
#472 Relating to the Consumer at the Right Data Point with Amitesh Rao
12/30/24 • 38 min
In this edition of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj is joined by Amitesh Rao, CEO at Leo Burnett South Asia. They discuss the current state of advertising - how data affects creativity and ideation, the limitations of influencer marketing, premiumisation in India and how that affects the approach to ad campaigns, how story and myth still play a part in communication, the demands of India's growing affluent class and much more.
(00:00) Introduction: Setting the Stage for Marketing Evolution
(01:45) The Digital Disruption in Marketing
(06:25) Consumer Behavior and the Emotional Connect
(09:40) The Changing Role of the Marketing Mix
(13:12) Measuring Marketing Effectiveness in the Digital Age
(15:47) Lessons from Global Case Studies
(18:35) Leveraging Data for Brand Storytelling
(22:10) Evolving Consumer Expectations in the Auto Industry
(25:56) Navigating Growth in ICE vs. EV Markets
(27:36) The Transition from Tech Fascination to Human-Centric Design
(27:59) AI Without the Hype: Transforming Creativity and Productivity
(31:14) Value vs Price: The Modern Consumer’s Mindset
(33:28) Premiumization in India: Unlocking Affluence
(33:43) Sustainability and Consumer Willingness
(35:14) The Convenience Economy: Paying for Ease
(35:44) Looking Ahead: The Intersection of Tech, Insights, and Creativity
(36:00) The Power of Simple Innovation: A Global Case Study
(37:59) Conclusion: Making an Impact Through Creativity and Insight
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In this edition of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj is joined by Amitesh Rao, CEO at Leo Burnett South Asia. They discuss the current state of advertising - how data affects creativity and ideation, the limitations of influencer marketing, premiumisation in India and how that affects the approach to ad campaigns, how story and myth still play a part in communication, the demands of India's growing affluent class and much more.
(00:00) Introduction: Setting the Stage for Marketing Evolution
(01:45) The Digital Disruption in Marketing
(06:25) Consumer Behavior and the Emotional Connect
(09:40) The Changing Role of the Marketing Mix
(13:12) Measuring Marketing Effectiveness in the Digital Age
(15:47) Lessons from Global Case Studies
(18:35) Leveraging Data for Brand Storytelling
(22:10) Evolving Consumer Expectations in the Auto Industry
(25:56) Navigating Growth in ICE vs. EV Markets
(27:36) The Transition from Tech Fascination to Human-Centric Design
(27:59) AI Without the Hype: Transforming Creativity and Productivity
(31:14) Value vs Price: The Modern Consumer’s Mindset
(33:28) Premiumization in India: Unlocking Affluence
(33:43) Sustainability and Consumer Willingness
(35:14) The Convenience Economy: Paying for Ease
(35:44) Looking Ahead: The Intersection of Tech, Insights, and Creativity
(36:00) The Power of Simple Innovation: A Global Case Study
(37:59) Conclusion: Making an Impact Through Creativity and Insight
Listeners! We await your feedback....
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#473 Markets Were Down Last Week, 2025 Will Be Muted
On Episode 473 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Jay Kothari, Senior Vice President, Global Head International Business and Lead Investment Strategist at DSP Mutual Fund.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take (07:14) Markets were down last week, 2025 will be muted. (09:25) CLSA dumps HDFC Bank from portfolio, focusses on Tata Motors and NTPC, among others. (12:12) Crude oil prices hit a 2 month high. (13:47) Foreign investors bought barely half a billion dollars net last year but not all FIIs are the same and some are more faithful than the others. (24:42) Forex reserves down $13 billion in three weeks to $640 billion. (25:48) After Ford, its time for pizza maker Papa John to return to India
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