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Huella sets the open web on fire with AIgnite
MUMBAI: In a sizzling debut at the iMedia Brand Summit in Goa, ad-tech disruptor Huella Services pulled back the curtain on AIgnite, a bold new ad intelligence platform that claims to both outsmart native and outperform display on the open web.
Where banner ads go to die and native formats run out of steam, AIgnite breathes new life, transforming a single brand asset into thousands of real-time creative variants across display, video, and native. The platform is built on live AI optimisation that adapts mid-campaign, identifying high-performers 4.2x faster than traditional methods.
Commenting on the launch of AIgnite, Huella Services co-founder & CEO Prrincey Roy said, “AIgnite isn’t built to run the same race as native or display. It is designed to re-draw the track entirely. AIgnite is not a layer of AI stitched onto old systems, it is built ground-up with intelligence in its core. From how creatives are developed, to how they’re deployed, optimised, and scaled every step is powered by AI. And with Agentic AI, even decisions around media planning and reporting are real-time and recommendation-led, plugged with various supply pipes. We have launched something that doesn’t just respond to briefs — it multiplies them. AIgnite outsmarts native and outperforms display because it puts creativity back in control — intelligently, and unapologetically.”
Early pilots show CTR surges of over 5 per cent, a staggering leap from the industry’s 0.46 per cent average, with campaign lifespans stretching by an extra 3.2 weeks. It’s not just smarter, it’s hungrier, leaner, and lightning-fast, with creative go-lives in under three hours.
AIgnite leverages Huella’s premium network of 500+ publishers, offering 100 per cent viewability-verified inventory across news, finance, tech, lifestyle, and entertainment. SSP integrations slash time-to-market by up to 60 per cent.
“We are absolutely thrilled that Huella Services has chosen the iMedia Brand Summit as the platform for its highly anticipated launch,” said Comexposium India country managing director Jaswant Singh, the organisers of iMedia Brand Summit. “Our mission with iMedia has always been to foster innovation and provide a premier stage for groundbreaking products that will shape the future of marketing. AIgnite’s AI-powered solution perfectly embodies this vision, and we are incredibly proud to be the chosen platform for its unveiling.”
The Goa launch event, held at The Supper Club, mirrored AIgnite’s core philosophy: one idea, countless expressions. Guests dined on over 100 chilli-inspired dishes—each one a nod to the platform’s promise of turning a single creative meal into a feast of high-performance variants.
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BENGALURU: For years, creative teams have learned to live with ambiguity. Vague comments, last-minute changes, feedback that arrives without context, clarity, or conviction. It became part of the job – something teams worked around rather than getting it solved.
But as we head into 2026, that tolerance is wearing thin.
Creative work today moves faster, scales wider, and involves more stakeholders than before. Teams are producing more content across more formats, often with distributed collaborators and tighter timelines. In this environment, guesswork is no longer a harmless inconvenience. It’s a cost – to time, to budgets, and to creative mindspace.
The real problem isn’t feedback, it’s how it’s given
Most creative professionals you see today will tell you they’re not against feedback. In fact, they rely on it. Good feedback sharpens ideas, strengthens execution, and pushes work forward. The problem is ‘unclear’ feedback. When someone says “this doesn’t feel right” without context, they aren’t just revising – they’re basically decoding. They’re guessing what the problem might be, trying different directions, and burning time in the process. Multiply that by a few stakeholders and a few rounds, and suddenly days disappear.
In 2026, when teams are expected to deliver faster without compromising quality, interpretation is a luxury most can’t afford.
Scale has changed rverything
Creative projects used to be smaller and simpler. A designer, a manager, maybe one client contact. Feedback loops were short, even if they weren’t perfect.
Today, the same project might involve internal marketing teams, agencies, freelancers, brand reviewers, and regional teams. Everyone has a say. Everyone leaves comments. And often, those comments don’t agree. More people reviewing work means alignment matters more than ever. Clear feedback isn’t just about being nice to creative teams, it’s about keeping projects moving when complexity increases.
Guesswork quietly wears teams down
One of the less talked-about impacts of unclear feedback is what it does to people.
When feedback is vague or contradictory, creatives second-guess their decisions. They hesitate. They overwork. They keep extra time buffers “just in case.” Over time, confidence drops. Ownership fades. Work becomes safer, not stronger. Creative energy gets spent on managing uncertainty instead of pushing ideas forward. And in an industry already grappling with burnout, unclear feedback adds unnecessary mental load.
Actionable feedback is a shared skill
Clear feedback doesn’t mean controlling creative decisions or dictating every detail. It means being specific enough that someone knows what to do next.
Actionable feedback answers three basic questions:
What exactly needs attention?
Why does it matter?
What outcome are we aiming for?
This applies whether you’re reviewing a video frame, a design layout, or a copy draft. The clearer the feedback, the fewer follow-ups it creates. In 2026, teams that treat feedback as a skill and not an afterthought, will move faster with less friction.
Tools shape behaviour (whether we admit it or not)
The way feedback is delivered is often dictated by the tools teams use. Comments buried in long email threads, messages split across chat apps, or notes detached from the actual work all contribute to confusion.
When feedback lives outside the work, context often gets lost. When it’s disconnected from versions and timelines, decisions get questioned. When it’s scattered, accountability disappears. More teams are starting to realise that feedback problems aren’t just communication issues, they’re workflow issues. How work moves between people matters just as much as the work itself.
From Opinions To Alignment
One of the biggest shifts happening in creative teams is a move away from purely opinion-driven feedback. Instead of “I like this” or “I don’t,” teams are asking better questions:
● Does this meet the brief?
● Does this solve the problem?
● Does this align with the goal?
This change reduces unnecessary back-and-forth and helps feedback feel less personal and more productive. It also makes decisions easier to explain and defend. As creative work becomes more strategic, feedback has to support that shift.
2026 Is About Fewer Loops, Not Faster Loops
There’s a misconception that speed means moving through feedback cycles faster. In reality, the most creative teams aren’t just accelerating loops, they’re reducing them. Clear, actionable feedback upfront leads to fewer revisions later. Clear approval stages prevent last-minute surprises. Clear decisions stop work from circling endlessly.
In 2026, efficiency won’t come from working harder or longer. It will come from designing workflows that respect creative time and attention.
Ending guesswork is a mindset change
Ultimately, ending creative guesswork isn’t just about better tools or processes. It’s about mindset. It’s about recognising that clarity is an act of respect – for the work, for the people doing it, for the time invested and for the mindspace used. It’s about moving from “figure it out” to “here’s what we’re aiming for.”
Creative teams that embrace this shift will find themselves not only delivering faster, but also enjoying the process more. And in an industry built on imagination, that might be the most valuable outcome of all.
