Radhika Mulay
Radhika Mulay is a marketing writer at Ad Pulse, specializing in emerging technologies and digital advertising trends. She simplifies complex topics like privacy changes and immersive brand experiences, offering clear insights for modern marketers.
Influencer Marketing Decline Leaves Brands Scrambling for Authority
From beauty queen to travel gurus, influencers have emerged as one of the powerful weapons on social media. These creators have built a whole empire with loyal followers who are crazy for them. But as their popularity grew, so did skepticism. Was this influencer phenomenon too good to be true? Let’s talk about the influencer…
Will Continuous Disney Layoffs Crash their Happy Brand Image?
The name that remains synonymous with joy and effortless execution is facing brand marketing issues primarily stemming from massive internal Disney layoffs to a string of not-so-great movies and the struggle to drive its streaming business toward success. Continuous layoffs are not just a business challenge—they’re a hit to employment rates, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI)…
Special Rundown of September Marketing News — 8 Bite-Sized Stories Every Marketer Must Know
September showed the fall and rise of the market and its existing brands and businesses. While Google was getting ready to face the heat in its antitrust trial, and META continued its never-ending saga of algorithm tinkering, other major moves were happening. Don’t worry; we’ve sifted through the noise to bring you the juicy bits…
How Snapchat and ROI Hunter Are Redefining Advertising Partnerships
The recent Snapchat and ROI Hunter partnership highlights the best of collaborative advertising. With Snapchat’s innovative ad format and ROI Hunter advanced performance optimization tools brands can access deeper insights and capabilities. This mix of technology and creativity allows advertisers to target more precisely, manage campaigns more easily, and create more impactful, personalized marketing. This…
How to Find the Right Micro-Influencer for Your Brand: A Field Guide
Influencers are all over the place, every time you open an app. Whether it’s transparent, like someone who tags #sponsored and #gifted or a stealth promoter who just so happens to be drinking Bloom Nutrition during every meal – influencers are out there. Sure, they love the reward. But brands are just as invested in…
Sustainable Marketing Events: The Future Marketers Need to Embrace
Sustainability has officially infiltrated every corner of our world—from how we shop to how businesses operate and, of course, how marketing events should be run. A focus on ethical sustainability is no longer just a box to be checked, it’s a way of life. And guess what? Consumers are ready to pay more for it. …
Can Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Bring Change to the Cafe Culture?
Starbucks has been brewing headlines again, and no, it’s not the financial woes or some new secret latte. This time, it’s about the newly appointed Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, a seasoned F&B industry pro. While we send virtual high-fives to Brian and the coffee giant for this shake-up, one can’t help but wonder—what’s going behind…
Why Walmart is the New Darling of Third-Party Marketplace Sellers
Move over, Amazon—there’s a new retail media advertiser stealing the spotlight among third-party marketplace sellers. Walmart just posted a jaw-dropping 26% growth in Q2 2024, and it’s all thanks to Walmart Connect. Since the pandemic shook up the retail scene, Walmart stepped up its game, trading grocery aisles for digital dominance. Forget being just a…
Is it Time to Ditch Points and Redefine Brand Loyalty Programs?
Point-based brand loyalty programs feel completely outdated, and it’s time to make a major change. In today’s hyper-connected world where brands inundate users by the millions, loyalty is more about emotional connections than rewards. Brands need to reconsider their strategy to match the new consumer trends. Brand loyalty programs are just as much about perks…
Why Have Pop-Up Stores Become the New Thing for Luxury Brands?
Retailers have been playing the pop-up store game for years, using quirky setups to lure in curious passersby, window shoppers, and anyone with FOMO. Imagine stepping out your front door and seeing a giant cheeseburger lounging in a hammock under a tent with a neon sign that says, “For all lazy bums!” If you’re like…