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The cardinal sin is to be boring: O&M's Tham Khai Meng?blur=25

The creative process is messy, frightening & filled with insecurity. And that's the fun part. We are in the business of creativity that is changing in many ways & this is the age of the story-teller, says the Worldwide CCO of O&M

Twishy Feb 22, 2014 9:37 AM

Why so serious? Cadbury 5 Star offers the perfect cure in latest ad?blur=25

The new rib-tickling ad by Cadbury 5 Star, sans the famous duo of Ramesh & Suresh, urges people to get rid of seriousness from their lives with a dose of chocolate treatment

Twishy Feb 19, 2014 7:59 AM

Brands show growing love for digital this Valentine's?blur=25

Marketers found a refreshed love for the digital medium this Valentine’s season and the consumers witnessed outstanding campaigns on this medium as compared to the traditional medium

Twishy Feb 18, 2014 8:36 AM

Munch ka crunch ya Perk ka weight??blur=25

Cadbury Perk & Nestle Munch are engaged in a battle royal over weight versus taste, taking on each other with ads in quick succession. Will this marketing gimmick work?

Twishy Feb 17, 2014 7:53 AM

Hewlett-Packard aggressively woos millennials with new devices?blur=25

Hewlett-Packard has launched HP Slate6 VoiceTab & HP Slate7 VoiceTab, plus four new mobile devices for the new generation, especially engineered for the way they multitask & stay connected

Twishy Feb 14, 2014 9:28 AM

Are the radio ads against celebrities justified??blur=25

The recent ad on AIR's FM channel is a veiled attack on celebrity endorsers. Is it fair to blame celebrities for products they endorse or should the manufacturer or service provider be also made responsible?

Twishy Feb 13, 2014 8:37 AM

"Today, the most successful creative agencies are those that are open & collaborative"?blur=25

Deepika Warrier, VP - Mktg, PepsiCo, talks about how the digital medium is changing the way ideas are created, the need to go beyond traditional B-School hiring & the scope to create vernacular content

Twishy Feb 11, 2014 8:32 AM

Wake up to The Times of India's call on farmer suicides?blur=25

A thought-provoking film created by Taproot India as part of TOI's campaign, 'Save The Farmer's Family', features the plight of a village family left behind by a farmer who committed suicide

Twishy Feb 7, 2014 9:33 AM

SpiceJet meets creative agencies?blur=25

SpiceJet is on the lookout for a creative partner. The airline is meeting agencies in Delhi, who have been asked to present their ideas

Twishy Feb 6, 2014 8:07 AM

How to choose the most effective channel to drive brand engagement??blur=25

Marketers have started opting for a perfect blend of digital media with other monologue mediums to get instant insights on consumer sentiments & act more effectively by targeting the right audiences

Twishy Feb 5, 2014 8:15 AM

Micromax - MAdly in love with ads?blur=25

Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas and Partners, the MAd campaign promotes the product by paying tribute to few iconic Indian ads in a humorous manner

Twishy Feb 5, 2014 7:53 AM

Commerce, conscience & celebrity endorsements?blur=25

Big B's recent remark against colas is seen as a belated reaction, which could undermine years of marketing efforts by a brand. It has also raised the crucial point: shouldn't celebrities

Twishy Feb 3, 2014 8:08 AM

BJP should attack the Congress through a line like 'baat haath se nikal chuki hai'?blur=25

Following the Congress' poll campaign blitz, the BJP's message should be believable, relevant & strong, which resonates with the voters, say industry experts

Twishy Jan 31, 2014 8:22 AM

Tata Docomo meets creative agencies?blur=25

The size of the account is estimated to be more than Rs 100 cr. It is learnt that several leading agencies are a part of the review

Twishy Jan 29, 2014 8:22 AM

A tune which is not RaGa – Mein Nahin? Hmmm!?blur=25

Congress’ campaign ‘Main Nahi, Hum’ by Dentsu India has drawn flak from most quarters, even as the BJP has accused the Congress of lifting the same tagline used by Narendra Modi in 2011 for a ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Gujarat

