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Kousik Bhattacharya

Digital Evangelist and Entrepreneur at <a href="https://clickseek.in">Clickseek Digital</a>. A results-oriented marketing leader with an 18+ year track record driving transformative growth for diverse global businesses. Expert in performance marketing, demand generation, customer acquisition, strategic partnerships, and market expansion within <strong>B2B SaaS</strong>, <strong>Consumer-Tech, Fintech, Travel/Hospitality</strong>, and <strong>CRM/ITES Solutions</strong> sectors. IIM alumnus with a strong analytical background and a string of accolades, including <strong>"Top 50 Most Influential E-Commerce Professional of India"</strong> and <strong>"Top 100 Digital Marketer of India."</strong>

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ZILO Case Study: 7.9% Ad Recall Lift From a One-City YouTube Plan

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Dior AI Ad Row: Why ‘Hand-Drawn’ Is Now a Risky Ad Claim

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Lit diya lamps beside a planner, representing the Indian marketing calendar 2027
Digital marketingPlaybook

Indian Marketing Calendar 2027: Confirmed Dates and 3 Clashes

11 Nov 20268 min read
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SEONews

November 2026 Core Update: Your Diwali Baseline Will Lie

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Digital marketingPlaybook

LinkedIn ABM for Indian B2B: A 90-Day Playbook With Real Costs

10 Nov 20268 min read
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Social MediaNews

Reddit’s Login Wall Tests Outside the US: What Indian Brands Lose

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Laptop showing analytics charts, illustrating a GA4 dashboard layout for D2C brands
AnalyticsHow to

GA4 Dashboards: The 14+1 Card Build for Indian D2C Brands

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Paid adsUpdate

Google Ads Drops Language Targeting in Search: Audit This Now

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Mobile MarketingPlaybook

WhatsApp API Providers in India: AiSensy vs Interakt vs Wati

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Influencer MarketingPlaybook

Instagram Partnership Ads in India: Put Creators in 30% of Ads

7 Nov 20269 min read
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Marketing News This Week: ChatGPT Ads Move to Target CPA

7 Nov 20268 min read
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Nielsen Annual Marketing Report: India’s 42% ROI Blind Spot

6 Nov 20268 min read
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Digital marketingNews

DPDP Consent Manager Rule Starts 13 Nov: Brands Don’t Need One

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AI Max for Search Is On by Default: 6 Controls to Set Now

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