Liquor brands go missing in IPL 2023, surrogate ad volumes fall by 70%

The adverse weather conditions could impact outdoor events, including the much-anticipated opening match, which faces the risk of being abandoned if conditions deteriorate further.

Only Pernod Ricard India actively advertised during the tournament as strict enforcement of rules on surrogate ads by ASCI and hazy liquor advertising regulations prompted brands to exercise extra caution.

Weekly Shorts: 5 unique 4th of July influencer marketing campaigns by brands

The 4th of July is indeed an important event for American families. But it is an equally essential marketing opportunity for brands to establish an emotional connection with customers. (Representative Image: Hugo Ruiz 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.

Cannes Lions 2023: Airtel and Leo Burnett India bag Gold in Brand Experience & Activation

Team Leo Burnett India with the Gold Lion Brand Experience & Activation.

Leo Burnett India also won a Silver in Creative Business Transformation Lions for Lay’s ‘Smart Farm’ campaign. The same work was awarded a Bronze in Innovation Lions. The agency also picked a Bronze in Creative Strategy Lions for P&G Whisper’s ‘The Missing Chapter’.

Cannes Lions 2023: Mondelez and Ogilvy India bring home Creative Effectiveness Grand Prix

Mondelez’s ‘Shah Rukh Khan – My Ad’ also received a Silver Creative Effectiveness Lion. (Pictured: Team Ogilvy India)

Mondelez’s ‘Shah Rukh Khan – My Ad’ campaign was ideated by Ogilvy India. Wavemaker India was the media agency on board. The brand also collaborated with DeltaX and Rephrase.ai for this piece.

Cannes Lions 2023: A showcase of wins from Leo Burnett, Talented, Mindshare, Dentsu Creative, EssenceMediacom

Leo Burnett India's 'Smart Farm’ campaign for Lay's got a Silver in Creative Data Lions. The agency's #BringBack2011 campaign for Oreo India won a Silver Lion in both PR & Social & Influencer categories. Indie creative shop Talented picked a Silver Media Lion for Cleartrip’s ‘#ortraveloncleartrip’ campaign

Campaigns of Lay’s, Whisper, Cleartrip, Swiggy, Dove, Mortein, Airtel, and Oreo were awarded at the ongoing Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.