Ruchi Roy
Ruchi is a professional writer with a background in journalism. She enjoys reading unfiltered gossip from the marketing industry. With over eight years of experience in writing, she knows how to sift through piles of information to curate an engaging story.
It’s Not Just IT Anymore: Where the AI Buyer Lives Across the Org Chart
AI first entered business teams and business processes as an experiment. It was a futuristic tool reserved for technical teams, innovation leads, or R&D labs. Fast-forward a decade, and that narrative’s toast. AI is now a competitive differentiator. What started as a playground for early adopters has become a strategic focus across every department. From…
Cognitive Diversity: The Secret to Risky and Bold Ideas
What happens in a meeting room where every idea gets a yes, every sentence ends in agreement, and no one ever says, “Wait, what if we flipped it?” It’s quiet. Too quiet. Like a jazz band where everyone plays the same note. Sounds safe, right? But safe doesn’t spark anything. When minds mirror each other,…
Comfort Zone Creativity Poses Challenge for Brands, Risk-Takers Can Win
In a world increasingly defined by polarization and hyper-visibility, comfort zone creativity is entering what many insiders call a cautious phase. The 2025 State of Creativity report by LIONS reveals a telling statistic: only 13 percent of brands feel they operate in a creative, risk-friendly environment. Meanwhile, 29 percent of surveyed respondents say their organizations…
Creative Disruption Is Fueling a New Era of Brand Activism in 2025
Isn’t it true when culture divides, creativity unites. We’re living in an era where taking a stand isn’t just an option for brands—it’s a demand. With global politics in flux, social issues boiling over, and digital platforms magnifying every opinion, brand activism has gone from bold experiment to baseline expectation. But how do brands navigate…
Brand Marketing Strategy in Turbulent Times: Lessons from Global Brands
Let’s face it: Your brand marketing strategy didn’t sign up for international drama. But here we are. One day, it’s a trade war; the next, it’s a regional conflict. Your product launch in Europe now depends on supply routes in Southeast Asia. Welcome to the new marketing reality—where geopolitics isn’t background noise, it’s front and…
Publicis Vs WPP is Ethical or Exposing. Find Out
There has been a face-off between two prominent (Holdco) agencies for a while. Publicis vs. WPP has gained so much attention in the headlines that every marketer (from the C-suite to junior level) is biting their nails at the next surprise. It is clear to all of us. WPP is on a losing streak, and…
June Marketing Rundown: 7 Must-Know Stories That Shaped the Month
June was the most colorful month, so did the June marketing landscape for brands. The celebration of creativity at Cannes took place, and Pride was at its peak despite the divide between brands and audiences. This month’s marketing rundown is going to be made of seven colors. From the global spotlight on Cannes Lions to…
Ads that Celebrated the ‘Peak Creativity’ at Cannes Lions 2025
Celebrating the Cannes Lions 2025 winners is itself an act of making yourself aware of the elements of creativity. What are those elements? Curiosity, Engagement, Storytelling. This year, too, we saw umpteen ads published, hung, streamed, and televised. The process of creating and stuffing the underlying message in each of them must get out in…
The FTC Meta Antitrust Case: Is the Social Media Giant Too Powerful?
It’s the kind of legal drama Silicon Valley dreads, and the FTC just turned up the heat. In what could be a historic move, the FTC Meta antitrust case is challenging the very foundation of Meta’s dominance in the social media world. The Federal Trade Commission isn’t just raising eyebrows; it’s raising a lawsuit that…
AI in Finance: Mastercard Takes Bold Lead for Future
Finance marketing isn’t just about product promotion anymore. Today, AI in finance marketing has shaped the heart of consumers and market trends. Mastercard is at the forefront of this shift, innovating at the intersection of payments, personalization, and personalization powered by artificial intelligence. As spending habits migrate online and consumer expectations evolve, financial institutions must modernize…