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#Elections2014 result: Media industry tweets
MUMBAI: Social media played an important role in this election season. With the country buzzing with the election results today and Narendra Modi ready to take charge as the PM, the social media is buzzing again.
People have their own set of opinions/jokes/statements to make regarding the day which is being pointed as a historic day by many.
We at indiantelevision.com bring to you what the media fraternity feels/thinks about the new dawn.
Punit Goenka @punit_goenka – The government that comes to power should be given time to perform! We need to understand that there’s no overnight solution! #Results2014
Jehangir Pocha @JehangirPocha – The Indian elections are the greatest democratic show on Earth. A fitting tribute from an ancient nation to the greatest human idea.
Raj Nayak @rajcheerfull – The right thing for all parties would be to accept the verdict gracefully, pick up the phone & congratulate @narendramodi before Obama does.
Vivek Srivastava @vivek3180 – The Indian voters have done their job given clear majority… now its about the politicians to deliver. #Results2014
Satbir Singh @thesatbir – Remember: in 1984, BJP won 2 seats. 30 years later, 280. Today, AAP leading in 4 seats. Anything can happen in future
TANUJ GARG @tanuj_garg – Rakhi Sawant got 15 votes, FYI. Y’all can sleep in peace now.
bhatnaturally @bhatnaturally – So Mani Aiyyar can open tea shops in Mayiladuthurai now
Madhavan Narayanan @madversity – Sensex at 25,000. It is a dream peak. But where does it go from here? What do mountaineers to when they reach the Everest?
Ashok Lalla @ashoklalla – It’s Diwali day for halwais and mithai shops across India as the #RaceTo272 is decided today.
Madan Sanglikar @maddyisms – It’s Boxing Day today in India #election2014
Ramesh Srivats @rameshsrivats – Modi’s first act as PM will be to change the password for @PMOIndia from Sonia123 to ModiOnly1.
Harit Nagpal @haritnagpal – I switched on Times Now to figure out which party was leading and was told that Times Now leads, amongst news channels.
Harini Calamur @calamur – The last time a political party got these kind of numbers, I was in school
Sunil Lulla @SunilLulla – Jai Namo, Jai Namo, Jai Namo
dilip cherian @DILIPtheCHERIAN – Exaggerated or not the stories of internecine battles in the #BJP indicate it’s now a party that has a whiff of power!
Partho Dasgupta @parthodasgupta – So will now VK Singh be the new Defence Minister? Kissakursika
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Snap hits $1B revenue as subscriptions cross 25 million
Snap’s paid products boom with Snapchat plus, Lens plus and creator subscriptions
CALIFORNIA: Snapchat’s subscription push is paying off handsomely, with the platform’s direct revenue business now cruising past a $1 billion annualised run rate. At the heart of this milestone is a loyal global subscription community that has just topped 25 million Snapchatters.
Since its launch in late 2022, Snapchat plus has grown rapidly to become one of the fastest-growing consumer subscriptions worldwide. What began as an early-access perk for the platform’s most engaged users has scaled into a robust revenue engine alongside Snap’s ad business.
Snapchat plus thrives because it taps into something deeply human. With more than 946 million monthly active users, Snapchat is fast approaching the one-billion mark. Its subscription service offers personal touches that matter in everyday chats. From pinning a best friend to customising chat wallpapers or adding a Bitmoji Pet, these simple features bring warmth, context and joy to conversations.
But Snap isn’t stopping there. The company has expanded its direct revenue offerings with paid versions of Lens plus, Snapchat Platinum, and Memories Storage Plans. Lens plus gives subscribers advanced AI and AR creative tools, including exclusive generative AI Lenses and unlimited use of the Imagine Lens for instant image creation. Snapchat Platinum delivers an ad-light experience focused on friends and creators, while Memories Storage Plans give heavy users the option to upgrade storage and keep thousands of their most cherished Snaps safe.
Snapchat is also opening doors for creators. Its new creator subscriptions let fans pay directly for exclusive content, priority engagement, and ad-free Stories, giving influencers fresh ways to connect with their audience.
Snap credits its 25 million subscribers for helping shape the future of the platform. Their creativity, feedback, and enthusiasm not only inspire new features but also fuel Snap’s growing direct revenue business.
With these moves, Snap is proving that personalisation, self-expression, and friendship aren’t just buzzwords, they’re the secret sauce behind its subscription success.
