The lockdown has proved to be challenging for the media industry but it has also provided content creators with an opportunity as consumption of content is more than ever. It also calls for innovation as creators have to make do with minimum production back-up

In the part-1 of this analysis, BuzzInContent.com attempted to understand which of these three platforms is the most brand and creator-friendly based on their reach, engagement, ROI, brand category and creative freedom. As brands opt for cost-efficient strategies amid Covid-19, in part-II, we find which platform is most cost-effective, while making it easier for brands to collaborate alongside their ever-changing policies

As influencer-led marketing witnesses a remarkable rise over the years, while spreading across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, marketers continue to increase their budget in this bracket. In a two-part in-depth story, BuzzInContent.com dives deep into the functionality, guidelines, prescribed formats and future of three platforms to figure out which can be the most effective bargain

In an interaction with BuzzInContent.com, Karthik Nagarajan, Chief Content Officer, Wavemaker India says measurement in the advocacy space is an evolving sphere. He explains how the trust of brands on influencer-led marketing as a viable, scalable channel of communication has increased amid the pandemic

In an interaction with BuzzInContent.com, Abhik Sanyal, Head, Consumer Marketing, DSP Investment Managers, says consumers look at content created by a brand with a fair amount of scepticism. But when it comes from a publisher, there's a certain stamp of authority. He talks about the #BreakTheBias campaign, which the brand launched on TVF's Timeliners' YouTube channel

Sharing the story of the largest digital food publisher, India Food Network, Naik, Co-founder and Director tells BuzzInContent.com how the platform while serving brands with content, consumers and commerce plans to launch food podcasts as well. She talks about the challenge of finding new storytellers in the space and how the platform is providing its audiences with therapeutic recipes amid the pandemic

In an interaction with BuzzInContent.com, Doshi says it would be foolish to assume that the industry's ad revenues have not been impacted due to Covid-19

Zoo Media's video content solution agency recently released a work-from-home version of its show Behensplaining on Netflix's YouTube channel. In an interaction with BuzzInContent.com, Khatter explains the challenges and opportunities of curating viral content amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Bhanja, CEO, Consumer Products, Pidilite Industries, tells BuzzInContent.com how the brand is always on the lookout for collaborations to create meaningful content. He explains why any content strategy has to be closely knitted to the brand's strategy and strongly anchored in the business with community owners and champions to remain relevant

Most new conversations today are on platforms like Instagram or TikTok where users can create and disseminate content. Amid the outbreak, UGC on such platforms has seen immense potential and a lot of brands are leveraging it to drive affinity. BuzzInContent finds out why brands need to imbibe this strategy now more than ever as not only it is a cost-saving mechanism but also a key strategic communication choice

The psychological impact of home quarantine could be far-reaching. Brands can help people cope up with this pandemic and keep them in good spirits by engaging with them in an entertaining way. How does such messaging help during these times of physical, emotional and financial strain? BuzzInContent.com finds out

Known for creating unique experiences for customers, Nexa with its music property Nexa Music has been creating opportunities to promote original English music in the country. Having initiated on-ground experiential marketing in the form of Nexa Music Live Gigs, Shashank Srivastava, ED, Maruti Suzuki, tells BuzzInContent.com about future plans and how it amplifies reach

As people self-isolate and work from home, online gaming consumption is rising. BuzzInContent finds out how it's a good opportunity for brands and content creators alike to create high-quality, informative content as consumers will be seeking more ways to keep busy right now

While most brands are still finding ways to spread awareness around the coronavirus, the influencer marketing agency in partnership with TikTok has come up with content videos and the #HandWashChallenge for Dettol to educate users globally. Madhavan tells BuzzInContent.com how it provides a 360-degree approach to brands, from content production to execution to finding a right influencer

Archana Tiwari Nayudu, Director, Content and Communications at upGrad, tells BuzzInContent how the company though being very nascent in the content space wants to claim a bigger space in the lives of consumers. She also discusses their plan to explore content in four more regional languages

For a brand, any on-ground activation or experiential campaign is not just the offline strategy and accompanied by a good online plan as well. But the shelf life remains limited till brands are not bolstered by solid content marketing strategies. Content can help move customers emotionally, deriving better recall and amplifying the whole reach. But how is that achieved? BuzzInContent finds out

Martis, Consumer Marketing Director at PGI, tells BuzzInContent how for the jewellery category content is much more than just emotions and why conventional marketing isn't sufficient. Talking about the company's plans, she discusses how it is able to build a positive circle of influence amid inauthentic influencers

In the past, UB has created a lot of good content for its various alcobev brands but has taken a break for a while. In an interaction with BuzzInContent, Singh, Head of Marketing, talks about their content strategy, why the brand has taken a pause from its channel and future plans in podcasts