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Trust, Not Billings, Won Publicis the PepsiCo Account
Marketing Psychology

Why Publicis Traded a Pitch for PepsiCo and Control

Publicis skipped Coca-Cola's pitch to take PepsiCo without one. The real prize wasn't billings—it was control built on years of trust.

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The psychology behind Molson Coors' 4x creator engagement
Marketing Psychology

The Psychology Behind Molson Coors’ 4x Creator Engagement

Molson Coors rewired approvals and briefs for creator speed—then engagement quadrupled. Here's the psychology behind why looser control works.

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Samsung Turns Apple’s Foldable Launch Into a Branding Lesson
Branding

Samsung’s Apple Roast Is More Than Just Twitter Banter

Samsung turned Apple’s iPhone Duo launch into a real-time roast. Here’s what the banter reveals about challenger positioning and share of voice.

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AI, Content and Experience: This Week's Leadership Bets
Branding

Marketing Leadership Moves Signal AI, Content and Experience Bets

From Accenture's AI-focused CMO hire to Network18's content-first elevation, this week's moves reveal where brands are placing strategic bets.

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CEAT’s shift from rhino toughness to smart mobility
Branding

CEAT’s Brand Evolution: From Rugged Rhino to Smart Mobility

CEAT replaced its rhino and ‘Born Tough’ tagline with a safer, smarter mobility purpose. Here’s what the repositioning teaches brand leaders.

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What Somany’s brand refresh reveals about durable positioning
Branding

What Somany’s Brand Refresh Teaches About Durable Positioning

Somany's shift from a celebrity tagline to an architect-focused identity shows how brands stretch across emotional and technical buying jobs.

3 min read
Amazon India's 20 Lakh Seller Milestone Is a Lesson in Friction
Marketing Psychology

Amazon India Hits 20 Lakh Sellers: A Friction Lesson

Amazon India crossed 20 lakh sellers ahead of the festive season. Here's how lower fees, AI tools and timely recommendations are changing…

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Why anxious consumers cut back and what brands can do
Consumer Behaviour

What France’s Anxious Shoppers Reveal About Consumer Psychology

French shoppers are splitting steaks, skipping wine and watching prices. Here's what that anxiety reveals about consumer psychology.

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Luxury Doesn't Advertise. It Invites.
Branding

Why Havas Bet on Luxury Experience Design in India

Havas India has launched Shortcut Shobiz India with Paris-based Shortcut. Here's the consumer psychology behind why luxury brands are buying experiences, not…

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20 Years Of Brand Ideas: What Actually Held Up
Branding

20 Years Of Brand Ideas: What Still Holds True

Branding Strategy Insider marks 20 years of brand thinking. Here's what its anniversary essay reveals about positioning, clarity and brand value in…

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Why Havas Is Betting on Luxury Experiences in India
Branding

Why Havas Is Betting on Luxury Experience Design in India

Havas India, Shortcut and Shobiz have launched a luxury experiential agency in Mumbai. Here's the consumer psychology behind the bet on experience…

3 min read
Why Luxury Brands Are Buying Experiences, Not Ads
Branding

Why Havas Is Betting on Luxury Experiences in India

Havas India and Paris-based Shortcut have launched a luxury experiential agency. Here's the consumer psychology behind India's shift to premium experiences.

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