Industry Insights

Crush the Christmas Rush by Understanding 2024 Holiday Buyer Behavior

By Ruchi Roy / October 18, 2024

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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How Emerging Social Platforms Are Shaking Up Traditional Advertising 

By Garima Sinha / October 15, 2024

Let’s just admit it, social media has magically integrated into our daily lifestyle—becoming essential. Just as we don’t forget our morning coffee, we rarely skip checking social media. Today, social media is no longer a communication platform, which we use for entertainment and fun. But now it has become a lifestyle habit —a space where…

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Is genAI Advertising Becoming a Concern for Brands? WFA Survey

By Ruchi Roy / October 14, 2024

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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How Digital Transformation Marketing is Shaping the Future

By Garima Sinha / October 10, 2024

Marketers have long relied on the 5Ps—Product, Price, Place, Promotion, and People. Traditionally, the classic 5Ps were fixed static before marketers created any effective marketing strategy. But with the advancement in digital transformation marketing over the past decade, today’s marketing is more about flexibility, customization, and technology than strict frameworks.   This new era has led…

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The Power of Vegan Food Brand Marketing

By Ruchi Roy / October 9, 2024

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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Email Marketing Market Expected to Exceed USD 46.1 Billion by 2033 

By Garima Sinha / October 7, 2024

Yes, it’s true—scrolling through Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms has become part of our lifestyle. But is digital marketing just about those entertaining and flashy feeds, or is there more to the story? Email marketing is still a major player and the oldest and most reliable channel.   And if you think it’s outdated, it’s…

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Influencer Marketing Decline Leaves Brands Scrambling for Authority

By Garima Sinha / September 30, 2024

From beauty queen to travel gurus, influencers have emerged as one of the powerful weapons on social media. These creators have built a whole empire with loyal followers who are crazy for them. But as their popularity grew, so did skepticism. Was this influencer phenomenon too good to be true? Let’s talk about the influencer…

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Can Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Bring Change to the Cafe Culture? 

By Ruchi Roy / September 24, 2024

Starbucks has been brewing headlines again, and no, it’s not the financial woes or some new secret latte. This time, it’s about the newly appointed Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, a seasoned F&B industry pro. While we send virtual high-fives to Brian and the coffee giant for this shake-up, one can’t help but wonder—what’s going behind…

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Is it Time to Ditch Points and Redefine Brand Loyalty Programs?

By Garima Sinha / September 23, 2024

Point-based brand loyalty programs feel completely outdated, and it’s time to make a major change. In today’s hyper-connected world where brands inundate users by the millions, loyalty is more about emotional connections than rewards. Brands need to reconsider their strategy to match the new consumer trends. Brand loyalty programs are just as much about perks…

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Why Have Pop-Up Stores Become the New Thing for Luxury Brands?

By Ruchi Roy / September 20, 2024

Retailers have been playing the pop-up store game for years, using quirky setups to lure in curious passersby, window shoppers, and anyone with FOMO. Imagine stepping out your front door and seeing a giant cheeseburger lounging in a hammock under a tent with a neon sign that says, “For all lazy bums!” If you’re like…

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