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Microsoft’s tighter integration with LinkedIn
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Microsoft’s tighter integration with LinkedIn

October 29, 2018 by Karthik S

Had a few points to add in this . As you would have already known, I’m a big fan/believer in LinkedIn, which I believe is that rare social/professional networking platform that actually has inherent/implied rules on its content… something that a majority…

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Invasive fear-marketing by the makers of the Hindi film Pihu
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Invasive fear-marketing by the makers of the Hindi film Pihu

October 28, 2018 by Karthik S

If you have seen the trailer of Pihu, you’d know how despicable this marketing tactic is. Using fear to sell products like insurance, I can understand, because the end goal is supposed to be for our benefit. But, to sell (after all)…

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Inventive fraud using Google search results and JustDial!
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Inventive fraud using Google search results and JustDial!

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 by Karthik S

This is an entirely remarkable public notice! It showcases how crooks understand modern technology in sophisticated ways to fool gullible people! How did the said mobile number end up being listed in a Google search for EPFO Bandra? That’s something only Google…

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Oreo x Dunkin’ Twitter switch
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Oreo x Dunkin’ Twitter switch

October 22, 2018 by Karthik S

We have seen a lot of brands ‘talking to’ each other on Twitter, in clumsily calibrated dialog sessions. Some of them worked, most of them were terrible. Here’s an interesting, obviously-planned day-long effort for the launch of Oreo x Dunkin’ edition. BBDO…

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The marketing industry’s continued efforts in making use of voice-technology – summoning a sample!
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The marketing industry’s continued efforts in making use of voice-technology – summoning a sample!

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by Karthik S

Diageo’s vegan Bailey’s Almande has done something interesting recently. The sample for the product can be summoned (literally) using your voice. You use your Alexa or Google Assistant and ask for a sample… and it will be delivered at your doorstep. The…

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Going back to our roots
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Going back to our roots

October 16, 2018 by Karthik S

While Indian metros are seeking inspiration from the West for superfoods like quinoa, oats, chia and kale, there’s a quiet and powerful movement towards bringing back natively Indian superfoods and Indian alternatives to better choices in the food we eat. Here’s a…

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Uber Movement and the legendary ‘Bangalore traffic’
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Uber Movement and the legendary ‘Bangalore traffic’

October 12, 2018 by Karthik S

Back in 2014, Uber was in a mess (when was it NOT in a mess, while also growing—its valuation—at a manic speed?) when Josh Mohrer, general manager of Uber New York used an internal tool called ‘God View’ to track the movement…

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