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Inside the 2025 Hall of Fame: Campaigns That Landed #51, #50 and #49

A closer look at three Hall of Fame campaigns that stood out for their cultural sharpness, strategic clarity and memorable storytelling — showcasing the creative muscle that shaped 2025

11th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Ajith Mohan Karimpana breaks down Furlenco’s next phase of growth

Ajith Mohan Karimpana, Founder & CEO, Furlenco, shares how evolving consumer behaviour and strategic brand bets are steering the company forward as it enters a pivotal new phase

11th December 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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Meet the Campaigns That Made It — Hall of Fame #54, #53 & #52 of 2025

As IMPACT’s Hall of Fame reveal rolls on, meet the ads ranked #54–#52—campaigns that stood out for creative bravery, audience connection and lasting impact

10th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Mindful Smoking? Inside India’s Growing Herbal Smoke Movement

Is ‘mindful smoking’ a meaningful category innovation or simply smart brand storytelling in a regulatory grey zone?

10th December 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Timex bets big on premiumisation with Aston Martin collection launch

Deepak Chhabra, MD, Timex Group India, shares insights on the launch of the Aston Martin collection, accelerating premiumisation, and the shifts shaping India’s watch market

10th December 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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2025’s Creative Icons Revealed — Meet the Ads that Made Hall of Fame #57, #56 & #55

2025’s Creative Icons Revealed — Meet the Ads that Made Hall of Fame #57, #56 & #55

09th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Small Circles, Big Influence: How Brands Are Winning Trust Inside Private Communities

From WhatsApp chats to Discord servers, brands are discovering that the smallest circles spark the strongest connection

09th December 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Why is DSP Mutual Fund choosing Silence over Noise in Finance Advertising

Abhik Sanyal, Head of Marketing, DSP Mutual Fund, speaks to IMPACT about choosing truth over noise, long-term thinking, investor behaviour shifts and why quiet marketing can drive deeper trust

09th December 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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Creative Standouts Take the Stage: Hall of Fame #60, #59 and #58 revealed

As the countdown rolls on, three more campaigns earn their place in IMPACT’s Hall of Fame, showcasing creativity, craft and cultural insight that defined the year

08th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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IMPACT Hall of Fame 2025: Lux and VML Singapore claim rank no. 58

Securing rank no. 58, Lux and VML Singapore’s “Hold My Loofah” turns Rahul Subramanian’s viral bathtub joke into a fun, self-care themed brand film

08th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Jackpot to just play: How India’s gaming ecosystem is flipping its entire script

As India’s real-money gaming model collapses under new regulations, can free-to-play formats deliver safe scale, premium brand value and sustained engagement for advertisers?

08th December 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Bikram Basu on ABD Maestro’s premium push and Rangeela launch

Bikram Basu, MD, ABD Maestro, talks about Rangeela, India’s evolving spirits market and the brand’s 2026 roadmap

08th December 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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IMPACT Hall of Fame 2025: Mother Dairy and Ogilvy India claim rank No. 59

Securing rank no. 59, Mother Dairy and Ogilvy India’s “Aai Jaisi Mumbai” captures the love, care, and resilience of Mumbai life

08th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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IMPACT Hall of Fame 2025: Zeno Health and Folklore Claim Rank No. 60

Securing Rank No. 60, Zeno Health and Folklore stand out for a charming series of short films that cleverly embed the brand’s proposition into everyday family banter.

08th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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The Hall of Fame Countdown Continues: Ranks #63, #62 and #61 Unveiled

Today’s three campaigns bring passion, perspective and pure emotion to claim their place in IMPACT’s Hall of Fame

05th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Black Friday gets a Reality Check in India

Did Black Friday genuinely expand India’s festive shopping frenzy, or did it just reshuffle when consumers were going to buy anyway?

05th December 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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Decoding the Strategy Behind Red Rock Deli’s Digital-First India Launch

In conversation with IMPACT, 1. Marketing Director - Red Rock Deli, PepsiCo India discusses timing, distribution, and the thinking behind Red Rock Deli’s India launch

05th December 2025
BY Yash Bhatia

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The Omnicom Game of Thrones — culture mismatch or giant success?

