Aurora Magazine

Promoting excellence in advertising

Asrar Alam

Treading a Fine Balance

Treading a Fine Balance

Are you using AI to help or to replace you?
Asrar Alam highlights the difference. Published
Redefining Consumer Connections

Redefining Consumer Connections

The evolution of brands into lifestyle experiences is not just a trend; it is a strategic move aimed at reshaping the consumer landscape, writes Asrar Alam. Updated
Ode to Teamwork

Ode to Teamwork

Why is teamwork so hard to achieve in our ad industry? Asrar Alam and Sameen Rashid pose the question. Published
Once Upon a Future

Once Upon a Future

Asrar Alam imagines the future of advertising 20 years from now. Published
Mad Men vs. Mad Machines

Mad Men vs. Mad Machines

Asrar Alam discusses the infinite possibilities AI can bring to creativity. Published
Roaming in an Idealess Universe

Roaming in an Idealess Universe

In the rush to deliver, young creatives are forgetting the art and science of conceptualising big ideas, argues Asrar Alam. Published
I Hate Ads!

I Hate Ads!

"Bring life to concepts by putting them under a big idea and letting them fly." Updated
A Short Tale of AdAsia 2019

A Short Tale of AdAsia 2019

Asrar Alam and Muhammad Ali Khan of Spectrum VMLY&R recount their AdAsia 2019 experience. Updated
Survival of the cheapest

Survival of the cheapest

The question is: Where is the tipping point at which you cannot find a good resource on a cheap package? Published
Eight must-watch timeless ads

Eight must-watch timeless ads

The Associate Creative Director of Manhattan International shares his favourite ads. Updated