SANJU an EFFIE winner. Yes, I have a polarised view of ‘Sanju’ the movie. You need polarised reaction while sharing a review. You like it or hate it. The middle path or diplomatic talk is of no use to your readers. I loved the movie. And I can watch it again. Raju Hirani has once… Read More »
As Rajesh Khanna was the first Superstar and Pran the first Villian, Sanjay Baba is the first real bad boy of Indian cinema. You can not ignore him. There has been enough written about him. I belong to a generation that has grown with him. We were in college when his first movie was released.… Read More »
The 2018 Cannes Advertising festival, reporting a lesser number of entries and higher networking attendance is over. The powerful statements made by the speakers and the knowledge shared over drinks is slowly starting losing its impact. The social media post of short-term legal immigrants to Nice are becoming sporadic and slowly getting buried in the digital history.… Read More »
THE CONSUMER SEEINGS THINGS DIFFERENTLY. My UBER driver has just cancelled the short booking. It is not the first or the last time. Last week the Uber driver at the last minute decided he was not interested in a ride to the international airport. I cribbed, I talked to the bot. I sent emails. All… Read More »
The ‘Mafia’ at the associations governing Media, Advertising and Marketing in India. “There is a mafia out there, and the dons play musical chair with understated self-appreciation and mutual admiration”. This was in the loud booming voice of one of the soon-to-retire industry senior. It was not the first time I am listening to such… Read More »
Attempts to create Brand’s Unique creative style is a dual-edged sword. Every creative team dream to create a unique communication style deeply associated with a brand. Something so unique, it becomes the default signature style of the brand. It redefines brand tonality and the brand-consumer connect. However, creating a unique style of expression, tonality, storytelling… Read More »
The call-for-entry campaigns may not be reflecting the true picture. In fact, awards will be better served if they concentrate on few other things to maximise differentiation, relevance and impact. The rising cost of entry, the controversies surrounding awards and the perceived value is forcing many agencies to evaluate their options of awards to enter… Read More »
Life is crazy, demanding world of MAdTech professional; Media/marketing, Advertising, and technology. In addition to the pressure and demands of the organisation, there are many that are self-created. There are so many equations and variables to be balanced in an otherwise unpredictable environment. We live in a sea of uncertainties. There is with no assurance… Read More »
How brands benefit from synchronisation their engagement on Twitter and TV? Most audiences engage with their mobile while watching television. There is always a second screen in play. This viewing pattern was earlier seen as a problem before someone decided deep-dive to understand the impact and use it to advantage. Recently after the hugely debated… Read More »
When your country is not playing the World Cup this summer. There is only one thing you can do. Adopt a country that is. I remember 1985 world cup. At the institute, there was two type of people. One watching the World cup in the night on hired television sets and coming to classes with… Read More »