Omnicom’s India reshuffle might sound similar to the battle for the Iron Throne, but is it also the start of a larger client-conflict war?

04th December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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Dream11’s New Game: Making Sports Social Again

Dream11 is launching a second-screen sports entertainment platform that brings fans and creators together during live matches, eliminating the loneliness of watching sports alone

04th December 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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Today, IMPACT reveals Rank #66, #65 and #64 for Hall of Fame 2025

Today’s three campaigns bring in a touch of magic, a bit of whimsy and some festive grandeur to land their spot on IMPACT’s Hall of fame

04th December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Auto Ad Spend Is Surging, is FMCG’s Decades-Long Dominance Finally Under Threat?

The automobile sector is closing the gap between them and FMCG in India’s advertising hierarchy. But going into 2026, will this momentum really sustain?

04th December 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Toranj Mehta on how De Beers is fuelling India’s Diamond Dream

Toranj Mehta, VP – Marketing, De Beers India talks about the ‘Love From Universe’ campaign and De Beers’ growing focus on the Indian market

04th December 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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Unveiled today IMPACT Hall of Fame 2025: Rank #69, #68 and #67

The three campaigns revealed today combine bold ideas, unapologetic humour and emotional storytelling to make their mark on the list this year

03rd December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Housing.com’s Rahul Ralhan on rewriting India’s house-hunt experience

Rahul Ralhan, VP – Marketing, Housing.com, shares why trust, accuracy and content are crucial in India’s real-estate ecosystem

03rd December 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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The Rise of Zero-Click Content: Is Your Strategy Already Obsolete?

Vedang Jain, Director, Prachar Communications, examines how zero-click content is reshaping attention, metrics, and brand relevance in platform-first digital ecosystems

03rd December 2025
BY Vedang Jain

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Omnicom in India may retain all media agencies & their leadership

Insiders suggest Omnicom may be prioritising stability over disruption in India—a sharp contrast to its decisions in creative networks globally, where brands like FCB and MullenLowe have been retired

03rd December 2025
BY Kanchan Srivastava

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Omnicom Media India names Rishit Mehta as Chief Financial Officer

In an internal memo issued by Tony Harradine announced the APAC leadership for Omnicom Media, which announced Rishit Mehta as CFO

02nd December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Shashi Sinha appointed Strategic Advisor at Omnicom Media India

Industry insiders say Shashi Sinha, former Executive Director at IPG Mediabrands, has been named Strategic Advisor at Omnicom Media India

02nd December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Who made it to Ranks #72, #71 and #70 on this year’s IMPACT Hall of Fame?

Today’s three campaigns combine emotional storytelling, nostalgia-fuelled recall and memeverse humour to create the impact that earned them a spot on this list

02nd December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Amardeep Singh to take charge as COO, Omnicom Media India

Currently the CEO of IPG Mediabrands, Amardeep Singh will lead operations for Omnicom Media India as Chief Operating Officer, sources confirm

02nd December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Breaking on IMPACT: Kartik Sharma to lead Omnicom Media India as CEO

Sources close to the development say Kartik Sharma has been named as the CEO of Omnicom Media India

02nd December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Breaking: Omnicom Media India's new Leadership Structure Announced

As per the announcement, Kartik Sharma will lead as CEO, Amardeep Singh as COO and Shashi Sinha as Strategic Advisor for Omnicom Media India

02nd December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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The Quiet Comeback of Email Marketing

Once seen as outdated, email marketing is reinventing itself through interactivity, gamification and first-party data—but can the inbox become the most trusted space for brand engagement again?

