Ubaid Zargar

Ubaid Zargar

I write about marketing, advertising, and everything digital.

Stories by '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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.