Ruchi Roy
Trump Administration 2.0 May Prove to be Bittersweet for Brands and Advertising
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 the Trump administration takes office in the White House. Pride Month was devoid of color,…
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AI Leads B2B Marketing, but 3 in 4 Marketers Lack Key B2B Skills involved AI
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 the future of B2B marketing—but dig deeper, and you’ll find that while 1,000 B2B brands…
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Unhinged Marketing: Chaos, Charm, and the Art of Getting Noticed
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 that morphs brands into hyper-relatable, oversharing internet personalities, cracking jokes, throwing shade, or issuing hilariously…
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Holiday Coca-Cola AI Ad Faces Industry Backlash
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 chunk of the internet audience, including everyone in our industry were left fuming, and social…
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November Marketing News — 6 Bite-Sized Stories
November is that fabulous time of the year when marketers juggle wrapping up campaigns and unwrapping their holiday strategies. A lot has happened this month—some eyebrow-raising studies, a sprinkle of innovation, and, of course, a dash of holiday magic. As 2024 gets ready to take a bow, brands, and agencies are squeezing every ounce of…
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Fall Marketing Strategies for Brands
What is the fall season? It is a season where trench coats, chunky scarves, and pumpkin-spiced lattes rule. But fall isn’t just about warm drinks and crisp air; it’s the perfect season for businesses to refresh, refocus, and reap big rewards through fall marketing. Fall marketing helps brands sync their strategies with shifting market trends,…
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Ageism in Advertising is Silently Pushing Older People Out
Here’s a fun question for the advertising professionals: What is the most creative age for creativity? The right answer is that age doesn’t define creativity, and there should be no place for ageism in advertising. If you’ve seen The Intern (and if not, seriously, put it on your watchlist), you’ll remember Ben Whittaker (played by…
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The Loyalty Loop that Elevates Brand Positioning through Community Branding
When you think of Harley-Davidson, you probably picture roaring engines, leather jackets, and the open road. But did you know Harley also has a full-blown community for its bike owners? H.O.G.—Harley Owners Group. Members join local chapters, participate in epic rallies, and enjoy loyalty perks that make them feel part of something bigger than just…
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Anti-marketing Habit Could Become a Reason for Netflix’s Slow Growth
‘Netflix & Chill’ is what every binge-watcher does. The slogan became popular, and so did the streaming channel in the global market. In 2024, it’s growing exponentially for investors in stock markets, with ad supported as well as non-ad premium subscriptions. However, Netflix’s slow growth in Q3 of 2024 seems surprising. Netflix reported 5.1 million new…
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B2B Marketing Underperforming in 2024 — Let’s Fix It for 2025
Multiple surveys show B2B marketing hasn’t hit the mark in 2024. A Pipeline360 report found that over 50% of marketers aren’t reaching their targets. Another survey, the State of B2B Marketing, reveals that those working in small to mid-sized businesses (250 employees or fewer) feel even greater pressure to deliver leads. Three primary obstacles are…
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