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Rebrands, campaigns, platform changes and the thinking behind them, from the MAM newsroom.

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Cars24’s Skip the Drama turns car buying into a fiery tug-of-war
Advertising12 Nov

Cars24’s Skip the Drama turns car buying into a fiery tug-of-war

Cars24 and Public FYI launch Skip the Drama in Australia, turning used-car hard-sell tactics into a literal tug-of-war on a volcano.

Campa Cola Shifts Festive Ad Focus to Preparation, Not the Party
Advertising12 Nov

Campa Cola Shifts Festive Ad Focus to Preparation, Not the Party

McCann India's new Campa Cola film moves festive advertising from the celebration to the preparation, placing the brand in the work.

Mia by Tanishq’s 230-design festive push courts self-gifting
Marketing12 Nov

Mia by Tanishq’s 230-design festive push courts self-gifting

Mia by Tanishq's Lightscapes collection brings 230-plus designs and self-purchase positioning to India's festive jewellery season.

D2C festive sales rose 45%, but one in five brands fell
Strategy11 Nov

D2C festive sales rose 45%, but one in five brands fell

Diwali 2026 lifted D2C sales value 45%, but one in five brands saw shipments fall over 25% as higher CAC and creative gaps split winners and…

Bata lifts ad spends over 4%, aims for younger India
Marketing11 Nov

Bata lifts ad spends over 4%, aims for younger India

Bata India raised ad spends over 4% in H1 FY27, but CEO Sanjay Rao says efficiency, community and sneakers matter more than budget size.

Titan’s Shukriya, Karigar puts artisans before the gold
Ad Reviews11 Nov

Titan’s Shukriya, Karigar puts artisans before the gold

Titan and Ogilvy turn Diwali gratitude toward 16,000 gold artisans. The film is warm and maker-led, but the commercial ask is soft.

Nitish Reddy’s Viral Slip Powers Deconstruct’s SPF 50 Push
Advertising11 Nov

Nitish Reddy’s Viral Slip Powers Deconstruct’s SPF 50 Push

Deconstruct signs cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy as Brand Partner and turns his viral 'situationships' slip into a sunscreen-led outdoor campaign.

Colgate Elevates Priyam Kanchwala to Brand Experience Media Lead
Marketing11 Nov

Colgate Elevates Priyam Kanchwala to Brand Experience Media Lead

The former Senior Manager – Integrated Media steps into a role that ties media strategy directly to brand experience at Colgate-Palmolive India.

Canara HSBC Life Teases Bumrah Campaign With 24.9 m Clue
Advertising11 Nov

Canara HSBC Life Teases Bumrah Campaign With 24.9 m Clue

Canara HSBC Life Insurance teases its Promises Ka Partner campaign with Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan, using clues 24.9 metres and JSA.

Axis Bank’s ‘open ki aadat’ turns a warning into habit
Advertising11 Nov

Axis Bank’s ‘open ki aadat’ turns a warning into habit

Axis Bank's creator-led campaign for its open app started with an unbranded 'Don't open this' notification, then revealed the app's features.

22-year Unilever veteran Shuchi Suri to head Mahindra auto
News11 Nov

22-year Unilever veteran Shuchi Suri to head Mahindra auto

Mahindra & Mahindra names Shuchi Suri as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, automotive, effective April 1, 2027, after a 22-year Unilever career.

NIVEA Soft Taps Taapsee and Jannat for 72-Hour Hydration
Advertising11 Nov

NIVEA Soft Taps Taapsee and Jannat for 72-Hour Hydration

NIVEA India’s new NIVEA Soft TVC pairs Taapsee Pannu and Jannat Zubair to sell 72-hour hydration as the antidote to Gen Z skincare clutter.

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