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“How digital changed in 365 ways, in 365 days” – an e-Book launched by White Rivers Media
MUMBAI: The year 2018 has been a great year for the advertising industry and especially for digital marketers. It was a celebratory year where digital became critical to every advertiser and the industry saw some amazing campaigns and use of technology becoming integral for marketers.
White Rivers Media, one of the India’s fastest growing independent digital marketing agency has launched their second e-book on how the digital scenario changed in 365 ways in 365 days, in the year 2018. The e-book showcases how digital players introduced new features that enhanced user experience and some features that enabled brands to target their audiences in a better way.
The e-book has been curated with an aim to help the marketers and digital stakeholders get a better picture of the year that went by, which will in-turn help them gear up for 2019. The e-book comprises of all the significant changes, updates and events that happened in the digital world in 2018.
For instance, social media giant Facebook rolled out a new tool to prevent harassment and also developed chatbots with improved conversation skills. The platform also introduced new AR filters to spice up Facebook stories. Snapchat launched its in-app store for company merchandise. Everyone’s favourite, WhatsApp allowed users to delete their sent messages within 8 minutes, which was a relief for so many people!
The latest e-book mentions 365 such updates which affected the industry and ensure that one can indeed keep in touch through the daily evolution of digital media. It is an essential read for any marketer, entrepreneur, journalist and student anywhere in the world.
This book is a part of their series of e-books, which was launched last year, on their 6th Anniversary.
Brands
Summercool signs 10-episode Teen Taal podcast deal as presenting sponsor
Brand taps content-led marketing with seamless integrations on Aaj Tak show
NEW DELHI: Summercool Coolers has partnered with Teen Taal as the presenting sponsor for a 10-episode podcast series, marking its push into content-led marketing as brands increasingly look beyond traditional advertising formats.
The collaboration with Aaj Tak, part of the India Today Group, aims to tap into the growing influence of podcasts as high-attention platforms where audiences engage more deeply with content.
Instead of standard ad slots, the partnership leans on a content-first approach, with Summercool integrated directly into the show’s environment through studio branding, contextual mentions and visual cues. The idea is simple: be part of the conversation, not a break from it.
Early signs suggest the strategy is working. In the opening episode, the brand is woven into the discussion without interrupting the flow, offering a more natural recall compared to conventional advertising bursts.
Summercool Coolers director finance Abhishek Gupta said, “This partnership reflects our belief in engaging audiences where they are most attentive. By integrating naturally within a compelling storytelling format like Teen Taal, we are able to create authentic connections and drive organic engagement.”
Echoing this, India Today Group Digital CEO Salil Kumar said, “Podcasts today are not just content formats, they are high-attention environments. With Teen Taal, we’ve created a space where brands can participate in conversations, not interrupt them.”
Hosted by Kamlesh Singh, Kuldeep Mishra and Asif Khan, Teen Taal has built a loyal following for its mix of humour, satire and sharp takes on current affairs and everyday culture. That easy, conversational tone makes it a natural fit for brands seeking relevance without being overly intrusive.
With the first episode already live across platforms such as YouTube, Spotify and JioSaavn, the series offers a glimpse into how storytelling and subtle branding can go hand in hand. For Summercool, it is less about cooling the air and more about warming up to a new way of reaching audiences.
