Jagged with Jasravee : Cutting-Edge Marketing Conversations with Thought Leaders

Dr. Zak shares his findings on how immersion can be used to create better ads, improve training and education, and even enhance personal well-being. Dr. Paul J. Zak is a Professor of economics, psychology and management at Claremont Graduate University. His newest book is Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and Source of Happiness. Highlights of Conversation Immersion, not “liking,” is the...

The conversation delves into Proshanjit Dey's (PD) experiences with marketing of nutrition at Dr Reddy's, Kellogg's & Nestle. PD emphasises the importance of understanding the consumer’s cultural context and needs, especially when marketing nutritional products. He shares insights from his experience with Dr. Reddy’s, Kellogg’s, and Nestle, showcasing how a deep understanding of th...

In a world overflowing with notifications and updates, how do you cut through the noise? Ben Guttmann emphasises on clear messaging as a way to get attention, salience and salience. Clarity or simplicity emerges as the beacon guiding us toward effective communication. Ben also gives his insights on how to design simple & clear messages. He answers questions like What defines a simple message?...

The conversation with Phil delves into the transformation from traditional event planning to experience planning, stressing the importance of personalization, engagement, and giving space for the unexpected. Phil Mershon is director of experience for Social Media Examiner where for over 12 years he has created amazing customer experiences at events like Social Media Marketing World and the Social...

Explore the challenges, strategies, and learnings behind the two iconic campaigns that you worked on Ariel's 'Share The Load' &  Idea's 'What and Idea Sirji' ? How has the meaning of leadership evolved in this dynamic advertising and marketing landscape? What defines a positive agency culture for you ? How can we cultivate future-ready talent within agencies? Suraja Kis...

Content  is like apparel. In context of this analogy, why do you say content should be treated like Chanel, as an enduring asset?  Please explain for my audience how high impact comes from identifying big ideas? What are the common misconceptions here?  Same concept, different angles. Could you share some examples to explain this ?  How should one identify big ideas?  What are the 4 objections? Ho...

In a sea of brands, the Meaningful Brands Study dives deep to find those with true substance. What's the core compass guiding this research, and how vast is its impact? What does it mean to be a meaningful brand in the current times? 222% market outperformance is mind-blowing. How do meaningful brands weave purpose into profits, and can this be replicated? Gen Z holds the key to tomorrow's...

What is the concept of Laddering and  the 5 Whys ? How does one craft content that converts? Please explain with a case study or example. In an AI-driven era, how does content marketing need to evolve? How does one make content authentic, engaging, and relatable to engage both robots and humans? B2B Marketing: What is the distinction between demand generation and lead generation? How does one bala...

"Modern technology encourages artful choreography over truth”. What are some instances where the digital marketing world exploits data and predictive models to influence behaviours and beliefs? What ethical concerns arise from the convergence of AI, machine learning, and personal data, specifically regarding privacy, control, and abuse for both consumers and humans in general? How do products...

How have your engineering skills helped you in marketing? How is marketing like a bridge? What is the difference between marketing and sales? Can you explain the distinction using the headlight analogy? What is the difference between "Big M" and "Small m" marketing? How can the obsession with measurable ROI limit marketing potential? Why is pricing so important in marketing? Wh...

In this conversation with Rashi Goel, a battle-tested marketeer, we embark on a quest to explore the world of consumer brands and scaling them through innovative strategies. Join us on a journey through insightful musings from thought-provoking conversations, touching upon diverse brands like Nestle, Nescafe, Lakme, Closeup, and even Amazon. Rashi Goel is a Founder & CEO - Performonks. Over a...

How do you define customer centricity? What it is not? How does it challenge the traditional view as irresponsible, ineffective and misaligned with best practice? Why ‘unmasking the customer base’ is the hidden goldmine within one’s business? How should a business go about it? What are the misconceptions? What are some of the best practices? Please provide a few glimpses of the The Analytical Tool...

