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Ipsos launches location-based customer satisfaction tracking service in APAC
MUMBAI: Ipsos has launched a new suite of tools to conduct location-based surveys in Asia-Pacific, starting with Japan and Australia.
The new offering is powered by the Google Consumer Surveys platform that allows users to survey a representative sample of their target population among millions of respondents across the web and mobile devices.
Ipsos had introduced geo-triggering capabilities through its own mobile application, currently in use in more than 80 countries. Today’s announcement brings an additional capability to reach users in Japan and Australia.
Geo-triggering – the ability to share a survey to a respondent’s smartphone when they enter/exit a certain location – enables marketers to better reach consumers and shoppers in a wide variety of situations, including when entering or exiting a shopping area or before or after attending an event.
With an ever-changing marketing landscape, being able to reach consumers in a particular location is critical. As such, Ipsos now offers its clients one of the most comprehensive suites of mobile-driven solutions, to deliver in-the-moment insights.
Ipsos Interactive Services APAC CEO Arnaud Frade said, “Our clients need more immediate and faster insights, to inform marketing and sales activities at the same speed as their now consumers and shoppers operate – this great partnership offers yet one more option to do this.”
Google Consumer Surveys APAC partnerships manager Valentin Cornez added, “We are excited to be working with Ipsos on this new initiative. e’re interested to see how the combination of our Google Consumer Surveys platform with Ipsos’ research expertise will drive new and differentiating insights to our users.”
As part of our launch activities, an exclusive client seminar, reserved to Ipsos clients, will be held in Tokyo on 13 January. A similar event will also take place in Sydney at a subsequent date.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.








