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Vdopia strengthens global footprint with 100% growth in 2013
MUMBAI: Vdopia Inc. a global leader in mobile video and rich media advertising announced its significant growth and expansion in 2013, doubling its staff count globally and opening new offices in several key markets.
Currently, the company has 230 employees as it builds its global presence, including opening offices in Germany and Australia in Q3, 2013, on the back of significant growth and demand for online mobile and video expertise. Vdopia’s expanding presence means dedicated resources on regional campaigns for current global clients, while also bringing Vdopia solutions and services to new regional publishers and advertisers.
“Over the past 12 months Vdopia has grown at a tremendous rate, enabling us to enter new markets and attract top talent globally,” said Srikanth Kakani, Founder and CEO, Vdopia.
He continues, “As a company we will continue to invest in new technology to ensure Vdopia remains the global leader in mobile video and rich media advertising. We already work with some of the biggest companies in the world across a wide variety of industries; however, we look forward to growing our business and expanding our global presence even further in 2014.”
“Vdopia has a seen a rapid growth in terms of business and publisher relations in the SEA market while embracing the market challenges of the time and working collaboratively to achieve engaging campaigns. Further to our expansion will be a new, state-of-the art office which will incorporate a Media Lab at Delhi-NCR region, factoring in innovation, R&D and technology to deliver global solutions.” said Preetesh Chouhan, VP, Vdopia APAC.
The company, which opened its first office in the US in May 2007, also plans to move its New York and Los Angeles offices into new, larger spaces in early 2014 to accommodate continued growth.
Gaming
Interio by Godrej partners with FAU-G Bharat League 2.0 Finals
Furniture brand showcases ergonomic gaming chairs at major Mumbai esports event.
MUMBAI: Interio by Godrej has levelled up its game, this time by giving India’s competitive gamers a comfortable place to sit while they dominate the leaderboard. The leading furniture brand from Godrej Enterprises Group collaborated with Dot9 Games for the FAU-G Bharat League 2.0 Finals held in Mumbai. The offline tournament brought together over 100 competitive players for intense esports action.
As part of the partnership, Interio by Godrej showcased its specially designed ergonomic gaming chair, engineered to support long hours of gameplay with superior posture support, comfort, and overall wellbeing. Players got to experience the chairs first-hand during the high-intensity matches.
The event was graced by movie superstar and OG Khiladi Akshay Kumar, who felicitated the winners, adding star power and highlighting the growing mainstream appeal of esports in India.
Interio by Godrej head of marketing communications Reshu Saraf said the collaboration was driven by the evolving needs of India’s gaming community. “Players are investing significant time and skill into their setups. We wanted to show how thoughtful furniture design can enhance the overall gaming experience without compromising on comfort,” she noted.
Dot9 Games co-founder & CEO Deepak Ail added that comfort and physical wellbeing are becoming essential for sustained performance in competitive gaming. “Interio by Godrej’s gaming chairs added real value to the experience at the finals,” he said.
Beyond the event, Interio extended exclusive discounts on the gaming chairs to FAU-G players across its database to improve accessibility for the community.
This partnership reflects Interio by Godrej’s strategy to design products that respond to modern lifestyle shifts while strengthening its presence in India’s fast-growing esports ecosystem.
When gamers spend hours locked in battle, the right chair can mean the difference between victory and back pain. Interio by Godrej has clearly understood the assignment and delivered a comfortable win for players and the brand alike.
