First published in DNA, Mumbai Goafest 2016 can be summarised as high on energy with good knowledge sessions and charged after-parties. In short, a celebration of excellence. Thank you AAAI, AdClub and the whole advertising, media and marketing fraternity for making it a huge success. There are many version of ‘My Goafest’ as it satisfies different… Read More »
Insight is one of the most misused words in the business of marketing and communication. They are loosely used to denote any not-so-obvious fact. At times the ability of it being commercially exploitable and being helpful in enhancing impact of a brand / process is treated as secondary. It primarily remains an inferred answer from… Read More »
What will you do, when you need a loan and no have time and space for all the paper work, follow-up and negotiations. More so, your current status may not be the best suited for extension of credit by a bank. And you definitely do not want to take a big swipe on your credit… Read More »
The world outside is always full of opportunities. Between you and the glorious opportunities is a door. This is mostly a mental door, but sometimes it can be a physical door too. All you need to do is to open it and step outside. Embrace the new world. If only it was that easy. Even… Read More »
I was at the Press Club. The drinks were taking time to be served. The talk around the table was fragmented. A lot of Saala, Tu Kya Sab Janta Hai? (Hey, you think you know it all?) was in the air. The Pitch Madison Media report has been out for a while. Print has once… Read More »
It has been some time since advertising and marketing lingo has entrenched itself in political battles. They are used and abused in election discussion and debates. Politicians are now fairly comfortable with terms like brand, positioning, public relations etc. Has the reverse been happening? Not an original thought. It was planted by one of my… Read More »
‘Annual Conclave’ in most organisations brings a smile to the faces. It is a not-promised but hinted reward for the last year performance. Or is it an investment into future performance. The jury is divided. Most take a middle path like many advertising campaigns and stick to ‘Investment in last year performers for next year… Read More »
If I was to believe the team on ‘11 Minutes’ – anti smoking AV, then much before the SIN TAX by the finance minister in the coming budget, there is a steep escalation in the minutes of your life you lose by smoking. Earlier estimates while I was growing up used to be 2 minutes… Read More »
It is 7th April 2016. Late in the night Final publisher Abby just got claimed You will need an extra drink or two You need to get sloshed tonight Maybe, you will find a shoulder to wet. Maybe, 2017 will be better Maybe, drinks will not hit you Maybe, they will hit you harder You… Read More »
The annual Pitch Madison Advertising Report is out and quite a few faces in media are smiling. It is a sunny forecast. Words people were waiting to hear. The euphoria is evident. The trust exists in the forecast. Like earlier PMARs, the industry is sure 2016 report will continue to accurate and directional. Then what… Read More »
