Local influencers harness regional insights to forge deeper, more personal bonds with audiences: Mrunali Dedhia

The authenticity, relatability, cost-effectiveness, and ability to connect with hyper-local audiences make local influencers indispensable allies for brands seeking to make meaningful inroads into diverse and dynamic regional markets.(Representative Image: Cristina Zaragoza via Unsplash)

Mrunali Dedhia, Vice President, Chtrbox says brands are increasingly drawn to local influencers for their micro-communities to drive targeted engagement and conversations.

Explained: What TDS on freebies for social media influencers and doctors means for brands

Among 16 to 24-year-olds daily Snapchatters, nearly 78 percent do not use X (Twitter), 55 percent are not on Facebook and 25 percent do not use YouTube every day. (Representational Image via Unsplash)

TDS of 10% would be applied on freebies or benefits or perquisites received by social media influencers and doctors, if the freebies are retained.