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Mahindra Introduces New Online Retail Channel Integrating Its Dealerships

The new website provides a 360-degree solution catering to the entire purchasing procedure which includes finance, insurance, exchange as well as accessories so that customers don't have to step out...




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Tesla's Musk Delays Release Of Roadster Sports Car, Repeats Coronavirus Lockdown Criticism

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a podcast interview released on Thursday that the company's planned Roadster sports car would take a backseat to the development of other vehicle models.




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Volkswagen Group & Northvolt Jointly Invest 450 Million Euros For Battery Operations At Salzgitter

Volkswagen and Northvolt formed a strategic alliance last year for making lithium-ion batteries on a larger scale in Germany. The joint venture seems to be getting a further momentum wherein...




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How brands are tapping regional celebrities to go hyperlocal

Brands tap regional celebrities to go hyperlocal. Does it translate into higher ROI?




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Are advertisement agencies inept at attracting good copywriters

It’s not that the world is suddenly and cruelly bereft of writers, but let’s be honest: there aren’t too many of them coming to advertising.



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Love the dynamic of smartphone industry: Prashanth Mani, country head, Lenovo’s mobile business group and MD, Motorola Mobility

The Job I love how dynamic the smartphone industry is and that there's something new to learn every single day - be it with respect to business or product innovation or the waves of changes in retail and e-commerce. It always keeps you on your toes. I am definitely a bit of a geek at […]




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India faces the burden of over-nutrition and malnutrition

I am proud of what I do every day as the head of a nutrition company that works relentlessly to make an impact on people’s health by offering better formulations and nutritious products. India faces the double burden of over-nutrition and malnutrition, says Himanshu Bakshi.




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In the news: From Sunil Lulla resigns from Balaji Telefilms to Ruchira Jaitley joining HMD global

VFS Global has appointed L&K Saatchi & Saatchi as its global creative agency. The agency will manage VFS Global’s marketing and branding mandate for its operations worldwide.




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Redesigning advertising strategies for digital

In digital advertising today, innovation is the name of the game. The idea is to create customer-centric campaigns that leverage reach, hold attention and help in conversion.




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Clients are looking to work with fewer partners: Tarun Rai, Chairman and Group CEO, South Asia, Wunderman Thompson

With the merger we had set out to create a new agency breed — a creative, data and technology agency that can offer genuine end-to-end solutions to our clients.




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Viacom and CBS to finally reunite

The deal will combine the CBS television network, CBS News, Showtime cable networks with MTV Networks, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and Paramount Pictures.




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Swiggy doesn’t obsess over competition: COO Vivek Sunder

Not every urban customer has ordered from us yet, and very few are ordering more than 20 meals a month from us. There is enough and more to be done in the food delivery marketplace




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Entertainment channels going with reality shows, are they playing safe?

Multiple reality shows in the same genre is a trend most GECs are following. Easy fix or strategic programming?




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Reebok, Sprite, Cars24: How ads are doing on screen

People are seen going about their lives while a doctor is able to monitor them remotely. Although the ad evokes curiosity, it does not address people’s fear of inserting a device into the body or reveal how the ‘breakthrough’ technology works.




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Nothing new about digital

Until brands stop selling and start conversing




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Going beyond airways: Radio channels are monetising content on digital

The report states that this “was driven by a 3% ad volume growth”.




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The content bandwagon: Brands must jump on it now more than ever

Brands can be broadcasters. Why rely on other media platforms when you can become your own media owner? Create, produce and publish your own content on your own channels.




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Direct selling: Where do firms with a sparse digital presence stand?

In the era of e-commerce, where do direct selling companies with a sparse digital presence stand?




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It’s exciting to be part of one of the fastest-growing companies: Madhav Sheth, CEO, Realme India

As tough taskmasters, challenges have a way of helping us expand the horizons of what we believe to be possible, and put our creativity to the best use while navigating around a tense situation.




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Brands struggle with Pinterest in the absence of promoted pins

The company, often described as a virtual bulletin board for images, counts the Asia Pacific region as one of its fastest growing ones; it opened an office in Singapore in July to service the Indian and South East Asian markets.




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In The News: Havas Group acquires digital agency Langoor

Langoor was founded in 2010 and is now present across India, the Middle East and Australia. This is Havas Group’s second digital agency acquisition in India in the year, the first being Think Design.




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Know who is the inspiration of Viacom18 Studios’ Ajit Andhare

Elon Musk for his sheer audacity of dreaming unabashedly and then making those impossible dreams come true, says Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios.




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Music streaming is a potent tool to engage with millennials

The most interesting part of this disruptive market is that as consumers’ media consumption habits are evolving, brands are seeking better technology to target them with relevant content and occasions.




