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AI Search influencer marketing
July 1, 2026

AI Search Is Changing Influencer Marketing: Here’s What Brands Need to Know

Here’s something that should make every brand marketer sit up straight. Open ChatGPT or Perplexity right now. Type in a question your customer would ask: “Best skincare brand for oily skin in India” or “Which fintech app is best for investing in 2026.” Look at the answer. Now look at what it cites.  Chances are, […]
Internet culture and moment marketing
June 30, 2026

How Indian Brands Use Internet Culture in Influencer Marketing

Nobody planned for Prashant. A creator named Ayush joined Instagram on March 8, 2025, with zero followers. In a split-screen video where he was guessing the names of bakery items, he mispronounced “croissant” as “Prashant.” The video hit 21 million views.  Within days, Britannia temporarily rebranded on Instagram as “Britannia.Prashant.” Swiggy mapped croissant searches to […]
Events Influencer Marketing
June 25, 2026

How Brands Are Using Influencer Marketing at Events to Turn FOMO Into Sales

Here’s something worth paying attention to. Coachella 2026 had no major Indian artists performing. And yet Indian social media was flooded with Coachella content for days. Not because of the music. Because Indian creators attended the event as brand representatives, and their content travelled back home faster than any paid campaign could.  That’s events influencer […]
SEBI Guidelines for Finfluencers
June 24, 2026

SEBI Pulled Down 1.2 Lakh Posts: Here’s What Finance Brands Running Influencer Campaigns Need to Do Right Now

If you’re a BFSI or fintech brand that works with influencers, this one is directly for you. Not a regulatory update you can skim and forget. Something that changes how you write your next brief. SEBI’s crackdown on unregistered finfluencers continues to reshape how finance brands approach influencer marketing in 2026. Earlier this year, SEBI […]
Micro Dramas
June 24, 2026

Micro Dramas Are Booming in India: Here’s How Brands Can Use Influencers to Make the Most of It

You’ve probably already watched one without realising it. A six-episode series on Instagram where each episode is under 90 seconds. A workplace comedy on Reels that somehow kept you hooked until the end. A brand story that felt like a show you actually wanted to watch. That’s a micro drama. And in India, they’re having […]
Marketing lessons from icc women world cup
November 4, 2025

More Than a Match: Marketing Lessons from India’s Women’s World Cup Victory

The Indian Women’s Cricket Team’s World Cup victory wasn’t just a sporting milestone, it was a cultural reset. After decades of being overshadowed by the men’s team, India’s women cricketers finally lifted their first-ever World Cup trophy, igniting a wave of emotion, pride, and social media celebration. But beyond the goosebumps and hashtags lies a […]
Samay Raina Brand Storytelling
October 30, 2025

Humor in Advertising: How Samay Raina Is Redefining Brand Storytelling in India’s Digital Age

Samay Raina isn’t just collaborating with brands, he’s redefining how they connect with digital audiences. Forget generic endorsements. His signature blend of sharp humor, unfiltered storytelling, and skitvertising, where brands become part of the punchline, not the script, has made him one of India’s most inventive comedy influencers. Whether he’s riffing on everyday chaos or […]
Global Brands & Indian Creators
September 4, 2025

How Global Brands are Leveraging Indian Content Creators to Win Consumers in 2025

In 2025, global brands are increasingly turning to Indian content creators to capture the attention of one of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets. These collaborations allow brands to craft culturally relevant messaging, reach diverse audiences across regions, and leverage platforms where engagement is highest. Indian creators bring deep insights into local trends, language preferences, […]