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Positioning 101: How to Find Your Space in a Crowded Market

Positioning 101: How to Find Your Space in a Crowded Market

In a world where every category seems overcrowded and every niche has dozens of players, the winners are sometimes not those wi...

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Nykaa’s Festive Ads: Turning Celebration Into Statement

Nykaa’s Festive Ads: Turning Celebration Into Statement

 When India’s season of festivals rolls in, Nykaa doesn’t only switch colors; It makes marketing a spectacle. Every Diwali, Eid...

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Netflix: How Personalization Became the Product

Netflix: How Personalization Became the Product

Netflix is more than a streaming platform. It is a masterclass in using data and psychology to design experiences that feel per...

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The Psychology of Email Open Rates: What Really Gets People Clicking

The Psychology of Email Open Rates: What Really Gets People Clicking

You obsess over the subject line, refresh your stats after every send, and wonder why one campaign soars while the next falls f...

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'Add to Cart' Psychology: The Small Button That Builds Big Brands

'Add to Cart' Psychology: The Small Button That Builds Big Brands

Every online store has it. The tiny button that takes casual browsing and turns it into real business. The ‘Add to Cart’ Moment...

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Tata CLiQ’s ‘Down to Earth Luxury’: The New Code for Modern India

Tata CLiQ’s ‘Down to Earth Luxury’: The New Code for Modern India

Luxury in India is quietly, yet firmly changing. It used to be defined by exclusivity, status, and speed; now a new wave of lux...

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How F1 and Cricket became the latest playground for brand collaborations

How F1 and Cricket became the latest playground for brand collaborations

Sports marketing has changed completely. What used to be logos on uniforms and commercials during breaks has transformed into f...

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Starbucks: The Psychology of Belonging in A Cup

Starbucks: The Psychology of Belonging in A Cup

In a universe filled with coffee shops, Starbucks is not just an espresso house but a cultural icon. The green mermaid on your ...

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From Product to Brand: The Mindset Shift Every Founder Needs

From Product to Brand: The Mindset Shift Every Founder Needs

Most entrepreneurs start their journey with a focus on creating the best product. They focus on design, quality, packaging and ...

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Google Chrome is Ending Third-Party Cookies: What You Need to Do?

Google Chrome is Ending Third-Party Cookies: What You Need to Do?

What are third-party cookies? They're tiny bits of data stored in your browser by websites you aren't currently visiting. Adv...

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Brand vs. Commodity: Understanding the Difference and How D2C Brands Can Build Lasting Loyalty

Brand vs. Commodity: Understanding the Difference and How D2C Brands Can Buil...

Distinguishing between brands and commodities is a complex task for D2C brands. The line between standing out and blending in ...

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HUL’s Acquisition of Minimalist: A Deep Dive into Strategy & Corporate Evolution

HUL’s Acquisition of Minimalist: A Deep Dive into Strategy & Corporate Evolution

The Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) market in India is a massive force, expected to be worth $60 Billion by 2027 [Inc42]. In the middl...

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Packaging:  The Most Underrated Marketing Channel

Packaging: The Most Underrated Marketing Channel

Let’s face it: Marketing is a glamorous world that keeps on bringing into the limelight fresh and shiny things like social ads,...

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Why Vanity Metrics Kill D2C Brands (and What to Measure Instead)

Why Vanity Metrics Kill D2C Brands (and What to Measure Instead)

For those of you running a D2C (direct-to-consumer) brand, you might have boasted about hitting milestones such as: Last month...

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GA4 Setup: Shopify Expert's Guide

GA4 Setup: Shopify Expert's Guide

For brands, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) has become necessary to measure marketing ROI. However, most Shopify merchants have to dea...

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The Art of Storytelling: Building Memorable D2C Brands

The Art of Storytelling: Building Memorable D2C Brands

In a world where the swiping of every screen brings up yet another "amazing" product, what is it that makes you stop and really...

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Shopify or Magento? The Big Call for D2C Brands in 2025

Shopify or Magento? The Big Call for D2C Brands in 2025

Let's take you into a scene that has become all too familiar to D2C founders in 2025. You have an awesome product. The team is ...

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From Reels to Revenue: Gen Z and the Creator Economy Behind D2C Growth

From Reels to Revenue: Gen Z and the Creator Economy Behind D2C Growth

The Indian D2C market is projected to reach $60 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of over 40% [Inc42, 2024, The Week, 2024]. A...

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