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  • Dil Chahta hAI: From queue busting to chatbots, AI scripts a new show for theatres

    Dil Chahta hAI: From queue busting to chatbots, AI scripts a new show for theatres

    Use of AI is helping cinemas across the world read the audience, identify their specific tastes and create a smoother and more personalised movie-going experience

  • Garba Goodies, Diwali Dhamaka: GST cuts to spark ad boom, 8-10% surge in brand spends

    Garba Goodies, Diwali Dhamaka: GST cuts to spark ad boom, 8-10% surge in brand spends

    Digital and influencer marketing will lead the surge, with digital spends expected to jump 15–18 percent and influencers seeing 2–3 times spikes around launches and festive campaigns, said a marketer.

  • GST cut sets stage for Rs 700-crore ad blitz in influencer marketing this festival season

    GST cut sets stage for Rs 700-crore ad blitz in influencer marketing this festival season

    Consumer durables, fashion and beauty, FMCG and e-commerce are likely to be the top-spending sectors, with content in regional languages expected to drive higher engagement than English content

  • Reels to roadblocks: Influencer economy struggles as online gaming ban wipes out crores in deals

    Reels to roadblocks: Influencer economy struggles as online gaming ban wipes out crores in deals

    Content creators focused on gaming, fantasy sports or betting-related content are particularly hit, losing not only revenue but also encountering content removal or algorithmic penalties on platforms such as Instagram and YouTube

  • How India speaks: Beyond meaning, into mood

    How India speaks: Beyond meaning, into mood

    India’s new tongue:  From start‑up slogans to Bhojpuri beats and K‑pop catchphrases, India’s new conversation is less about grammar and more about vibe. Turns out, you don’t always need subtitles to belong.

  • Trending Emerald Necklace and Earring Designs To Elevate Your Saree Look

    Trending Emerald Necklace and Earring Designs To Elevate Your Saree Look

    If you are looking for some emerald jewellery inspiration to elevate your saree look, then these celeb-inspired designs will come in handy. From dainty strings to impressive necklaces, these versatile styles can be worn according to your taste and preferences.

  • Poster girl of chess, Divya Deshmukh's World Cup win powers brand boom in chess

    Poster girl of chess, Divya Deshmukh's World Cup win powers brand boom in chess

    Chess is gaining massive visibility in India, and athletes like Divya Deshmukh are becoming relatable icons for audiences who value intellect and performance, said marketers.

  • From multilingual food labels to a mass product, Food Pharmer aims to take a bigger bite

    From multilingual food labels to a mass product, Food Pharmer aims to take a bigger bite

    The influencer is targeting to expand with mass products like biscuits to raise awareness about product labels.

  • Ace the stay: Hospitality firms roll out padel courts to net more bookings, serve up pickleball and more

    Ace the stay: Hospitality firms roll out padel courts to net more bookings, serve up pickleball and more

    Several leading hotels have already invested in dedicated sports infrastructure and properties. Taj Fort Aguada and Taj Lands End, for example, have developed facilities for popular sports such as pickleball and padel.

  • Finnish vacationers are spending thousands to work as shepherds for a week: 'Kids are loving it'

    Finnish vacationers are spending thousands to work as shepherds for a week: 'Kids are loving it'

    These 'shepherd week' vacations cost between Rs 40,000 and Rs 57,000 at most locations. The popular holiday scheme allows vacationers to combine recreation and nature conservation.

  • Creators use AI to chase viral moments but fear it may replace marketing jobs

    Creators use AI to chase viral moments but fear it may replace marketing jobs

    According to a NASSCOM report, the Indian AI market is projected to reach $17 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 25-35 percent. Within this surge, generative AI is emerging as a powerful content creation tool.

  • Decoding creator economy: 45 lakh strong, just 6 lakh monetise; Reels and Shorts drive earnings

    Decoding creator economy: 45 lakh strong, just 6 lakh monetise; Reels and Shorts drive earnings

    Short-form video has emerged as the most preferred format for monetisation. It is expected that short-form ad spending will double by 2026

  • Airtel's arena, Samsung's stage: Gaming levels up in mobile, telco brand playbooks

    Airtel's arena, Samsung's stage: Gaming levels up in mobile, telco brand playbooks

    Over the last 3–4 years, there has been a massive shift in how smartphone and telecom brands perceive the gaming ecosystem. Brands are doubling down on mobile-first competitive titles like BGMI, Free Fire, CODM (Call of Duty Mobile).

