Author: Indrani Bose

Biryani reigns this Ramzan with close to 6 million orders

Traditional favorites like Biryani, Haleem, and Samosa continued to dominate the Iftar table, showcasing their enduring popularity during Ramzan.

Close to 6 million plates of Biryani were ordered during this period, marking a 15 percent increase compared to regular months.

Gaming industry to almost double to $6 billion by 2028: Report

India's sizable youth population is identified as a driving force behind the gaming sector's growth, with India and China collectively contributing to 50% of the world's data traffic.(Representative Image: Onur Binay via Unsplash)

The report highlights a rising demand for content that resonates with local tastes and narratives, driving the Indian language translation market to a substantial valuation of nearly $500 million.

What if your next beauty secret is powered by AI?

As the beauty industry embraces the digital age, the profound impact of AI becomes increasingly apparent, reshaping everything from product discovery to customer engagement and marketing strategies. (Image via Moneycontrol)

Bharath Venkatesh, Associate Director Marketing, Flyfish writes that AI-powered search capabilities understand context beyond keywords, enhance product discovery, and guide customers to find the products they love.

Beyond borders: Developing performance marketing strategies for the global market

Global performance marketing unlocks the potential of reaching new customer segments, increasing brand awareness on a wider scale, and aiding in maximizing return on investment. Conversely, overcoming these hurdles unlocks opportunities for exponential growth. (Representative image via Unsplash)

Cultural differences, language barriers, and local regulations influence people’s interpretations and reactions to advertising content. writes Vivek Kumar, Vice-President of Synchrony.

Premji Invest to fund $50-$70 million in Canva

India is one of the fastest growing markets for Canva and the company will continue investing heavily in this region, as per co-founder and COO Clifford Obrecht who also said that the country also has one of the largest creator communities on Facebook. (Image sourced from Canva's website)

This is part of Canva’s recent secondary market sale, where shares worth $1.6 billion changed hands between existing and new shareholders, at a valuation of $26 billion.

Dhiraagu partners with Lionsgate Play to bring digital entertainment content to Maldives

“Our alliance with Dhiraagu in Maldives has further solidified our footprint in South Asia, fostering a deeper connection with the diverse audience in the Maldivian market. This collaboration is poised to offer the nation’s viewers seamless access to Lionsgate Play’s premium content, taking a step ahead towards enriching the entertainment experiences of our audience. As we continue our quest of bringing global entertainment closer, this moment marks an important milestone in our journey and we look forward to the exciting chapters ahead,” stated Rohit Jain, President, Lionsgate Play, Asia. (Image source: Unsplash)

With this partnership, Dhiraagu customers can subscribe to Lionsgate Play’s mobile application through Dhiraagu eZone directly via Dhiraagu App.

Building brand loyalty through community engagement in sports

The loyalty and passion within the sports fans present a valuable opportunity for brands to connect with their customers on a deeper, more personal level. (Image source: @IPL via X)

For brands to develop authentic connections with the community, brands can host their sports events or support a local sport team or athlete or even host community watch parties, fan meet-up events or the most effective way, support grassroots sports initiatives consistently, writes Shubhangi Gupta, CMO and Co-founder, SportVot.

BeBetta projects reaching 15 million users by end of 2024: Meet Shah

While competitors tend to prioritise transactions and monetisation, our focus lies in creating an experience that goes beyond mere financial transactions. (Image by @bebettaapp via Instagram)

Meet Shah, Founder & CEO, BeBetta discusses the inspiration behind relaunching the BeBetta app during the IPL season, how BeBetta is differentiating itself from competitors like Dream11, MPL, Gamezy, and Bet365 and strategies that were employed to maximise reach and engagement across diverse distribution channels.