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Brand Marketing Strategy in Turbulent Times: Lessons from Global Brands
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…
June Marketing Rundown: 7 Must-Know Stories That Shaped the Month
June was the most colorful month, so did the June marketing landscape for brands. The celebration of creativity at Cannes took place, and Pride was at its peak despite the divide between brands and audiences. This month’s marketing rundown is going to be made of seven colors. From the global spotlight on Cannes Lions to…
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…
The FTC Meta Antitrust Case: Is the Social Media Giant Too Powerful?
It’s the kind of legal drama Silicon Valley dreads, and the FTC just turned up the heat. In what could be a historic move, the FTC Meta antitrust case is challenging the very foundation of Meta’s dominance in the social media world. The Federal Trade Commission isn’t just raising eyebrows; it’s raising a lawsuit that…
AI in Finance: Mastercard Takes Bold Lead for Future
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…
The Dark Side of Viral Challenges: When Social Media Trends Go Too Far in 2025
We have all witnessed a fitness trend, ridiculous dance, or quirky challenge go viral overnight. Viral challenges on social media can start off as harmless fun, bringing people together in unexpected ways. The problem is that not all of them remain humorous. Certain trends take a negative turn, encouraging people, particularly teenagers, to pursue likes…
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…
Remedies in Google Antitrust Case Could Be Critical for Advertisers and Publishers
The Google antitrust case has put the digital markets, publishers, advertisers, and brands on hold. A wait for a decision whether Google succeeds in keeping itself intact or the Department of Justice (DOJ) rips the company in parts. But as of May 2025, the long-running antitrust battle between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and…
GTA 6 Trailer Dropped ‘Again’ but Audience is Overwhelmed
Rockstar has re‑released the GTA 6 trailer, this time alongside the official delay to May 26, 2026. Yet with only two teasers in nearly two years of hype, fans are oscillating between awe and exhaustion. Audience has been anticipated since 2013, but Rockstar officially announced it in 2022, with a teaser finally dropping in late 2023.…
Redefining Sustainable Packaging in 2025: How Digital-First Brands are Prioritizing Values Over Visuals
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…
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