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India has become the largest market in terms of Meta AI usage: Paras Sharma

India has become the largest market in terms of Meta AI usage:...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • August 30, 2024

In an exclusive interview with e4m, Paras Sharma, Director, Global Partnerships, Meta India, shares insights into Instagram’s growth, its new algorithm and latest features to...


Meta Q2 ad revenue surges 22%

Meta Q2 ad revenue surges 22%

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 01, 2024

The Facebook-parent also showed a revenue growth of 22%, reaching $39.07 billion


Overlay ads on Reels: Will marketers go for it?

Overlay ads on Reels: Will marketers go for it?

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • July 19, 2024

Experts say the success of this new format will hinge on the tech giant's ability to balance advertiser needs with user experience


Can Threads pull in more brands this year?

Can Threads pull in more brands this year?

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • July 10, 2024

Amid rival X's floundering, Meta's microblogging platform Threads was up for a promising start; however, brands are still hesitant to advertise on the platform even...


Meta mulls news ban in Aus: Bad news for India?

Meta mulls news ban in Aus: Bad news for India?

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • July 04, 2024

Meta is considering banning news from social media in Australia over payment of licensing fees. A similar move in India could put small news media...


Shark Tank row: Sponsors mum over startups’ plight

Shark Tank row: Sponsors mum over startups’ plight

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 01, 2024

ACKO, upGrad, PokerBaazi, IDFC First Bank, and ICICI Direct were among the sponsors of the Season 3 of Shark Tank India


Shark Tank Row: Affected D2C startups question judges’ 'silence'

Shark Tank Row: Affected D2C startups question judges’ 'silence'

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • June 26, 2024

Meta allegedly blocked Ad and social media accounts of several startups and their founders, who participated in Sony’s Shark Tank India show, for allegedly violating...


Shark Tank: Startups accuse Sony & Meta of withholding ad, social media accounts

Shark Tank: Startups accuse Sony & Meta of withholding ad, social media...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • June 20, 2024

Sony has claimed that the startups violated copyrights; founders deny the charge and say they have incurred a huge loss of business due to ‘high...


Lok Sabha Elections: Meta accused of approving political ads that incite violence

Lok Sabha Elections: Meta accused of approving political ads that incite violence

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • May 22, 2024

The tech giant also reportedly allowed “shadow advertisers” who peddle disinformation in alignment with political parties


Meta posts 27% jump in Q1 revenue

Meta posts 27% jump in Q1 revenue

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 25, 2024

Meta’s advertising revenue for the quarter stood at $35,635 million as compared to $28,101 million the same quarter last year


Meta AI enters the chat: Are WhatsApp advertisers responding?

Meta AI enters the chat: Are WhatsApp advertisers responding?

  • by Shantanu David
  • April 18, 2024

Experts decode what Meta AI chatbot means for the digital advertising ecosystem in India


Meta automated ad glitch: No red flags yet, say Indian advertisers

Meta automated ad glitch: No red flags yet, say Indian advertisers

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • April 17, 2024

While a section of advertisers globally have raised concerns, others say that such glitches happen during big policy changes and do get corrected in a...


Saket Jha Saurabh joins senior leadership team of Snapchat India

Saket Jha Saurabh joins senior leadership team of Snapchat India

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 12, 2024

Saket Jha Saurabh was previously associated with Meta as their Director and Head of Media Partnerships


Short videos no longer sweet? 33% drop in monthly active users in 2023

Short videos no longer sweet? 33% drop in monthly active users in...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • April 10, 2024

Avg monthly active users of short videos dropped to 246 million in 2023 from 366 million in 2022, as per an industry report


'When IPL and elections overlap, brands seize a massive media chance'

'When IPL and elections overlap, brands seize a massive media chance'

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • April 08, 2024

In a freewheeling chat, Kartik Smetacek and Rohit Malkani, Chief Creative Officers, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, spoke about challenges in advertising, creative work during IPL...


