Tag: Advertising

Crypto ads and sponsorships banned during Women’s IPL 2023

CCPA has made the decision to safeguard and advance consumer rights by ensuring that no false or misleading advertisements of goods or services are published, in accordance with the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. (Representative Image: John Matychuk via Unsplash)

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI ) has decided to ban all forms of crypto advertising and sponsorships during this year’s Women’s IPL. The ban has also been imposed on tobacco and betting apps.

OTT content, retail media and localisation of sports to dominate ad, marketing industry in 2023: Report

Retail media in India is expected to double by 2027. In India, the rise of ad spends on digital retail media will depend on how the retail media networks are able to demonstrate the value by complementing search efforts and not competing with them. (Representative Image: Artem Beliaikin via Unsplash)

As per GroupM, India ranked eighth globally on ad spends and continues to be the fastest-growing market in 2023. Here are the trends that will push the growth.

BMW Motorrad India picks up Sociowash for its creative and digital duties

Sociowash will offer 360-degree digital and creative solutions in an effort to maximize the luxury motorcycle brand's visibility, outreach and interaction with its expanding consumer base. (Representative Image: chill_ink studio via Unsplash)

The mandate for Sociowash includes creating and implementing brand campaigns, influencer marketing strategies, designing collaterals for dealership showrooms, and overseeing online reputation management, among other things.

Influencer marketing spends by brands expected to cross Rs 1,500 Cr in 2023

By harnessing the power of virtual influencers, Reach Vista brings a new dimension to influencer marketing, enabling brands to establish deeper and more resonant connections with their consumer base. These virtual influencers cater to diverse niches, beginning with the entertainment sector, where Reach Vista has already successfully launched an array of captivating virtual personalities. (Representative Image: Ryan 'O' Niel via Unsplash)

GroupM India’s latest report highlights that influencer marketing will move from a test-and-learn model to becoming an integral part of the marketing mix of large consumer brands.

Super Bowl 2023 ads: Indian adlanders pick hits and misses

From an advertising point of view, Indian adlanders think most brands during Super Bowl LVII kept their scripts formulaic with a combination of A-list celebrities, light humour, nostalgia, and music. (Stills from ads)

Ads from Doritos, Bud Light, Tubi, Uber Eats, among others make the cut.

An honest review of Super Bowl 2023 ads

Jigar Fernandes, founder and creative head, tiqui-taka, a Mumbai-based ad agency feels that most ads turned out to be manufacture-speak messages. Find out why. (Representative image by Markus Winkler via Unsplash)

During Super Bowl 2023 viewers saw several star-studded commercials and spots with humour in different volumes. However, our reviewer thinks, most ads during the big game turned out to be manufacture-speak messages. Here’s why.

Ad spends to grow at 15.5 percent: GroupM India

The launch and expansion of 5G services beyond top metros, combined with affordable smartphones, is also expected to drive ad spend growth. (Representational Image: Anthony Rosset via Unsplash)

India ranked eighth globally on ad spends and continues to be the fastest-growing market in 2023, as per GroupM.

YouTubers KSI, Logan Paul’s brand, Prime becomes the first influencer-run biz to advertise during Super Bowl

After becoming the Official Sports Drink for Arsenal Football Club and the UFC, Prime Hydration by KSI and Logan Paul, launches an advertisement during the Super Bowl. (Image via Twitter - @LoganPaul)

Prime Hydration an energy drink brand by the duo was launched in 2022 and is the most popular sports drink brand in the world today, beating even Gatorade.