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No metaphors here

Chaitanya Reddy @ June 26, 2008 # No Comment Yet

The new Airtel TV commercial is a refreshing change from the overly loud commercials aired on television. No lessons, no kids, no expensive pets, no metaphors, no symbolic connotations, no mind bending ear shattering music, nothing hidden.
The product allows you to do everyday chorus like paying bills, transferring money - and that is what is shown. [...]

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Jack of all ideas !

Chaitanya Reddy @ June 6, 2008 # One Comment

Brands are increasingly using tried and tested formulas for their media campaigns. The footnote of choosing storyboards seems to be ‘It worked for XYZ brand, no reason why it should not work for my brand’.
In the process the essential difference between the products and their brand values are neglected.
Children are increasingly used in ad campaigns, women continue to [...]

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International cuisine local flavour

Chaitanya Reddy @ June 5, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Chinese Hakka noodles, veg-manchurian, egg-soft noodles - almost like a staple diet, Chinese food is readily available in most of India’s busy street corners. The truth in the recipe and use of authentic ingredients in these ‘Chinese’ delights however, is highly questionable. The street vendor adds a quick dash of spice and chilli to suit [...]

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