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And Now for the Weather…

And Now for the Weather…

Faraz Maqsood Hamidi explores how different advertising styles impact audiences using weather metaphors. Published 08 Nov, 2024 03:58pm
How to Retail the Brand

How to Retail the Brand

From tyres to fine dining, Faraz Maqsood Hamidi traces the origins of the revered Michelin Guide. Updated 12 Oct, 2024 01:00pm
The Song of Boycott

The Song of Boycott

Faraz Maqsood Hamidi pens a poem in solidarity with the ongoing boycott. Updated 29 Aug, 2024 12:21pm
Generating Taste

Generating Taste

Faraz Maqsood Hamidi on how AI can capture and replicate the multifaceted nature of taste in advertising. Published 08 Mar, 2024 11:57am
Silver Linings

Silver Linings

Faraz Maqsood Hamidi honours Aurora’s Silver Jubilee Updated 08 Mar, 2024 12:33pm
Your Horrorscope for 2023

Your Horrorscope for 2023

Faraz Maqsood Hamidi puts on his seer’s hat to forecast the year ahead. Published 16 Feb, 2023 05:48pm
Longings

Longings

Faraz Maqsood Hamidi writes about finding the thing itself (and no, it's not fintech). Published 15 Oct, 2022 12:12pm
Channel Your Brand Energy

Channel Your Brand Energy

Faraz Maqsood Hamidi on distilling the essence of the creative process. Published 11 Jun, 2022 10:55am
Womancipation

Womancipation

The more women in advertising the better, writes Faraz Maqsood Hamidi. Published 15 Mar, 2022 10:31am