
Marketing Matters: When Lay’s got consumers to snack on creative experiences
An in-depth look at how Lay’s uses experiential and participatory marketing to transform everyday snacking into engaging, culture-driven consumer experiences.
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An in-depth look at how Lay’s uses experiential and participatory marketing to transform everyday snacking into engaging, culture-driven consumer experiences.

The deal values the Bengaluru-based company at close to Rs 4,500 crore.

Swiggy Scenes’ “Un-Coop Yourself” is a bold, immersive New Year’s Eve activation that cleverly mirrors modern at-home habits—only to flip them into a vibrant call to step out, connect, and ce

MARS Cosmetics introduced its Cloud Kiss Soft-Matte Lipstick with a sunrise hot air balloon activation that blended romance, experiential storytelling, and brand philosophy, turning a product

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A quick overview of iQOO’s viral Mumbai billboard banter campaign, where the brand engaged Amazon, EaseMyTrip, Taco Bell, CoinSwitch, and others through witty, playful comebacks. The creative

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Beckham will help promote community sport, deepen engagement around major sporting events, and support the bank’s long term social impact and youth focused initiatives.

The event aimed to strengthen a broader community around movement and everyday fitness, encouraging people to view walking as an accessible and consistent way to stay active.

India’s peak wedding season is driving massive brand activity, with companies pouring up to 40% of their annual marketing budgets into digital-first, premium, and omnichannel campaigns. From

The AI chatbot’s latest campaign shows how asking an AI for everything has become second nature.

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Huggies India wins parents’ trust by blending scientific rigor with emotional understanding, using innovations like fast-absorbing diapers and insights-driven creative campaigns to turn invis

Tata Consumer Products Limited is redefining outdoor advertising in India by blending cutting-edge technology with deep cultural storytelling. Through immersive, large-format installations ac

Bikaji Foods International Limited unveils a refreshed brand logo that blends its rich Rajasthani heritage with a modern, global-facing identity—signalling the brand’s next phase of growth wh

Magnum Ice Cream Company’s appointment of Publicis as its global media agency marks a strategic milestone in its journey as a standalone business, highlighting a strong shift toward data-driv

Hamleys has introduced India’s first-ever Hamleys Café at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium, Pune, blending retail, play, and dining into a single immersive family experience. The launch reflect

A deep dive into why Cristiano Ronaldo was recently seen wearing Puma shoes despite his high-profile lifetime deal with Nike, and what it reveals about modern athlete branding.

Coca-Cola is bringing back one of its most loved discontinued flavors — Diet Cherry Coke — in early 2026, marking the end of a five-year hiatus. The move taps into nostalgia, consumer demand,

Director of Sales and Marketing Tushar Malhotra explains the vision behind the Gen Z-focused 'Drink It Up 2.0' campaign with Deepika Padukone, discussing the pivot to lifestyle branding and d

By using a casual and humorous setup, the reel presents Airbnb’s broader message that host-driven stays can deliver ease and familiarity across different travel settings.

Long-form content initiative developed by Tonic Worldwide focuses on the authentic journeys of Indian athletes, starting with national record holder Tejas Shirse.

The limited-edition collection blends Kintsugi-inspired design with stories of women who rebuild, rediscover, and return stronger.

While AI makes marketing faster, smarter and more efficient, it can’t replace human emotion, cultural insight and storytelling. The most successful campaigns will combine AI’s scale with huma

A smile forms the basis of the new visual system, reflecting PepsiCo’s mission of creating “more smiles with every sip and every bite."

Reliance Industries is reviving nostalgic Indian brands like Campa, BPL, Ravalgaon, and Velvette to accelerate growth in FMCG and consumer electronics. By leveraging emotional connections, ag

Tim Cook doubles his personal investment in Nike, signaling strong confidence in CEO Elliott Hill’s turnaround strategy and the brand’s long term growth vision

A deep dive into how Bosch India and Mad Influence turned a universal monsoon frustration into a pop-culture moment, transforming everyday laundry struggles into a humorous, highly relatable

Oreo is set to launch zero-sugar chocolate sandwich cookies in the US in January 2026, replacing cane sugar with artificial sweeteners. While health-conscious consumers and diabetics welcome

Kinder Joy is reinventing itself for a new generation of fans. From immersive Comic Con experiences to fandom-driven collaborations like Harry Potter and DC Funko Pops, the brand is shifting

The breakfast-cereal market in India is overwhelmingly dominated by ready-to-eat cereals, which accounted for roughly 74.5% of the cereal market in 2024.

Featuring Ranveer Brar, the new campaign highlights its shift toward a broader Asian flavour portfolio and encouraging home-cooked alternatives to takeaway.

KFC’s Bold New Campaign: Johny Lever Takes on the “Great KFC Feastival

The target comes as the protein snack brand crosses Rs 150 crore in annual recurring revenue at the end of its first year.

From monsoon grip campaigns to the IPL’s most recognisable timeout, CEAT continues to rely on deep-rooted cricket partnerships to drive its next phase of brand-building.

The move marks Biscoff’s first local production outside Europe, as Mondelez bets on India’s growing appetite for premium snacks.

Zepto has launched a bold campaign by staging a “fake shaadi” event to anchor its brand in India’s wedding-season consumption cycle. Recognising that weddings drive massive purchasing, the br

Xiaomi turned criticism into a brand-defining moment by livestreaming a full teardown of its Tesla-rival electric SUV, the YU7. The move showcased radical transparency, engineering confidence

As 2025 wraps up, marketing leaves us with powerful lessons on trust, culture, experiences, and authenticity. A look at what truly mattered this year and what brands must carry forward into 2

Hi-Chew’s U.S. success story highlights how lifestyle marketing, gaming partnerships, fashion collaborations, and immersive experiences helped the Japanese candy brand build deep connections

Asian Paints unveils a powerful new campaign for Apex Ultima Protek, blending Graphene-powered innovation with the strategic brilliance of chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Gukesh Dommaraju

A deep-dive article on Foxtale’s strategic expansion into the bodycare segment with the launch of Hula Hoop, its new science-led brand, marking its evolution into a powerful House of Brands m

John Wren remains Chairman & CEO, Phil Angelastro remains EVP & CFO, and Philippe Krakowsky and Daryl Simm serve as Co-Presidents and COOs. The company’s full leadership team will be

Asian Paints is the official Colour Partner of Indian cricket for three years. MD & CEO Amit Syngle discusses the first-of-its-kind association, including the new 'Colour Cam' designed to

Indian Railways is rolling out a major upgrade by allowing top food chains like KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway, McDonald’s, Haldiram’s, and Baskin Robbins to open outlets at stations across the count

The target comes as the protein snack brand crosses Rs 150 crore in annual recurring revenue at the end of its first year.

Tilaknagar Industries has entered India’s premium whisky segment with the launch of Seven Islands Pure Malt, a blend of Indian and Scottish single malts crafted for evolving, premium-seeking

With its strongest year yet, expanding touchpoints across India and a sharpened focus on localisation and engineering-led differentiation, Škoda’s 25-year journey enters a decisive new phase.

The Delhi High Court has restrained Patanjali Ayurved from airing its “Dhoka” chyawanprash advertisement after Dabur India alleged it was misleading and disparaged rival brands. The court rul