02nd December 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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Prasoon Joshi & Aditya Kanthy to lead Omnicom Advertising in India

Sources close to the development place Prasoon Joshi, Aditya Kanthy, and more at the helm of merged Omnicom–IPG’s India operations

02nd December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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IMPACT Breaking: Rahul Mathew to take charge as CCO, McCann Worldgroup India post merger

Rahul Mathew to shift from previously Omnicom umbrella agency DDB Mudra to then IPG's McCann

01st December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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IMPACT Breaking: Josy Paul to continue as BBDO India Chief post merger

Josy Paul has been in the role of Chairperson and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of BBDO India

01st December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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Larger role for Rohan Mehta; Chandni Shah to lead Kinnect X 22feet Tribal in new OA India

Rohan Mehta previously served as the CEO of FCB Kinnect, while Chandni Shah held the position of COO at the company

01st December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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Aditya Kanthy to be President & MD - OAI in merged Omnicom-IPG entity

In the new scheme of things at Omnicom-IPG, Aditya Kanthy will take on the role of President and MD of Omnicom Advertising India, highly placed sources have told IMPACT

01st December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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Breaking: S. Subramanyeswar to lead Strategy as CSO, India - Omnicom Advertising India

IMPACT has learnt that MullenLowe Lintas Group India’s current CEO, S. Subramanyeswar will take charge as Chief Strategy Officer, India and Chief Knowledge Officer, Omnicom Advertising Asia.

01st December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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Breaking on IMPACT: Prasoon Joshi to lead Omnicom Advertising India

Shortly after the formal announcement on Omnicom's leadership structure globally today, IMPACT has learnt from reliable sources that Prasoon Joshi will be leading Omnicom's Creative portfolio in India

01st December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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Breaking: Dheeraj Sinha to be CEO, McCann Worldgroup India in merged Omnicom-IPG group

Strapline: Dheeraj Sinha, currently CEO of FCB Group, India and South Asia to be the CEO of McCann Worldgroup India

01st December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Prasanth Kumar on why India continues to drive WPP Media’s growth

Prasanth Kumar talks about how the new WPP Media is future ready, tackling competition from consultancies, tech firms & inhouse media agencies and more

01st December 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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IMPACT Hall of Fame is Back – Find out who made it to Ranks #75 #74 #73

The three campaigns revealed today combine humour, emotion and cultural insight to stand out in a crowded year earning them their spots on the Annual list

01st December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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The Year of AI & Authenticity

Soumabha Nandi, EVP, Creative & Strategy, Social Panga, pens a piece on navigating AI’s rise while protecting human authenticity, emotion and creative instinct in modern marketing

01st December 2025
BY Soumabha Nandi

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Omnicom Completes IPG Acquisition, Creating World’s Largest Advertising Network

Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG creates a pro forma $25B entity that overtakes WPP globally and places the merged network at No. 2 in India

01st December 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Omnicom–IPG: Why India Will Be the Most Watched Leadership Announcement

A market defined by unmatched scale, breakneck growth and leadership heavyweights, India now sits at the heart of the merger narrative

01st December 2025
BY Kanchan Srivastava

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Can a Seal Fix India’s Trust Problem? ASCI Thinks So

ASCI’s new Commitment Seal aims to clean up India’s chaotic digital ad world but will it spark real accountability or end up as just another industry badge?

28th November 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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Are Digital Agencies the Secret Sauce for MSME Scale—And Is DigiHaat the Jar?

What is DigiHaat, and how can digital agencies help MSMEs scale on the platform? Experts weigh in

28th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Atlys Bets on AI, Content and Trust to Build a High-Growth Visa Brand

Santosh Hegde, Head of Marketing, Atlys, opens up about tackling travel anxiety, refining content ROI and expanding into new global markets

27th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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Battle of the Binges: Stranger Things' Fantasy vs The Family Man's Relatability

When brands enter OTT narratives, fit matters more than fame. Stranger Things and The Family Man show how fantasy and realism drive very different marketing outcomes

27th November 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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Making India Snap Ready

Ankit Goyle, Head of Marketing - India, Snap Inc, speaks to IMPACT about their latest India campaign and explains how Gen Z is powering Snapchat’s next phase of growth

26th November 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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FOMO Sells: Why Brands Are Going All-In on Disappearing Content

Brands are using disappearing content to drive impulse, installs and orders—but can urgency-led formats deliver sustained marketing impact?

