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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra unleashes Christmas magic with AR print campaign
MUMBAI: This festive season, a little creativity can go a long way, as illustrated by a recent campaign from Samsung.
Samsung, a leading consumer electronics brand, has launched a unique initiative to highlight the sketch-to-image feature of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, integrating traditional print media with augmented reality (AR) to captivate audiences. The campaign centres around a Christmas-themed AR game, allowing users to engage with the device’s capabilities interactively.
In the print advertisement, readers are invited to scan a QR code that activates a 3D render of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The experience begins with a Santa sketch that transforms into a vibrant AI-generated image, showcasing the power of the S Pen and AI tools. Participants can then guide Santa as he delivers gifts across rooftops, enhancing the festive spirit.
The sketch-to-image feature takes centre stage, illustrating its ability to convert simple doodles into detailed visuals. Whether for holiday illustrations or professional graphics, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra empowers users to express their creativity.
‘’At Samsung, innovation drives us to create magical experiences. The Sketch-to-Image feature on our Galaxy Tab S10 is a perfect example. When we envisioned the Santa AR game, we needed a tool that could bring our ideas to life seamlessly. From doodles to lifelike graphics, this feature helps transforms every concept into reality, powering the creativity behind this interactive experience. It’s not just a feature—it’s a gateway for creators, developers, and storytellers to unleash their imaginations with precision and ease. With Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series, the possibilities are endless. What will you create next?” said Samsung India vice president, MX Business Aditya Babbar.
Cheil India CCO Vikash Chemjong the creative agency behind this campaign, “This holiday season, Cheil India partners with Galaxy Tab S10 Series to redefine how creativity meets celebration. From the groundbreaking Sketch to Image feature to the whimsical Santa AR Game, we’re blending technology with imagination, bringing festive joy to every generation. Together, we’re shaping experiences that inspire and innovate.”
As AI technology continues to evolve, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is at the forefront, aiming to democratise advanced creative tools. With the S Pen’s precision and AI-driven enhancements, the device caters to professionals, creators, and artists alike. This campaign showcases the boundless opportunities that arise when technology and creativity intersect, paving the way for a future where artistic expression is accessible to all.
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AdTrust Summit 2026 to examine trust, AI and Gen Alpha in advertising
Two-day summit in Mumbai to explore ethics, regulation and the future of advertising trust
MUMBAI: At a time when advertising is navigating a delicate trust deficit, the Advertising Standards Council of India is preparing to bring the industry to the table. On 17 and 18 March, the body will host the inaugural AdTrust Summit 2026 in Mumbai, a two-day gathering designed to spark conversation around responsibility, regulation and credibility in modern advertising.
The summit, to be held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex, will bring together leaders from advertising, media, technology and policy to examine how brands can build trust in a marketplace increasingly shaped by algorithms, influencers and artificial intelligence.
In an age of deepfakes, dark patterns and blurred lines between content and commerce, the question is no longer just how brands capture attention, but whether audiences believe what they see. The AdTrust Summit aims to unpack that challenge.
Day one will turn its attention to the youngest digital natives. Titled Decoding Gen Alpha, the session will unveil ‘What the Sigma?’, a study by ASCI and Futurebrands Consulting that explores how children growing up in a hyper-digital environment encounter advertising and commercial messaging.
The report presentation will be delivered by Santosh Desai, founder and director at Think9 Consumer Technologies and a social commentator known for his insights into consumer behaviour. The discussion that follows will attempt to decode how Gen Alpha consumes media, interacts with brands and navigates the growing overlap between entertainment and marketing.
In a move that mirrors the subject itself, two Gen Alpha students will also join the conversation, offering a rare perspective from the generation advertisers are trying to understand.
The second panel of the day will shift the focus from observation to implication, asking what the report’s findings mean for brands, agencies and society. Speakers include Karthik Srinivasan, communications strategy consultant; Preeti Vyas, president at Mythik; and Abigail Dias, associate president planning at Ogilvy. The session will be moderated by Sonali Krishna, editor at ET Brand Equity.
Day two moves from insight to regulation. Under the theme From Compliance to Trust, ASCI will release its Ad Law Compendium, a comprehensive guide to India’s advertising regulations.
The day will open with a keynote by Sudhanshu Vats, chairman at ASCI and managing director at Pidilite Industries, followed by a chief guest address by Sanjay Jaju, secretary at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Legal experts from Khaitan & Co., including Haigreve Khaitan, senior partner, and Tanu Banerjee, partner, will present an overview of the current advertising law landscape in India and examine whether existing frameworks are equipped to deal with emerging technologies and formats.
Subsequent panels will explore issues increasingly shaping the industry’s ethical compass. Conversations will range from the limits of persuasive design and the rise of dark patterns, to the growing scrutiny brands face from digital creators and consumer watchdogs.
One session will also feature Revant Himatsingka, widely known online as the Food Pharmer, whose critiques of packaged food brands have sparked debate around transparency and corporate accountability.
Later discussions will turn toward media literacy among Gen Alpha, asking how children can be equipped to navigate a digital world where gaming, content and commerce are becoming indistinguishable.
The summit will conclude with a final panel on the future of advertising, bringing together voices from agencies, legal circles and technology platforms to discuss how innovation, intelligence and integrity can coexist.
For an industry built on persuasion, trust has always been its quiet currency. But as audiences grow more sceptical and digital ecosystems more complex, that currency is under pressure.
Events like the AdTrust Summit suggest the advertising world knows it cannot afford to take credibility for granted. The real challenge now is turning conversation into commitment.
