Insights

Marketers Are Eating Their Seed Corn

Why Experts Warn That Discount Driven Branding Is Putting Companies at Risk As competition intensifies across retail sectors worldwide, a growing number of brands are turning to price-off deals to win quick sales—only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of shrinking margins and fading consumer loyalty. Marketing experts warn that discount addiction is quietly […]

Insights

Pay peanuts, Get monkeys

Why should marketers care? Because price-off deals are not just tactical incentives they can become a brand’s undoing. In India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, where the overall market is projected at US $245 billion in 2024 and poised for steady growth. A flood of discounting may sell units—but many brands built on inherited legacy […]

Jobs

In 2025, Amazon layoffs

  • November 3, 2025
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In 2025, Amazon conducted a significant round of layoffs, cutting approximately 14,000 corporate jobs, primarily in white-collar roles across various divisions, including AWS, human resources, and operations. This reduction accounted for about 4% of Amazon’s white-collar workforce and is part of the company’s effort to restructure and align with rapid advances in AI and automation […]

Startups

Finding Your North Star: How to Align Goals, Metrics, and Growth

In business, the most common answer to “What’s your goal?” is often: “I want more sales.”But seasoned entrepreneurs know this—sales aren’t a North Star. If you’re a traditional business trying to modernize, a young founder building your first startup, or a small business fighting to grow sustainably, it’s time to get clear on what truly […]

Recent News

The Gut-Brain Connection

  • October 31, 2025
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Have you ever felt that profound sense of discomfort—be it persistent back pain, unexplained low energy, or recurring digestive issues—that modern medicine only seems to treat with temporary fixes? The truth is, chronic diseases often stem not from a single failing organ, but from a systemic imbalance that requires a holistic approach. This blog, inspired […]

Insights

Global AI Market Trends: 2025 Outlook & Predictions

  • October 28, 2025
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Welcome if you’re reading this, chances are you’re curious about where artificial intelligence (AI) is headed globally in 2025 (and beyond). Whether you’re a business leader, tech enthusiast, investor or just someone wondering “what’s next?”—this blog’s for you. Grab a tea (or coffee), and let’s dive in. 1. Market Size & Growth – What the […]

Innovation Media

Piyush Pandey: The Man Who Gave India Its AdVoice

Piyush Pandey’s warm grin captured the spirit of the “Minister of Fun” who poured his heart into every ad he created. He wasn’t just Ogilvy’s creative leader – to many, he was Ogilvy itself. For over four decades, he gave India its stories – simple, rooted, and unforgettable. Often hailed as the “Godfather of Indian […]

Society

How AI Is Changing Daily Life From Shopping to Smart Homes

Let’s be honest — when you hear Artificial Intelligence, your mind probably jumps to futuristic robots or sci-fi thrillers. But here’s the twist: you’re already using AI every single day. From that Netflix show you binge-watched last weekend (yep, AI recommended it), to your morning “Hey Google” routine — artificial intelligence has quietly woven itself […]