From MrBeast to Khaby Lame: how international influencers are taking to India

While MrBeast is in India to launch his chocolate brand, Feastables, Logan Paul (front) and KSI (right behind him) are in the country to promote their hydration drink brand, Prime, (Image sourced from @loganpaul via Instagram)

India’s booming digital landscape — coupled with rising affluence and cultural diversity — is attracting international influencers in a big way.

Global media advisor MediaSense acquires creative and media advisory specialists R3

MediaSense will now advise clients across an expanded suite of marketing operations-related services, supporting them improve performance in an increasingly connected ecosystem where optimal marketing effectiveness necessitates more integrated management and governance of creative, content, media, data and technology. (From left to right: Graham Brown, Shufen Goh and Greg Paull)

Both MediaSense and R3 will for now, continue to operate under their existing brands.

Zomato partners with NSE to launch financial literacy drive for delivery partners

Through a series of workshops and training sessions, Zomato and NSE will guide delivery partners on various financial instruments, helping them prepare for unexpected expenses and work towards long-term financial independence.

Aiming to reach 50,000 delivery partners across India, the program offers financial literacy workshops and support on personal finance management.

Diwali 2024 sees 14% online sales growth, fashion leads the charge: Criteo

By category, October sales figures demonstrated growth of +77% in Fashion, +60% in Consumer Electronics, and +15% in CPG, showcasing sustained consumer interest across diverse product lines. (Image source: Unsplash)

The most deliberate shoppers took over one and a half months to finalise their purchases, highlighting a careful selection process during the festive season.

RBI awards web series contract to Star India

The primary objective of the project, according to the RBI, is to create a comprehensive and engaging series to provide an in-depth exploration of the RBI's functions and operations over its 90-year journey. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

While Zee Entertainment Network and Discovery Communications India did not qualify beyond the technical evaluation round, Star India Pvt Ltd and Viacom 18 made it to the final round.