Month: May 2023

How Pan Parag was positioned as a social product (much like coffee)

Pan Parag attempted to appeal to an “Indian” audience with an “Indian” product. In the 1980s, dowry was freely discussed and denounced in equal proportion in the cultural context of that time. Pan Parag explored how it could gently oppose the giving and receiving of dowry, while using Pan Parag as an ice-breaker and social lubricant between two families. (Stills from the ad)

A look back at advertising that echoes social concerns: from “Ghabraye nahi, Hume khuch nahi chahiye” to “Badal Life ki Raftaar”.

Condoms and deodorants are quite complementary: Sudhir Sitapati, Godrej Consumer Products

Regarding budget expectations, Sitapati told Storyboard18, “I do feel that domestic consumption needs to be spurred. GDP growth was 8 percent last year but domestic consumption is only 4 percent."

Sudhir Sitapati, Managing Director and CEO, Godrej Consumer Products, wrote in a LinkedIn post after the company conducted the townhall with employees at Raymond Consumer Care (RCCL).

TATA IPL fan parks a nation-wide hit as massive crowds gather to catch action on JioCinema

It is the first time that a sporting event is being streamed digitally at such a large scale for community viewing.

Access to the TATA IPL Fan Park is free of cost. The fan park had a wide variety of offerings for people of all ages, including a dedicated family zone, kids zone, food & beverages, and the JioCinema experience zone.

Talent bleed: Ad agencies are losing people. But where are they going?

Industry executives that Storyboard18 spoke to shared that often the roles at the new age companies are an extension of candidate's profile at an agency set-up. (Representative image by Belinda Fewings via Unsplash)

New-age companies, streamers and EV companies are scooping up talent from both mainline and digital ad agencies. What’s on offer are better pay packages, work-life balance and better growth opportunities.

Crayons Advertising aims for strategic global expansion after recent IPO filing

Crayons Advertising, which has recently filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with NSE Emerge for its initial public offering (IPO), is also in talks with a few mid-sized agencies in the UK and Middle East markets. (Image via http://thecrayonsnetwork.com)

Crayons is also focusing on getting overseas talent to be a part of its Indian operations, by engaging with multiple recruitment firms in European markets.

Do physical brand stores stand a chance in a hyper-digital world?

The Indian fashion brand, Sabyasachi, is a prime example of a brand that has leveraged the power of brand stores to build loyalty and create a unique customer experience. Sabyasachi's stores themselves are works of art, with intricate detailing and carefully curated decor that transports customers into a world of classical luxury and nostalgia laced glamour. (Image via Twitter)

Every day millions across the world shop online and our phygital existence has changed everything. But do not underestimate the power of brand stores. Here’s why.