Episodes
Madhya Pradesh State Tourism campaigns have captured the interest and attention of audiences for about 15 years now. The MP Ajab hai, MP Mein did hua Bacchae as, Sau Tarth me rang hai and more have positioned MP as a travel destination that offers myriad experiences. In this episode we’ll take a look at all this and more.
Published 08/31/22
In this episode we take a look at Kerala, God’s Own Country and its marketing and advertising initiatives. The state of Kerala has been a pioneer in marketing and has left no stone unturned to position itself as a preferred tourist destination in India. It has used social media to its advantage and is all ready with its post covid promotional endeavours.
Published 06/26/22
In this episode we take a look at the Rajasthan tourism campaign from 1993 till date. We discuss the Padharo Mhare Des and Jane Kya Dinh Jayne campaigns and other marketing initiatives by the State
Published 03/13/22
For brands focused on small town and rural India, the Kumbh Mela offers the opportunity to engage with consumers directly. In this episode we take a look at what it takes for brands to tick at the Kumbh. What are the important questions that brands should ask. What should be their focus. Sales or Brand Building? Let’s consider these questions and some great examples.
Published 02/08/22
In this episode we take a look at innovative, people centric advertising by Tata Steel
Published 01/15/22
In this episode we take a look at the brand building journey of Tanishq, India’s pioneering jewellery brand. Presenting insights into Tanishq’s marketing and advertising campaigns.
Published 09/02/21
Red Bull gives you wings is an iconic tag line which is at the heart of Red Bull’s brand philosophy. in this episode we take a look at how this top selling energy drink carved its own niche to create high quality content for its target audience and grabbed eyeballs through the sponsorship of mega scale events.
Published 07/12/21
Marketing nuggets is a series of short focused insights into brand building initiatives. Marketing mantras and wisdom from iconic brands in less than 10 minutes. In this episode I take a look at HappyDent’s marketing and advertising initiatives in India
Published 06/30/21
Nokia a market leader in the mobile phone market plummeted to rock bottom. In this episode we understand the reasons for Nokia’s failure
Published 06/27/21
Kodak was a market leader in the photography industry. Let’s take a look at how short sightedness led them to become extinct.
Published 06/14/21
PETA is known for its colorful, graphic imagery and controversial advertising. Join me as I take a look at this campaign and share my key takeaways
Published 06/05/21
PepsiCo’s 7 UP mascot, was not limited to its marketing endeavours in India. However, Fido dido is the original cool guy, known to all 90’s kids. He made a brief comeback in 2018. Here’s a look at his journey
Published 04/30/21
Gattu, the boy with the paint brush, ragged in his appearance and full of impish charm was the mascot for Asian Paints from 1954 to 2002. Let’s take a look at his journey in this special episode on iconic Indian mascots.
Published 04/27/21
In this episode we continue to take a look at some iconic Indian mascots. The Amul Moppet is an endearing mascot for Amul and features in many executions for Amul butter on a weekly basis.
Published 04/14/21
Air India’s Marajah is one of India’s most recognised and endearing mascots. The Maharajah turns 75 this year. Let’s take a look at his journey as a pillar of Air India’s advertising strategies and marketing campaigns.
Published 04/05/21
Mysore sandal soap is a 105 year old heritage, beauty soap brand that enjoys immense brand loyalty in southern India. In this episode we take a look at its journey, its marketing, brand communication and brand building initiatives.
Published 03/30/21
Tanishq is a market leader in the Indian branded jewellery market. It has always challenged stereotypes in its advertising campaigns. The Ekatvam campaign became a controversial topic and was withdrawn. In this episode we take a look at what brands can learn and do better when weaving brand conversations
Published 03/24/21
Dove has been redefining beauty and challenging stereotypes. The most recent #stopthebeautytest campaign is another endeavour by Dove to build a conversation around stories of judgement and rejection faced by women during the matchmaking process. Dove has not stopped at talking about the issue but is walking the talk to engineer social change.
Published 03/14/21
MTR is perhaps the most well recognised brand in the ready to cook instant breakfast foods in the traditional Indian foods segment. In this episode we take a look at its brand building initiatives.
Published 03/03/21
Boroline is a multipurpose cream that has been holding its own in the skin care segment in India. Consistent in its packaging, design and quality, steering clear from adding too many variants, it has successfully engineered its transition from a regional brand to a national brand. In this episode we take a short, focused look at its marketing strategies
Published 02/16/21
Parle G is one of India’s most enduring and iconic brands. This home grown brand is associated with magical tea times. Simple, affordable, the common man’s biscuit has positioned itself well. It has reinvented itself and evolved into a millennial brand. In this episode we explore its marketing journey
Published 02/09/21
Mango fruity fresh and juicy- an iconic tag line from the 80’s. in this episode we take a short, focused look at the Frooti advertising campaign by Parle Agro
Published 02/03/21
In this episode we take a look at the Got Milk? campaign that promoted milk as a category and ran the very successful Milk Moustache campaign --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 01/19/21
Thanda matlab Coca Cola is perhaps the most memorable advertising campaign by Coca Cola India. In this episode we take a look at how Coke as a brand has evolved in India. From targeting youth to becoming a brand for the masses join Mariam Noronha as she takes a look at their epic journey
Published 12/02/20