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Flipkart uses Sad Panda to spotlight android advantages in new spot

Flipkart uses Sad Panda to spotlight android advantages in new...

By Sania Khan

The Sad Panda Campaign for Flipkart has become a viral sensation, blending humor, relatability, and technology to capture Gen Z’s...

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Taj Mahal Tea pays tribute to Zakir Hussain via a TOI print ad

Taj Mahal Tea pays tribute to Zakir Hussain via a...

By Sania Khan

Taj Mahal Tea has paid a touching tribute to legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away on 15...

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Bata India partners with Zepto for 10-minute footwear delivery

Bata India partners with Zepto for 10-minute footwear delivery

By Sania Khan

Bata India partners with Zepto to revolutionize footwear shopping by offering fast delivery of festive and fashion collections. Launched in...

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Bata India partners with Zepto for 10-minute footwear delivery

Bata India partners with Zepto for 10-minute footwear delivery

By Sonali kamble

After launching in Delhi-NCR, the footwear brand plans to expand to other major metropolitan cities in India.

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SportCell secures kit sponsorship deal for Saudi Cricket Association

SportCell secures kit sponsorship deal for Saudi Cricket Association

By Sonali kamble

This strategic alliance ensures that the Saudi national cricket team will be equipped with high-quality gear.

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Ballantine’s partners with tv series ‘Suits’ for a limited-edition pack

Ballantine’s partners with tv series ‘Suits’ for a limited-edition pack

By Sonali kamble

The offering celebrates professionals who stay true to their paths at work and play. The partnership is curated by Universal’s...

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Women have only 29% talk time in trailers: Prime Video’s O Womaniya! report

Women have only 29% talk time in trailers: Prime Video’s...

By Sania Khan

Prime Video has released the O Womaniya! 2024 report, a study focusing on female representation in Indian entertainment. The report,...

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Google announces Preeti Lobana as its country manager and vice president for India

Google announces Preeti Lobana as its country manager and vice...

By Sania Khan

Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president for India. With over 30 years of...

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Maha Kumbh ad offers for brands: Catch 40 cr eyes, rates starting Rs 5 lakh

Maha Kumbh ad offers for brands: Catch 40 cr eyes,...

By Sonali kamble

At Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, brands dive into the world’s largest gathering to make the most of the opportunity for...

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STRCH onboards Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador

STRCH onboards Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador

By Sonali kamble

STRCH’s range of activewear apparel is accessible through its website, mobile app, and e-commerce platforms such as Myntra, Nykaa, Amazon...

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Bhuvan Bam launches sexual wellness brand ‘Peppy’

Bhuvan Bam launches sexual wellness brand ‘Peppy’

By Sonali kamble

Peppy products are also available on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Meesho, Flipkart, Tata 1mg, and Hyugalife.

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Crocs, McD, Duolingo: Brands are queuing up to play the Squid Game

Crocs, McD, Duolingo: Brands are queuing up to play the...

By Sonali kamble

Ahead of Netflix's launch of Squid Game season 2 on December 26, 2024, the streaming giant has partnered with numerous...

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Innocean India bags Narayana Health’s consolidated media mandate

Innocean India bags Narayana Health’s consolidated media mandate

By Sania Khan

Innocean India has secured the consolidated media mandate for Narayana Health, marking a transformative partnership to revolutionize healthcare communication. By...

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Network18 operating revenue rises 49.4% in FY24 amid ‘soft advertising environment’

Network18 operating revenue rises 49.4% in FY24 amid ‘soft advertising...

By Sania Khan

The annual report of Network18 for FY 2023-24 highlights a dynamic year of challenges and growth. While television programming hours...

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CARS24’s ‘Dowry Collection’ campaign takes aim at outdated traditions

CARS24’s ‘Dowry Collection’ campaign takes aim at outdated traditions

By Sonali kamble

Through this campaign, CARS24 urges society to challenge outdated customs and embrace values that strengthen relationships and communities.

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WhatsApp starts Bharat Yatra initiative to train small businesses

WhatsApp starts Bharat Yatra initiative to train small businesses

By Sonali kamble

Following its tour in Delhi-NCR, the WhatsApp-branded bus will travel across India, reaching cities like Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Indore, Ahmedabad,...

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Tribes Sports signs Boxer Neeraj Goyat

Tribes Sports signs Boxer Neeraj Goyat

By Sonali kamble

Tribes Sports will spearhead Neeraj’s brand and content collaborations and will create new and unique opportunities for fans to connect...

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Sony is still slashing prices on consoles, controllers, and more for the holidays

Sony is still slashing prices on consoles, controllers, and more...

