Smartphones: Enhancing lives and improving businesses! Read More »
The Advertising decision to chose media is very tricky and crucial which can make or break the whole campaign. Some popular media types are print , video or digital. While global trend is that expenditure on traditional print (paper) media is slowing down, the expenditure on digital marketing (touchscreens specially mobile) is seeing a health
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Today’s teenagers use their smartphones extensively to take selfie, and communicate using emoji features. How does all this affect the behavior of teenagers – the digital generation? In fact, the Selfie and usage of Emoji gives a new meaning to online impression management, and word-of-mouth recommendations. You ask your friend (via smartphones) how was the
Selfie, Emoji, and Smartphones, Live the Moment! Read More »
India is witnessing the rise of e-commerce like never before across verticals like grocery, food-delivery, and car rental to name a few. From a consumer’s perspective how does it affect the shopping behavior? My opinion on this topic is published in Business World.
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There is viral trend on Twitter against HUL with #BoycottHUL. Last few days has not been so good for Unilever India. There are negative sentiments trending on twitter with hashtags like #BoycottSurfExcel #BoycottHindustanUnilever #BoycottHULproducts #HindustanUnileverboycott #BoycottHUL and many more. People are posting lists of famous HUL brands in India and asking to boycott and switch
#BoycottHUL: Effect of Kumbh and Holi ads Read More »
Check your phone for apps and see how many e-wallets apps you have with so many choices to make a payment. Suppose you go to a grocery retail store. On one table there are 30 variety of Jams On the other table there are 10 variety of Jams. From which table people will buy more?When
The rise of e-Wallets and paradox of choices. Read More »
Indian teens are increasingly spending more and more time on the Internet. how does it affect marketers?My article in Campaign India sheds some light on interesting teenage consumers/teenagers. You may access the article – Teens and Marketing
The Global Rebels – Teenagers! Read More »
The festival season is back and Diwali (Happy Diwali to all readers) is just a few days away. The one segment of marketers (e-commerce) is killing each other to sell more and more at a loss, consequently they all are bleeding. One the other side, we see some regular Diwali ads laced with emotional sedatives
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