The talented face behind 350 ads – Mahima Mehta

Having grown up in the mesmerizing city of lakes – Bhopal, Mahima Mehta spent her teenage years sheltered from the shadow of the entertainment world. She was 19 when she decided to jump on to the hustle-bustle of the most happening city in India – Mumbai. The opportunity came in the form of a year-long diploma in Advertising from the […]

How Subaru gained a loyal LGBTQ customer base

It was the mid-1990s, and the sales of Subaru were on a major decline. The marketers had to do something, and fast! When other car manufacturers were going after the same mainstream demographic, Subaru decided to focus on niche marketing. In an unprecedented move, Subaru became the first to pay attention to minorities.A focus group study revealed a particular affinity […]

ASCI takes a step towards transparent advertising

How many times have you heard terms like ‘No 1,’ ‘most recommended,’ ‘winner of Tom Dick and Harry award’ in advertisements? While some of these accreditations can be genuine, most are vague and misleading. This buffoonery is about to come to an end. Advertisers will now have to think twice before exaggerating the superiority of their product with deceptive decorations, […]

Is advertising evil?

How Lucky Strike invented a new use for smoking. Year: 1930 Brand: Lucky Strike Manufacturer: American Tobacco Company Campaigns: Tempted to Over-indulge, ‘Reach for a Lucky Instead of a Sweet’ Usage: Fat Burner In the 1920s, Lucky Strike unveiled an advertising campaign that was credited with increasing the brand’s cigarette sales by more than 300% in the first year. Their slogan: “Reach for a Lucky instead […]

Top YouTube Advertisements of 2019

We begin the New Year looking back at some exciting milestones in the world of Advertising. Google India recently revealed an annual YouTube Ads Leaderboard, listing out some beloved commercials produced through the year. Let us reminisce on the advertisements that ruled the internet in 2019, by garnering highest grossing shares and views on the popular video sharing platform – […]

6 iconic Indian Ads of the 90s

It won’t be an overstatement to say that the 90s was the golden decade of advertising. It set the tone for the millennial to come, with truly captivating ad films. Let us look at some of our favorite commercials, which had a significant impact on the world of Indian Advertising. 1. Raymond – The Complete Man The Complete Man series […]