Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav, of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, write how Center Fresh could move on from the Dharma produced long-form TVC to creating engaging branded content around the “First Encounter” moment - both in popular and in lived culture

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting decode Cadbury's iconic campaigns and the recent video by a young digital creator, for the chocolate brand, which has set a new benchmark

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, analyse the stance taken by the brands which sell products for men and how they are trying to reshape the currently accepted notions of masculinity

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav, of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, write that precious metals brands need branded content to create a larger narrative where the metal in question is mystified instead of particular products. Such a context helps in forging new meanings and inter-connections that traditional marketing/advertising cannot have access to due to logistical limitations

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, write that solidarity, support and gratitude were the main themes that the brands banked on in their content this festive season

In this week's Content & Culture article, Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav explore how brands are using real-life incidents as plots for branded content and things to keep in mind while taking this route

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, write that the youth today is bored with brand anthems and is more interested in deeper dialogue and explanatory graphics, including short films/music videos with elaborate narratives and performance poetry

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting analyse pieces of branded content from Kay Beauty, Nykaa, Mamaearth among others to find out the latest symbols associated with beauty

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting take a look at the content that constitutes Spotify Podcasts by brands such as FinShots, Bumble, BloombergQuint, etc., to explain how podcasts can be used to build brand affinity

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting suggest how brands can take a position in the cultural space of festivals through branded content

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, analyse the change in branded content narratives from the old storylines that relied upon emotions and flashbacks

Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, write that producing content around sensitive issues related to women empowerment can be a tricky area, but brands can't afford to be silent. If done right, branded content around sexual intimacy, harassment, body-shaming and other such topics can help brands to be a relevant part of the culture that is increasingly anchoring itself in the fourth wave of feminism

Leapfrog Strategy Consulting's Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav highlight how brands can bank on the relatability cost-effectiveness and engagement prospects of chat shows that are gaining popularity among TV and digital audience

In today's Content & Culture article, Founder Hamsini Shivakumar and her colleague Kanika Yadav from Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, write that taking inspiration from Kerala Tourism's branded content, brands can maximise their messaging via exploring ordinary symbols associated with a place or product. For example, tales, myths, songs originating from the landscape itself can be employed to create an authentic aura that is both ordinary and exotic at once

In today's BuzzInContent's weekly section ‘Content & Culture', Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, write how the edtech major is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to branded content. The brand has created content ranging from long-term content IPs to web series, from music to chat shows and others

Leapfrog Strategy Consulting's Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav, write that with its ability to offer stimulation and customised storylines, interactive content is a technological innovation well suited to the needs of the fast-paced consumerist culture. It is a concept worth exploring for brands and creators involved in branded content

The weekly column Content & Culture by Hamsini Shivakumar and Kanika Yadav of Leapfrog Strategy Consulting examines the fairly known and yet loosely defined ‘feeling of home' used in branded content initiatives

In her weekly column Content & Culture, Hamsini Shivakumar, Founder, Leapfrog Strategy Consulting, explains why modern packaged food brands should embrace their modernity and use branded content as their point of distinctiveness vis-à-vis other food brands