Day: August 1, 2025

Following American Eagle’s controversial “great jeans” campaign with Sydney Sweeney, Dunkin’ is now under fire for its latest ad featuring actor Gavin Casalegno. The criticism centers around the use of “genetics” as a selling point for the brand’s limited-edition Golden Hour Refresher-a messaging choice some say promotes narrow beauty standards. The 35-second spot stars Casalegno, known … Read more

Swiggy has kicked off FY26 on solid footing, delivering 45% year-on-year growth in B2C Gross Order Value (GOV). The first quarter’s momentum was driven by robust performance across Food Delivery, Instamart, and Dineout, reinforcing the company’s commitment to scale with discipline. Food Delivery Swiggy’s food delivery business posted a GOV growth of 18.8% YoY, aligning well … Read more

Advertising continues to be a key growth driver as total net sales rise 13% to $167.7 billion Amazon reported strong Q2 FY25 results, with advertising revenue reaching $15.7 billion-a 23% year-on-year (YoY) increase from $12.7 billion in the same quarter last year. On a sequential basis, ad revenue rose 12.7% from $13.9 billion in Q1 … Read more

New product launches and digital-first strategy bolster core categories amid seasonal headwinds FMCG major Emami Ltd reported an advertising and sales promotion spend of ₹179.75 crore in Q1 FY26, marking a marginal 2% decline from ₹183.69 crore in the same period last year. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, ad spend dropped 6% from ₹188.88 crore in Q4 FY25. … Read more

Company focuses on sharper marketing and rural expansion as revenues inch up FMCG major Dabur India reported a 3% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching ₹514 crore for the first quarter of FY26, up from ₹500 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue grew modestly by 2% to ₹3,405 crore, but the quarter was marked by a 14.4% reduction in advertising and … Read more

Apple has posted $94.04 billion in revenue for the third fiscal quarter ending June 28, 2025-its strongest quarterly growth since 2021. The 10% year-on-year increase was driven largely by the success of the iPhone 16 and a robust performance in services. iPhone revenue jumped 13% to $44.58 billion, with CEO Tim Cook attributing the surge … Read more

Swiggy is actively reassessing its stake in Rapido as the ride-hailing platform’s entry into food delivery signals a potential clash of interests. The food and grocery delivery major currently holds about a 12% stake in Rapido, an investment made in 2022 that has since appreciated significantly, now valued at roughly $120 million (₹1,020 crore) based … Read more