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Imagine by Ample unveils ‘More with Imagine’ campaign
Mumbai: Apple’s premium partner, Imagine by Ample has announce its exciting new offers for the launch of the highly awaited iPhone 16. Under the ‘More with Imagine’ campaign, customers can pre-book the iPhone 16 from 13 to 19 September for just ₹5,000 and enjoy a range of exciting vouchers and rewards from brands like Asics, Bose, Myntra, and Swiggy.
As part of this exclusive campaign, Imagine offers iPhone lovers more than just the latest technology. This campaign aims to bring extra value and an enhanced shopping experience to Apple fans across India. Imagine has always been committed to offering more than just technology, it’s about delivering unforgettable experiences. Whether you are a first-time Apple user or a loyal customer, Imagine is the place to discover the iPhone 16 in a whole new way.
“On the launch of iPhone 16, we are excited about the ‘More with Imagine’ campaign,” said Imagine’s CBO, retail – Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya. “At Imagine, we are more than just a retail partner. Our goal is to offer the customers an unparalleled experience beyond the product itself. With the launch of the ‘More with Imagine’ campaign, we are not only giving iPhone enthusiasts access to the latest iPhone 16 but also rewarding them with an array of exclusive offers and services. To add an element of surprise and delight, we are thrilled to announce a lucky draw for all customers who pre-book and purchase an iPhone during this period, offering a chance to have the cost of their device fully covered. We believe in creating more value for our customers and making their journey with Imagine exceptional.”
This promotion reinforces Imagine’s dedication to exceeding expectations and delivering more than just a product, providing a comprehensive experience that is both rewarding and memorable.
This special offer is available online and offline across all 45 Imagine Apple stores in key cities including Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Gwalior and multiple cities across Kerala. Each store is equipped with both sales and service experts to provide you with comprehensive support under one roof.
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UK’s OnlyFans seeks US investor at $3bn valuation after owner’s death
The adult video platform is seeking stability after the death of its billionaire owner
LONDON: OnlyFans is looking for a new partner. The London-based adult video platform is in advanced talks to sell a minority stake of less than 20 per cent to Architect Capital, a San Francisco-based investment firm, in a deal that would value the business at more than $3bn (£2.2bn).
The move is driven by an urgent need for stability. Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-American billionaire who owned OnlyFans, died of cancer last month at the age of 43, leaving the future of one of Britain’s most profitable privately held businesses suddenly uncertain.
The choice of Architect Capital is not arbitrary. The firm has deep expertise in financial services, which aligns neatly with OnlyFans’ ambitions to offer banking products to its creators, many of whom have long struggled to access basic financial services because of the nature of their work.
The numbers behind OnlyFans are, by any measure, staggering. The platform posted revenues of $1.4bn in the year to 30th November 2024, with a pre-tax profit of $684m, up four per cent on the prior year. Payments to creators totalled $7.2bn over the same period, a rise of nearly ten per cent. Radvinsky personally collected $701m in dividends from the business in 2024 alone, on top of more than $1bn in such payments he had already received. The platform, run through its parent company Felix International, hosts 4.6m creator accounts, with performers keeping 80 per cent of subscription proceeds and the platform pocketing the remaining 20 per cent. It has 377m fan accounts in total.
The current minority stake talks represent a notable scaling back of ambitions. In January, OnlyFans was reported to be in discussions with Architect about selling a majority stake of 60 per cent. Before that, the company had explored a sale to a consortium led by Forest Road Company, a Los Angeles-based investment firm. Neither deal materialised.
OnlyFans has built an enormously lucrative business on content that mainstream finance has long refused to touch. Now, with its owner gone and a $3bn valuation on the table, it is looking for the kind of respectable institutional backing that might finally persuade the banks to take its calls.
