The Founder of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting writes that given the times we are living in, if brands start relevant and wide-reaching conversations to grow awareness around mental well-being, they could make a dent in the social handling of the issue and, of course, be remembered fondly as changemakers by consumers
By Hamsini Shivakumar | May 03, 2021The Founder, Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, says there is almost a white space when it comes to branded content which furthers the cause of eco-friendly, cruelty-free, sustainable and zero waste consumption in India. Unilever's entry into this space – even if at a global level – is a sign of a growing clientele for such products
By Hamsini Shivakumar | April 26, 2021The Founder of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting writes that CarDekho's example is a lesson in how brands can bring synergy between branded content and ads. Just because the two formats serve different requirements and may be used to address different segments, it doesn't mean they need to differ in how they build the brand
By Hamsini Shivakumar | April 19, 2021The founder of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting writes about the similarities and differences between the purpose-driven branded content created by non-profit organisations and commercial brands
By Hamsini Shivakumar | April 12, 2021This week, the Founder of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting analyses branded content created by Wakefit, Philips, Duroflex, Centuary Mattresses, Peps Industries and how it is helping them to create a habit of good sleep and set them up as shapers of culture and culture change
By Hamsini Shivakumar | April 08, 2021The Founder of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting writes how the agency breaks the boundaries between marketing and HR by introducing branded content to the latter through 14 short minisodes, showcasing the work atmosphere at the company
By Hamsini Shivakumar | April 01, 2021The founder of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting writes that Cookbook is a reminder for those who see branded content as equal to online content – that while brands must talk to consumers in the virtual space since that is where they spend a large part of their day, brands must also communicate with them in a world that is more real and tangible to them
By Hamsini Shivakumar | March 15, 2021This week, the founder of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting deciphers how Women's Day as an occasion resonates with Indian women and why do brands go gaga over it. She writes it is unclear what gap Women's Day is filling. Often, its messaging overlaps with the kind created for Mother's Day and Rakshabandhan
By Hamsini Shivakumar | March 08, 2021