Meera Nair
Meera Nair is a contributing writer at Ad Pulse, focusing on marketing, technology, and ethics. She explores how data compliance and ethical considerations shape today’s AI and tech industries.
7 Winning Women’s Day Sales Strategies to Boost Revenue
To all the wonderful women out there, you are strong, inspiring, and deeply appreciated today and every day. Because a world that celebrates women is a better place to live. This Women’s Day, brands showed up in full force with their marketing tactics and strategies. From empowering campaigns to thoughtful discounts to big events, every…
How CPG Marketing can Win in today’s Algorithmic Era
CPG marketing is no longer just about pushing products and hoping for brand loyalty. It’s 2025, and the landscape has shifted dramatically. Brands are navigating an era where algorithms govern everything — from what consumers see in their social feeds to what products they discover on e-commerce platforms. That’s why today is about the Algorithmic…
In Conversation: Navigating Crisis Communication Plans
The Changing Face of Brand Comms: In an era where algorithms dictate visibility, consumers drive content, and crises unfold in real time, brand communication is evolving at breakneck speed. This edition dives into the shifting landscape of PR, search, and user trends while unpacking how brands can stay ahead. Every brand experiences issues with its…
How White Lotus Marketing Became HBO’s Strongest Campaign
Ah… The White Lotus, an addictive cocktail season full of drama, jaw-dropping cinematography, and satire that has mesmerized us. It asks a question: Who would we be on an expensive resort vacation like this? With its drama-filled vacations, stunning cinematography, and razor-sharp satire, HBO has created a series that keeps audiences hooked. But after…
Why Adobe Stock Branch is Getting Love from Everyone
A creative designer walks into a bar and says, “Give me something bold… but not too loud. Smooth, with a touch of contrast. And make sure it aligns perfectly with the client’s mood.” Here, Adobe Stock is the bartender. IYKYK. Yes, the point is that in a world where speed, quality, and imagination know no…
5 Ad Campaigns Led by Women in Advertising That Go Beyond Stereotypes
When women hold most of the marketing jobs, why have women in advertising not gained the same status? Yes, that’s an ongoing challenge. While women CMOs are prevalent, women creative directors are few and far between. Women have significant power as consumers. They run households and purchase accordingly. Still, only about 12.6 percent of creative…
Super Bowl 2025 Ads: A Masterclass in Celebrities, AI, and Humor
The Super Bowl isn’t just about the game anymore—it’s an all-out marketing showdown. With every passing year, it’s like brands are in their own competition, trying to outdo each other with the most talked-about commercials. In 2025, they took it to the next level. This year’s Super Bowl 2025 ads not only entertained but also…
Instagram Dislike Feature: Will It Fix the Comment Section or Create More Chaos?
Yes, you heard it right. The Instagram dislike feature is here… well, almost. Honestly, we have mixed thoughts about it. Instagram is testing a new “dislike” feature for comments—but not in the way you might expect. Hold on before imagining a red thumbs-down next to every post (relax, this isn’t YouTube 2010). If you’ve ever…
No More Fake Nice: Why Compassionate Marketing Wins in 2025
Let’s face it — consumers are fed up with brands pretending to care about emotional connection. You must have noticed when brands change their logo into pride flags for a month to support LGBTQ+ rights, the suddenly “sustainable” packaging with no real eco-friendly changes, the social justice statements that don’t align with their actions and…
Is AI Making Marketing Efficient without Emotions? The AI Dilemma
AI in marketing is efficient in bringing results. It is a choice that offers marketers and brands the freedom to act fast. Gone are the days when a department had to analyze data by reading every Excel document—now, big data is little for AI. But the question is trickier than we expect. It is imperative…