Throwback: Raymond’s journey to ‘The Complete Man’

Each television commercial was an event or scene from ordinary life, largely without any dialogue or voiceover, except for the gentle melodious notes of the theme music. Some of the commercials were poignant, some warm and some just fun. Each advertisement showed various facets of a complete man. He did not flaunt, nor show off, he just was. (Stills from ads)

Raymond’s advertising is a great example of using self-concept in building a brand. The advertisements showed the quiet confidence of a man who wore Raymond’s. He embodied the very aspects of being a good human.

Bookstrapping: Can the mind be quiet?

Steve Jobs famously said that we must do that which we enjoy. Krishnamurti emphasises that doing something of enjoyment is love itself. In love, there is no conflict. Only when the fear of losing what you're experiencing sets in, is there conflict. (Image source: Amazon)

Written by Jiddu Krishnamurti, philosopher, speaker and writer, the book throws light on the difference between knowledge and learning, the definition of intelligence, the beauty of meditation and various other aspects. Rating – 4 stars

Godrej Consumer Products acquires Raymond’s FMCG business

Recognizing the need for organic storytelling amidst the clutter of internet memes and GIFs, Gosalia launched TTT to bring meaningful and relatable content to digital audiences.(Representative Image: Cytonn Photography via Unsplash)

As per Sudhir Sitapati, managing director and chief executive officer of GCPL, “Raymond is a leading player in the deodorants and sexual wellness categories with brands like Park Avenue and KamaSutra. This acquisition allows us to complement our business portfolio and growth strategy with under-penetrated categories that offer a long runway of growth.”

Simply Speaking: The incessant whirlpool of internet as brand medium

Aquila’s leadership includes a founder’s coalition of ANA member advertiser companies, and platforms including Google, Meta, Amazon, and TikTok. (Representative image by George Kedenburg III via Unsplash)

Social media is a show cabinet for the individual. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist claims that the way the Instagram works is changing how teenagers think. The need for approval of how they look and what they say and what they’re doing, is forever increasing. The view of self is now constructed from online evaluation of others.

Weekly Shorts: Decoding the basics of affiliate marketing

In today's digital landscape, consumer trust is approaching an all-time low. High-profile data breaches and privacy scandals have eroded confidence in online platforms and advertising practices-Anil K Pandit (Representative Image: Toa Heftiba via Unsplash)

What’s buzzing in influencer marketing and the creator ecosystem? What’s the next big thing coming down the line? Catch the big trends and hot topics in our weekly shorts.

Pepsi’s new ad featuring Samantha Ruth Prabhu breaks gender stereotypes

This spot also breaks gender stereotypes challenging how women are perceived in a societal set-up. Pepsi ad follows the evolved female portrayal in advertising which brands such as Tanishq, Ariel 'Share the load' and Fastrack have been highlighting. (Stills from the ad)

Pepsi’s new campaign aims to inspire every woman to own their life with unwavering self-confidence, authenticity, and mettle.

18 new categories, 61 new brands advertised in 25 matches of IPL 16: TAM Report

The report revealed that Parle Products topped in terms of advertising with 10% share during this year’s season, replacing Dream 11 (in the last season).

Among the 61 new brands, ‘Airtel 5g Plus’ was the leading brand followed by ‘Parle Platina Hide & Seek Bourbon’. Vivo V27 Series, Thums Up Charged and Joy Hello Sun Sunblock Anti-Tan Lotion were the other three brands in the list of top five advertisers.

Alphabet and Meta lure back advertisers, Snap Inc. likely to struggle

These findings come on the heels of HCLTech's strategic brand transformation efforts initiated 15 months ago. (Representative image by Kelvin Han via Unsplash)

As per MAGNA, the social media market is expected to grow by six percent to $66 billion. Last year, the market grew by two percent due to Apple’s privacy updates making it difficult for advertisers to gather data about users for targeted ads.

Finfluencers get paid Rs5 lakh per post, celebrity status; But brands, finfluencers and consumers should be wary

The process for empanelment of influencer marketing agencies was initiated by MyGov in March, with the aim of broadening the dissemination of information and enhancing citizen engagement regarding various government schemes, campaigns, and initiatives.

Finfluencers have become extremely popular with millennials and Gen-Z. However, while brands put their faith in them for marketing, should consumers do the same too?

Viacom18 and Warner Bros. Discovery announce exclusive content partnership for India

In emerging markets such as Indonesia, India and the Philippines, the main driver of internet advertising revenue is the increasing penetration and use of internet connectivity, particularly mobile and mobile sub-segments will continue to see strong growth (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

Spanning thousands of hours of some of the best and most popular series and movies from around the world, the agreement sees Viacom18 offer an unmatched content slate to its users in India across linear channels and the JioCinema streaming service.