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Jabong has equity; we want to keep it alive: Myntra Jabong’s Amar Nagaram

The Myntra Extended Network Through Store Activation (MENSA), a kirana model, allows local business owners to earn by assisting in deliveries.




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In The News: Google’s Nitin Bawankule joins Star India

In her 20-year-long stint with the organisation, she headed Sony Max, and played a pivotal role in Sony Entertainment Television’s content revamp.




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Know who is the inspiration of The Glitch co-founder Rohit Raj

The Messy Middle. The book talks about the middle stages of every start-up, the troubles it goes through, and how crossing that hurdle is important yet tricky




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Netflix, Eros Now, other OTT platforms tie up with airlines to tap large user base

OTT platforms are partnering with travel agencies, airlines and cruises to tap on-the-go audiences




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Explained: Why it’s tough to create impact in consumers’ media-filled universe

Advertising when the customer needs your product the most is an age-old tactic for effective marketing.




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With auto sector in slump and economy in slowdown, is it all gloom this festive season?

Consumers are looking at spending cautiously, but they have not stopped their purchases.




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How retailers use tech to make a better sale pitch

Some retailers are using technology to resolve customer queries, and offer customers a better shopping experience




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Don’t want to put all content behind a paywall: Aditi Shrivastava, Co-founder, Pocket Aces | Interview

Our mission is to solve boredom. There are now 500 million Indians who have an internet connection, and are spending nearly five hours a day on social media and entertainment.




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Pharma companies must leverage the digital medium better

To effectively reach and engage with this new class of consumers who spend most of their time online, the medical community must explore digital marketing and make strategic patient-centric decisions.




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Del Monte taking its offerings to small towns, but is the market ready for gourmet Italian food products?

Industry reports suggest that Italian cuisine is the second most popular international cuisine in India, after Chinese, due to the presence of several QSR chains. It isn’t, therefore, a surprise that companies like Del Monte want to ride this wave.




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Review corner: Five Diwali ads that hit the right note

A couple out shopping, decides to buy a mixer grinder when faced with the ‘tough’ task of choosing between two kurtas for the husband. Preposterous can be funny, but this one just falls flat.




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Why new-age publishers are partnering with affiliate platforms

Online publishers often lack the knowledge and familiarity to leverage online tools to monetise content




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BIG FM CEO Abraham Thomas shares his wanderlust, life’s inspiration and favourite movie

The Godfather, of course. It is a cult classic. Another movie that I would like to watch again is Andhadhun for its unpredictable storyline and performances.




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Milking the opportunity: E-grocery players getting into the daily essentials delivery business

The biggies have built dark stores, warehousing, last-mile deliveries and launched private labels, but still struggle with low margins.




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Content has become central to a brand’s marketing activities

Any brand, in order to become stronger, has to constantly connect with its consumers. The entire theory of stimulus-response works on the principle of brands sending a stimulus for consumers to respond.




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With HBO Max, Apple TV+ and Disney+, will the OTT landscape really change much?

In India, however, this is not likely to be a separate offering — Disney titles are being made available on the homegrown Hotstar, with no change in subscription plans, as of now.




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How with no plans to advertise BLADE is positioning itself as a premium air-taxi

Blade Urban Air Mobility Program in India: The air-taxi has begun operations in Mumbai, Pune, and Shirdi, today




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Consumers make a beeline for ayurvedic product to boost immunity

According to a report by Nielsen, in March 2020, the demand for honey was up by 35%, for chyawanprash by 81%, and turmeric by 38% in modern trade stores




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Nikon releases the 83x optical zoom COOLPIX P950 compact digital camera




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Nikon releases the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, a fast telephoto zoom lens compatible with the Nikon FX format




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Nikon releases the D780 digital SLR camera




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Nikon releases the D6 digital SLR camera




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Vanessa Bryant Sues LA County Sheriff's Department Over Crash Site Photos

Kobe and Gianna Bryant were among nine people who died in the January 26 helicopter crash in the mountains west of Los Angeles.




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India Draw With Europe After Win vs Rest Of World In Online Nations Cup

India played out a 2-2 draw against Europe in Online Nations Cup chess tournament in the eighth round, a setback after their first win in the event notched up against the Rest of the World.




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CONMEBOL President Surprised By FIFA's New Five-Substitute Rule

Alejandro Dominguez, president of the South American football body, CONMEBOL said that he was surprised by FIFA's decision to allow five substitutes when the sport resumes after coronavirus pandemic.




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Kohli Recalls "Soft Winds, Rustle Of Trees" In Throwback Pic With Anushka

Virat Kohli posted a throwback picture of him posing with Anushka in a balcony with snow-clad mountains in the background.




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Announcement of Capital and Business Alliance with XTIA Ltd.