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9 April 2021 Volume 13 Issue No:02
 

Mam | Marketing

 
Gaming revenue surged 20% in 2020, audience more diverse: Essence report  
Last year, the world stayed at home. Outdoor divertissements like live sports and events, and catching a movie at the multiplex were off the table, owing to the Covid2019 pandemic. People had to find new ways to distract themselves from the grim reality; apart from online video streaming, gaming saw a marked uptick in adoption. 
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iWorld | OTT

 
ShareChat's parent company enters coveted unicorn club  
Mohalla Tech, the parent company of Moj and ShareChat, has become the latest entrant to the coveted unicorn club. The start-up has raised $502 million in its latest round of funding led by Lightspeed Ventures and Tiger Global, along with participation from Snap Inc, Twitter and India Quotient.  
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Mam | Marketing

 
Tonic Worldwide offers free vaccination to employees  
Independent digital marketing agency Tonic Worldwide said today that it will cover Covid2019 vaccination costs for all its employees and their family members. Apart from covering inoculation costs, the company has also offered one day leave for all employees to get the jab.   
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Mam | Marketing

 
Vivo ropes in Virat Kohli as brand ambassador  
Over the years, Vivo's association with the Indian Premier League (IPL) has indisputably helped the smartphone-maker connect with its consumers. To further cement its bond with the game, Vivo has named sports icon Virat Kohli, also the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, as its brand ambassador.  
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Mam | Media and Advertising

 
CEO Priya Jayaraman exits Saatchi & Saatchi Propagate  
Saatchi & Saatchi Propagate CEO Priya Jayaraman has moved on, the agency said in a statement on Thursday. Jayaraman was the founder of Propagate (erstwhile Propaganda India), which was later acquired by the Publicis Groupe and merged with L&K Saatchi & Saatchi (LKSS) in 2019 and rechristened Saatchi & Saatchi Propagate.  
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Mam | Media and Advertising

 
Rajesh Mehta joins Medulla Communications as chief strategy officer  
Healthcare advertising agency Medulla Communications has brought on Rajesh Mehta as its chief strategy officer. Mehta makes the move from Triton Communications where he was head - strategic planning. He brings in over 25 years of diverse experience across India and southeast Asia.  
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Mam | Media and Advertising

 
Slow down with a cup of tea, says Brooke Bond Taj Mahal  
We live in a world that celebrates speed, where keeping busy is how we measure our happiness. We passionately make plans and feel delighted in chasing them. But the truth is, that life's most rewarding moments aren't found in grand plans or great adventures.  
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Press Releases
» Q India hits goal of 100 Million TV homes
» MN+ brings alive the magic of Oscars with 'Academy Club'
» Sportskeeda becomes the 2nd Largest Sports Website in India - Source: Comscore
» &flix Celebrates superheroes with its new music video 'Awesome In Disguise'
More News From Indian Television
BBC Studios taps Phil Hardman as SVP & general manager - Asia
BBC Studios will align the key markets of India, southeast Asia, Japan and Korea in a group to be led by Phil Hardman as the new SVP & general manager - Asia, BBC Studios. The appointment was announced today by BBC Studios EVP - APAC Jon Penn, as he outlined a simpler, more agile APAC structure to help drive future growth in the region....................................................... Read More...
 
One day to go: Are marketers excited to cash in on the IPL 2021 craze?
As the country slowly descends into the second wave of the pandemic, a sudden sense of bleakness is on the rise among the populace. More and more people are trying to stay at home because of partial lockdowns, night curfews......................................................... Read More...
 
MIB directs private TV channels to spread Covid awareness
After showing strong signs of flattening the curve, India is again struggling to bring Covid2019 to heel. On 6 April, the country recorded more than 1,15,000 positive cases; a strong indication that the pandemic has returned with a vengeance. ....................................................... Read More...
 
More News From India
     
»   Publicis, The Trade Desk partner as ad tracking loses steam online
»   Noise onboards Rishabh Pant as brand ambassador for smartwatch category
    Source: ET BrandEquity
»   Digit Insurance launches first ad campaign featuring Virat Kohli
»   C-Suiters: Who have moved up the corporate ladder this week
    Source: Livemint
»   'Just a tablet'. With a new ad mocking iPad Pro, Microsoft launches another attack on Apple
»   Pinterest is said to be talks to acquire VSCO photo app
    Source: ET
»   Fantasy Akhada rolls out its latest campaign 'Asli Akhada'
    Source: FE
»   Lawmakers call YouTube Kids a 'wasteland of vapid' content: Details here
    Source: BS
»   Akshay Kumar, Dabur India immunity boosting 'Chyawanprash' ad massively trolled after actor tests COVID positive
    Source: Zee News
»   Lawmakers call YouTube Kids a 'wasteland of vapid' content
    Source: New Indian Express
»   New Burger King ad shows Whopper blocking Suez Canal. Internet reacts to viral post
    Source: India Today
»   Apple Will Begin Enforcing New App Privacy Notifications in Coming Weeks
    Source: News18
»   Google's App Store Privacy Labels: What They Mean for Your Data and Privacy
    Source: NDTV
     
More National News
     
»   Satan secures role at Mint Mobile's competitor after Match.com romance
»   Ad of the day: Orbitz encourages LGBTQ+ consumers to 'travel as you are'
    Source: The Drum
»   Facebook ran ads for a fake 'Clubhouse for PC' app planted with malware
    Source: TC
»   MadHive's One Stop Ad Solution Finds Favor With Local Broadcast Groups
    Source: Forbes
»   Amazon Surpasses 10% of U.S. Digital Ad Market Share
    Source: WSJ
»   Impossible launches its first national video ad campaign and decouples 'plant' from 'meat'
    Source: CNet
»   Pair Alphabet stock with this name to capitalize on digital ad spend, trader says
    Source: CNBC
»   I'm in charge of ads at Google. Here's how we can restore trust in the ad industry
    Source: Fortune
»   AI could help advertisers recover from loss of third-party cookies
    Source: VB
»   tvScientific Rolls Out CTV Advertising Platform
    Source: TV Technology
»   Facebook says ACCC's ad tech probe makes a number of incorrect assumptions
    Source: ZD Net
    House panel investigating YouTube for advertising practices on kids' platform
    Source: The Hill
     
 
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