By Arjun Pandey

Sony is offering significant holiday discounts on PlayStation consoles, controllers, and accessories. Price cuts are available on both PlayStation 5...

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Diljit Dosanjh gives shoutout to Deepika Padukone’s skincare brand 82°E

Diljit Dosanjh gives shoutout to Deepika Padukone’s skincare brand 82°E

By Arjun Pandey

During his Bengaluru concert, the Punjabi singer praised the brand and invited the actress to join him on stage.

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OpenAI confirms $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription with new o1 reasoning model

OpenAI confirms $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription with new o1 reasoning...

By Sania Khan

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pro, a $200/month premium tier designed for engineering and research, featuring advanced tools like GPT-4o, o1...

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Samsung, Uppercase, Yamaha: Using audience insights to deliver impactful ads

Samsung, Uppercase, Yamaha: Using audience insights to deliver impactful ads

By Sonali kamble

Spotify Hits India 2024 celebrated nine ad campaigns that masterfully used audience insights and advanced targeting to deliver innovative, hyper-personalised...

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POPxo by MyGlamm joins as beauty partner for AP Dhillon’s 2024 tour

POPxo by MyGlamm joins as beauty partner for AP Dhillon’s...

By Sonali kamble

As part of this collaboration, concert-goers will get an exclusive opportunity to elevate their experience with POPxo’s Beauty Booth.

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You can now book Shikaras in Dal Lake on Uber

You can now book Shikaras in Dal Lake on Uber

By Sania Khan

Uber introduces Uber Shikara, a limited-period service allowing tourists to pre-book Shikara rides on Dal Lake, Srinagar, through the Uber...

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Tinder wraps up season four of Swipe Ride

Tinder wraps up season four of Swipe Ride

By Sania Khan

Tinder wraps up the fourth season of its YouTube series, Swipe Ride, in partnership with Swiss Beauty. Hosted by Kusha...

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Rolls-Royce reaches $63 billion valuation for the first time

Rolls-Royce reaches $63 billion valuation for the first time

By Sania Khan

Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc has surpassed £50 billion ($63 billion) in market value, driven by robust demand for its long-haul jet...

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Two weeks post rebrand, Jaguar keeps the pot stirring with a new car

Two weeks post rebrand, Jaguar keeps the pot stirring with...

By Sonali kamble

The brand faced some harsh criticism over its rebranding. But it has redoubled its efforts with the recent revelation of...

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The rise of Chill Guy: How a laid-back dog conquered the internet

The rise of Chill Guy: How a laid-back dog conquered...

By Sania Khan

Chill Guy: The Internet’s New Icon Created by artist Philip Banks, Chill Guy is a laid-back anthropomorphic dog who’s taken...

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Shikhar Dhawan joins Ikeda (Finkeda) as brand ambassador

Shikhar Dhawan joins Ikeda (Finkeda) as brand ambassador

By Sonali kamble

With the cricketor as brand ambassador, Ikeda (Finkeda) aims to strengthen its brand and expand into Tier 2, Tier 3,...

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Publicis India’s FlexForward turns OOH waste into useful products

Publicis India’s FlexForward turns OOH waste into useful products

By Sonali kamble

In partnership with NGOs, FlexForward collects post-campaign flexes and repurposes them into eco-friendly utility items, including rain tarps, tote bags,...

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One Health Assist launches #MissionFitPossible campaign to inspire health tracking

One Health Assist launches #MissionFitPossible campaign to inspire health tracking

By Srishti Pandey

One Health Assist, the preventive healthcare eco-system has launched a new campaign, urging netizens to inculcate the habit of tracking...

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Godrej Enterprises unveils refreshed brand identity

Godrej Enterprises unveils refreshed brand identity

By Sonali Kamble

The refreshed brand identity introduces a purple colour while retaining the cursive logo, reminiscent of the founder Pirojsha Godrej’s signature.

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Beyond the purchase: Is conversational marketing the CX kingpin?

Beyond the purchase: Is conversational marketing the CX kingpin?

By Sonali Kamble

This two-way consumer engagement approach is seeing remarkable changes with the advent of new tech. Industry experts say its place...

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Streax joins ‘Zepto-Shaadi.com’ trend with witty OOH

Streax joins ‘Zepto-Shaadi.com’ trend with witty OOH

By Srishti Pandey

Streax, a hair colour brand from Hygienic Research Institute Pvt Ltd (HRIPL), known for its innovation and contemporary styling products,...

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Hockey India League’s “Hockey Ka Jashn” campaign aims to make the sport a national celebration

Hockey India League’s “Hockey Ka Jashn” campaign aims to make...

