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  • Affle gets regulatory clearance for rebranding to Affle 3i

    Affle gets regulatory clearance for rebranding to Affle 3i

    MUMBAI: Adtech and martech firm Affle has marked its third decade with a rechristening and a bold leap into AI-driven advertising. The rebranding to Affle 3i officially went into effect today with  approval from the registrar of companies,  ministry of corporate affairs. Earlier in April, an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders had given the management the go-ahead to rename the firm. Affle 3i informed the Bombay stock exchange (BSE)  about the official name change today.

    Earlier this week the company held a  glitzy summit at the BSE where it showcased its “Power of 3i” vision to investors and clients.  The “3i” pillars—innovation, impact, and intelligence—were the stars of the show. Affle 3i demonstrated OpticksAI, a system capable of delivering hyper-personalised, real-time consumer experiences, powered by advanced AI. It s also highlighted its AI integration across connected TV (CTV) advertising, aiming to democratise the platform and boost ROI.

    But the real showstopper was Affle’s live demonstration of 100 AI agents, showcasing what the company calls  “active and authentic intelligence.” This, it claims, builds on the company’s formidable intellectual property, including 15 Indian patents and two US patents related to AI-driven experiences, filed well before the generative AI craze.

    Affle 3i chairperson, managing director, & chief executive officer  Anuj Khanna Sohum said the company’s vision is to “invoke the power of 3i” for intelligence that goes beyond efficiency. The aim is to scale from targeted creatives to millions of dynamic, personalised experiences, driven by “authentic, actionable, and augmented intelligence.”

    Chief architect & technology officer Charles Yong added that digital advertising is ripe for generative AI adoption. Affle 3i’s AI agents, he claimed, will streamline workflows and meet the demand for real-time, personalised content.

    In a flourish, Affle 3i also snagged records from the Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records for the first-ever “Live Intelligence in Action” presentation at the BSE, proving the ad tech firm is not just talking the talk, it is walking the AI-powered walk. This rebranding and AI push signals Affle 3i’s intent to dominate the future of digital advertising, and it is not pulling any punches.

  • Radio City scores big: 1.3M cheers for team India in Citroën Cheer for India campaign

    Radio City scores big: 1.3M cheers for team India in Citroën Cheer for India campaign

    Mumbai: Radio City, India’s leading radio network, has hit a massive sixer by collecting an astounding 1.3 million cheers for Team India as part of the Citroen Cheer for India campaign, mirroring the nation’s celebration reminiscent of Team India’s victory. This extraordinary achievement has earned the radio station a prestigious certification from the India Book of Records. The celebratory felicitation ceremony took place at the Radio City Mumbai studio, in the presence of Citroën representatives, the Radio City team, and an adjudicator from the India Book of Records.

    The campaign, which blended automotive excellence with cricketing fervour, aimed to unite fans in cheering for the Indian Cricket Team during the recent Cricket World Championship. Citroën along with Radio City team invited everyone to join Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the rest of India in celebrating what truly matters—supporting our cricket heroes and making informed vehicle choices that reflect our shared values and aspirations.

    The campaign, a first-of-its-kind title claim, saw enthusiastic participation from listeners across Bharat. Over the course of 23 days, Radio City amassed these millions of cheers from 24 cities including Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Sambhaji Nagar, Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Varanasi, Patna, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, Bangalore, Vadodara, and Kanpur. The widespread enthusiasm spanned diverse age groups and regions, showcasing the unity and fervor of Radio City’s listeners in supporting Team India.

    The successful execution of the campaign relied heavily on the on-site activations conducted at strategic spots in every city using the Citroën C3 Aircross & the launch of the Dhoni special edition Citroen C3 Aircross. These events attracted natural crowds, inviting people to experience the new SUV and record their cheer for Team India. Additionally, the radio channel conducted 24 dealer visits, one in each city, as part of dealer delight activities. These visits aimed to boost footfalls at dealerships, encourage test-drives, and ultimately drive purchases of the Citroën C3 Aircross.

    Radio City CEO Ashit Kukian expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “This record-breaking campaign illustrates Radio City’s expertise in providing unique marketing solutions to our partners. Since we have extensive market penetration, even within the most remote locations in India, our commitment to connecting with our listeners and creating impactful, memorable brand campaigns has become the cornerstone of our success. We are thrilled to have associated with Citroën and to have garnered such immense support for Team India. This certification from the India Book of Records is a recognition of the collective effort and enthusiasm of our listeners across Bharat.”

    Citroën India brand director Shishir Mishra added, “We are delighted to see the enthusiastic response from consumers who have connected with our ‘Citroen Cheer for India’ campaign by experiencing the new SUV Citroën C3 Aircross and recording their cheer for Team India. Moreover, the campaign that reached a remarkable milestone of 1.3 million cheers not only showed support for our cricket heroes but also enabled consumers to make informed vehicle choices that reflect our shared values and aspirations. Our partnership with Radio City has been instrumental in amplifying our message, and I’m grateful for their support. We’re excited to have achieved such tremendous success and look forward to continuing our journey of building strong connections with our consumers.”

    The certification from the India Book of Records marks a historic achievement in the radio industry for Radio City and also demonstrates Citroën’s commitment to engaging communities through creative campaigns. It is a testament to the power of innovative marketing and community engagement. The campaign’s success also showcases the power of collective efforts and the strong bond between Radio City and its listeners. Radio City stands tall in providing constant support for national pride and unity.
     

  • ShareChat breaks Janmashtami’s wishing record!

    ShareChat breaks Janmashtami’s wishing record!

    Mumbai: In a remarkable feat of unity and celebration, ShareChat, India’s leading social media platform, has set a new record for the maximum number of wishes shared online garnering a place in the India Book of Records. On the occasion of Janmashtami, ShareChat users shared 21.7 million wishes and set a spectacular record-breaking achievement that has captured the trend of how Indian festivals are celebrated.

    ShareChat’s Janmashtami celebrations were a huge success, with over 800 million views generated on overall Janmashtami content. 26 per cent of all shares happened in the morning hours seven – nine a.m. slot, suggesting that people were eager to start their Janmashtami celebrations early.

    ShareChat also saw a number of live broadcasts of Janmashtami celebrations from different temples like the Krishna Temple, Mathura and Vrindavan, Hare Krishna Hill, Bangalore, Iskcon Temples across India, Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat and Guruvayur Temple, Kerala. These live sessions garnered over two million views. Additionally, ShareChat users spent over 19 million minutes engaging in heart-warming discussions and captivating stories on ShareChat live audio chatrooms on Janmashtami.

    ShareChat & Moj senior director, content strategy and operations Shashank Shekhar said, “ShareChat is the beating heart of India’s celebrations, where tradition meets the digital age. We are thrilled to have set a record for the maximum number of wishes shared on a festival online. Our platform’s position to bring people together, ignite conversations, and spread festive joy has been demonstrated in this spectacular achievement.”

    India Book of Records – operations manager Sugata Das said, “Festival celebrations have seen a transformational shift in the digital era. Most festivals are now celebrated online with wishes being shared digitally. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to ShareChat’s popularity as a platform for people to connect with each other and celebrate their culture and traditions. We congratulate ShareChat and its users on this achievement.”

    The top three languages users that interacted with Janmashtami content on ShareChat were Hindi, Marathi, and Rajasthani. Janmashtami wishes content on ShareChat received 336.8 million views, suggesting that people were not only eager to share their greetings with each other but also loved consuming the devotional content on this auspicious occasion.