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Crypto ads and sponsorships banned during Women’s IPL 2023

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) stated that the use of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam toppers by these institutes falls under "misleading ads" and "unfair trade practices" of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. (Representative Image: John Matychuk via Unsplash)

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI ) has decided to ban all forms of crypto advertising and sponsorships during this year’s Women’s IPL. The ban has also been imposed on tobacco and betting apps.

When founders become popular, they can serve as role models for aspiring entrepreneurs: Shark Tank judge Amit Jain

Amit Jain, chief executive officer and co-founder, CarDekho, says, "But I must add that most entrepreneurs also fail, but the reality is that what they learn in pursuing entrepreneurship, they can never learn it on the job. You're making so many decisions on an everyday basis and multitasking, and this is a life experience. You're practically the master of your own destiny."

Amit Jain, chief executive officer and co-founder, CarDekho, talks about his debut at Shark Tank Season 2, the importance of women and small-town entrepreneurs, and why businesses need to stay lean to succeed.

Meta to integrate generative AI features on Instagram and Facebook

This feature empowers creators to attract brands and unlock newer avenues for monetization. (Representative image by Hitesh Choudhary via Unsplash)

By Vikas SN Facebook parent Meta plans to integrate “generative artificial intelligence (AI)” technologies across all its products, a top executive said, joining the latest AI frenzy that has gripped technology giants and upstarts like never before. Generative AI refers to technology that can generate text, images, sounds and other media formats in response to… Continue reading Meta to integrate generative AI features on Instagram and Facebook

Why are content creators becoming entrepreneurs?

Influencers have come to realise the power they hold over their audience and have begun to cleverly capitalise on it. Of course, brand endorsements work well in their favour, and pay well too. But, how do you take this to the next level? What if influencers started their own brands?

Popular influencers like Dolly Singh, Heli Ved, Mumbiker Nikhil and Tech Burner have started their own brands. This, when content creation is seen as a dependable career today. So, why then are they venturing into entrepreneurship? Is it the logical next step after content creation? Storyboard18 finds out.

Valentine’s Day: Indians want to explore dating in the Metaverse

In India, where arranged marriages are common and traditional gender roles often limit dating opportunities, the Metaverse offers a new way for people to meet and potentially find a romantic partner. There are specialized virtual dating platforms, where users can set up profiles, chat with each other, and potentially even go on virtual dates. These virtual dating platforms can be especially appealing to people who are shy or have difficulty meeting new people in person. (Representative image by Dave Lastovskiy via Unsplash)

In a virtual world, users can create avatars to represent themselves and interact with others in a variety of environments, including virtual bars, clubs, and other social spaces. This has opened up new opportunities for people to connect with others and potentially start a romantic relationship.

YouTubers KSI, Logan Paul’s brand, Prime becomes the first influencer-run biz to advertise during Super Bowl

After becoming the Official Sports Drink for Arsenal Football Club and the UFC, Prime Hydration by KSI and Logan Paul, launches an advertisement during the Super Bowl. (Image via Twitter - @LoganPaul)

Prime Hydration an energy drink brand by the duo was launched in 2022 and is the most popular sports drink brand in the world today, beating even Gatorade.

Super Bowl 2023 Ad Playlist: Tubi, Dunkin, Doritos, Rihanna, Amazon, Pepsi, hit the right spot

According to Statista, during the 2019 Super Bowl, consumers spent 641,000 hours watching Super Bowl ads on YouTube, representing a 58 percent increase over the previous year. (Stills from ads)

How from Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Ben Stiller, Steve Martin to cuddly animals made Super Bowl 2023 commercials unskippable.