Aabhas Sharma &Amp; Upasana Kaur In New Delhi

Stories by Aabhas Sharma &Amp; Upasana Kaur In New Delhi

When brands don't need celebrities anymore

When brands don't need celebrities anymore

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2007

When it comes to branding exercises, almost everything comes with an expiry date. And celebrity endorsement is no different. This is probably a reason why we see celebrity endorsers being dropped or changed by brands on a regular basis. But does a time come, when brands feel that they can do away with the idea of having any brand ambassador? It certainly seems so in the case of a few brands.

'I need to maintain my high standards'

'I need to maintain my high standards'

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2007

Top Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh speaks on his growing stature in the country and the US PGA experience.

Outdoor ads have huge potential

Outdoor ads have huge potential

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2007

Outdoor advertising in India has a lot of potential. Yet, it somehow escapes the marketing mix of important brands, perhaps as a result of the unclear regulations surrounding the medium. But now major outdoor agencies have come together.

Bingo! ITC has got it right

Bingo! ITC has got it right

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2007

Clever strategising on ITC's part has put Bingo in the number one slot within six months of its launch.

Apartments for Rs 4.5 crore! Will they sell?

Apartments for Rs 4.5 crore! Will they sell?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2007

Apartments that come attached with a hefty price tag are catching everyone's fancy. But is this for real?

Raj Kurup's passport to creativity

Raj Kurup's passport to creativity

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2007

Advertising: It isn't easy to go solo today, what with multinationals ruling the fray. But Raj Kurup is trying.

Advertising: Cannes we, Cannes we not?

Advertising: Cannes we, Cannes we not?

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2007

Iffy prospects for creatives at this year's fest.

Is your music band your passion?

Is your music band your passion?

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2007

Pubs and resto-bars are increasingly providing the stage for live bands to showcase their talent.

Boom for travel websites

Boom for travel websites

Rediff.com   29 May 2007

Online travel in India is booming - the number of online travellers has gone up and so has the number of travel portals.

McCalling for your burger?

McCalling for your burger?

Rediff.com   18 May 2007

McDonald's new mantra for growing its business - 'If you can't come to us, we will come to you'.

Now airlines fight on billboards!

Now airlines fight on billboards!

Rediff.com   9 May 2007

They may not exactly be making great profits, but three airlines are fighting each other out on the billboards.

Designing hospitality his passion

Designing hospitality his passion

Rediff.com   5 May 2007

Being saddled with the tag of 'hospitality industry specialist' doesn't bother architect Bobby Mukherji. He feels it is good to do work in an industry where people from all over the world can take a closer look and admire it.

Spider-Man 3 casts its web

Spider-Man 3 casts its web

Rediff.com   4 May 2007

As many as eight brands are spinning promotional campaigns around the movie.

Ludhiana, now on the hot realty map

Ludhiana, now on the hot realty map

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2007

Mall mania has hit the town what with 15 malls expected to be ready by 2009.

Rs 20 lakh for a bathroom!

Rs 20 lakh for a bathroom!

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2007

With the arrival of foreign sanitaryware brands, consumer is spoilt for choice.

Indian rock: Coming of age?

Indian rock: Coming of age?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2007

Aabhas Sharma finds that desi rock acts are enjoying public support and corporate sponsorships - but there's still a long way to go.

All about 'Advertainment'

All about 'Advertainment'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2007

Advertainment is the new catch phrase that is hooking viewers to the small screen. And admen insist the formula works.

World Cup: Money-spinners are quiet!

World Cup: Money-spinners are quiet!

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2007

The World Cup's around the corner but not many companies are coming forward with freebies and promo activities. Is the market drying up?

Kick the boss to manage stress!

Kick the boss to manage stress!

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2007

Kickboxing is the latest fitness trend that's raging across india

The slow track to Formula 1

The slow track to Formula 1

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2007

Narain Karthikeyan joins A1 Grand Prix much to everyone's surprise.