By Srishti Pandey

The Hockey India League 2024-25 returns with a bang after seven years, launching the “Hockey Ka Jashn” campaign. With a...

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UST signs MOU with Western Sydney University to Accelerate Agritech Innovation

UST signs MOU with Western Sydney University to Accelerate Agritech...

By Srishti Pandey

UST, the digital transformation solutions company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Western Sydney University (WSU), a university...

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Warner Bros. Discovery brings shoppable entertainment to streaming with ‘Shop with Max’ and ‘Moments’

Warner Bros. Discovery brings shoppable entertainment to streaming with ‘Shop...

By Srishti Pandey

Warner Bros. Discovery Advertising Sales announced that it is transforming the streaming ad experience with two innovative solutions on Max:...

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HUL approves demerger of ice-cream biz as separate listed entity

HUL approves demerger of ice-cream biz as separate listed entity

By Ayush Jaiswal

HUL shareholders will get shares in the new entity, proportionate with their existing holdings, said a news report

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McDonald’s (S&W) CMO on beating urban blues with the McCrispy

McDonald’s (S&W) CMO on beating urban blues with the McCrispy

By Sonali Kamble

The McCripsy is not an entry-level item, but it was introduced when urban denizens are tightening the wallet.

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Tata CLiQ Rebrands as Tata CLiQ Fashion with New Identity

Tata CLiQ Rebrands as Tata CLiQ Fashion with New Identity

By Srishti Pandey

Tata CLiQ rebrands as Tata CLiQ Fashion, launching a fresh logo, manifesto, and upgraded digital experience to focus on fashion...

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Yardley London Relaunches Talcum Powder Range with Kalyani Priyadarshan

Yardley London Relaunches Talcum Powder Range with Kalyani Priyadarshan

By Srishti Pandey

Yardley London’s Talcum Powder range is relaunched with a sleek design and Kalyani Priyadarshan as the new brand ambassador, embodying...

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McDowell’s reinvents itself to cater to the evolving Gen Z tastes

McDowell’s reinvents itself to cater to the evolving Gen Z...

By Sania Khan

McDowell’s & Co. has launched the X Series, a bold reinvention of its spirits portfolio, featuring premium vodka, gin, citron...

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Goldmedal Electricals partners with ‘Pushpa 2’ for in-film integration

Goldmedal Electricals partners with ‘Pushpa 2’ for in-film integration

By Srishti Pandey

Following the release of the Pushpa 2 trailer, Goldmedal Electricals announces its association with the film. This strategic partnership marks...

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Chess Grandmaster D Gukesh named RBL Bank’s brand ambassador

Chess Grandmaster D Gukesh named RBL Bank’s brand ambassador

By Sonali kamble

Gukesh D, the youngest-ever contender for the World Chess Championship and the third youngest grandmaster to reach a 2700 rating.

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Art-E wins 360 degree marketing mandate for Sharp Electronics

Art-E wins 360 degree marketing mandate for Sharp Electronics

By Sania Khan

Art-E Mediatech has partnered with Sharp Electronics to implement a comprehensive 360-degree marketing strategy. This collaboration will cover various aspects...

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Paragon Footwear now available on Swiggy Instamart & Zepto

Paragon Footwear now available on Swiggy Instamart & Zepto

By Sania Khan

Paragon Footwear has partnered with Swiggy Instamart and Zepto to launch its quick commerce service, offering on-demand access to affordable...

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Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles and BSA Motorcycles continue partnership with Independence Rock 2024

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles and BSA Motorcycles continue partnership with Independence...

By Srishti Pandey

Celebrating the timeless synergy between rock ‘n’ roll and motorcycles, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles, and BSA Motorcycles announces its continued partnership...

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Netcore Cloud partners with Google Cloud to boost Gen AI capabilities

Netcore Cloud partners with Google Cloud to boost Gen AI...

By Sania Khan

Netcore Cloud has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to integrate generative AI technologies into its marketing platforms, enhancing product...

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Has Jaguar taken futuristic rebranding too far?

Has Jaguar taken futuristic rebranding too far?

By Sonali Kamble

The brand’s new ad has left netizens questioning Jaguar's legacy, wondering if it’s still in the business of selling cars.

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Collective Artists Network opens Dubai office, expands global presence

Collective Artists Network opens Dubai office, expands global presence

By Sania Khan

Collective Artists Network, a leading media conglomerate, has launched its Dubai office, marking its entry into the Middle East. The...

