Month: January 2025

Gen Z takes charge of healthcare, survey highlights misunderstood priorities: Report

67% of Gen Z respondents feel positively about taking charge of their health, yet cite significant challenges, including high costs, misinformation, and inadequate communication.

Burson’s report sheds light on Gen Z’s dual focus on mental and physical health, their skepticism of digital solutions, and the demand for greater in-person care.

Election Commission’s advisory to political parties, ‘Use label if content is AI generated’

Nearly 50% Indians are increasingly worried about the misuse of AI, particularly its potential to fuel cybercrime and threaten financial security.

The aim of the guidelines was to prevent political parties and their representatives from disrupting a fair playing field by using “deep fakes” or AI-generated distorted content.

Gaming will be the next big opportunity in brand marketing for 2025, says Mindshare’s Amin Lakhani

"Digital as a workstream, as a medium with its capability now to deploy across the funnel, will see massive growth and massive unlock waiting to happen. So, I think that's the second piece of growth that will come through. Within that, and if you look at what is happening in e-commerce, the retail media and the opportunity therein, I think we are only very limited in our view of what we are doing with retail media, but there are huge opportunities that retail media has to offer, and I'm seeing that clients will adopt that much more," stated Amin Lakhani, CEO, Mindshare South Asia.

From groundbreaking AI innovations to the rise of new digital platforms, technology has completely transformed the way brands engage with consumers. But what lies ahead? 2025 promises to be a game-changer, with immersive experiences, data-powered creativity, and cutting-edge marketing strategies redefining the industry.

How AI and fractional CMOs are reshaping the industry

This session will lead the discussion on the impact of AI-powered algorithms on news consumption and platform prioritization; the influence of AI on revenue models, personalized ad targeting and content recommendation systems.

As artificial intelligence automates tasks and fractional executives reshape leadership, marketing roles are evolving — not disappearing — ushering in a more strategic and creative era, say experts.

India’s experience economy needs more than investment – it needs strategic infrastructure, says CEO of BookMyShow

Ashish Hemrajani sees a cultural shift where young Indians, empowered by social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, are eager to engage with global and regional content alike. He points to the growth of regional cinema, music, and culture as key drivers of this change. (Image Source: Black hat Talent Solutions)

For Hemrajani, the rise of the experience economy represents a shift in consumer behaviour, where people are seeking more than just passive entertainment—they are increasingly investing in experiences that engage all their senses.