Despite inflation, Diwali e-commerce is booming as people look for convenience while shopping. Shoppers also prioritise community-driven discovery and brand trust, embracing tech innovations like VR and AR. How can brands leverage hyper-regional content and use tech to enhance intimacy?
Ruchi Ruuh is a qualified relationship counsellor presently working in areas of love, relationships, and mental wellbeing. She is based in New Delhi, India.
Aakash Chaturvedi was born and bred in digital agencies. He’s worked with a lot of web series marketing, brand solutions, and successful brand strategy. He is the associate vice president of strategy at Kakkoii Strategy, Communication, Design & Entertainment. He is based in New Delhi, India.
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