26th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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Anxious wait for 1.2 lakh staffers as Omnicom and IPG seal mega merger

The merger, which will create a roughly $25-billion behemoth, is set to be formally signed in New York today (early tomorrow morning in India)

26th November 2025
BY Kanchan Srivastava

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Brewing the Future of Retail

From ambience to community-building, brands are using cafés to turn retail into an emotional ecosystem—one that creates belonging, boosts recall, and strengthens long-term engagement

25th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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What Marketers Can Learn from India’s Next-Gen Internet Users

Anand Chandran, Head of Growth and Marketing, WorkIndia, pens a piece on the shifting digital habits redefining authenticity, influence, and engagement — but are brands ready to adapt?

25th November 2025
BY Anand Chandran

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EU grants unconditional approval to Omnicom–IPG merger

The European Union Commission on Monday granted its unconditional approval to the merger between Omnicom and IPG—removing the final regulatory obstacle to the largest consolidation in the industry

24th November 2025
BY Kanchan Srivastava

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Explainer: How a tiny temple device sparked new debate around Deepinder Goyal’s ideas

A breakdown of the device on Goyal’s temple, the brain-flow idea powering it, and how a single photo turned a quiet school visit into one of the week’s most-discussed tech stories

24th November 2025
BY Yash Bhatia

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The Silent Flex: Why Brands Are Choosing Restraint

When NYC’s new Mayor revealed that he met his wife on Hinge, a celebratory brand moment seemed inevitable. But Hinge stayed silent, raising a key question: Is restraint the new marketing strategy?

24th November 2025
BY Yash Bhatia

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Kartik Johari Breaks Down Nobel Hygiene’s 2025 Marketing Priorities

Kartik Johari, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Nobel Hygiene, discusses the thought behind Azaadi and its role in normalising incontinence nationwide

24th November 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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My First Encounter With Neil French: Sagar Mahabaleshwarkar

Remembering the late Neil French, Sagar Mahabaleshwarkar of Salt Brand Solutions, recalls his first encounter that shaped his creative confidence

24th November 2025
BY Sagar Mahabaleshwarkar

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Connected In Faith

Rohit Dogra, Divisional CEO of ITC’s Matches & Agarbatti Division, outlines how Mangaldeep is shaping a tech-led, future-ready spiritual brand

24th November 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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On Neil French: Sumanto Chattopadhyay

Sumanto Chattopadhyay, Author and Creator of The English Nut, Former CCO & Chairman of 82.5 Communications, pens a tribute to legendary adman Neil French

24th November 2025
BY Sumanto Chattopadhyay

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Prathap Suthan remembers Neil French: The man who made people read ads

Suthan calls French an ad genius who showed us that the best advertising doesn’t shout — it whispers to you at 2 am when you should be asleep

21st November 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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NOT MADE BY AI

In a world where anything glossy or hyper-real is instantly suspected to be AI, advertisers now face an unexpected challenge: proving their work is genuinely human-made

21st November 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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Programmatic DOOH: Bringing Transparency with Audience-Led Planning and Buying in India

Anuj Bhandari, Co-founder, DGTOOHL, pens a piece on why accountability and campaign clarity will define the next chapter of India’s OOH evolution

21st November 2025
BY Anuj Bhandari

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From screens to streams: Will TV Ads take a backseat in a digital-first industry?

As digital targeting surges and young audiences move screens, is TV still delivering the scale FMCG brands need—or are marketers rewriting the rules of mass media?

20th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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Digital’s new watchdog: How consent managers will guard the privacy frontier in India

With a shift from personal tracking to contextual and first-party data strategies, can brands keep pace in the changing digital world?

