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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.

India’s Got Blatant—influencers are peddling soft porn

If social media content creators refuse to remain within social norms, legal and regulatory frameworks have a duty to step in and prevent social decay.

Boat’s ad countering ‘Made in China’ claims is bold and witty. It shuts the critics up

The brand attempted to reshape consumer perceptions about its identity and manufacturing philosophy. And, it did manage to do the job.

What does the extra ‘w’ in Groww mean? New ad answers in a poem

Little is known about the copywriter behind the ad, but the audience is demanding a raise for them.

Swiggy Instamart’s New Year ad is a total buzzkill. Even Himesh Reshammiya couldn’t save it

Over the past two years, Swiggy Instamart has established itself as a frontrunner in creative advertising, consistently delivering commercials that blend humour and sharp storytelling.

IKEA’s closet experience, 5 Star’s AI disruption—a look back at the best ads of 2024

From hidden messages in newspapers to metro announcements, brands surprised the audience with unexpected collaborations and bold creative moves. They weren’t afraid to push boundaries.

YouTube India is using Komolika, Prerna & Ganji Chudail to target millennials & Gen Z

Previously, YouTube collaborated with actor Anup Soni on a spoof of his ‘Crime Patrol’ series. Like the Prerna-Komolika ad, this one was also a hit.

Yes Madam’s ‘fake firing’ stunt is a lesson on how not to do shock marketing

Yes Madam landed in hot water when a controversial "internal email" surfaced online. All employees who complained of being stressed were fired.

Cadbury 5 Star new ad flips the script on AI. It is humorous, perfectly timed

The campaign addresses AI-related concerns in a way that resonates with the audiences grown weary of tech-driven monotony.

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DPDP Act will change how we interact with the internet. Get ready for the consent mails

India does not have a data protection regulator to make good on the DPDP Act’s promise and articulate clear future standards.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.