Ruchi Roy
A Deep Dive into the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Lawsuit
If you’ve used the internet, you’ve heard of Google. It’s everywhere— ads, videos, and even in our language. “Google it” has replaced a variety of verbs for online search. Google’s everywhere, all the time. But this nonstop omnipresence has caught the attention of some pretty important people— like the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). So,…
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Elon Musk Paid $5 Million to End Feud After Brazil X Ban
Elon Musk vs. Brazil— the unexpected car crash no one saw coming but now can’t look away from. If you haven’t been following the Brazil X ban, here’s a TLDR: Musk refused to accept critical feedback and flaunted his ego by shutting down X’s office in the country, claiming to be a protector of free…
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Crush the Christmas Rush by Understanding 2024 Holiday Buyer Behavior
The holidays are dawning on us, and this time, it will be a short season with just 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The shorter the season, the smarter strategies tuned to holiday buyer behavior demands to succeed. Now, we have super formulae based on consumer market behavior to devise a foolproof plan for the…
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Going Bold: Inside Wendy’s Digital Marketing Strategy
Wendy’s digital marketing strategy has made the brand more famous and louder on the Internet. From cheeky, over-the-top replies on X to poking fun at competitors and dropping nostalgia bombs for Boomers on Facebook, Wendy’s has flipped the script on what we expect from a fast-food brand. Wendy’s digital strategy has gotten so good that…
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Is genAI Advertising Becoming a Concern for Brands? WFA Survey
A recent survey from the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) dropped a bombshell: most major brands are nervous about the legal, compliance, and ethical minefields that could blow up their reputation if their agencies lean too hard on genAI advertising strategies. But does that mean brands are hitting the brakes on AI altogether? Not really. …
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The Power of Vegan Food Brand Marketing
Vegan food brand marketing is next level. Would you buy a chicken burger without chicken? Or a pack of cheese without milk? Maybe – if it’s sold right. Welcome to the world of mindful eating, where plants are the new meat, and dairy is taking a backseat to all things nutty, soy-based, or oat-powered. Let’s…
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Greenpeace Dove Protest May Reveal What Goes Behind Brands’ ESG Pledges
This month, Greenpeace released a short video mirroring Dove’s famous branding videos condemning the company’s toxic influence on the environment. This was not the first time Greenpeace publicly criticized Dove and its parent company, Unilever, for their continued use of single-use plastic packaging. However, for the first time, the whole eco-debacle is going loud and dramatic…
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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)…
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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…
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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. …
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