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QuackQuack launches ad campaign to celebrate massive jump in registered users
The popular dating app QuackQuack has witnessed a massive jump of 2 million users in the past five months and currently stands at 17 million registered users in India. To celebrate this milestone, the dating platform has launched a new ad campaign “Match to hoga hi”.
As young Indians become more confident about dating apps, QuackQuack’s ad campaign aims to reach audiences in tier 2 cities where 70 percent of the new users come from.
The ad campaign aims to encourage people to join their huge community and find the right match for themselves.
Through this campaign, the brand also aims to reinforce that dating does not have to be difficult and it is extremely easy to find a match and connect with new people while keeping your comfort in mind.
The lockdowns have witnessed a massive increase in Indians using dating apps, but the return to normalcy has made everyone even more comfortable to connect and meet with new people through dating apps and it’s clearly evident in the growth numbers of QuackQuack.
QuackQuack founder and CEO Ravi Mittal commented on the campaign and said, “It is extremely exciting to witness so many people connect and find a match for themselves with QuackQuack. When we started back in 2010 things were quite different but over the years, people have really embraced dating apps and especially QuackQuack. We reached 15 million users in December 2021 and by May 2022 we have gained 2 million new users with the app currently being at 17 million registered users in India. Keeping our growing community in mind, we are working on introducing many new concepts that help people engage better and are looking forward to welcoming many new people.”
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Kate Rouch steps down as OpenAI Chief Marketing Officer
Marketing leader prioritises health after late-stage breast cancer diagnosis.
MUMBAI: When the toughest battle moves from the boardroom to the personal front, even the sharpest minds know it’s time to step back and focus on winning the most important fight of all. Kate Rouch, chief marketing officer at OpenAI, has announced she is stepping down from her role to focus on recovery following a diagnosis of late-stage breast cancer.
In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Rouch revealed she was diagnosed around a year and a half ago, shortly after taking on the CMO position. Despite undergoing intensive treatment, she continued to lead the company’s marketing function through what she described as one of the most challenging periods of her career.
She explained that while she remained deeply committed to her role and team, she had reached a point where prioritising her health and recovery had become essential. Rouch called the decision difficult, noting it required acknowledging personal limits and shifting priorities. She reflected that the experience had reshaped her understanding of courage not always about pushing harder, but sometimes about stepping back to focus on long-term wellbeing, family and sustainability.
Rouch expressed gratitude to her team and colleagues for their support. She mentioned that Gary will step in to help lead the function and recruit a successor. She plans to support the transition and remains open to returning in a different capacity in the future, depending on her health.
Prior to joining OpenAI, Rouch served as the first chief marketing officer at Coinbase and spent over a decade at Meta, where she was vice president and global head of brand and product marketing.
She also thanked well-wishers for their messages and shared that stories from fellow survivors had a meaningful impact during her treatment journey.
In the high-stakes world of tech marketing, Kate Rouch has always been known for her strategic brilliance. Now, she is showing a different kind of strength, one that reminds us that even the most driven leaders sometimes need to pause, heal, and come back stronger when the time is right. Wishing her a full and steady recovery.
