Great customer experiences don’t happen by chance they’re built through insight, empathy, innovation, and consistency. 🏆 The afaqs! Customer First Awards 2026 celebrates brands that put customers at the centre of every interaction and create experiences that truly stand out. If your brand has redefined CX, improved engagement, and built meaningful customer connections, this is your opportunity to showcase it on an industry-wide platform. Entries are now open. Register now: bit.ly/3PAZ6wL 📍 July 30, 2026 | Aloft, Aerocity, New Delhi ⏳ Early Bird Deadline: May 22, 2026 #CustomerFirst #CX #CustomerExperience #Marketing #BrandExperience #Awards #CustomerEngagement #advertising #marketing

.@YouTubeIndia and the @ICC have partnered to bring exclusive highlights, live warm-up match streams, Shorts and localised content for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. More here: afaqs.com/creative-showcase/… #YouTube #ICC #ICCWomensT20WorldCup2026 #WomensCricket #SportsMarketing #DigitalMedia #ContentStrategy #Streaming #FanEngagement #Cricket

#PeopleSpotting: Swiggy @instamart_it elevates Dhanya Hemanth Raj to Director of Marketing. More here: afaqs.com/people-spotting/sw… #Appointment #Leadership #Media #MarketingNews #Advertising #Marketing

#AccountWin: Promodome Communications has been appointed the lead communication partner for Census 2026–27, with a mandate to create multilingual awareness content across India in 22 regional languages. More here:afaqs.com/news/newbizwins/pr… #PromodomeCommunications #Census2026 #Advertising #Marketing #AgencyWin #GovernmentCampaign #IntegratedMarketing #CommunicationStrategy #India #PublicAwarenessCampaign

What’s driving social media trends in 2026? Ankit Rihal, Head of Creator Partnerships, @Meta India, breaks down the rise of niche communities, authentic creators, AI-powered content and the new rules of virality. More here: afaqs.com/news/guest-article… #AnkitRihal #SocialMedia #ContentMarketing #DigitalMarketing #CreatorEconomy #AI #InfluencerMarketing #MarketingStrategy #SocialTrends #Advertising

Here's how brands are celebrating FIFA World Cup 2026 on social media, turning football fever into campaigns, conversations, and fan engagement. #FIFAWorldCup2026 #SocialMedia #Marketing #Advertising #BrandCampaigns #SportsMarketing #WorldCup #MarketingStrategy #MarketingCampaign #CreativeAds #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup

Hyundai’s latest campaign featuring Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues celebrates the rise of women’s cricket ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. More here: afaqs.com/news/advertising/h… @HyundaiIndia #SmritiMandhana #JemimahRodrigues #WomensCricket #ICCWomensT20WorldCup2026 #Advertising #Marketing #Campaign #SportsMarketing #BrandBuilding

We're pleased to welcome Aishwarya Gupta, Chief Marketing Officer, @jainambroking, as a speaker at the 6th edition of afaqs! Marketers' Excellence Conference & Awards 2026. As Aishwarya shares insights on navigating evolving consumer expectations, building impactful brands, and driving sustainable business growth in a dynamic marketplace. 📅 June 18, 2026 📍 The Westin, Goregaon, Mumbai Register for the conference now: bit.ly/49XgLWu #advertising #marketing #awards #marketingawards #MarketersExcellence #MEC #agency #advertisingagency #marketingagency #conference @Karukrit1932 @NiansOfficial @SocioClout #CloudPlayXP #MMAIndia

.@Meta is bringing football fever to Instagram, @WhatsApp , Threads and @facebook with live scores, fan chats, AI-powered features and real-time match experiences ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. More here: afaqs.com/news/media/meta-la… #Meta #Instagram #WhatsApp #Threads #Facebook #FIFAWorldCup2026 #SportsMarketing #DigitalMarketing #SocialMedia #FanEngagement

