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Year: <span>2026</span>

JK Cement's ₹394 cr paint bet is a trust transfer play
Branding

JK Cement’s ₹394 cr paint bet is a trust transfer play

JK Cement followed its putty customer to the paint counter and used the MaxX umbrella to hit ₹394 cr in paint revenue.…

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Fossil puts royal heritage behind its premium push
Branding

Fossil puts royal heritage behind its premium push

Fossil names Jaipur's Sawai Padmanabh Singh as global ambassador for its Signature Collection, using heritage to push premium watches.

2 min read
Village calls, hostel Wi-Fi and festival feeds tell one Jio story
Consumer Behaviour

Village Calls to Hostel Wi-Fi: Jio’s Local Voice Layer

Why village-to-city video calls, hostel Wi-Fi rituals and festival feeds made Jio feel less like a network and more like a shared…

3 min read
Which Jio data archetype are you?
Consumer Behaviour

What Kind of Data Person Did Jio’s Decade Create?

The Data Saver, Midnight Binger, Hotspot Hero and Reel Royalty are more than memes: they reveal the psychology behind India's data decade.

2 min read
Air France's 'Elegance is a journey' launch
New Ads

Air France’s Eiffel Tower ad and the psychology of elegance

Air France returns to French TV on 8 March 2026 with a campaign built on 'Elegance is a journey.' Here's the behavioural…

3 min read
Jio Story: Why One Phone Becomes a Crowd
Consumer Behaviour

Jio Story: The One-Phone Crowd and Shared Attention

A cricket huddle, a web-series finale, a wedding-season reel: when one connection becomes a crowd, attention turns social. Here is the psychology.

3 min read
Mummy Asks AI for Dal, and the Future Feels Ordinary
Consumer Behaviour

When Mummy Asks AI for Dal, 5G and Cloud Go Quiet

When mummy asks AI for a dal recipe, 5G, cloud and AI become ordinary. A look at Jio's everyday technology shift through…

3 min read
Nike's race medal is built to be worn, not stored
Branding

Nike turns finisher medals into everyday jewellery

Nike's 2026 After Dark Tour medal turns a finisher's keepsake into a necklace, bracelet or keychain—and a daily brand touchpoint.

2 min read
ROYCE' sells Diwali thoughtfulness at Rs 3,195
Branding

ROYCE’ Bets Rs 3,195 on Thoughtful Diwali Gifting

ROYCE' turns familiar Diwali moments surreal for a limited gift collection starting at Rs 3,195, putting recipient taste ahead of the occasion.

2 min read
Kirana to cloud: the shop's second memory
Consumer Behaviour

Kirana to Cloud: The Shop’s Second Memory

The khata book was the kirana's original CRM. As small shops move to digital tools, memory shifts from person to cloud, and…

3 min read
Zoya chases ₹500 crore without losing its velvet rope
Branding

Titan’s Zoya chases ₹500 crore without losing exclusivity

Titan's luxury label Zoya targets ₹500 crore by FY27 on 30% brand growth. Can it scale without diluting the exclusivity that makes…

3 min read
The chai stall, the study call and the road trip run on habit
Consumer Behaviour

Jio Story: The Everyday Habit Loop Data Now Powers

UPI at the chai stall, a study call, maps on a road trip—how data became the invisible cue, routine and reward of…

3 min read