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ThinkROI opens LA office to expand into U.S. market

ThinkROI opens LA office to expand into U.S. market

By Sania Khan

ThinkROI, an Indian digital marketing agency founded in 2022, has expanded to Los Angeles, California, marking its entry into the...

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Gen Z’s spending expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035: Snap+BCG report

Gen Z’s spending expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035:...

By Sania Khan

Snap Inc. and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have unveiled a groundbreaking report, "The $2 Trillion Opportunity: How Gen Z is...

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GenZ shoppers doubled on Myntra last year: CMO Sunder Balasubramanian

GenZ shoppers doubled on Myntra last year: CMO Sunder Balasubramanian

By Sonali Kamble

GenZ shoppers have doubled from 8 million to 16 million on Myntra, as the platform has increasingly been focused on...

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The Good Glamm Group completes 100% acquisition of The Moms Co

The Good Glamm Group completes 100% acquisition of The Moms...

By Sonali Kamble

In October 2021, Good Glamm Group acquired a majority stake in The Moms Co., enabling partial exits for its founders...

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TCM Sports Management secures ACC Asia Cup sponsorship rights

TCM Sports Management secures ACC Asia Cup sponsorship rights

By Sania Khan

TCM Sports Management secures exclusive sponsorship rights for ACC Asia Cup tournaments until 2031, covering men’s, women’s, U-19, and emerging...

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IAA India launches campaign to encourage voter participation in Maharashtra

IAA India launches campaign to encourage voter participation in Maharashtra

By Srishti Pandey

The India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) is running a campaign to motivate people in Maharashtra to vote...

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Fossil taps Nick Jonas as 2025 brand ambassador

Fossil taps Nick Jonas as 2025 brand ambassador

By Sania Khan

Nick Jonas partners with Fossil in a meaningful collaboration, bringing his creative vision to the iconic watch brand. As a...

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Netflix and YRF Entertainment unveil the trailer for Anupam Kher starrer ‘Vijay 69’

Netflix and YRF Entertainment unveil the trailer for Anupam Kher...

By Srishti Pandey

Netflix and YRF Entertainment present the trailer for Vijay 69. The film explores the journey of a 69-year-old man who...

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PVR INOX partners with Star Sports to bring Premier League matches live to theatres across major cities in India

PVR INOX partners with Star Sports to bring Premier League...

By Srishti Pandey

PVR INOX Limited has teamed up with Star Sports to bring live Premier League matches to theatres across major cities...

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Godrej Industries Q2 net profit up 230% to Rs 288 cr

Godrej Industries Q2 net profit up 230% to Rs 288...

By Ayush Jaiswal

The conglomerate's operational revenue has also increased 22% to Rs 4,805 crore

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Yamaha Motor partners with Comic Con India

Yamaha Motor partners with Comic Con India

By Sonali Kamble

Comic Con India is set to take place in several cities nationwide, starting with this edition’s debut in the Hyderabad...

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Lay’s Partners with HUEMN to Launch Limited-Edition Fashion Collection

Lay’s Partners with HUEMN to Launch Limited-Edition Fashion Collection

By Ayush Jaiswal

Lay's Partners with HUEMN to Launch Limited-Edition Fashion Collection

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A young entrepreneur’s journey

A young entrepreneur’s journey

By Sonali Kamble

LaunchPad is a community where students worldwide engage in practical skills, networking, and mentorship, redefining accessible, future-proof education

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Mondelēz International partners with Accenture to boost AI-powered marketing

Mondelēz International partners with Accenture to boost AI-powered marketing

By Sania Khan

Mondelēz International has launched a new platform in collaboration with Accenture and Publicis Groupe to enhance its global marketing capabilities...

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TOPS collaborates with Horn Ok Please Festival as ‘Presenting Partner’

TOPS collaborates with Horn Ok Please Festival as ‘Presenting Partner’

By Sania Khan

GD Foods MFG (I), the company behind TOPS, has joined forces with the Horn Ok Please Festival as the 'Presenting...

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Nestle’s KitKat becomes the official chocolate bar of Formula 1

Nestle’s KitKat becomes the official chocolate bar of Formula 1

By Sania Khan

Nestlé has partnered with Formula 1 to make KitKat the official chocolate bar of F1, marking its largest global brand...

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Gujarat Titans concludes debut ‘Titans Rising’ BGMI tournament

Gujarat Titans concludes debut ‘Titans Rising’ BGMI tournament

By Sonali Kamble

The tournament featured a prize pool of Rs 2,200,000, awarded to top-performing teams and players.

