Ruchi Roy
The Underbelly of Honey Affiliate Marketing
“If you haven’t found a single coupon from Honey, it means it’s a great deal,” said MrBeast, one of the most influential digital personalities of the decade. Fast forward a few years, and the internet is now buzzing with allegations of the Honey scam. “Alleged” is the keyword here, but what started as a game-changing…
TikTok Still in a Pickle, Digital Brand Competition is Rising
On January 19, the death and resurrection of TikTok happened within a mere 24 hours. If that’s not biblical, what is? The U.S. reversed its previous ruling to ban America’s beloved social platform, but TikTok is far from being out of the woods. The entire situation boils down to the ever-intensifying digital brand competition in…
Amazon Advertising Trends for 2025: Insights from Amazon Leaders
As digital advertising continues to evolve, 2025 is set to bring significant shifts driven by AI, shifting consumer habits, and new media consumption patterns. Streaming platforms are at the forefront of these transformations, leveraging their massive entertainment and retail ecosystem to provide brands with innovative solutions for engaging their audiences. Amazon advertising is the leader…
Crafting an Employer Branding Strategy Through Digital Onboarding
There was a time when in-office work was the only option. But the pandemic shattered the rigid 9-to-5 model, ushering in the era of hybrid and remote work. Fast-forward to 2025, and employer branding strategy is incomplete without a solid commitment to a flexible work culture. One of the biggest transformations is onboarding. In today’s…
Getty & Shutterstock Merger’s Impact on Stock Image Industry
Shutterstock, Getty, and Alamy are names that one can recognize without Googling. They are prominent players in the stock image industry. But what if two major competitors decide to collaborate—or, more accurately, merge? What will happen to the market, related businesses, brands, and users? In a shocking and unexpected move, Getty and Shutterstock announced their…
5 Marketing Pitfalls to Avoid in 2025
The celebration of 2025—or, as we call it, the New Year—has passed, and we’re now in the second month of what is shaping up to be a crucial year for marketers and brands. Why crucial? Because every day, tech is brewing something fascinating, and marketers are utterly bewitched. Have you heard about Google’s AI ad…
AI for SEO in 2025 Will Unleash a New Era of Search
Content marketing has always been a long game—starting with research, finding the right keywords, and playing the SEO waiting game. But in 2025, AI for SEO isn’t just a tool—it’s a ‘box of chocolates’ for content and SEO marketers. Keyword Stuffing, indexing, and optimizing content have continued since the birth of the SEO word have…
The Rise and (Supposed) Fall of Meta AI Bot Influencers
Meta AI bot influencers—digital personalities lurking across Meta platforms since 2023. While they might seem like old news, they’ve made headlines again. Why? In January 2025, Meta announced it was pulling the plug on some of its AI bots. So, is this the end of AI-bot influencers? Did these non-human digital entities’ rise and fall…
In Conversation: Is the Ad Industry Overlooking Older People?
The Changing Face of Brand Comms: In an era where algorithms dictate visibility, consumers drive content, and crises unfold in real-time, brand communication is evolving. This edition dives into the shifting landscape of PR, search, and user trends while unpacking how brands can stay ahead. The debate over whether brands should associate with older generations…
Evolution of AI Tools for Meta: Enter Andromeda
When Facebook Ads evolved into Meta Ads, it was clear that AI would revolutionize how brands advertise digitally. Fast forward to 2025, and we’re now witnessing Meta’s boldest leap yet—Andromeda, a machine-learning system set to redefine AI-powered advertising. AI in ad targeting and creative optimization isn’t exactly breaking news. But Andromeda isn’t just another AI…
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