19th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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Video Interview: Bisleri’s Tushar Malhotra on Staying Timeless & the brand’s Road Ahead

Bisleri’s Director – Sales & Marketing, Tushar Malhotra reveals how the legacy brand stays fresh with bold campaigns, sustainability goals and storytelling that keeps it culturally relevant

19th November 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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Why Tier-2 India Is the New Runway for Sports and Athleisure Brands

Arjun Gupta, Founder & CEO, KragBuzz Sports, pens a piece on how rising aspiration, fitness culture and digital access are turning Tier-2 India into the next big athleisure market

18th November 2025
BY Arjun Gupta

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Inside Amazon India’s Big Creator Push Across Bharat

Zahid Khan, Director – Shopping Experience, Amazon India, speaks to IMPACT about how creators are transforming discovery, trust and shopping behaviour nationwide

18th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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Bihar vs New York: Which method will write India's next political playbook?

If Bihar showed how fast attention can be captured and Mamdani showed how identity can be built, which version of politics will India swipe right on?

17th November 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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Tata Motors Reboots the Sierra as a Cultural Brand, Not Just an SUV

At Tata Motors’ Sierra launch, Vivek Srivatsa of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., explains the consumer trends driving the SUV’s return

17th November 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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The Rise of Generative Engine Optimization: Redefining Discovery in the AI Era

As AI reshapes discovery, Anirudh Singla, CEO of Pepper Content, breaks down why brands must influence model memory instead of chasing SEO positions

17th November 2025
BY Anirudh Singla

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Why Category Leaders Don’t Chase Markets — They Create Them

Sajin Nair, Associate VP, Innominds (an AI-led digital product engineering company), pens a piece on the shift from storytelling to category design and how belief systems drive growth

14th November 2025
BY Sajin Nair

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Nitin Saini of Mondelez India on Launching Lotus Biscoff in India

Nitin Saini, VP- Marketing, Mondelez India, talks about how Lotus Biscoff’s entry in India reflects a changing snacking landscape shaped by evolving tastes & broader market access

14th November 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Vijay Kaul on Yamaha’s India Roadmap

Vijay Kaul, General Manager, Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd talks about vision for growth and innovation in India

13th November 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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End of anonymous AI: How MeitY’s proposal could reset digital advertising

As MeitY pushes for labelled AI content, the demand for transparency grows, reshaping how brands create, verify, and publish campaigns — can India’s ad industry keep pace with these new rules?

13th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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After Singapore, Praful Akali’s Medulla eyes the US market

In an exclusive interview, Praful Akali - Founder & MD, Medulla along with Director of US Operations - Andrew Schirmer discuss its leap into the US market

13th November 2025
BY NEETA NAIR

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Ad-ding Nostalgia

From Kingfisher’s jingle to Pepsi’s iconic line, brands are reviving their golden past to win modern hearts. Can nostalgia be the smartest way to stay relevant today?

12th November 2025
BY Anushka Sengupta

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6 Mistakes Early-Stage Founders Make and How to Avoid Them

Archana Khosla Burman, Founder, VERTICES PARTNERS & ZONE, offers hard-won insights on what truly derails start-ups—and how founders can build smarter, stronger, and more resilient ventures

12th November 2025
BY Archana Khosla Burman

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Why Reputation is the New Marketing Currency

Akhil Nair, Founder & CEO of Big Trunk Communications, examines how reputation has replaced promotion as the ultimate engine of brand credibility and consumer trust

11th November 2025
BY Akhil Nair

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Mapping India’s Future: How Mappls is Challenging Google’s Decade of Dominance

Mappls is quietly building a navigation ecosystem designed for India’s roads and commuters. But, can an Indian-made map really challenge Google Maps?

11th November 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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Brand Extensions: Building Trust to Go Beyond Limits

Independent Communications Consultant, Ganapathy Viswanathan, pens a piece on how thoughtful brand extensions can unlock growth without eroding consumer trust

10th November 2025
BY Ganapathy Viswanathan

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Marketing’s New Brain

Rajesh Jain, Founder and Group MD of Netcore Cloud, explains how Agentic AI blends human instinct with machine autonomy to make marketing smarter

10th November 2025
BY Pritha Pahari

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Are brands living up to the changing influencer dynamics?

