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Ubaid Zargar
I write about marketing, advertising, and everything digital.
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Ubaid Zargar
Advertising
Zomato gets influencer Sharan Hegde to share a secret investment advice
The brand has collaborated with the popular content creator for its ‘Pay-Day Party’ campaign.
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Yash Bhatia and Ubaid Zargar
Advertising
Will a proactive SC force FMCG brands to review their claims in ads?
Amidst the Patanjali controversy, experts assess the impact on the industry by the apex court’s intervention.
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Ubaid Zargar
Advertising
Your favourite movie characters are being reprised in ads; here’s why
Brands are one-upping each other in reviving memorable old film characters for their ads. Experts dissect the incentive behind this approach.
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Ubaid Zargar
Digital
Google’s cookie phase-out hits a snag; data vendors won’t mind the delay
The tech giant’s struggle to let go of its cookies is a little too convenient for third-party vendors who are yet to be sold on alternatives.
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Ubaid Zargar
Media
India registered 15.7 crore theatre-goers in 2023, 29% more than the previous year
As per a new Ormax report, the country’s theatrical audience has surpassed the pre-pandemic level by 8%.
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afaqs! news bureau
Advertising
Apple’s new India ad checks the iPhone’s durability in a bumpy rickshaw ride
The film puts the iPhone’s ‘aerospace-grade’ aluminium frame to the test.
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Ubaid Zargar
Digital
Focussed on content that AI can’t create: ImagesBazaar’s CEO Sandeep Maheshwari
The founder of the stock images portal sheds light on how the company is navigating the impact of generative artificial intelligence.
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Ubaid Zargar
Advertising
About Colgate's recent spell of unconventional ads
The brand's recent ads are atypical of the category standards of white coats and pseudo-docs. Here's why.
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Ubaid Zargar
Advertising
Wakefit's new ad parodies Shah Rukh Khan's '70 Minute' monologue from Chak De India
The ad film encourages youngsters to prioritise their sleep and health above any toxic work cultures.
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Ubaid Zargar
Advertising
David Warner tries his hands at cinema in this CRED ad
The ad, created by the ad agency Moonshot, sees the cricketer bargain a filmy role with SS Rajamouli.
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