Simply Speaking: Aping trends is wannabe. It is not what great brands do

Apple is the most valuable enterprise on the planet but you could put Apple’s entire product portfolio together on your desk. It has built value through immense focus and brand identity. Each facet of the brand experience inspires people through both tangible and intangible means. Most Apple users feel a part of a community that is elevating for them. (Representational image by Daryan Shamkhali via Unsplash)

Buck the trend of marginal futility and create something bigger and enduring.

Wavemaker India’s Vishal Jacob: Our product is our people and transforming them becomes critical

Alongside this, Vishal Jacob will also be working very closely with the digital leadership across GroupM to craft integrated digital solutions and compelling narratives that connect data, technology, and creativity.

Vishal Jacob, chief digital and transformation officer, Wavemaker India, on new client demands, what excites CMOs these days, talent and skills in demand, and more.

Bookstrapping: Attention Span by Dr Gloria Mark

The book Attention Span by Dr Mark has interesting suggestions on how we can take control of our attention and find more success in our careers, says our reviewer. (Image: Amazon)

In the book, Attention Span, Dr Mark delves into the newly celebrated concept of ‘kinetic attention.’ She introduces a more balanced understanding of the rhythm between deep focus and less focused states, which may actually serve to make us happier and more productive in the long term. Bookstrapping Rating: 3.5 stars.

Consumer Affairs Ministry’s rules for social media influencers: Disclaimers, disclosures, up to Rs 50 lakh fine, 6-year penalty

The content as per the ministry should also not contain statements or visual presentations that directly, by implication, by omission, by ambiguity, or by exaggeration are likely to mislead consumers about the product advertised or the advertiser or any other product or advertiser. (Representational image by Goh Rhy Yan via Unsplash)

Consumer Affairs Ministry releases endorsement guidelines for social media influencers sharing any content that might influence buyers’ decision.

Global brands make localization their mantra to tap into $2.6bn Indian gaming market

The growth of global brands in India is not limited to gaming companies only. International brands in the business of gaming peripherals like joysticks, gamepads, gaming keywords, chairs, wireless gaming devices and others are also taking India seriously. Thanks to the increasing number of gamers in the country.(Representative Image: freestocks via Unsplash)

Global gaming brands are focusing on localization in everything from products to marketing plans.

Weekly Shorts: Decoding seeding, the role of key opinion leaders in influencer marketing mix

KOL seeding is sometimes viewed as an unethical practice. Larger KOLs talk about how these “no-strings-attached” deals may not be as innocent as they seem. They say, marketers are using the psychological principle of reciprocity to their advantage. (Representative Image: Kira auf der Heide 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.

Wunderman Thompson Intelligence says, ‘Joyconomy’ is here. What does it mean?

‘The Future 100: 2023’ from Wunderman Thompson’s futurism, research, and innovation unit, Wunderman Thompson Intelligence, has been compiled by a leading team of trend analysts, bringing together exclusive expert interviews and proprietary research. (Representational Image: Preslie Hirsch via Unsplash)

Wunderman Thompson’s annual trend almanac features 100 bitesize predictions for 2023 – from metaverse, commerce to health.