Baby Monkey Punch Trend: How Viral Culture Became a Brand Opportunity
The Baby Monkey Punch trend has quickly become one of the most talked-about viral moments online. What started as an emotional video of a baby macaque clinging to a plush toy has evolved into a global cultural moment. Brands are now responding to the Baby Monkey Punch trend in real time — and some are…
Why Cricket Is India’s Strongest Media Platform for Brands
Cricket marketing in India isn’t just about sponsorship logos on jerseys. It has evolved into one of the most powerful brand amplification ecosystems in the country. From emotional storytelling to creator integrations, cricket has become more than a sport — it is India’s most dominant media platform. And brands that understand this are winning. Cricket…
When Marketing Becomes a Masterpiece: Breaking Down Apollo Tyres’ “Har Safar Mein Dum Hai” Campaign
The Apollo Tyres Har Safar Mein Dum Hai campaign proves that the best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing at all. Instead of showcasing product specs or tyre technology, Apollo chose emotion, nostalgia, and national pride. The result? A brand film that feels more like cinema than advertising. In an era of short attention spans and…
From Delivery App to Retail Brand: What Swiggy Instamart’s Private Label Move Means for Marketing
The rise of the Swiggy Instamart private label marks a powerful shift in how platforms think about growth. Swiggy is no longer just a delivery intermediary. With the launch of its own brand offerings and experiments beyond the app ecosystem, Instamart is stepping into the role of brand owner, retailer, and ecosystem builder — all…
The Death of Influencer Marketing (As We Know It)
Influencer marketing isn’t dying. But the version brands relied on for the past decade is. The era of one-off paid posts, vanity metrics, and surface-level collaborations is collapsing under its own inefficiency. Audiences have evolved. Creators have evolved. And brands that still treat influencers as temporary media inventory are falling behind. The real shift? Influence…
Creator-Owned Brands vs Brand-Owned Creators: Who Really Holds the Power?
The debate around creator-owned brands vs brand-owned creators is becoming central to modern marketing strategy. As creators build businesses and brands build in-house talent ecosystems, the balance of power is shifting. But which model is stronger? And more importantly, which one is sustainable? Let’s break it down. What Are Creator-Owned Brands? Creator-owned brands are businesses…
Thums Up Music Collaboration: How a Legacy Brand Blended Nostalgia With Now
The Thums Up music collaboration with Vishal Dadlani and Humankind wasn’t positioned like a traditional advertising campaign. It was released like a music drop. That distinction is important — because this collaboration wasn’t designed to sell a product immediately. It was designed to reassert cultural relevance for a legacy brand without losing its identity. And…
Music-Led Brand Campaigns: Why Brands Are Dropping Songs, Not Ads
Music-led brand campaigns are redefining how brands connect with audiences today. Instead of launching traditional advertisements, brands are increasingly releasing full-fledged songs, collaborations, and music-driven content that audiences choose to engage with. This shift reflects a bigger change in consumer behaviour. People don’t want to be interrupted by advertising. They want brands to show up…
Dark Social: The Invisible Channel Driving Real Brand Growth
Dark social influences more buying decisions than most marketing dashboards can reveal. Not all brand conversations happen in public. Not all recommendations leave a digital trail. And not all trust can be measured through likes, shares, or clicks. Yet some of the most powerful decisions are shaped quietly — in private messages, shared links, and…
Zero-Click Marketing: Why Brands Must Win Without the Click
For years, marketing success was measured by one thing — the click. Today, that metric is quietly losing its power. Search results answer questions instantly. Social platforms reward engagement without exits. Audiences consume content without ever visiting a website. Welcome to the era of zero-click marketing. What Is Zero-Click Marketing? Zero-click marketing refers to strategies…
