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, […]
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 […]
Think about the last time an ad actually made you buy something in college. Chances are it wasn’t an ad at all. It was a friend telling you about it between lectures, or someone in your hostel using a product you hadn’t heard of. That’s peer influence. And in 2026, the smartest brands in India […]
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 […]
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 […]
More than 73% of internet users in India now consume content in regional languages. Yet many influencer campaigns are still planned as though English is the default and regional languages are simply an adaptation. We’ve seen this play out repeatedly in multilingual creator campaigns. The brief gets translated, the messaging stays the same, and the […]
There’s a version of this blog post that would tell you to “post consistently, engage authentically, and know your audience.” You’ve read that one. Many times. This isn’t that. Because most creators and brands in 2026 are still operating on 2023 instincts. They’re recycling content across platforms, padding videos to hit arbitrary length targets, and […]
The influencer economy has grown at an unprecedented pace. From niche creators sharing authentic content to professional influencers shaping cultural trends, the industry has evolved into a cornerstone of modern marketing. In fact, India’s influencer‑marketing sector is projected to reach ₹3,375 crore by 2026, growing at a CAGR of ~18% . Recognizing this remarkable journey, the […]
On social media today, people don’t just buy products, they buy trends, moments and the thrill of being part of something new. Remember how everyone rushed to grab the Labubu doll before it sold out? That’s FOMO, the fear of missing out—in action. Influencers play a big role in this, making launches feel urgent and exclusive […]
Durga Puja is one of the most celebrated festivals in India, especially in West Bengal. It’s a time when streets are full of energy, pandals are packed with visitors, and every corner feels festive. For brands, it’s not just about running ads, it’s about resonating with people in a way that feels real and meaningful. […]
