The rise of the everyday influencer: How authenticity is winning over mass appeal

While micro-influencer marketing may face some hurdles, its peak in India might still be a few years away. The continuous expansion of digital connectivity and the increasing penetration of social media in tier 2 and tier 3 cities provide ample opportunities for growth, writes Vaibhav Gupta, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, KlugKlug.

The evolving consumer preferences towards authentic and relatable content suggest that micro-influencers will remain a valuable asset for brands, writes Vaibhav Gupta, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, KlugKlug.

India’s iGaming: Taxed to extinction, or a catalyst for change?

If the Supreme Court denies the requested relief, the consequences for the online gaming industry could be severe. The industry may be driven underground, with more businesses operating in gray areas, writes Aruna Sharma, Development Economist and retd Secretary GoI.

This tax is contentious because the total wagered amount includes both entry fees and prize money, which do not fit neatly into the definitions of goods and services, writes Aruna Sharma, Development Economist and retd Secretary GoI.

From fantasy to factual: Building trustworthy AI in a world of fabricated data

In finance, an AI model could mistakenly mark valid financial deals as fake, which would slow down operations and add extra problems that aren't necessary. On the contrary, it could fail to detect actual fraudulent activity, leading to significant financial losses, writes Prateek Sethi, founder of TRIP, a communication design house.

AI hallucinations often emerge as inaccurate forecasts, false positives, or false negatives, writes Prateek Sethi, founder of TRIP, a communication design house.

Collective Artists Network acquires storytelling platform Terribly Tiny Tales

Recognizing the need for organic storytelling amidst the clutter of internet memes and GIFs, Gosalia launched TTT to bring meaningful and relatable content to digital audiences.(Representative Image: Cytonn Photography via Unsplash)

This acquisition aligns with Collective Artists Network’s vision to become the country’s leading new media company with its roots in popular culture and expanding its influence in the media industry.

The ROI of laughter: How memes drive marketing results

Captivating visuals and witty content gets shared widely at lightning speed across social media platforms, garnering massive reach and engagement organically at an exponential rate, all while saving significant marketing costs, writes Mehul Gupta is the Co-Founder & CEO of SoCheers.

Meme marketing allows brands to emphasise their awareness of pop-culture, positioning them as relevant and well-versed, which resonates well with the generation raised on the internet, writes Mehul Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of SoCheers.

The games of #sponsored: May the most authentic influencer win

By requiring finfluencers to register with SEBI and follow specific guidelines, the regulator is establishing a standard for accountability and expertise in the sector, according to market experts. This move ensures that mutual fund houses, research analysts, registered investment advisors, and stockbrokers do not partner with finfluencers. However, a small exception has been made for investor education initiatives from such partnerships. (Representational image via Unsplash)

Brands need to crack the code on the influencer’s audience. Are they real people, or just a mirage of likes?

Livspace launches premium interior design brand Vinciago

Showcased at Livspace Experience Centres, Vinciago will be available in major metro cities, including Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad and additionally in key non-metro cities including Surat, Vadodara, Jaipur, Lucknow, Goa, Kochi, Nashik, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Bhopal and Indore.

As per recent real estate trends, while overall sales of residential homes have grown by 31% in 2023 over 2022, luxury homes have grown by 96% during the same period thereby increasing the share of luxury homes from 6% to 9% of overall units