Shivashish Tarkas, Founder, The InterMentalist – an influencer marketing agency, pens a piece on why brands must embed regional insight to stay relevant in a changing creator economy

07th November 2025
BY Shivashish Tarkas

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Geetanjali Chugh Kothari on Generali Central Life’s Brand Refresh

Geetanjali Chugh Kothari, CMO, Generali Central Life Insurance on rebranding journey, digital-first strategy and rebuilding trust in India’s life insurance landscape

07th November 2025
BY Anushka Sengupta

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With UPI on Board, ChatGPT Is Ready to Redefine How India Shops

Can ChatGPT’s UPI integration make everyday chats safe enough for payments — and turn AI-powered conversations into India’s next big way to shop, pay, and engage with brands?

06th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: SBI Life on Making ‘Thanks-A-Dot’ a Masterclass in Purpose-led Branding

Amit Jhingran, MD & CEO, and Ravindra Sharma, Chief of Brand, Corp Comm & CSR, SBI Life, on scaling ‘Thanks-A-Dot’ beyond campaigns to drive awareness, early detection, and purpose-led engagement

06th November 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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They’ve Won the Trophy, Can India’s Women Cricketers Win big Brand deals Too?

By winning the World Cup, our women cricketers have proven that glory belongs to everyone, the question is are brands listening?

05th November 2025
BY Yash Bhatia

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From jerseys to brand collaborations: India’s Women’s World Cup win sparks marketing gold

India’s World Cup-winning women have ignited a marketing revolution—but will brands turn this moment of glory into lasting change?

05th November 2025
BY Ruchika Jha

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Virat Kohli: The Brand That Inspires Millions

On his 37th birthday, we celebrate Virat Kohli- the cricketer who turned passion into purpose, and purpose into one of India’s most powerful and enduring personal brands

05th November 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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High-value Products Online: Serious Revenue or Just a Digital Showcase?

Quick commerce has evolved from delivering groceries to offering iPhones and even Royal Enfields. But are high-value online sales a genuine growth opportunity—or just a brand-building exercise?

04th November 2025
BY Yash Bhatia

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Kotak Life CEO on Zero GST, Gen Z and Driving ‘Insurance for All’

In conversation with IMPACT, Kotak Life, MD & CEO Mahesh Balasubramanian, shares how tech, innovation and a ‘phygital’ approach are shaping the future of insurance

04th November 2025
BY Anushka Sengupta

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The best tribute to him is to celebrate him: Bharat Puri remembers Piyush Pandey

Bharat Puri, CEO of Pidilite Industries, pays homage to Ogilvy’s titan, Piyush Pandey a partner, friend, and creative force who defined authenticity and passion in Indian advertising

03rd November 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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Goodbye Mr. Good!

PR Consultant Vandana Kakar pays tribute to Anthony BM Good, the father of Indian PR, recalling his ethics, vision, and enduring legacy in communication

03rd November 2025
BY Vandana Kakar

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70-Year-Old Child Bids Adieu: Anil Thakraney Pays Tribute to Piyush Pandey

In an emotional column for IMPACT, Anil Thakraney remembers ad legend Piyush Pandey: his genius, laughter, leadership, and the eternal child within

03rd November 2025
BY Anil Thakraney

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DDB Dissolution Rumours: Omnicom Clarifies

Omnicom clarifies to IMPACT that DDB brand remains unaffected by $13.5B merger with IPG while global approvals are pending

03rd November 2025
BY TEAM IMPACT

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#FirstonIMPACT: Sandeep Walunj moves on from Motilal Oswal Financial Services

After over 18 months at MOFSL, the Group Chief Marketing Officer leaves the firm, with October 31,  2025 as his last working day

31st October 2025
BY Antora Chakraborty

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Inside India’s Halloween boom: Why brands are betting on the spooky season

Fuelled by Gen Z’s pop culture love and Instagram aesthetics, Halloween is becoming a key event on India’s marketing calendar, experts say

31st October 2025
BY Yash Bhatia

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What Bill Gates’ cameo in ‘Kyunki 2’ says about India’s rising cultural clout

From sipping chai at Dolly Chaiwala’s stall to meeting Tulsi Virani, Bill Gates’ India journey shows how global icons embrace desi stories

31st October 2025
BY Yash Bhatia

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