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TikTok wipes out its entire India team: Report

TikTok’s popularity especially in the U.S. has taken away Meta’s market share in the social media space too. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is now looking at ways to catch up. (Image source: Solen Feyissa via Unsplash)

TikTok, which had the second largest user base in India, was banned in 2020 over national security reasons.

Disney+ Hotstar loses 3.8 million paid subscribers in its biggest quarterly decline to date

In emerging markets such as Indonesia, India and the Philippines, the main driver of internet advertising revenue is the increasing penetration and use of internet connectivity, particularly mobile and mobile sub-segments will continue to see strong growth (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

Disney+ Hotstar’s paid member base dropped 6 percent to 57.5 million for the quarter. This comes amid a major reorganisation at the media and entertainment giant under the recently reinstated CEO Bob Iger.

Media Mavens: More accountability is expected from business partners today, Sonali Malaviya, chief strategy and transformation officer, EssenceMediacom

"My style of leadership is extremely adaptive. I believe in situational leadership, adapt to the situation, to people, to teams and to the need of the hour. It could be anywhere from delegation, to being participative and sometimes even telling people what to do. What's key to me is to be flexible, and adjust to the requirements of the team in the moment that we are." - Sonali Malaviya, chief strategy and transformation officer, EssenceMediacom

Sonali Malaviya, chief strategy and transformation officer, EssenceMediacom, talks on gender gap and the changing media agency business.

ChatGPT, Microsoft vs Alphabet, Big Tech – what you really need to know about the battle for AI supremacy

In the unfolding narrative of 2024, sustainability is positioned to take a prominent role. Consumer environmental consciousness propels a preference for brands committed to sustainability, carbon emission reduction, and ethical trade practices. (Representational image via Unsplash)

In Simply Speaking this week, explore the deep implications of the likes of ChatGPT and the grand arc of AI.

Women’s IPL: WPL 2023 likely to score high on advertising opportunity, viewership

IPL is one of the world’s largest entertainment formats and Women's Premier League is an extension of the same. (Representative Image: Pickled Stardust via Unsplash)

The first edition of Women’s Premier League (WPL) is getting attention from marketers. But the proof, they say, will be on the pitch.

WinZO’s Saumya Singh Rathore: Gender gap is something you have to be mindful of at every level and in every conversation

Saumya Singh Rathore says, "We see close to 28 percent women representation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education but when it comes to the STEM workforce, there’s only 14 percent women, which means that while 28 percent women study science, only 14 percent actually end up opting for these jobs."

The co-founder at WinZO Saumya Singh Rathore talks about the disparity between men and women at the leadership level in gaming companies in India.

How brands made a splash with movie associations

Minister for Information and Broadcasting carrying forward the vision of the PM, also recognised the Indian Cinema being a significant contributor to India's soft power, promoting Indian culture, society, and values globally.

Last year saw a record number of brands partnering with movies; FMCG, tech, and consumer durables led the way.

Gaming brands are backing marquee IPs on TV and OTT to build trust and recall

Moving on from taxes and revenues, the report also said that India’s online gamers are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5 percent and reach 53.8 crore by FY28. (Representational image via Unsplash)

How gaming companies are using entertainment content and sports to build consumer brands and change mindsets.

Palki Sharma to host ‘Vantage’ on Firstpost from Jan 26

Spearheaded, curated and hosted by Palki Sharma, ‘Vantage’ promises well-researched and unbiased insights into global events that have the capacity to impact human lives. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Palki Sharma’s ‘Vantage’ will also mark the first time a top TV news personality will host a digital-first show.

Davos 2023: Sir Martin Sorrell on why ChatGPT could be a threat for media agencies

The advertising guru added that amid the geopolitical issues involving the US and China, the Russia-Ukraine situation, and the intense conflict in the Middle East, India has emerged as the go-to market and an alternative to China in Asia. (Representative image via Twitter by @ForbesCMO)

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sir Martin Sorrell shared his views on the impact of tech like ChatGPT on ad holding companies.