Ruchi Roy

Ruchi Roy is a Staff Writer at Ad Pulse with 9 years of experience in reporting, writing, and content production. She is a professional writer with a background in journalism. Her reporting focuses on branding, creativity, brand strategy, B2B marketing, and influencer and creator economies, exploring how these forces shape modern marketing and culture. Her strength lies in research-led storytelling, turning complex ideas into content that is relevant, credible, and valuable.

Articles by Ruchi Roy

CeraVe Marketing Blends Science

CeraVe Marketing Blends Science, Simplicity, and Culture

By Ruchi Roy | January 9, 2025

Launched in 2006 with just three humble products, CeraVe has skyrocketed to become Gen Z’s ultimate skincare BFF. How? By experimenting and rewriting the rulebook of the skincare industry, CeraVe marketing has planned its personality to be honest, unassuming, and…

Global Ad Spend Forecast Hints

Global Ad Spend Forecast Hints at the Growth of Retail Media and CTV  

By Ruchi Roy | January 7, 2025

 As 2025 unfolds, it’s clear that this year will take a different trajectory than the action-packed 2024, marked by the Olympics, Paralympics, elections, and other major events. The impact will be visible on global ad spend. While key events and…

Creative Trends of AI

Unreality and Unsung Experiences Shape Creative Trends of AI in 2025

By Ruchi Roy | January 3, 2025

The new year asks for new strategies because we, humans, must keep up with every little minute detail happening in the world. AI in 2025 is set to blur the lines between real and unreal spaces, according to Adobe’s Creative…

Rundown of December Marketing News

Rundown of December Marketing News — 6 Bite-Sized Stories Every Marketer Should Know  

By Ruchi Roy | December 30, 2024

As 2024 winds down, the marketing world remains as dynamic as ever. The year has been a rollercoaster, from political shifts that could reshape brand strategies to ongoing debates around social platforms. With Trump 2.0 looming and TikTok’s future uncertain,…

Gen-Z Ushers Non-Alcoholic Beer Brands in the Drink Market

Sober Sips: How Gen Z is Brewing a New Beer Culture

By Ruchi Roy | December 26, 2024

Hollywood celebrities investing more into launching their brands have made them look like true business enigmas. Every time, they follow trend after trend. The rise of non-alcoholic beer brands is taking a center position, just like skincare and makeup brands.  …

4 Ways to Break Free

Is Market Saturation Holding You Back? 4 Ways to Break Free

By Ruchi Roy | December 20, 2024

A few days ago, I was on a grand mission to buy a new smartphone. I ventured into the digital jungle, scrolling through endless options. That is until one brand’s website grabbed my attention. Its sleek design, crisp presentation, and…

Trump Administration 2.0

Trump Administration 2.0 May Prove to be Bittersweet for Brands and Advertising  

By Ruchi Roy | December 13, 2024

Have you noticed how certain ads from macro and micro brands stir up societal controversy? Yes, we’re talking about angry comments, downvotes, and boycott calls flooding the Internet. I’ve seen countless examples, and we must carefully observe the trajectory once…

3 out of 4 B2B marketers lack futuristic B2B skills

AI Leads B2B Marketing, but 3 in 4 Marketers Lack Key B2B Skills involved AI

By Ruchi Roy | December 11, 2024

To crack the code on the B2B marketing landscape, LinkedIn teamed up with Ipsos to survey the big brains across eight countries. Spoiler alert: the results are as fascinating as they are alarming.  The report paints a rosy picture for…

Unhinged Marketing

Unhinged Marketing: Chaos, Charm, and the Art of Getting Noticed

By Ruchi Roy | December 6, 2024

A square-faced green owl spamming your phone with passive-aggressive, slightly terrifying notifications? Love it or hate it, Duolingo’s mascot definitely has your attention. Welcome to the chaotic world of unhinged marketing.  So, what is unhinged marketing? It’s the new-gen strategy…

Coca-Cola's AI Holiday Ad

Holiday Coca-Cola AI Ad Faces Industry Backlash

By Ruchi Roy | December 4, 2024

The Coca-Cola AI ad campaign, “The Holiday Magic is Coming,” was meant to garner applause by mixing festive joy with AI-generated creativity. In part, it worked: some market reports claim pockets of positive reception for the ad. But a larger…