Creative Inspiration
Comfort Zone Creativity Poses Challenge for Brands, Risk-Takers Can Win
In a world increasingly defined by polarization and hyper-visibility, comfort zone creativity is entering what many insiders call a cautious phase. The 2025 State of Creativity report by LIONS reveals a telling statistic: only 13 percent of brands feel they operate in a creative, risk-friendly environment. Meanwhile, 29 percent of surveyed respondents say their organizations…
Creative Disruption Is Fueling a New Era of Brand Activism in 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…
Ads that Celebrated the ‘Peak Creativity’ at Cannes Lions 2025
Celebrating the Cannes Lions 2025 winners is itself an act of making yourself aware of the elements of creativity. What are those elements? Curiosity, Engagement, Storytelling. This year, too, we saw umpteen ads published, hung, streamed, and televised. The process of creating and stuffing the underlying message in each of them must get out in…
Social Media as the New Search Engine: Why Gen Z is Googling Less and Scrolling More
Remember when “Just Google it” was the ultimate clapback in an argument? Well, times are changing. If you’re under 30, chances are your first instinct isn’t to open Google—it’s to open TikTok, Instagram, or even Reddit. Whether you’re hunting for a new dinner spot, the perfect outfit inspo, or a how-to tutorial, chances are you’re…
Live Sports Advertising in 2025: The Triple Win Playbook
The whistle blows, the crowd roars, and the real action kicks off —not just for the athletes on the field but also for advertisers. In 2025, Live Sports Advertising has turned into one of the biggest power plays in the marketing world. Businesses, broadcasters, and audiences are all on the same playing field as real-time…
Are Influencer Marketing Agencies Shaking Up Traditional Ad Agencies?
A decade ago, if a brand wanted to break the internet, they’d call their agency, schedule a pitch meeting, book studio time, and launch a campaign months later. Fast forward to 2025, and a 22-year-old content creator with a ring light and a killer “GRWM” (Get Ready with Me) reel might just outperform that same…
Circular Economy Meets Creative Strategy: Reinventing Sustainable Advertising
First came #SponCon (Sponsored Content). Then de-influencing took over. Now there’s a new wave currently sweeping around our feeds, which is more concerned with sustainability than flashy new purchases. By supporting the circular economy rather than encouraging excessive consumption, influencers are rewriting the rules of traditional advertising. This is the new age of circular economy…
Why Starter Pack Memes Are Your Brand’s New Best Friend
You’re mindlessly scrolling through your feed, laughing at a meme that totally nails your vibe, and then… BAM! Wait a second, is that a product in there? Yep, you read that right—brands are now using Starter Pack Memes as their latest ad hack, and guess what? It’s actually working better than traditional ads. Here’s why.…
How the Power of Words Can Make or Break Your Ad Copy
The power of words is invincible. I was watching a soul-crushing movie where the protagonist, on the verge of death, struggles to communicate with his beloved wife. He musters only four words in a frail, broken voice: “I will find you.” Those four words made my eyes well up with tears. Why? Are they a haunting…
Meta ‘Community Notes’: An Innovation for Free Speech, or Just a Hot Mess?
Meta has introduced a new feature called Meta Community Notes to the constantly changing landscape of digital communication. This innovation by Meta aims to enhance transparency and accuracy in information. With misinformation running rampant on social media, Meta’s decision to implement this crowdsourced fact-checking system could redefine how users engage with content. Meta frequently updates…
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