Modi’s association with industrialists is tricky: Imagery can be a double-edged sword
Last week, I had written about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s hug in parliament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and sketched out its many contours —…
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Psychoanalysis of a parliamentary hug: There are many facets to Rahul Gandhi’s gimmick
Did Rahul Gandhi boost his reputation when he hugged Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his fiery speech against the “target” of his hug last week?…
How clued-in are you on editorial hierarchies and newsroom set-ups?
Some months ago, I had asked five pointed questions addressed to media relations professionals, evidently “inspired” (irritated is the correct word, actually) by some of…
Do you listen to your listeners listening?
As a long-time watcher of advertising and marketing and then as a journalist, I find that communications are a very good muse to mull over….
Why companies need a bad news strategy and brand management pre-nups
At least three major brands are facing unique Public Relations challenges in India this year. These are ICICI, Vedanta and Fortis. In each of these…
Contentious news is not fake news and media outrage need not be sensationalism
Sometimes, it seems, journalists have to move backwards in time to repeat basic stuff that one thought could be taken for granted. Controversies are not…
How to deal with mainstream media bias: MobiKwik gives a lesson or two
I have viewed with scepticism and sometimes total disdain a claim made by activists on Twitter that social media is an alternative to mainstream media….
Despite its wild side, Twitter has its charm; it remains a unique media platform
I am about to complete 10 years on Twitter in a few weeks from now, but I decided to write a tenth anniversary column early…
ICICI, the Sequel: Investor relations include whistleblower games
Some weeks ago, I had written about ICICI Bank, India’s arguably most high-profile private sector bank in terms of consumer branding saying that its investor…
Vedanta crisis shows its corporate warts, and boosts the case for community relations
It was nice to see a video message from Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal last week after bloody protests by activists in Thoothukudi in Tamil …