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    Christina Moniz

    Introduction
    Christina Moniz is a Principal Correspondent with Financial Express. With over 10 years of experience in both journalism and communications, she covers the fascinating world of brands, media and entertainment. When she’s not writing, she’s usually binge-watching her favourite shows, travelling or singing her heart out at karaoke.Read More
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    Christina Moniz is a Principal Correspondent with Financial Express. With over 10 years of experience in both journalism and communications, she covers the fascinating world of brands, media and entertainment. When she’s not writing, she’s usually binge-watching her favourite shows, travelling or singing her heart out at karaoke.

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    By Christina Moniz
    If done right though, CEOs usually come across as more authentic since they are not seen as “paid celebrities”, adds Srinivasan. “The most important thing is to consider if the CEO can ‘perform’ convincingly. The brand team should also be cognisant of the market perception of the CEO,” he says.
    From boardroom to screen: Should CEOs double up as brand endorsers? Premium Story

    The episode also brought a bigger question back into focus for advertisers: Should CEOs double up as brand endorsers?

    By Christina Moniz
    March 9, 2026 09:30 IST
    Amazon Dethrones Dell as India’s Most Trusted Brand in 2026
    Amazon becomes India’s most trusted brand in 2026: TRA Research

    According to the 15th Brand Trust Report by TRA Research, Amazon has climbed 11 spots to become India’s most trusted…

    By Christina Moniz
    March 5, 2026 22:18 IST
    SBI strongest Indian bank; HDFC Bank leads in brand value: Brand Finance

    The 2026 Banking 500 report by Brand Finance reveals SBI as India’s only AAA+ rated bank, ranking 16th for global…

    By Christina Moniz
    March 5, 2026 21:41 IST
    Kalyan’s omnichannel brand Candere has expanded its physical footprint to nearly 100 showrooms. “This brand caters to the lifestyle-centric shopper who seeks global trends with the reassurance of the mother brand,” Kalyanaraman says.
    The business case for everyday bling Premium Story

    A report by the World Gold Council says listed jewellery retailers in India recorded strong revenue growth between 37% and…

    By Christina Moniz
    March 4, 2026 14:53 IST
    Asher adds that strategically what works best for brands is a layered approach that features broad reach channels like YouTube and social to build mental availability, and thereafter the use of retail media and platform-specific activations to capture demand at the point of purchase.
    Delivering at record speed: Growth in E-retail ad spends has flipped the marketing playbook Premium Story

    Quick commerce alone surged by nearly 200% to reach an estimated `6,000 crore, with D2C brands shifting budgets from digital…

    By Christina Moniz
    March 2, 2026 12:31 IST
    As a tech company, our products are very easy for marketers to adopt. In the past, brands would create consumer cohorts and then make their creative content to target these particular cohorts.
    Interview: Meghna Apparao, director, e-commerce & retail (India), Meta Premium Story

    Meta and the Retailers Association of India (RAI) recently released a whitepaper outlining how AI, creators, short-form video and messaging…

    By Christina Moniz
    February 27, 2026 09:33 IST
    With brands having to reset their media strategies, will social media giants take a hit to their ad revenues? Experts believe that platforms might see a short-term revenue dip from youth-heavy categories.
    How brands are gearing up to deal with age-based restrictions Premium Story

    With age-based restrictions on social media, advertisers will likely see an initial disruption, particularly in categories such as beauty, fast…

    By Christina Moniz
    February 23, 2026 09:41 IST
    solo diner
    Table for one – How marketers are targeting solo consumption

    Across dining, travel and entertainment, solo consumption is no longer an oddity but a lifestyle signal.

    By Christina Moniz
    Updated: February 20, 2026 08:12 IST
    Digital Hits 60% Share as India’s Ad Market Reaches ₹1.55 Lakh Crore
    Growth stood at 12% in 2025, says report

    Quick commerce set to be fastest growing channel, to reach Rs 6,000 crore

    By Christina Moniz
    February 19, 2026 00:40 IST
    India’s Ad Market to Cross ₹2 Lakh Crore in 2026
    Ad market may cross Rs 2 lakh crore this year: WPP Media

    Content-driven ads will account for 70% of the market this year

    By Christina Moniz
    Updated: February 19, 2026 11:51 IST
    However, he adds that competition like Adidas and Puma, with stronger on-ground retail and omnichannel presence, may gain an edge if Nike’s visibility or momentum slows. “The partnership with Nykaa must feel strategic and not like a retreat,” he cautions.
    The Nike-Nykaa arrangement is a reminder for global brands that India needs its own playbook Premium Story

    The change comes at a time when Nike is struggling to cope with declining market share and operational and supply-side…

    By Christina Moniz
    February 16, 2026 09:48 IST
    Martin Sorrell, founder and executive chairman, S4 Capital
    ‘If (brands) don’t use the new methods, they get taken apart’: Martin Sorrell, founder and executive chairman, S4 Capital

    Martin Sorrell, founder and executive chairman of S4 Capital, talks to Christina Moniz about the need for agencies to re-examine…

    By Christina Moniz
    Updated: February 13, 2026 05:55 IST
    India-Pakistan match
    India-Pak Showdown: U-turn triggers ad up-turn

    U-turn triggers upturn in ad rates. For advertisers and broadcaster JioStar, the India–Pakistan showdown is less a cricket match and…

    By Christina Moniz
    February 12, 2026 07:21 IST
    Despite the impressive comeback, challenges remain. Ajimon Francis, MD India for Brand Finance, points out that the Bajaj Chetak is still some way off from creating real resonance with Gen Z users, for whom legacy has little relevance.
    How Bajaj Chetak’s spin on its legacy has enabled its comeback in the EV two-wheeler market Premium Story

    Last month, Bajaj Chetak, best known in the 1980s and 1990s as the iconic two-wheeler brand for middle-class families, launched…

    By Christina Moniz
    February 10, 2026 09:25 IST
    "The work we do matters to our clients and helps them build profitable businesses. The form in which they do that may change, but the basic ability to build a brand, drive attention to it or to command a premium in a category is something that advertising agencies were designed to do," Kanthy said.
    Interview: Aditya Kanthy, president & MD, Omnicom Advertising India Premium Story

    Aditya Kanthy, who was appointed president & MD of Omnicom Advertising India, talks to Christina Moniz about the restructuring of…

    By Christina Moniz
    February 4, 2026 09:13 IST
    India’s advertising industry to reach Rs 1.3 lakh crore this year: report

    Digital commands over half of the industry’s ad spending; will account for 70% by 2027.

    By Christina Moniz
    February 3, 2026 00:20 IST
    According to Satish Meena, founder, Datum Intelligence, most newer platforms will find it challenging to replicate the UC business model, which can be time consuming and require huge investments.
    Can platforms like Snabbit compete with Urban Company on speed and price alone? Premium Story

    Earlier this month, home services app Snabbit’s outdoor campaign across major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi NCR got netizens…

    By Christina Moniz
    January 28, 2026 10:21 IST
    Hansa Research’s Ranade points out that for brands in categories like beverages, fintech and smartphones, ad spends for live concerts are still a single digit share of the total media budget but their spending has been growing in recent years.
    Not just noise: How live concerts became serious business in India Premium Story

    Rising disposable incomes, young consumers and corporate sponsorships have transformed live music into a Rs 20,800 crore opportunity.

    By Christina Moniz
    January 26, 2026 09:41 IST
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