Official submissions
Submit a case study to Brand Spotlight
Brand Spotlight is editorial. We don’t charge for inclusion, and we publish a case only when the results can be checked. Read the criteria, then send your submission below. Our desk replies within 10 working days.
Submission criteria
1Who can submit
- The brand itself, its appointed agency, or its PR partner.
- An authorised contact must sign off (marketing head or above).
- The brand has operated in India for at least 12 months.
- Agencies must name the brand contact who approved the submission.
2What qualifies
- A launch, rebrand, turnaround, market entry or campaign.
- The work went live at least 3 months ago, so results have settled.
- A clear story: the challenge, the strategy, the execution and the outcome.
- Not already published as a case study by another trade publication.
3Evidence we verify
- At least 3 outcome metrics (sales, reach, share, retention, cost per result).
- A source for each metric: internal dashboard, audit, platform report or third-party study.
- Before-and-after period stated for each number.
- We may ask for a call or supporting documents under NDA.
4Editorial rules
- Inclusion is free. Paid or sponsored content is never published as a Spotlight.
- Sociapa writes the final case and may add context, including competitors and challenges.
- Brands can check facts before publishing, but not rewrite the analysis.
- Embargo dates are respected when stated in the form.
Asset requirements
| Asset | Format & size | Where it appears | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand logo | SVG, or PNG at least 800×800 on transparent background | Brand kit, reel badges, social card | Yes |
| Hero image | JPG/PNG, 1200×1500 (4:5), under 5 MB | Top of the case study | Yes |
| Section images | 4–8 images, 1600×900 (16:9) | Inside chapters | Yes |
| Product images | 2–6 images, 1200×1200 (1:1) | Marketing mix | Recommended |
| Reels / short videos | MP4, 9:16, 15–90 sec, or links to official posts | Spotlight Stories | Recommended |
| Campaign films | YouTube or official links, with agency credits | Campaigns chapter | If a campaign is part of the case |
All assets must be owned or licensed by the brand. By submitting, you grant Sociapa News a non-exclusive licence to use them in the case study, its PDF and its social promotion.