Four things marketers can learn from Angry Birds!


Angry birds – the game that ‘turned tables’ on the way we knew computer gaming before it. Other than creating a created a splash among casual gamers and inciting Read more

I don’t just shop. I FlipKart it! Have you seen this campaign yet?


Few brands manage to create path-breaking campaigns. FlipKart is right on top of that list today. FlipKart caught my attention when they launched their first campaign (reviewed here) by Read more

Cadbury’s new ad falls short to the brand


I have always admired Cadbury’s ad campaigns. Remember the one with the ad with the jingle Kuch Khaas  hai, zindagi mein (there is something special in life)? Yes, the Read more

Airtel gives a chance to train with Man Utd


Airtel has launched its latest campaign – ‘Rising Stars’ which gives 12 children under 16 years to train with Man Utd at the Carrington training ground, Manchester. The selection Read more

Blame Fastrack & Move on!


That is exactly what Fastrack wants you to do. Their latest campaign encourages the young & reckless to push boundaries, break rules and then, blame Fastrack! The campaign debuts Read more

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Flipkart.com – No Kidding. No worries: Brand analysis #33

Posted on by Ajit Vishwanath Posted in brand activation, brand evolution, cluttered market, good positioning, market potential, mass-market, new market sector, services marketing | 1 Comment

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Excerpt: Flipkart.com, an entrepreneurial venture by two ex-Amazonemployees launched its latest campaign in a bid to break mental barriers aboutonline shopping and increase buying confidence among Indian consumers. Thecampaign focuses on three key concerns that Indian consumers normally harbourin their minds when ‘considering’ shopping online – Reluctance to usecredit/debit cards, manufacturer’s warranty and a replacement assurance in the caseof a defective product. Indians still are a long way from actively using onlineportals instead of the regular retail shop option.The brand faces a similarchallenge that the biscuit manufacturer McVitie’s is facing in its category -Getting people into a new ‘habit’. McVitie’s campaign…

Tata Docomo – No getting away: Brand analysis #31

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Excerpt: Tata Docomo’s recent campaign promotes their networkstrength humorously. With multiple ad variants, the campaign effectively messagesthat no matter ‘where’ one is, the network reaches them. A few years back whenthe mobile market was in the growth phase (especially in the metros); mobilecompanies were targeting their brand campaigns at specific demographic customerprofiles. Airtel was popular among the 22-40 age group whose primary need wasstrong connectivity and superior customer service. Vodafone was popular among the16-25 age group whose primary need was VAS and flexible plans. BSNL was popularamong the 40+ age group who had a loyalty towards the company (through fixedline subscriptions)…

Epson – See beyond the usual: Brand analysis #25

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Excerpt: Launched in India in 2000, Epson India is an affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, Japan. The company has evolved greatly since starting out as watchmakers over 60 years ago. Their latest campaign comes after being quiet for over a year and a half. India’s printer, copier and MFP (Multi-functional printer) market estimated at $500 million is growing at 12-15% annually. HP remains the leader with a market share of 55.7%, while Canon follows with 24.6%. With Epson at only 6.9%, the scope for growth is good. The printing ink market is estimated at $750 million, of which $600 million is…

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