Prasad Sangameshwaran

Advertising's backroom boys take the battle to the marketing front

Advertising's backroom boys take the battle to the marketing front

Conflict of interest and insider trading are just some of the charges that independent production houses are leveling against in-house production houses owned by ad agencies

The big interview with Ogilvy's John Seifert: "I am not even sure if I would have been hired today"

The big interview with Ogilvy's John Seifert: "I am not even sure if I would have been hired today"

In a freewheeling chat with Campaign India, John Seifert, global CEO of Ogilvy, speaks on a wide range of topics, from his unfinished hunt for a global CCO to keeping pace with change for both agencies and clients.

India and Pakistan at loggerheads over BBlunt plagiarism row

India and Pakistan at loggerheads over BBlunt plagiarism row

A BBlunt commercial that has been copied frame-to-frame by a Pakistani beauty brand is causing tension across the border.

In India, WPP sells out of Rediffusion JVs, buys out Madhouse

In India, WPP sells out of Rediffusion JVs, buys out Madhouse

Sudler, Wunderman and Y&R, which now operate as joint-venture agencies with Rediffusion, will now be developed as wholly owned agencies.

India's top 100 brands for 2018

India's top 100 brands for 2018

Consumer electronics and shopping brands dominate India's top 10, with other brand moves indicating Indians aren't prioritising health yet to the extent some headlines might suggest.

India's top local brands

India's top local brands

In-country experts weigh in on the success of local Indian brands like Tata, Patanjali and Flipkart.

"We are preparing for hyper-personalisation on the large screen": Nikki Mendonca, Accenture

"We are preparing for hyper-personalisation on the large screen": Nikki Mendonca, Accenture

In an interview with Campaign India, Nikki Mendonca, president, Accenture Interactive Operations steers the conversation towards marketing investments that has a direct linkage to sales.

India's top local brands

India's top local brands

Local brands tend to cool off, but their story is far from over.

Tech dominates India's top 100 brands, FMCG names struggle

Tech dominates India's top 100 brands, FMCG names struggle

An analysis of India's top 100 brands, according to consumers. Which made significant gains in 2019, and which lost their stripes?

What can advertising learn from blackjack and single malts?

What can advertising learn from blackjack and single malts?

Ogilvy's Sonal Dabral spoke at Spikes Asia about the three things he enjoys the most in life, and how they relate to the industry.

'60% of the ads do not travel well across Asia'

'60% of the ads do not travel well across Asia'

As cultural shifts continue to happen at a rapid pace, Irene Joshy of Kantar provides some tips to stay ahead of the curve and build iconic brands

Diageo's India CMO on avoiding 'falling into the stereotyping trap'

Diageo's India CMO on avoiding 'falling into the stereotyping trap'

Julie Bramham makes a strong case for doing away with gender stereotypes at the inaugural session of Spikes Asia 2019

For DAN's new APAC CEO Ashish Bhasin, the sequel is where the plot thickens

For DAN's new APAC CEO Ashish Bhasin, the sequel is where the plot thickens

The career trajectory of Ashish Bhasin, the newly appointed CEO of DAN APAC, shows that it's possible to have a longer and more impactful second innings in advertising.

Indian brands still challenged abroad

Indian brands still challenged abroad

Local names make up a quarter of Nielsen's ranking of India's top 100 brands, but exporting them remains a challenge.

What’s unique to India’s consumer market

What’s unique to India’s consumer market

We consulted market experts for their insights into Indian consumers.

'We will continue to be good listeners': Terry Savage, chairman, Cannes Lions

'We will continue to be good listeners': Terry Savage, chairman, Cannes Lions

In an exclusive interview with Campaign India, Terry Savage, chairman, Cannes Lions speaks about the future of the Cannes Lions festival.

'There are many who are hoping AI is just a fad that'll go away'

'There are many who are hoping AI is just a fad that'll go away'

Martech has shifted the role of marketing managers to metrics and strategy, not promotions and creatives, says Darden School of Business professor Rajkumar Venkatesan.

DDB's Wendy Clark in conversation with Campaign India

DDB's Wendy Clark in conversation with Campaign India

DDB's global CEO: "I know what it feels like to be passed over for an opportunity."