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Radhika Apte tells Indian women to buy condoms in Manforce ad. It’s their pleasure after all

In the 55-second commercial, Radhika Apte tells women that for them, 'a condom is your decision to never compromise on your pleasure, protection, and comfort'.

Time to retire Amul Macho’s ‘toing’. No sex appeal in Sidharth Malhotra’s underwear waistband

The storyline of a heroine falling for a guy just because he wears a Macho underwear is a straight up snoozefest. It trivialises both the characters and the audience's intelligence.

Zomato vs Zomato creates multiverse in advertising. Good content, bad marketing

Is it Zo-maa-to or Zo-mai-to? The CTA for other brands on Instagram is a major departure from advertising convention but has little universal value.

Fevicol’s ‘chipku chair’ campaign in Punjab is a lesson in sticking to brand language

People walking with stools stuck to their bottoms is only possible in cartoons – and Fevicol ads.

Federal Bank wants you to look forward to bank visits, new campaign moves away from apps

The tagline Rishta Aap Se Hai, Sirf App Se Nahi, is in line with the bank’s brand philosophy.

Candid, Instagram-worthy, real—Lenskart Karan Johar ads show how to feature celebrities right

Simply having celebrities endorse a product isn’t enough; there has to be a personal touch. Just see what Vimal Pan Masala, Dream 11, CRED, and Manyavar ads have done.

Mira Kapoor’s Schwarzkopf ad campaign is a confused mix of ideas and poor execution

You end up unconvinced to visit a store and pick Schwarzkopf.

Manforce AIDS campaign is confused about what to market—awareness or social responsibility

In 2020, Manforce campaign asked Indians to use condoms without thinking about the brand, a clever way to build goodwill. This time it has fallen short.

New LIC ads are making the insurance agent jobs look cool. Not focusing on fear alone

The company has taken a humorous approach to selling what is possibly the most boring product that can land into a salesperson’s lap.

Internet is finding the BigBasket kid ‘irritating’ but the fault lies somewhere else

Kids have long been featured in commercials for products they have nothing to do with, so BigBasket can’t be blamed for choosing a kid as a protagonist.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.