Indian advertisers alarmed over ‘inflated viewership’ US lawsuit against Meta

Indian advertisers alarmed over ‘inflated viewership’ US lawsuit against Meta

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • April 03, 2024

The Indian Society of Advertisers is looking into the matter; other industry experts opine if the case proceeds to trial more affected advertisers could potentially...


Why are news publishers losing web traffic now?

Why are news publishers losing web traffic now?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • March 14, 2024

India’s leading news publishers got fewer unique visitors in January 2024 compared to January 2023, as per Comscore. Publishers insist web traffic is seasonal and...


Why is Big Tech turning to small advertisers?

Why is Big Tech turning to small advertisers?

  • by Shantanu David
  • March 12, 2024

The transformation is marked by introduction of novel tools, enticing pricing models, and exclusive deals aimed at democratizing digital ad spaces for small advertisers


Meta outage: Facebook, Instagram issue resolved after disruption

Meta outage: Facebook, Instagram issue resolved after disruption

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 06, 2024

X owner Elon Musk has also chimed in on the situation with a well-timed jibe at its rival


Reliance-Disney merger a threat to Google-Meta duopoly?

Reliance-Disney merger a threat to Google-Meta duopoly?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • March 01, 2024

Post the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star, the new company is expected to command more than 40% of TV market share and 34% of...


Digital CAC on the rise: How are D2C brands keeping up?

Digital CAC on the rise: How are D2C brands keeping up?

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • February 13, 2024

Experts say due to increase in Cost Per Impression on platforms like Meta & Google, the CAC on digital has shot up in the last...


Should marketers be worried about Meta's updated targeting policy?

Should marketers be worried about Meta's updated targeting policy?

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • February 05, 2024

By removing certain ad targeting options, Meta is only decluttering its toolbox, say experts who are certain that the impact, if any, would be marginal...


Meta’s ad revenue surges 24% YoY for Q4

Meta’s ad revenue surges 24% YoY for Q4

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • February 02, 2024

The tech giant beat expectations by posting a revenue of $40 billion against the predicted $39 billion


Zee-Sony break-up: Will other media biggies now band together to take on tech giants?

Zee-Sony break-up: Will other media biggies now band together to take on...

  • by Aditi Gupta Sonam Saini
  • January 24, 2024

Consolidation is the only way forward to survive in the industry that has tech heavyweights like Google India and Meta for competition, say experts


Google+Meta’s ad revenue surpasses TV industry figures

Google+Meta’s ad revenue surpasses TV industry figures

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • January 22, 2024

While the TV industry relies on large advertisers, SMBs are driving the tech platforms' ad growth, say experts


Sheryl Sandberg to log out of Meta’s board

Sheryl Sandberg to log out of Meta’s board

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 19, 2024

Sheryl Sandberg has been on Meta's board for 12 years; she stepped down as COO in June 2022


L&K Saatchi & Saatchi unveils Hero’s Karizma XMR with 'Live The Legend' campaign

L&K Saatchi & Saatchi unveils Hero’s Karizma XMR with 'Live The Legend'...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 03, 2024

The campaign pays homage to the rich legacy of Karizma, known for revolutionizing sports biking in the country


WhatsApp banned 71 lakh accounts in India in a month

WhatsApp banned 71 lakh accounts in India in a month

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 02, 2024

As per the company’s monthly compliance report, 19,54,000 accounts were proactively banned by the company in November before reports were filed


WhatsApp banned 71 lakh accounts in India in a month

WhatsApp banned 71 lakh accounts in India in a month

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 02, 2024

As per the company’s monthly compliance report, 19,54,000 accounts were proactively banned by the company in November before reports were filed


L&K Saatchi & Saatchi elevates Rohit Malkani & Kartik Smetacek to Chief Creative Officers

L&K Saatchi & Saatchi elevates Rohit Malkani & Kartik Smetacek to Chief...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 22, 2023

Kartik and Rohit joined L&K Saatchi & Saatchi in 2014 and 2016, respectively, as Executive Creative Directors and were later promoted to Joint National Creative...


