AI is abundant now but judgment is such a luxury
After a Chinese court ruled that AI-driven layoffs and pay cuts are unlawful and tech adoption is a choice. Ramakrishnan Raja says the responsibility for that choice sits squarely with the CMO.
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'There has always been a tax collector in your tech stack'
The TTD-Publicis fallout just made it impossible to pretend otherwise.
The age of 'being recommended' has begun: what ChatGPT ads will change
In AI-led marketing, trust beats targeting, says Resonant principal Ramakrishnan Raja.
The case for scrapping the Cannes case study
The DM9 scandal wasn’t just about AI; it exposed an outdated award culture built on performance art.
Why Meta’s pivot on fact-checking is the right move
This course correction is not merely expedient; it’s the right move for Meta, its shareholders, advertisers, and audiences alike, argues Ramakrishnan Raja in his forthright analysis.
Why traditional programmatic is holding you back
The media ecosystem in Asia is now embracing app-driven, performance-first advertising. It's a shift that demands immediate attention from regional CMOs, says Resonant Agency's principal Ramakrishnan Raja.
The 12-minute window to CTV’s goldmine
The fight for CTV inventory is fierce, but the most valuable ad space isn't where you think it is. Ramakrishnan Raja says that CMOs must master how to leverage the 12-minute discovery window for maximum impact.
Jaguar's identity crisis: A self-inflicted wound that could have been avoided
Jaguar's baffling attempt at reinvention from feline grace to rock-based abstraction is a masterclass in brand self-sabotage, says Resonant's Ramakrishnan Raja—and it risks destroying the marque entirely.
Is cheap the new black? E-commerce's existential crisis
Ultra-cheap e-commerce is a race to the bottom. CMOs must build value-driven strategies to survive the "87% OFF!" era, opines the author.