Time to make influencer eco system culpable for misleading promotions

This strategic lays the foundation for Efficacy Worldwide's future operations in South Asian markets and the Middle East. (Representative Image: Kyle Glenn via Unsplash)

The World Startup Convention episode puts the onus on influencer marketing agencies and the influencers themselves to check the authenticity of the products, brands and services they endorse.

Weekly Shorts: How momfluencers can garner positive engagements for brands

Working with the right mom influencers is important to convey the right brand message while creating positive associations for the products. Many mom influencers try to be perfect and forget to connect with their audience, which negatively impacts people's mental health. (Representative Image: Jon Tyson via Unsplash)

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Amazon India and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting partner to boost creative economy

Amazon will also curate a special storefront feature to promote books and journals across genre reflecting India’s heritage from MIB’s publication division. The Alexa All India Radio skill published by Prasar Bharti will help disseminate news bulletins, and educational content. The collaboration will also help in broadening the reach of Prasar Bharati’s music via Amazon Music and Alexa.

As part of the LoE, Prime Video and miniTV will both work towards providing internships, and scholarships to students at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTII). This will enable students to gain real work exposure, and become industry-ready.

World Startup Convention Fiasco: The greed of influencers and what everyone is missing!

GDPR mandates that BFSI marketers get consumers' express consent before collecting their personal data for marketing purposes in the context of digital marketing.

The World Startup Convention, which failed to deliver on promises like bringing Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai, was promoted by influencers Ankur Warikoo, Prafull Billore, Chetan Bhagat, Raj Shamani and others, who are receiving immense flak. But what about the influencer marketing agencies’ role?

With IPL in sight, govt to crack down on online betting ads disguised as content, says consumer affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh

Rohit Kumar Singh, the former Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, has called out cab aggregators as "one of the biggest culprits" in the deceptive landscape of dark patterns.

Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, speaks exclusively to Storyboard18 on influencer marketing guidelines, violators, crypto ads, and more.

Weekly Shorts: Influencer Marketing Brand and Influencer Growth Q1, 2023

According to the report, microinfluencers were the fastest-growing category within the sector last year, up 30.5 percent from the year before compared to macroinfluencers at 27.7 percent.

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Employees turning social media influencers is the next India Inc challenge after moonlighting

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.

Earning money outside full-time employment needs disclosures as it may lead to a conflict of interest. For instance, an influencer working for an apparel company might get approached by its competitor for product promotion due to a large number of followers.

Weekly Shorts: Tips for influencers to meet standards and expectations of brands

The process for empanelment of influencer marketing agencies was initiated by MyGov in March, with the aim of broadening the dissemination of information and enhancing citizen engagement regarding various government schemes, campaigns, and initiatives.

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Weekly Shorts: How brands can use influencer marketing for Ramzan campaigns

The Ramadan festival significantly impacts consumers' buying decisions, making it an ideal time for brands to promote their products and services across all categories. (Representative Image: fajar herlambang via Unsplash)

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Influencer Marketing: Industry welcomes govt’s new guidelines for celebrities, social media influencers

Capgemini anticipates that leveraging digital technologies will enable Albertsons Media Collective and its clients to achieve a 20 percent faster speed to market. Ad. (Representative Image: Pablo Zuchero via Unsplash)

Titled “Endorsements Know-hows!”, the new guidelines state that endorsements must be made in simple, clear language, and terms such as “advertisement,” “sponsored,” “collaboration” or “paid promotion” can be used.