How can incentives be more effective by considering the signals they send? What role do mixed signals play in shaping behaviour? How can incentives be designed to align with desired outcomes and intentions? What are the misconceptions and pitfalls in marketing and designing incentives? What is the role of common sense. (chief common sense officer) in aligning incentives with strategic goals and fo...

Assemblage: How does Assemblage relate to brands? Brand Transformation - How brands can transform the world we live in by leveraging the concept of Assemblage. Explore the three dimensions of transformative branding, including advertising and services, sustainability and environmental impact, and consumer empowerment. Power of Archetypes - How can we use the power of archetypes connect with audien...

How can marketing be a powerful force that helps a company communicate its strategy? How can B2B marketers create a common language to improve internal communication? How can strategic differentiation through messaging drive meaningful connections with customers? Jim answers the above questions and many more as he makes a case for aligning marketing tactics with business strategy. Jim Everhart is...

What is the Content Fuel Framework, and how can it generate an endless stream of story ideas? Can you share some examples of its different focuses, formats, and multipliers? How do you view the role of user-generated content in building a brand's presence? In "Prove It," how can strategies like corroboration, demonstration, and education be used to showcase a company's values thr...

Confluence of data, analytics and insights for Innovation : What is the ideal scenario for data, analytics, and insights to come together for innovation? Examples of the consequences of disregarding insights in favour of raw data & vice verse "Joining the Dots": What is it and why is it vital for marketing success? An example at demonstrates the power of "joining the dots"...

What is a Galvanizing Story? Can a Galvanizing Story Really Unify Your Marketing and Sales Strategies? How to creating a Great Content Brand ? What are the Six Principles of Great Content Brands? What is the importance of Content Pillars ? Are You Missing Something Tangential? What is the role of Confidence & Experimentation in Content Marketing? What is the role of AI & Chat GPT in conten...

Are we missing out on potential profits by not exploring your customers' willingness to pay more? How do we find the optimal price for your product? What is NeuroPricing ? How neuroscience can help us in finding the "Goldilocks price" for your product ? Can discounts trigger impulsive buying behavior? What is the science behind discount pricing strategies and their impact on consumer...

What is Unexpected Works, and how does it fuel the creative process at DDB Mudra? Could you share with our audience the challenge Stayfree faces and the insights uncovered that led to the "It's Just a Period" and "Project Free Period" campaigns? How did the idea of creating unique packaging for McDonald's to promote the cause of inclusion come about? With Amazon and Flipkart also approaching small...

How to tell stories to understand your own thoughts, use the hero's journey, build great conversations, listen better, and pitch ideas effectively? How to use the 8-13-18-24 and 10-20-30 exercises to learn about storytelling? How to create branded content campaigns using the power of spoken word and storytelling? How to build communities around passion points as a long-term marketing and brand-bui...

How can we apply principle of behavioural science in marketing and how did your book come about ?  Can you talk about how can marketers use some of the behavioral science principles with example - loss aversion, reciprocity,  autonomy bias, Von Restorff effect etc How can we use behavioural science or 'human behavior hacks' to increase effectiveness of email marketing ?   What is ch...

What is the Hawke Method’ ? How have you have distilled the art of marketing into three core elements: awareness, nurturing and trust.  Why is the significance of each element of the framework ?  Awareness – importance of picking up the right channel.,  Nurturing – what is it that marketers are finding it difficult to appreciate while building content strategy,  Building Trust...

What is your SEO strategy and process for taking projects to 100,000+ organics/month. What is your  keyword research process ?  How do you do keyword analysis for competitors?  Can you share your understanding  of how Google works and what it likes?  How does one hire content  writers and what to look out for while hiring them? How do you build email list of 10K or mo...

Marketers are in the memory business. How are marketers leveraging this by carefully crafted branding experiences to reach our wallets and minds. Could you please elaborate this with examples ?  How should brands approach content creation (organic content) and leveraging influencers? How should brands co-create with customers ? ‘Our brains don’t construct reality directly, instead they constr...