We’re entering consumer engagement with chat experiences: Arun Srinivas, Meta Ads

We’re entering consumer engagement with chat experiences: Arun Srinivas, Meta Ads

  • by Shantanu David
  • December 13, 2023

The Head of Meta Ads India spoke about AI being central to the company, the consumer engagement space and why India is a huge part...


Google, Meta under fire: Brands looking at the open internet?

Google, Meta under fire: Brands looking at the open internet?

  • by Shantanu David
  • December 11, 2023

Marketing leaders say they are advocating for a change in digital ad spending patterns while considering breaking the walled gardens


Amazon and Meta’s camaraderie to open up new advertising opportunities?

Amazon and Meta’s camaraderie to open up new advertising opportunities?

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 14, 2023

Meta users in the US can buy Amazon products without leaving Insta or FB apps. Though the feature is yet to be launched globally, it...


What's driving Meta's revenue gain from click-to-message ads?

What's driving Meta's revenue gain from click-to-message ads?

  • by Nilanjana Basu
  • November 09, 2023

The phenomenal growth of click-to-message ads shows the potential of conversational marketing; advertisers are ready to pay a premium due to the extensive user base...


Global ad game: Is Google and Meta’s loss Amazon’s gain?

Global ad game: Is Google and Meta’s loss Amazon’s gain?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • November 02, 2023

Driven by the expansion of eCommerce, Amazon has secured an edge in the advertising business due to higher purchase intent and availability of personalized data,...


Meta ad-free plan: Time for brands & agencies to think hard and fast?

Meta ad-free plan: Time for brands & agencies to think hard and...

  • by Nilanjana Basu
  • October 11, 2023

Although Meta’s ad-free subscription plan is yet to reach India, industry players say that agencies must consider diversifying mediums & platforms while focusing on sharper...


Meta mulls ad-free Instagram, Facebook in India: Report

Meta mulls ad-free Instagram, Facebook in India: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 09, 2023

The pilot for a paid subscription may be rolled out in mid or late 2024


Meta expands payment options on WhatsApp to grow India business

Meta expands payment options on WhatsApp to grow India business

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 21, 2023

The tech giant has partnered with Razorpay and PayU to make payment 'as simple as sending a message'


Archana Vohra leaves Meta India

Archana Vohra leaves Meta India

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 09, 2023

Vohra headed Meta India’s SMB portfolio


Meta posts $31.5 bn as ad rev in Q2

Meta posts $31.5 bn as ad rev in Q2

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 27, 2023

Revenue stood at $32 billion, growing 11% YoY


Meta launches Twitter rival 'Threads'

Meta launches Twitter rival 'Threads'

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 06, 2023

The new app is strikingly similar to Twitter but allows for longer posts


Meta Turbulence: How India went from key focus market to leadership layoffs

Meta Turbulence: How India went from key focus market to leadership layoffs

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • June 01, 2023

Experts speculate that though Meta India clocked good earnings in FY22, it is quite possible that its FY23 ad revenues won't be as good


Meta's Avinash Pant moves on: Reports

Meta's Avinash Pant moves on: Reports

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 30, 2023

Pant, Director-Marketing, was with the company for over 3 years


Meta starts last phase of lay-offs

Meta starts last phase of lay-offs

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 25, 2023

The employees affected are in marketing, site security, content strategy and corporate communications, as per reports


Meta India’s Head of Partnerships Manish Chopra moves on

Meta India’s Head of Partnerships Manish Chopra moves on

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 17, 2023

He has been with the company for 4.5 years


AI: The big plan of the big tech world

AI: The big plan of the big tech world

  • by Nilanjana Basu
  • May 12, 2023

In the recent earnings call, Meta, Microsoft & Alphabet executives spoke about higher investment in AI as it has become a huge source of growth....


Renault launches a campaign for the Renault KWID New Feature-loaded Range

Renault launches a campaign for the Renault KWID New Feature-loaded Range

  • by pitchteam
  • August 09, 2018

The Renault KWID has been a true game-changer. In just 3 years, the car has sold over 2.5 lakh units. Now, Renault has...


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