You Are What You Eat
We don’t just consume food. We consume media. And we consume copious amounts of it without thinking about the consequences. And yes, there are consequences. To quote Aldous Huxley, “One believes things because one...
To Pay Or Not To Pay – Dilemma In Advertising
More than a decade ago, I started off my career in one of the largest agencies in the world. Providing brand-building solutions rooted in actionable insights, the agency was, and still is, a global...
ABRACADABRA – CPEC: A Challenge Worth Accepting?
As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 2 – Annual 2017 - 'Abracadabra'
For me, listening to our national anthem has always been overwhelming, having an idea of what it is trying to convey.
Tu nishan-e-azm-e-aali shan, Arẓ-e...
Synite Digital Hasnain Hukumdad Discusses Evolving Agency Pricing Models
Hasnain Hukumdad, Synite Digital
As originally published in Synergyzer Annual 2020
Back in the day, when I entered the advertising industry in Pakistan in the early nineties, the business was beautiful yet evolving. The full-service...
Creative Director Sidra Salman Joins Ad Stars 2021 As A Juror
A true achiever knows no boundaries or gender. All it takes is perseverance, dedication, and a different perspective from the rest of the world. In an illustrious career, Synite Digital’s Creative Director, Sidra Salman...
Once upon a time, there was Brand Loyalty
Even if you’re not in the business of advertising – a drop in the ocean of people – you can still read this. I am not going to drag you into industry jargons and...
Qashif Effendi Discusses The Importance Of A Brand Message Communicating the Brand Promise
Qashif Effendi discusses the importance of a brand message communicating the brand promise in the article originally published in Synergyzer Annual 2020.
I was once asked to define a brand in three words. After struggling...
The ‘Imperfect’ Pitch Of Advertising
“Coming up with creative strategies, a big idea and witty stories is a highly specialized job. It’s similar to that of an investment banker and an experienced architect. You don’t tell them their job....
Fatima Abbas on Evolving Technological Trends in Media Consumption
As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 2, 2019
The rapidity with which digitalization and technology are embedding into our lifestyles can sometimes be overwhelming. The line between using technology for professional or personal purposes is...
Executive Doodle – Globetrotting Travel Alchemist
Pakistan's potential as a global tourism powerhouse is currently drowned in a sea of incompetence and neglect. As the shadows of mismanagement loom large,...
Tower Sports Secures Satellite Rights for ICC Cricket Events in Pakistan...
In a ground-breaking move set to redefine cricket broadcasting in Pakistan, Tower Sports, under the umbrella of HUM Network Limited (HNL), has secured the...