Typing like a child on @letsblinkit ? Users found that random gibberish searches return chocolates and candies instead of showing no results. The discovery went viral after a user shared screenshots of chocolate brands appearing from toddler-like search inputs. Share your thoughts in the comments. #Blinkit #QuickCommerce #Ecommerce #UX #CustomerExperience #Marketing #Advertising #MarketingStrategy #MarketingCampaign

#PeopleSpotting: @ZeeKeralam names Anand Shankar as Director – Marketing. More here: afaqs.com/people-spotting/ze… #Appointment #Leadership #Media #MarketingNews #Advertising #Marketing

For World Day Against Child Labour, @the_hindu found a creative way to make India remember 1098, the child helpline number. By using children's ages as the message, the campaign turns a helpline number into a powerful reminder that every child deserves a childhood. Agency: @TalentedAgency #TheHindu #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour #ChildLabour #SocialAwareness #PublicServiceAdvertising #Advertising #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingCampaign #CreativeAds

#PeopleSpotting: Neeman’s names Akshit Dhingra as VP – Brand Marketing. More here: afaqs.com/people-spotting/ne… #Appointment #Leadership #Media #MarketingNews #Advertising #Marketing

#PeopleSpotting: @Mastercard appoints Amarjit Singh Walia as SVP – Account Management, South Asia. More here: afaqs.com/people-spotting/ma… #Appointment #Leadership #Media #MarketingNews #Advertising #Marketing

Welcoming Promita Saha, Vice President, @Karukrit1932 , to the speaker lineup at the 6th edition of afaqs! Marketers' Excellence Conference & Awards.With extensive experience in experiential marketing, activations, and brand engagement, Promita brings valuable insights into creating meaningful brand experiences that drive impact and connect with audiences. 📅 June 18, 2026 📍 The Westin, Goregaon, Mumbai Register for the conference now: bit.ly/49XgLWu #advertising #marketing #awards #marketingawards #MarketersExcellence #MEC #agency #advertisingagency #marketingagency #conference #Karukrit @NiansOfficial @SocioClout #CloudPlayXP #MMAIndia

#afaqsCaseStudy: How Closeup transformed toothpaste from a hygiene product into a symbol of confidence, freshness, and self-expression. 😁 By owning the space around fresh breath and youthful communication, Closeup created a distinct identity in one of India’s most competitive FMCG categories. Read the complete case study: bit.ly/3QcaorK #BrandStory #MarketingCaseStudy #FMCG #IndianBrands #advertising #CaseStudy #marketing #Marketingstrategy #campaign #marketingcampaign

#PeopleSpotting: @WPP names Baiju Shah as Group Chief Strategy Officer. More here: afaqs.com/people-spotting/wp… #Appointment #Leadership #Media #MarketingNews #Advertising #Marketing

#AccountWin: @tonicworldwide has won the digital marketing mandate for airpay money, focusing on building awareness and positioning the platform around financial wellness and financial health scores. More here: afaqs.com/news/newbizwins/to… #TonicWorldwide #airpayMoney #DigitalMarketing #FinancialWellness #Marketing #AgencyWin #Fintech #BrandStrategy #DigitalFirst #Advertising

.@JioStar has onboarded major brands, including @GeminiApp, @havellsindia and adidas, for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, highlighting the growing commercial appeal of women’s cricket. More here: afaqs.com/news/media/jiostar… #JioStar #WomensT20WorldCup #WomensCricket #SportsMarketing #Advertising #Marketing #GoogleGemini #adidas #Havells #BrandPartnerships

Gordon Ramsay is telling fans to skip the cooking and order in. @UberEats latest FIFA World Cup campaign turns the celebrity chef into an unlikely anti-cooking advocate. More here: afaqs.com/news/advertising/g… #UberEats #GordonRamsay #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Advertising #Marketing #Campaign #FoodDelivery #SportsMarketing #BrandStrategy #CreativeCampaign