  • Tata Group first Indian brand over the $30 billion value mark, Eternal joins the top 50 list

    Tata Group first Indian brand over the $30 billion value mark, Eternal joins the top 50 list

    India’s top 10 most valuable brands collectively showed a remarkable double-digit growth in value, according to the latest ranking by Brand Finance.

  • Goa turns to cultural tourism to cash in on growing concert economy

    Goa turns to cultural tourism to cash in on growing concert economy

    Goa is attempting to move away from its image of a beach destination to that of a cultural destination with a rich calendar of concert and festival related event

  • Influencer marketing sees Rs 3,600-crore push in 2024 as brands double down: Report

    Influencer marketing sees Rs 3,600-crore push in 2024 as brands double down: Report

    Most brands see influencer marketing as their top priority, signifying a shift towards digital-first strategies, India Influencer Marketing Report 2025 has said

  • After Kumbh, brand chariots roll into Puri as Jagannath Yatra turns into a marketing goldmine

    After Kumbh, brand chariots roll into Puri as Jagannath Yatra turns into a marketing goldmine

    The Puri District Administration is witnessing an unprecedented spike in brand interest this year as firms across sectors leverage the Yatra’s scale to deepen consumer connect in spiritual India.

  • Rising stars, rising value: Sai Sudharsan leads pack of new IPL talent gaining brand attention

    Rising stars, rising value: Sai Sudharsan leads pack of new IPL talent gaining brand attention

    While it is a player's strong form that brings him in the limelight, IPL as a platform acts as a catalyst in bringing brand attention, say talent managers.

  • Cricket Couture: Kohli jerseys & Mumbai Indians merchandise drive IPL 2025 fan gear sales

    Cricket Couture: Kohli jerseys & Mumbai Indians merchandise drive IPL 2025 fan gear sales

    Increasing demand from tier 2 and 3 cities and from the Indian diaspora shows that the IPL isn't just a tournament any more -– it's a full-fledged lifestyle experience.

  • Gukesh-Magnus faceoff sparks strong viewership in India amid soaring chess popularity

    Gukesh-Magnus faceoff sparks strong viewership in India amid soaring chess popularity

    The viewership for Gukesh-Magnus faceoff surged on popular chess platforms with Chess.com recording 202,000 views in India and Chessbase India seeing 172,000 views.

  • Gukesh-Magnus clash a big draw, says Norway Chess founder; eyes India for his next move

    Gukesh-Magnus clash a big draw, says Norway Chess founder; eyes India for his next move

    The World number one slamming the board and losing to the one player the Norwegian thought he would not lose to has led to a lot of social media buzz around Norway Chess.

  • Servier India ends exclusive distribution pact with Entero amid monopoly concerns

    Servier India ends exclusive distribution pact with Entero amid monopoly concerns

    The move comes after the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) raised red flags about the deal, warning that such exclusivity could lead to market distortion, reduced competition, and medicine shortages.

  • ASCI flags widespread influencer ad violations, including on LinkedIn; sounds alarm on betting ads

    ASCI flags widespread influencer ad violations, including on LinkedIn; sounds alarm on betting ads

    The regulator investigated 121 LinkedIn influencer posts flagged by users for failing to disclose material connections.

  • Fake talent managers cost influencers Rs 350 crore in brand deals last year: Survey

    Fake talent managers cost influencers Rs 350 crore in brand deals last year: Survey

    More than 55 percent of creators surveyed said they lost brand deals because there was no clear or verified way for brands to contact them.

  • Food Pharmer 2.0: Revant Himatsingka launches his OWN brand, to roll out certification

    Food Pharmer 2.0: Revant Himatsingka launches his OWN brand, to roll out certification

    After calling out big food brands for falsely claiming that their products were healthy, Himatsingka is ready for the next phase of his mission.

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