Unusual By Strategy

Shobha Ponnappa

I'M SHOBHA PONNAPPA ... BREAKTHROUGH STRATEGIST FOR BRANDS THAT DARE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY

I elevate brands that want to stand apart in a world awash with sameness—through clarity, strategy, and one powerful idea at a time.

Today, brands need chutzpah, ambition, and audacity. If you’re ready to shatter the status quo, stand out boldly, and unlock business breakthroughs, I’m here to help make that happen.

With over 40 years of experience across 125 brands, I don’t just create content – I help you solve complex business problems with big ideas and campaignable strategies.

(When brands get stuck, I help them move – with one bold, strategic idea.)

CLIENTS HANDLED ...

Boeing · Ford · Vivendi · Unilever · Glaxo SmithKline · HSBC · Credit Suisse · Wipro · Brooke Bond · Giorgio Armani · Mahindra & Mahindra · Apollo Hospitals · Sheraton Hotels · Orchid Pharma · Cadila Pharma · India Pistons · Kerala Tourism · Helpage International · Plan International · London Olympics 2012

... among several others

Brands I Elevate

PERSONAL BRANDS

Personal Brands

When you are the primary brand of your business, how can unusual brand strategy profile your personal credibility, expertise, and authority?

PRODUCT BRANDS

Product Brands

When your product brands are your money-spinners, how can unusual brand strategy help showcase and move them off the shelves faster?

SERVICE BRANDS

Service Brands

When you’re offering services or solutions to your customers, how can unusual brand strategy get you greater visibility, reach, trust, and sales?

COMPANY BRANDS

Company Brands

When your company is your brand, how can unusual brand strategy impact your stakeholders and competitors, and get you market dominance?

PURPOSE BRANDS

Purpose Brands

When your brand is driven by a purpose greater than itself, how can unusual brand strategy evangelize its transformative message to millions?

C-SUITE BRANDS

C-Suite Brands

When you’re a CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, or CMO of a business, how can unusual brand strategy help your thought-leadership shape industry opinion?

All About Me

Shobha Ponnappa

“In a digital landscape saturated with content, the ordinary fades into the background.

With over four decades in brand strategy, I’ve learned that the unusual, when strategically crafted, not only captures attention but also drives meaningful engagement.

This philosophy underpins my commitment to being ‘Unusual by Strategy’ – delivering content that’s not just different, but purposefully impactful.”

- Shobha Ponnappa

I have notched up 40+ years of experience in multinational Advertising & Digital Marketing. I worked with global agencies like Ogilvy, JWT, and Lowe Lintas. I also owned my own avant garde web innovations company, Avigna Technologies.

I have consulted in Digital Marketing for close to 125 brands of all sizes and nuances – including global megabrands as well as disruptive startups.

My expertise lies at the intersection of Content Strategy, Brand Building, and SEO/UX Writing, all infused with a mandate to introduce the unusual into every project, elevating its competitive edge.

Holding an MBA in Marketing from the University of Wales, UK, and as a SmartBlogger Certified Content Marketer, I blend academic rigor with practical experience to deliver strategies that are both innovative and grounded.

My Thinking Edge

How To Create A Content Strategy For International Markets

How To Create A Content Strategy For International Markets

Today, brands face the challenge of engaging diverse international audiences, each with its own cultural, linguistic, and social nuances. The key to unlocking this potential lies in crafting a tailored content strategy that resonates across borders. However, this requires more than just standard marketing practices. 

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How To Master The New Generative Search Optimization

How To Master The New Generative Search Optimization

There is now a new integration of generative AI into the search algorithms of search engines like Google and Bing – and this presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for content creators and marketers. Navigating this new terrain requires an understanding of the nuances of Generative Search Optimization.

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How To Use Testimonials That Build Trust And Credibility

How To Use Testimonials That Build Trust And Credibility

In brand marketing, trust and credibility reign supreme. Yet, in an era of skepticism and information overload, establishing and maintaining trust can be a daunting task.  Enter testimonials – the unsung heroes of credibility building, in the midst of fierce competition and uncompromising consumers.

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How To Develop User Personas For Targeting Your Content

How To Develop User Personas For Targeting Your Content

Understanding your audience goes beyond mere demographics; it’s about delving into their behaviors, preferences, and challenges to tailor your content effectively. The solution lies in developing detailed user personas, for a strategy that uses data-driven content to mirror your audience’s journey.

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How To Develop Visually Stunning Infographics Effortlessly

How To Develop Visually Stunning Infographics Effortlessly

Infographics stand out as a powerful solution, blending aesthetic appeal with informational clarity. To truly excel in infographic design, however, one must go beyond traditional approaches. Incorporating a blend of time-tested methods with innovative, unusual strategies is crucial to creating a stunning outcome.

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