Category: How it Works

Generative AI: Myntra reimagines Rekha as Barbie. Online users question ethics

Barbie, which was manufactured by American toy company Mattel in 1959 is today 64 years old, still a favourite among children and widely loved and remembered. (Image source: Myntra via Instagram)

With the help of Generative AI, Myntra accomplished the task of turning iconic Indian actress Rekha into Barbie ahead of the film Barbie’s release on July 21.

Weekly Shorts: The role of micro-influencer platforms in efficient influencer marketing

The four-week rolling average was initially implemented upon the resumption of news genre ratings after a 17-month hiatus prompted by the alleged TRP scam (Representative Image: Jesus Loves Austin Via Unsplash)

What’s buzzing in influencer marketing and the creator ecosystem? What’s the next big thing coming down the line? Catch the big trends and hot topics in our weekly shorts.

Competition is fine, cheating is not: Elon Musk after threatening to sue Meta

Threads, the 20-day-old app, marks an early entry by Meta into the social media arena. However, it currently lacks certain crucial features expected by users, such as a desktop version and post-scheduling for professionals. Recent updates have addressed some limitations, but room for improvement remains. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Twitter demanded that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information.

India’s digital ecosystem is at the gold standard with over 350 Mn active digital payment users: Redseer

The country’s online consumer spending is expected to reach $300 Bn by 2030, creating massive value-creation opportunities for founders building new consumer marketplaces, businesses catering to India’s wealthy, new-age D2C brands tapping discretionary categories, and social & content platforms that leverage newer monetization strategies. Image by John Schnobrich via Unspash)

Despite the macro challenges, the story of India’s consumption is underpinned by strong digital
drivers. It is expected to accelerate further into this decade.

Threads explained: How is the new Meta app different from Twitter? Steps to install, verification and privacy

As part of the deal, Meta’s text-based platform, Threads, will serve as the official social media partner of UFC.

Threads’ app display is very similar to Twitter, it offers an interface very similar to Instagram as well. There are buttons to like, repost, reply to or quote a “thread,” and counters showing the number of likes and replies that a post has received.

GfK CMO survey: Indians followed by Americans have a positive perspective on marketing

As per the report, factors that drive effective marketing for leaders in marketing are categorised into three pillars: Impact (capability of team and demonstration of ROI), Alignment (leveraging the brand’s commercial value and purpose), and Investment (C-suite commitment to brand and marketing investment).(Representative Image: Randalyn Hill via Unsplash)

As per CMO Outlook Index, in companies where the marketing leader feels they have a strong brand purpose, marketing typically has more influence.

Twitter vs Threads: Influencers on Instagram’s new app and who will leave Twitter

On the subject of Meta's Threads, influencers are appreciating the interface of the newly launched app where they are calling it uncluttered and seamless.

Those who enjoy negativity, toxicity, and complaining will never leave Twitter, influencers said. The upside is that those who don’t use Twitter for this reason will be able to find a place in Threads.

Future of Adtech: Navigating the growth and potential of retail media

The Innovation Assistant is designed to generate context-based ideas and solutions while safeguarding sensitive information and client confidentiality. (Representative Image: Andrea De Santis Via Unsplash)

Amitt Sharma, founder – VDO.AI, delves into the future of AdTech in relation to the growth and potential of retail media, highlighting its impact on the retail industry and offering strategies for AdTech companies to capitalize on this lucrative opportunity.

Meta’s Threads gets 10 million sign ups within 7 hours of launch

This is not the first time that Musk has shared tweets that have been considered obscene and abusive. Earlier in November 2022, the billionaire had taunted former US President Donald Trump with a crude, sexually charged religious meme to suggest he’s struggling to keep away from Twitter. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Everything you need to know about Threads – Meta and Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter Rival that launched today.

Union cabinet clears personal data protection bill

The research finds that 72% of surveyed buyers in India who consume B2B influencer content say that it helps build brand trust, and 70% say it creates awareness of different products and solutions.

The new bill has removed the need to locally store all user data by businesses, and instead allowed the leeway of storing such data in ‘trusted geographies’.