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Joy face wash ad shows why Shah Rukh Khan deserves the ‘ladies’ man’ title

With the 2005 Lux ad, Shah Rukh Khan became the first male actor to endorse a women’s beauty product in India.

Hrithik Roshan’s RuPay collab is a lesson for advertisers. Celebrity charm doesn’t work anymore

Brands must realise that the social media generation isn’t delusional. They won’t buy that Rani Mukerji uses Dabur Amla Hair Oil.

Parle is trying to be Amul of Marie biscuits. But its ads lack the pun(ch)

The campaign presents everyday scenarios where asking for a Marie biscuit leads to confusion. Parle can learn from Colgate and Amul on how to make clever ads.

‘Prashant’ trend shows how advertising is changing—influencers, meme pages hold the power

Swiggy Instamart, Britannia, Phillips and a few others turned the joke into quick, clever content. Britannia even rolled out an exclusive ‘Prashant pack’.

Uber hits a six with new IPL campaign—creates buzz, builds connection

The campaign unfolds through a series of quirky films featuring Australian cricketer Travis Head and his gang of ‘Baddies’ pulling off playful pranks on rival cricket teams.

Traya Health is using an old ad format with a new twist—Javed Akhtar’s voice

Traya could’ve hired any seasoned narrator, but they chose Akhtar—who, at the age of 80, still sports a full head of hair. It’s not a coincidence but a mindful move by the brand.

Dream11 to Castrol, brands are using fake Bollywood teasers. Bait-and-switch is getting old

Fake Bollywood teasers from brands once fooled fans. Now, instead of building anticipation, they get eye-rolls and comments like, 'Let me guess—another ad?'

New Cadbury ad has fresh take on the language debate. Both north and south are impressed

The new campaign revolves around the theme of “acts of kindness” and encourages people to look beyond their differences. It manages to capture the essence of unity in linguistic diversity.

Godrej’s Women’s Day campaign has a lesson for brands—be a voice, not an echo

Brands love trends because they offer instant engagement. The logic is simple: if people are talking about something, why not join in?

Shah Rukh Khan’s soapy magic—LUX to Lifebuoy

Lifebuoy has long been associated with health and handwashing, but its recent collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan marks a clear shift in its branding approach.

On Camera

Trump’s tariff move undermines mutually beneficial India-US relationship, says Suresh Prabhu

Trump and Modi's respective campaigns—MAGA and Make in India—are complementary. Working together is the best way for both countries to uphold democratic values worldwide.

Govt’s earlier FDI limit of 74% in insurance sector has remained underutilised, Parliament told

In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.