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What $11.6B of campaign ads really bought
Marketing Psychology

What $11.6B of Campaign Ads Really Bought

Record $11.6B political ad spend produced viral stunts, not persuasion. Here's what brand marketers can learn about attention and trust.

2 min read
CTV budgets are up 43%; brands still measure views, not action
Marketing Psychology

CTV spend jumps 43%, but Huella says views are not enough

Huella's Singapore push bets that interactive CTV formats, not just better targeting, can turn viewer attention into measurable action.

3 min read
81% of Indian marketers still plan for reach, not attention
Marketing Psychology

81% of Indian marketers still plan for reach, not attention

A new report finds Indian media planning still prioritises reach over attention: 81% rank reach in their top three metrics, only 17%…

2 min read
The cyber cafe closed quietly. The phone in every pocket stayed.
Consumer Behaviour

Jio Story: The Cyber Cafe Closed Quietly, India Stopped Counting

The 2016 shift from rationed data to unlimited access changed how India behaves online. This is the everyday psychology behind that quiet…

3 min read
Why the background feed became the main event
Consumer Behaviour

The two clocks reshaping media: why short-form became premium

Ambient scrolling is no longer filler. Fast Company links the rise of short-form to an 1865 coal paradox, and shows how media…

2 min read
What Overstimulated Cities Teach Marketers About Attention
Marketing Psychology

What Overstimulated Cities Teach Marketers About Attention

Attention is a finite resource, and overstimulated cities spend it before brands get a chance. Here's what marketers can do about it.

2 min read
Cricket fans want participation, not just score updates
Consumer Behaviour

Why Cricket Fans Now Want Participation, Not Just Scores

CREX turned cricket's second-screen habit into scale: 125M+ downloads and 22-24 minutes of daily engagement. Here's the psychology behind it.

3 min read
Why Blockbuster Ads Are Losing Recall Today
Consumer Behaviour

Why Gen Z Can’t Recall Ads: The Psychology Behind the Shift

TV's share of ad spends fell from 39.2% to about 21%, digital rose to 44%+. What the shift means for brand recall,…

2 min read
Visibility gets you considered. Confidence gets you bought.
Consumer Behaviour

Attention Isn’t the Problem. Decision Confidence Is.

Honasa's Saahil Nayar argues brands don't lose because of clutter but because they fail to reduce buying uncertainty. Here's how to build…

3 min read