Twishy Jan 28, 2014 9:12 AM

"A good campaign can emerge out of any region if the brief is good & the client is brave"?blur=25

Industry experts at the Creative Circle roundtable held at Epica Awards, while highlighting various aspects of advtg in India & the Middle-East, said that advtg is about public engagement & understanding human insights

Twishy Jan 28, 2014 8:49 AM

Thank God, I am out of it: Mohammed Khan?blur=25

Khan was conferred with 'The Indian Creativity Hall of Fame' by exchange4media on Jan 24. The ad veteran laments that advtg no longer talks to people. It talks at them. He points out all that is wrong with this industry today

Twishy Jan 27, 2014 8:33 AM

Leo Burnett wins Network of the Year at Epica Awards 2013?blur=25

Leo Burnett's total tally was 32 metals. Forsman & Bodenfors was declared Agency of the Year with 15 awards. France topped the country rankings with 75 awards

Twishy Jan 25, 2014 10:55 AM

Airtel's Arun Sharma joins IPG Mediabrands?blur=25

At Bharti Airtel, Sharma was leading the media vertical. With this appointment, he returns to advertising. He had earlier worked with Universal McCann, which is part of IPG Mediabrands

Twishy Jan 23, 2014 7:45 AM

Airtel's Arun Sharma joins IPG Mediabrands?blur=25

At Bharti Airtel, Sharma was leading the media vertical. With this appointment, he returns to advertising. He had earlier worked with Universal McCann, which is part of IPG Mediabrands

Twishy Jan 22, 2014 7:46 PM

Titan goes seductive with SKINN?blur=25

The brand has launched its first TV commercial, conceptualised by JWT India, that showcases the chemistry between strangers and the idea of being seduced by a great fragrance

Twishy Jan 22, 2014 8:23 AM

Maruti awards Celerio's creative duties to Publicis Capital?blur=25

The agency is working on the launch campaign for Maruti's new car, which is expected to release within a month. Sources close to exchange4media have confirmed the news

Twishy Jan 21, 2014 11:22 AM

Maruti awards Celerio's creative duties to Publicis Capital?blur=25

The agency is working on the launch campaign for Maruti's new car, which is expected to release within a month. Sources close to exchange4media have confirmed the news

Twishy Jan 21, 2014 8:11 AM

News is no longer bound to restrictions of appointment viewing: Rizwan Khan?blur=25

The advent of various digital formats and the growing acceptance of citizen journalism have changed the entire broadcasting industry as information leaks out much earlier, says the international journalist & TV host

Twishy Jan 20, 2014 7:56 AM

We are hopeful of a meteoric rise in the mass segment: Yadvinder Singh Guleria?blur=25

More & more visibility of the product in the rural market will help spread more positive word of mouth, which will in turn drive sales, says the VP, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India

Twishy Jan 18, 2014 9:46 AM

Jammu & Kashmir Tourism scouts for advertising agencies?blur=25

The empanelment of advertising agencies will be for a period of three years. Interested agencies have to submit the proposals to the J&K Government by Jan 25, 2014

Twishy Jan 17, 2014 8:14 AM

Tata-Singapore Airlines in talks with creative agencies?blur=25

The multi-agency pitch is underway in New Delhi. Sources close to exchange4media have confirmed the news

Twishy Jan 15, 2014 9:22 AM

CNN-IBN meets creative agencies?blur=25

The multi-agency pitch for the English news channel is underway in Delhi. Sources close to exchange4media have confirmed the news

Twishy Jan 14, 2014 10:05 AM

CNN-IBN meets creative agencies?blur=25

The multi-agency pitch for the English news channel is underway in Delhi. Sources close to exchange4media have confirmed the news

Twishy Jan 14, 2014 8:05 AM

We will be launching India News Business by next quarter: Kartikeya Sharma?blur=25

The MD of ITV Network shares that the group will be coming out with four more channels over the next two quarters, however, there are no further plans to enter the print space

Twishy Jan 13, 2014 8:40 AM