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‘We were shocked’, Budweiser’s Todd Allen on last-minute FIFA ban on alcohol at Qatar World Cup stadium

Homestays, traditionally favored in leisure destinations, are currently enjoying strong interest across all cities hosting (World Cup) matches. (Representative Image: Fauzan Saari via Unsplash)

Todd Allen, Vice President of Global Marketing, Budweiser, in a first speaks to Storyboard18 exclusively on their response when they got to know alcohol sales were banned at stadiums just two days before 2022 FIFA World Cup. What followed was the now famous ‘Awkward’ tweet. He shares more details on the impact of this on their relationship with FIFA as well.

Fastrack positions sunglasses as a necessity in new campaign

Known for its humour-led and irreverent campaigns, Fastrack advertising has been bold and direct in its approach towards issues that matter to young consumers. Be it heartbreaks, gender fluidity, or even breaking stereotypes, the brand has always taken a strong stance. (Stills from the ad)

Decoding the Titan-owned brand Fastrack’s new pitch to consumers, where it’s making a rational case for owning more eyewear.

Simply Speaking: Brands are born inside

Companies that leverage their brands to achieve phenomenal growth and market stature take their brands beyond marketing. (Representational image by Calvin Craig via Unsplash)

A brand needs support and reinforcement from its own people first and foremost and committing to creating an environment that makes their people happy and engaged is the way to do it.

Metaverse Implosion: Metaverse craze fizzled out as quickly as it started. Now what?

Here are 10 key takeaways and learnings that have emerged as top priorities for marketers and will be key in shaping marketing strategies of 2024 (Representational image via Unsplash)

There is definitely a clear slowdown when it comes to Metaverse-related marketing and an accelerated diversion of focus and funding to next big thing – generative AI.

Digital adex on IPL surpasses TV: Schbang’s Akshay Gurnani explains how advertisers are benefiting

In a final notice, issued to MSOs on January 1, 2024 are urged to furnish necessary details and change their status by January 31, 2024.

With more and more people being on-the-go, the app viewing experience has really propelled the total addressable #IPL2023 viewing audiences into the next level.

Rooh Afza: The ruby coloured drink’s brand popularity, evolution and future challenges

In the 1940s and 1950s, when direct lines of communication were very difficult, Hamdard used to advertise Rooh Afza in remote locations by dropping pamphlets from helicopters. At present, television, print, radio and outdoor are their main mediums. Since digital media is fast becoming one of the most used mediums, their spends have now been diverted to that space. (Stills from an ad)

Rooh Afza has not only secured a significant position for itself in the market with its sherbet and other product offerings, but it has also established a remarkable example of sailing through the competitive waves by leveraging nostalgia and cultural connection during the holy month of Ramadan.

JioCinema launches TATA IPL fan parks to make digital streaming omnipresent across India

The range of merchandise offered by playR includes apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products for fans to showcase their love, loyalty and support towards their favourite IPL teams. (Image source: Twitter handle - @IPL)

The Fan Parks will be a great family experience to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air along with an array of exciting offerings for people of all ages including a dedicated Family Zone, Kids Zone, Food & Beverages, and the JioCinema Experience Zone.

WhatsApp’s new ad campaign educates users on online safety

Wunderman Thompson India will concentrate on raising the visibility of the product portfolio, strengthening their positioning, and raising consumer awareness to maintain product leadership. (Representational image by Pradamas Gifarry via Unsplash)

The campaign will highlight ways to enable WhatsApp safety features that come together to offer layers of protection to users as they spend more and more time online in their daily lives.

Lodestar retains PhonePe’s integrated media mandate

Lodestar’s mandate for PhonePe spans the entire media spectrum across mainline, digital, out of home, and special projects.

PhonePe’s account will continue to be led out of the Lodestar’s Bengaluru office.

How Puma beat Nike, Adidas, and Reebok to top the revenues charts

Puma has performed remarkably well since the pandemic started with over 145 percent in FY22. It has also ranked within the top 100 brands in India in TRA’s Brand Trust Report 2023, ranked at 88th position from among 1000. In the previous report the brand was at 122nd rank.

Puma India has achieved 145 percent growth in the last two years and a revenue of Rs 2980 crore in calendar year 2022, surpassing the combined revenues of Nike, Adidas, and Reebok in the country.