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Mokobara joins the journey of Diljit Dosanjh’s record-breaking Dil-luminati Tour

Mokobara joins the journey of Diljit Dosanjh’s record-breaking Dil-luminati Tour

By Sonali kamble

From a pandemic-born idea to the global stage, Mokobara finds its place in Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-luminati tour.

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Nestle’s KitKat becomes the official chocolate bar of Formula 1

Nestle’s KitKat becomes the official chocolate bar of Formula 1

By Sonali Kamble

The collaboration will officially launch during the 2025 season, marking the 90th anniversary of KitKat and the 75th anniversary of...

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Q2 Earnings Reflect Weak Performance Of FMCG, Auto, Consumer Durables; PSU Banks Shine Amid Rising Credit Costs: Report

Q2 Earnings Reflect Weak Performance Of FMCG, Auto, Consumer Durables;...

By Ayush Jaiswal

A slowdown in urban demand is particularly evident, impacting sales and revenue growth

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Brands must justify green claims or risk penalties under new ad norms

Brands must justify green claims or risk penalties under new...

By Sania Khan

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has introduced new guidelines requiring brands to substantiate eco-friendly, green, or sustainable claims. Brands must...

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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal enters health tech with wellness app ‘Continue’: Reports

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal enters health tech with wellness app...

By Sania Khan

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal has launched a new health-tech venture called ‘Continue,’ aimed at tracking wellness and mental health. The...

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Warner Music India Expands Portfolio with Minority Stake in SkillBox

Warner Music India Expands Portfolio with Minority Stake in SkillBox

By Srishti Pandey

This partnership marks WMI’s expansion beyond recorded music

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Nearly 1 in 2 rural consumers exposed to both online and offline media: Report

Nearly 1 in 2 rural consumers exposed to both online...

By Ayush Jaiswal

The 2024 Rural Barometer report highlights a 60% rise in the average FMCG basket size among rural consumers, from 5.8...

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McDonald’s clarifies stance on Donald Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania outlet

McDonald’s clarifies stance on Donald Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania outlet

By Sania Khan

McDonald's clarified its political neutrality following Donald Trump's visit to a Pennsylvania restaurant on October 20, 2024, during his presidential...

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Madison Loop wins SEO mandate for Liquify

Madison Loop wins SEO mandate for Liquify

By Sania khan

Madison Loop, a unit of Madison World, has won the SEO mandate for Liquify, a fintech platform offering instant funds...

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Max Life Partners with Numr to Elevate Customer Experience through Real Time insights and Predictive Analytics

Max Life Partners with Numr to Elevate Customer Experience through...

By Srishti Pandey

Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. (“Max Life”/ “Company”) has announced a strategic partnership with Rebuscode, a wholly owned subsidiary of...

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Zepto partners with 50 local artisans for Diwali artisan initiative

Zepto partners with 50 local artisans for Diwali artisan initiative

By Sania Khan

This Diwali, Zepto supports local artisans by partnering with over 500 traditional potters and craftspeople, enabling them to sell handmade...

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As brands go for festive discounts, ITC Mom’s Magic backs a cause

As brands go for festive discounts, ITC Mom’s Magic backs...

By Sania Khan

ITC Sunfeast's Mom's Magic brand has launched a bold campaign titled "Will of Change," addressing the issue of inheritance discrimination...

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iServeU partners with PAX Technology for All-in-One Soundbox terminals

iServeU partners with PAX Technology for All-in-One Soundbox terminals

By Srishti Pandey

iServeU partners with PAX Technology, bringing innovation to All-in-One Soundbox terminals.

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Marketing Latest Stories Bigbasket adds Spotify playlists to Diwali delivery bags

Marketing Latest Stories Bigbasket adds Spotify playlists to Diwali delivery...

By Sonali kamble

Customers can scan Spotify scannable QR code that leads to three curated playlists for festival preparation, puja, and party.

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Zed Black announced as associate gold partner for India-SA T20I series

Zed Black announced as associate gold partner for India-SA T20I...

By Sania Khan

Zed Black, part of Mysore Deep Perfumery House (MDPH), has announced its association as an associate gold partner for India's...

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Auto Expo 2025 to be held under Bharat Mobility from Jan 17-22 at 3 places

Auto Expo 2025 to be held under Bharat Mobility from...

By Srishti Pandey

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is set to expand, reflecting India's booming automotive and mobility industry. Held across Bharatmandapam...

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Air India launches ‘Fly Prior’ service for same-day early departures

Air India launches ‘Fly Prior’ service for same-day early departures

By Sania Khan

Air India has launched a new ancillary service called ‘Fly Prior’, offering greater flexibility for passengers traveling within India. This...

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