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How Karthik thinks
Career narratives over résumés
Values weaving a career story that connects past roles rather than listing isolated jobs.
For you: You might consider framing your own path as a story instead of a plain timeline.
Unconventional policy ads
Notes that industry ads sometimes bypass traditional advocacy by directly addressing leaders.
For you: You could explore how direct appeals reshape policy discussions.
Influencer marketing scrutiny
Calls out the darker aspects of influencer marketing in industry panels.
For you: You may want to examine ethical pitfalls in influencer campaigns.
Ask this first
- What patterns have you noticed in recent Indian ad campaigns?
- How do you approach crafting a career narrative on LinkedIn?
- What insights emerged from moderating the influencer marketing panel?
Karthik's brain
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In late September 2026 I posted a series of LinkedIn updates that dissected four Indian ads, examined a career‑storytelling LinkedIn…
In early October 2026 I shared a series of LinkedIn posts (Oct 1‑5) that examined recent advertising work, highlighted creative agency…
I moderated a panel discussion titled **The Ugly Face Of Influencer Marketing at Social Media Week, Bangalore (June 2016)**.