Ruchi Roy
Why Vanishing of Netflix Bandersnatch is a Blunder for Innovation and Tech
Netflix Bandersnatch was one of the most talked-about titles among streaming service users. However, Netflix decided to remove 90 percent of interactive titles from its platform, and they deleted Bandersnatch on May 12, 2025. It is not about a popular title but erasing an entire format. For a brief period in entertainment history, Bandersnatch represented…
A “Friendless Facebook”: Is the Facebook Existential Crisis Real or Just an Illusion?
It has been four years since I last reactivated my Facebook account. The Facebook existential crisis was the core reason behind my decision. Ads, random videos, and strangers I had never followed or heard of had taken over my feed. Hundreds of thousands of users have successfully avoided the app. Reddit threads and internet articles…
Ignoring SMB Marketing Shows B2B Marketers are Clueless
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, making up 44 percent of the US GDP and employing nearly half the country’s workforce. Yet, SMB marketing remains a blind spot in the world of B2B marketers. According to a joint survey by Intuit and eMarketer, 53.1 percent of marketers admit that targeting SMBs is…
Unilever Unleashes Armageddon of Influencer Marketing in 2025
Influencer marketing has become the talk of the town in 2025 for multifarious reasons. One of the biggest advertising and marketing brands, Unilever, has adapted to a new strategy in which half of its media spending is assigned to influencers and creators. We all know a lot has been happening in the marketing industry since…
Trust, a Defacto Trump Card in Airbnb Experiences to Captivate Digital Users
Airbnb is widely recognized for its homestays and host-led hospitality. Now, with the launch of Airbnb Experiences, Services, and Connection, the platform is going beyond what it once was. It’s becoming more than just an Airbnb. Capturing the attention of digital consumers and getting them to invest their time and money is no easy feat.…
Microsoft Xandr DSP Shutdown is Alarming Sign for Third-Party Ad Tech
Microsoft Xandr DSP shutdown announcement has come down as the end of third-party ad tech. Sooner or later, the looming death of third-party data and supported ad tech is going to have a substantial impact on advertising. The news is crucial for the ad tech industry, as it signals the beginning of the end. Microsoft…
May Marketing Rundown — 7 Bite-Sized Stories to Know
Amid inflation concerns in Britain and surrounding regions, America’s geopolitical interventions, and tech giants flexing their AI capabilities, May marketing landscape proved to be anything but uneventful. It wasn’t a watered-down month, nor was it entirely turbulent, but marketing agencies were met with uncertainty, especially amid looming tariff regulations. Former President Donald Trump made headlines…
Are Trump’s Tariffs Effects Alarming or Alluring on Marketing Industry?
President Donald Trump’s tariffs, announcements, and delays have put the marketing industry in a dangling boat with no oars to propel towards. The administration’s stance is clear: domestically-made products are exempt, while those produced abroad will face substantial levies. There are different tariff sets for everyone, and they have not been set in stone yet.…
From Clerks to Clicks: Inside the Retail Digital Transformation
Walk into a store today and you’ll see it: Retail Digital Transformation in full swing. A Gen Z shopper browses a clothing rack with one hand, and wields their phone like a lightsaber with the other. No, they’re not texting. They’re scanning barcodes, stalking digital deals, checking reviews, and price-matching—all before you can say “Can…
Creators or Influencer Marketing? Here’s Where Smart Brands Are Placing Their Bets
A couple of months back, Unilever announced its decision to promote influencer marketing by spending 50 percent of its media ad spending on social platforms. The simple reasoning behind the decision is that brands think social media platforms and an influencer-first policy help create strong connections with consumers. However, in today’s algorithmic era, the platform…
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