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    Gopika Nair

    Short-form video continues to reign, with 52% of creators favouring it for monetisation. However, earnings vary widely by follower size.
    Only 12% of Indian creators rely on social media for a living: Report

    Over half make under 25% of their income from social platforms, with only 12% earning the bulk (75% or more)…

    By Gopika Nair
    July 8, 2025 17:04 IST
    Users want transparency, better compatibility tools, and, increasingly, experiences that go beyond the screen. Niche apps, in-person events, and community-based dating options are filling that gap.
    Gen Z breaking up with love apps? No matches for algorithm-driven partners

    “The dating app sector is at a crossroads as user preferences shift towards organic, in-person connections over digital swiping,” Yasin…

    By Gopika Nair
    July 1, 2025 09:37 IST
    Jefferies India alcohol stocks, United Spirits share price target
    No booze, still buzz: How India’s drinking culture is changing—bottle by bottle

    India’s non-alcoholic beverage sector is projected to more than double to $88 billion by 2027. That’s a staggering 18% compound…

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: June 27, 2025 11:54 IST
    WhatsApp assures its massive global user base that the average user is not expected to hit this limit.
    WhatsApp ads are coming, but can Meta avoid ad fatigue?

    As Meta prepares to build an ad-driven future for WhatsApp, the app’s strong record of privacy-focused design is about to…

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: June 19, 2025 13:52 IST
    Physical notebooks may still dominate in volume, but the shift to screen-based learning poses long-term structural questions for the category.
    ITC Classmate’s real homework: Staying relevant in a digital-first India

    When ITC launched the Classmate brand in 2003, India’s stationery market was dominated by small, unorganised players.

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: June 19, 2025 12:20 IST
    But these interactions are also quietly fuelling product development pipelines and machine learning datasets. (Image created with ChatGPT)
    What happens to the data you share with your AI chatbot?

    “AI companion platforms often collect extensive personal data, including users’ emotional expressions and behaviours,” Lalit Kalra, Partner – Cybersecurity Consulting,…

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: August 1, 2025 09:50 IST
    In the end, AI companions may reflect our desires, but they cannot fulfil them entirely. As Sinha puts it: “If society outsources emotional life to a machine, we risk forgetting how to be with one another.” (Image created on ChatGPT)
    Of bots and broken hearts: AI companions in an age of loneliness

    Once the stuff of science fiction, AI companions are now millions strong, offering comfort, intimacy, and always, on empathy. From…

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: June 17, 2025 21:03 IST
    The data also challenges longstanding assumptions about rural media access. According to the report, 74% of digital-only users and 75% of linear TV viewers reside in rural India, signalling widespread digital penetration beyond urban centres.
    Only 1 in 4 Indians now watch traditional TV: Report

    At the same time, digital-only audiences have surged to 23%, reflecting a decisive shift in content preferences across age, geography,…

    By Gopika Nair
    June 17, 2025 10:59 IST
    And for Niva Bupa, that difference lies not in star power, but in stories people can see themselves in.
    ‘The era of superstars is over’ Niva Bupa’s Nimish Agrawal on the future of insurance marketing

    For years, Indian insurance ads have followed a predictable formula: a celebrity face, a fear-driven message, and a forgettable impact.…

    By Gopika Nair
    June 16, 2025 14:21 IST
    Hamidani notes that it might take another 20 to 30 years for Indian consumers to accept such bold messaging. (Image Credits: X)
    ‘Notorious advertising’, Swiggy under fire for ‘Dilli Se Hu BLCK’ ad over slur reference

    “Ultimately, a nation’s advertising tends to reflect its people,” Harish Bijoor, Founder of Harish Bijoor Consults Inc, told the financialexpress.com,…

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: June 12, 2025 12:29 IST
    Until a proper framework is in place, there is no right answer to questions in a business which piggybacks on fear and blind faith, making it a clear ground to feed manipulation based on non-scientific methods. ( AI image created with Ideogram)
    How ‘meri shaadi kab hogi’ dilemma fueled a $163 mn FaithTech market; but legal vacuum remains a concern

    Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, astrologers offering services for consideration could be deemed service providers. But holding them legally…

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: June 11, 2025 17:03 IST
    Perhaps the most significant shift is in how campaigns are being designed to run after release.
    How movie marketing is becoming a blockbuster of its own

    A 25-hour “Death Stream” marathon across Twitch and YouTube followed, attracting 6.8 million concurrent viewers and bringing in $2.3 million…

    By Gopika Nair
    June 7, 2025 09:47 IST
    Local media reports also suggest that RCB coerced the police and authorities into victory celebrations, as many international cricketers had to leave the country.
    Did RCB’s marketing fiasco cost 11 lives at Bengaluru victory rally?

    At the centre of this scrutiny is Nikhil Sosale, the Head of Marketing and Revenue for RCB at Diageo India,…

    By Gopika Nair
    June 6, 2025 16:46 IST
    The growing presence of quick commerce has led to calls for regulatory intervention.
    Deep discounts and delivery speed are hurting Kirana stores: Kearney report

    The report finds that only 6% to 8% of quick commerce sales are truly incremental, meaning most purchases are not…

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: June 5, 2025 15:35 IST
    MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, Club Mahindra, Agoda, Air India, and Thomas Cook together made up over 33% of digital ad spending.
    India spent 28% more on travel ads in 2024, with 62% going to YouTube and Instagram

    YouTube and Instagram made up over 62% of digital ad spending, with short-form videos and influencer-led content contributing significantly to…

    By Gopika Nair
    June 5, 2025 13:33 IST
    India’s ice cream market, currently valued at Rs 228.6 billion, is expected to quadruple to Rs 956 billion by 2032, according to Research and Markets.
    Ankit Chona is back to chill: Hocco aims for Rs 450 cr in ice cream sales

    “We continued to run our restaurant business and a very small ice cream parlour brand called Huber and Holly,” Chona…

    By Gopika Nair
    Updated: June 18, 2025 11:19 IST
    While demand has grown steadily, the supply side faces challenges. The most ethical harvesting method, waiting until fledglings leave the nest, allows only one or two harvests a year and often yields nests with more contaminants.
    Edible bird’s nest: New caviar? An $8.45 billion industry, costing Rs 8 lakh/kg

    It’s made of spit, costs more than gold, and is driving a global wellness boom. Edible bird’s nest, crafted from…

    By Gopika Nair
    May 31, 2025 11:24 IST
    "Earlier, it was all about touchscreens or cute selfie stations. Today, AR, VR, AI, and spatial computing aren’t accessories anymore. They are the experience," Sindhu Biswal, CEO and Founder of Buzzlab, told financialexpress.com.
    All eyes on AI: Brands are watching you watch them

    Experiential marketing has always been hard to measure. AI changes that. Brands can now attribute ROI not just to footfall…

    By Gopika Nair
    May 30, 2025 10:54 IST
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