Category: Advertising

Celebrating World Tourism Day: A Look Back at Global Tourism Ad Campaigns

World Tourism Day 2024 will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia - a country celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. (Image source: UN Tourism)

On World Tourism Day on September 27th, we reflect on the powerful impact of travel and tourism through advertising campaigns that inspire wanderlust and cultural exploration.

Too Yumm’s K-Bomb Ramen campaign features Bollywood actor Ananya Panday speaking Korean

"We're thrilled to introduce our bestselling Too Yumm! K-Bomb Ramen with Ananya Panday in collaboration with Bottomline Media. Their creative approach ensured we connected authentically with our audience, highlighting the joy of snacking and bringing the experience alive of the hot and spicy ramen. We wanted campaign to leave an effect of the flavours through visual demonstration”, commented Yogesh Tewari- Vice President, Marketing, Too Yumm!

“By having Ananya speak in Korean, we embraced the creative side, also capturing the explosion of flavours that product stands out for while connecting with a broader audience in a fun way,” said Tanaaz Bhatia- Managing Director and Founder of Bottomline Media.

X unveils first transparency report under Elon Musk, reveals surge in content removals

The report highlights that X removed or labelled over 10.6 million posts for violating its platform rules. Of these, approximately 5 million were categorized under the company's "hateful conduct" policy.

In a stark contrast to its previous practices, the social media platform X reports millions of account suspensions and post removals, raising questions about its moderation policies and the impact of recent leadership changes.

AnyMind Group launches GenAI-powered live commerce platform AnyLiv

Despite the rise of e-commerce in a diverse region like APAC, the ability to successfully navigate varied languages and dialects, cultural nuances, and local regulations plays a crucial role in determining the success of inbound, outbound, and cross-border business expansion.

Social commerce in APAC is projected to sustain double-digit growth in 2024, with 68% of Southeast Asian retailers planning to increase their investment in this space over the next 12 months.

Diageo expands into white spirits with new X series

While speaking about Diageo's focus on two kinds of consumers - affluent and young, Damodaran says that affluent consumers desire unique products and personalized experiences, such as limited edition bottles while younger consumers are embracing cocktail culture, seeking a wide variety in terms of flavors and categories. (Image sourced from diageo_news via Twitter)

The Indian market has seen significant growth in craft spirits and microbreweries over the past decade, translating to a vibrant startup ecosystem for alcobev (alcoholic beverages).