Seven graphics to read from the Global DEI Census

Among other things, Paranjpe spoke about the company’s culture of developing talent and meritocracy that has made HUL a preferred employer over the years. (Representative Image: Fernando @cferdophotography via Unsplash)

Wave II of Global DEI Census shows high recognition of industry efforts, but no improvement on inclusion.

Cannes Lions receives 26992 entries for 2023; 6 percent increase from 2022

The Glass Lion recognises work that implicitly or explicitly addresses issues of gender inequality or prejudice, through the conscious representation of gender in advertising.

The awards have seen an 18% increase in the number of entries directly by consumer product brand companies demonstrating the value being placed on creativity that drives business

Predictive analytics to AI to personalisation; top marketing trends of 2023

As we venture into 2023 and beyond, technological innovations will drive retention marketing strategies to new heights. Notably, CMOs are increasing their martech spending to embrace these advancements. Conversational AI, predictive analytics, and augmented reality are some technologies that will revolutionise customer retention efforts. (Representative Image: Jon Tyson via Unsplash)

While user retention is a common aspiration for most businesses today, without a thorough understanding of the nuances, effective customer retention strategies are tough to implement.

Weekly Shorts: Dad-influencers – the new buzzword for brands

Dad influencers have been the most sought-after content creators by brands in fashion, fitness, food and beverages and lifestyle categories. In fact, data from the influencer marketing platform affable.ai shows that the number of dad influencers has increased by 12.89 percent between 2018 and 2022. (Representatuve Image: Tim Mossholder 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.

Google has been operating an illegal advertising monopoly, says the EU

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Retail industries, at a 43% adoption rate, utilize AI for content creation and creative optimization, creating a more competitive advertising landscape. (Representational image: Rajeshwar Bachu via Unsplash)

European regulators threaten to break up Google’s ad monopoly; Google charged with violating antitrust law in how it operates its suite of digital advertising technologies.