Tag: influencer marketing

UNIQLO’s Nidhi Rastogi on partnership with Katrina Kaif and new summer collection

Nidhi Rastogi says UNIQLO's AIRism range was co-developed with engineers from Japanese fabric manufacturer Toray Industries and utilises fibers that are thinner than a human hair to provide the ultimate comfort, whatever the temperature.

Nidhi Rastogi, Marketing Director at UNIQLO India says Katrina is someone whose style aligns seamlessly with UNIQLO’s LifeWear philosophy of simplicity, functionality, and timelessness.

Jay Shetty: All you need to know about the influencer and the scandal

Recently, the life coach has come under scrutiny after The Guardian claimed he fabricated aspects of his life story and plagiarised several of his social media posts.

The influencer and life coach Jay Shetty claimed to have found inspiration from a monk in 2007, whom he followed to India. However, his friends within Iskcon stated he was already involved with Iskcon before 2007, questioning the authenticity of his narrative.

Creator-led, discovery commerce to dominate ‘shoppertainment’ trends for 2024

Technology is not new to retail and going forward, AI will play a pivotal role in shoppertainment, especially through augmented reality. (Image source: Unsplash)

As consumers look for holistic and engaging experiences, the convergence of shopping and entertainment not only drives loyalty and sales but also sets the stage for the next level of growth in digital shopping and how different platforms are presenting this cohesive experience.

66 percent brands report creator-led content delivers more ROI over traditional ads: Ogilvy

The importance of influencing a better tomorrow will continue to impact influencer content too. (Representative Image: Sticker Mule via Unsplash)

Gen Z are Christmas shopping on TikTok for the first time and influencers are witnessing revenue opportunities through livestreaming over traditional subscription models, states Ogilvy’s Red Paper.

We are giving Bharat Ratnas to actors promoting Pan Masala: Revant Himatsingka, aka Foodpharmer

Revant Himatsingka said, "I sometimes empathise with brands, because if everyone is lying and you don’t, you may fall behind. If customers were aware that brand A is clean and brand B is not, then they would pay extra for A, but right now, they are not aware of this. That’s why I am trying to educate customers how to read labels." (Image by @foodpharmer via Instagram)

Revant Himatsingka on his journey since the Bournvita controversy, being called a de-influencer and how he deals with brands in his line of fire.

45 percent of Indian short-form video users reside in semi-urban and rural centers : Redseer

Content led by the ‘hook and hero’ narrative is effective in reaching out to diverse user demographics. SFV platforms are home to original and relatable content which is seen to have grown to 99 percent in 2023, in comparison to 92 percent in 2022. (Representative Image: Florian Schmetz via Unsplash)

The Tiktok ban of 2020 left a major content gap that was quickly filled by the rise of both Indian and international short-form video (SFV) platforms, states Redseer report.

Pains and perils of sex-ed creators

The report states that marketers should collaborate with agencies that prioritize authentic, data-driven influencer strategies, offer real-time monitoring and insights, and prioritize brand safety. (Representative Image: Laura Chouette via Unsplash)

“We have reached Mars but have a Stone Age opinion about pleasure, particularly in Indian society,” writes Raj Armani.