Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

O&M and Eastman Kodak: How the Kodak KB 10 campaign deepened their association

After the commercial’s release, it received critical and commercial acclaim, and KB 10 was sold in millions in the first year of its launch. It changed the whole landscape of the photography market, distanced it from being an expert’s domain and made it available to the average user. (Still from the ad)

O&M released an ad on the Kodak KB 10 camera in the mid-1990s to educate consumers on the ease of photography the product offered. The commercial helped the brand sell in millions, and the ad etched itself a permanent place in the memory of those who watched it.

Kevin Vaz quits Disney Star; Senior level exits at the company continue

These departures come at a crucial juncture for Star Sports, especially considering the challenging financial landscape. (Representative Image: Grant Durrs via Unsplash)

Storyboard18 had first reported on an exodus at Disney Star. After a recent string of resignations at its sports division, the company’s entertainment arm has witnessed two senior level exits: reports.

Unbundling of TV and Digital media rights for Team India’s bilateral series to impact AdEx and brand communications

As per a recent GroupM report, cricket saw a growth of 44 per cent in terms of sponsorship, endorsement, and ad expenditure. The same report says sponsorship spends (ground, team and franchise), cricket delivered 75 per cent of all sports, whereas the corresponding number for endorsement was 85 per cent. (Representative Image: Mudassir Ali via Unsplash)

The move has been met with mixed reactions from media buyers, with some predicting an increase in advertising revenues due to greater competition, while others suggest the need for new strategies to leverage the unique features of digital platforms.

Government meets influencers to tighten self-regulation to curb misleading ads

Guidelines makes disclosures mandatory and they should be displayed prominently and “extremely hard to miss” with the endorsement messages. The influencers should be able to substantiate the claims made by them. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provides the framework for the protection of consumers against unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements. (Representative Image: 愚木混株 cdd20 via Unsplash)

The department of consumer affairs had in January released endorsement guidelines for social media influencers to protect consumers from misleading advertisements.

How Nestle sponsored Hum Log and changed the TV advertising landscape in India

Pradeep Pant said, "During that period, sponsored programmes did not exist. Shobha Doctor, producer of Hum Log, approached Nestle. We saw the pilot episode of the show.Nestle had the courage and foresight to back up the show. The marketers were very excited about it and we got support from the seniors. We went ahead and sponsored Hum Log." (Stills from Hum Log episode 1 on YouTube)

Pradeep Pant, who was the advertising manager of Nestle India in the 1980s, opened up on the launch campaign of Nestle’s Maggi, its advertising and marketing strategies, sponsoring the acclaimed Doordarshan show Hum Log.

Fantasy Sports industry to hit Rs 25,240 cr by FY27

Indian FS Industry has also rapidly become a hotbed for innovation, championing advanced artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms, white-labelling software for global companies, and breaking into the web3 space. (Representative Image by Jeshoots via Unsplash))

60 percent of the user transactions on Fantasy sports platforms have come in through tier 2-3 cities, finds the report. Women are an estimated 30 percent of the total user base.

4P to 3S: Federal Bank’s MVS Murthy on being a culture foodie, BFSI brands’ bad practices, and 3S marketing framework

MVS Murthy, CMO of Federal Bank mentions, "The new agencies have been able to pull off extracts like storytelling, form factor adoption, adding a technology spine for delivery, measurability etc. That’s a strength. My own view is that they need to grow and build the brand muscle, the legacy agencies need to strengthen the above core." (Image source: LinkedIn)

Federal Bank CMO MVS Murthy talks about building a non-intrusive and trusted financial brand and the changing dynamics of client-agency relationships.