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why blandvertising fails

Why Blandvertising Fail in 2025 and Nobody Bothers Anymore? 

By Garima Sinha / July 11, 2025

Scroll through your feed, and you’ll notice something strange—everything looks… the same. The fonts, the soft pastel backgrounds, the stock-photo smiles, the chirpy-but-sanitized captions. You could swap logos between five different ads, and no one would notice.  That, right there, is blandvertising—branding so risk-averse, so polished, and so inoffensive that it becomes invisible. And it’s…

brand activism

Creative Disruption Is Fueling a New Era of Brand Activism in 2025

By Garima Sinha / July 4, 2025

Isn’t it true when culture divides, creativity unites. We’re living in an era where taking a stand isn’t just an option for brands—it’s a demand. With global politics in flux, social issues boiling over, and digital platforms magnifying every opinion, brand activism has gone from bold experiment to baseline expectation.  But how do brands navigate…

brand marketing strategy

Brand Marketing Strategy in Turbulent Times: Lessons from Global Brands

By Garima Sinha / July 3, 2025

Let’s face it: Your brand marketing strategy didn’t sign up for international drama. But here we are. One day, it’s a trade war; the next, it’s a regional conflict. Your product launch in Europe now depends on supply routes in Southeast Asia. Welcome to the new marketing reality—where geopolitics isn’t background noise, it’s front and…

Publicis vs WPP

Publicis Vs WPP is Ethical or Exposing. Find Out

By Ruchi Roy / July 2, 2025

There has been a face-off between two prominent (Holdco) agencies for a while. Publicis vs. WPP has gained so much attention in the headlines that every marketer (from the C-suite to junior level) is biting their nails at the next surprise.   It is clear to all of us. WPP is on a losing streak, and…

AI in Finance Marketing where Mastercard Takes Bold Lead

AI in Finance: Mastercard Takes Bold Lead for Future

By Ruchi Roy / June 24, 2025

Finance marketing isn’t just about product promotion anymore. Today, AI in finance marketing has shaped the heart of consumers and market trends. Mastercard is at the forefront of this shift, innovating at the intersection of payments, personalization, and personalization powered by artificial intelligence.  As spending habits migrate online and consumer expectations evolve, financial institutions must modernize…

Redefining Sustainable Packaging

Redefining Sustainable Packaging in 2025: How Digital-First Brands are Prioritizing Values Over Visuals

By Garima Sinha / June 19, 2025

It may sound weird, but it’s reality — today, consumers don’t easily fall for a pretty box anymore. What once dazzled shoppers on retail shelves, bold typography, flashy colors, and high-gloss finishes, now barely earns a second glance. We’re in the age of conscious consumption. For digital-first brands, packaging has gone from a marketing tool…

interactive storytelling

The End of Static Storytelling: How Brands Are Building a New Era of Interactive Storytelling 

By Garima Sinha / June 10, 2025

You land on a campaign—not to watch, but to choose. Swipe left or right. Tap to explore. Speak to a character. Solve a riddle. Build your version of the story. Welcome to the era of interactive storytelling—where you don’t just see the story… you live it.  It’s a full-blown plot twist in how brands connect…

AirBnB Experiences and Services Launch to Shape Digital Journey

Trust, a Defacto Trump Card in Airbnb Experiences to Captivate Digital Users

By Ruchi Roy / June 4, 2025

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.…

dark funnel marketing

Dark Funnel Marketing: The Invisible Hand Behind Every Click

By Garima Sinha / May 13, 2025

It always happens, doesn’t it? You are chatting with a friend on WhatsApp when a friend casually drops a link to a new skincare brand they have been loving. Later, you spot someone raving about the same brand on Instagram Stories. You add their bestseller to your cart without seeing it after a week. That’s…

Liquid Death Demise in the UK Because of Culture and not just Product

Culture Over Carbonation: Unpacking Liquid Death’s Demise in the UK

By Ruchi Roy / May 12, 2025

For many months, marketing experts and pundits have covered Liquid Death’s failure in the UK and explored its reasons. Liquid Death’s journey is quite an interesting case study for brands that may see the UK as a potential market for themselves.  Liquid Death saw an uptick in its sales and popularity simultaneously in the US…

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