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Patriotism vs Utopianism: The Dilemma of Pakistani Ads

Patriotism vs Utopianism: The Dilemma of Pakistani Ads

As the country celebrates Pakistan Day, Talha Bin Hamid opines that patriotic advertising doesn’t necessarily have to feature the national flag or anthem. It can just feature effective storytelling and social messaging. Published
There are Men (and Then) There are Men

There are Men (and Then) There are Men

Stereotyping works both ways and advertisers must strive for balance in their depictions of both men and women, opines Tyrone Tellis. Published
One Nikahnama at a Time

One Nikahnama at a Time

Alifya Sohail covers Easypaisa's ‘Audio Nikahnama’ campaign. Updated
Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers

For Women's Day, Aurora lists six Pakistani campaigns that push the boundary of traditional womanhood often portrayed in advertising. Updated
A Long Way to Empowerment

A Long Way to Empowerment

If we want to improve the ratio of working women in Pakistan, we all need to work with women – not against them. Published
Inching beyond the stereotype

Inching beyond the stereotype

Pakistani brands need to summon the courage to talk to women as people and not just 'housewives'. Updated
Rinsing out labels

Rinsing out labels

What makes Ariel’s ‘Wash the Label’ campaign stand out? Updated
Empowered – not stereotyped

Empowered – not stereotyped

Why we desperately need media representation that empowers women, not stereotypes them. Updated
The Good Mother

The Good Mother

Why our media needs to stop showing mothers as domestic pieces of perfection. Updated