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Mad Influence launches Xley – a marketplace for creators and brands
MUMBAI: Another influencer marketplace which claims to simplify life for creators and advertisers has been announced. Called Xley (pronounced zilley) it’s coming from the Mad group, which is the parent company of influencer marketing agency Mad Infuence.
An invite only market place, it claims to use AI and ML to simplify, optimise and elevate brand creator collaborations. It has access to about 200 million creators across YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok, in more than 54 languages, 10,000 cities ad 150 countries.
The platform is claimed to have three core pillars: advance audience insights, extensive creator discover tools, and comprehensive campaign management and performance tracking.
Xley’s key features are claimed to include creator discovery, utilising over 25 advanced filters for demographics, language, niche, and audience interests; ML-powered insights for campaign analysis and performance tracking; an effortless management dashboard to plan, execute, and monitor campaigns; scalability to suit various campaign needs; and data-driven decisions through advanced analytics to maximise ROI and refine marketing strategies
“Xley is more than just a marketplace; it’s a movement to empower creators,” Mad Influencer and Xley founder Gautam Madhavan, “It’s a platform that reimagines the creator economy.”
“Our vision was to create a platform that not only offers real-time analytics of social profiles but also simplifies and automates end-to-end campaign management in one cohesive space. As development progressed, it became evident that Xley’s capabilities extended far beyond initial expectations – enabling a broader user base, optimising efficiency, and empowering content creators with enhanced visibility and streamlined brand partnerships. By significantly reducing manual workloads, accelerating timelines, and improving ROI, Xley stands as a transformative solution, redefining how brands and creators collaborate globally,” added Xley head of strategy Aman Narula.
For brands, Xley automates manual processes like creator vetting and campaign tracking, improves ROI through data-driven insights, and extends global reach by connecting with creators across diverse languages and regions. Creators benefit from global visibility, access to aligned campaign opportunities, the ability to build long-term partnerships, a centralised hub for managing campaign-related activities, business analytics, revenue tracking, and effective campaign management with faster approvals and reduced downtime.
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Pocketful appoints Prateek Singh as CEO to drive next growth phase
Ex-Bajaj Broking executive to scale digital investing platform in India
MUMBAI: Pocketful has appointed Prateek Singh as its chief executive officer, marking a key leadership move as the company looks to scale its presence in India’s fast-evolving investment market.
Backed by the three-decade legacy of Pace Group, Pocketful is positioning the appointment as a strategic step to accelerate growth and strengthen its foothold among retail investors.
Singh brings over 13 years of experience in building digital financial platforms, with expertise spanning customer acquisition, product development and business expansion. He joins from Bajaj Broking, where he served as chief growth officer and played a key role in enhancing the company’s digital capabilities and platform experience.
Commenting on the appointment, Pocketful co-founder Sarvam Goel said, “Prateek’s appointment represents an essential milestone for Pocketful as we expand our operations and strengthen our position in the Indian investment market.” He added that Singh’s experience aligns closely with the company’s vision of building a user-focused, technology-driven platform.
For his part, Singh said, “I am truly excited to join Pocketful at such a pivotal stage of its growth journey,” highlighting the rising retail participation and shift towards digital investing in India. He added that the focus will be on simplifying the investing experience and enabling more informed participation in capital markets.
Pocketful offers zero brokerage on equity delivery trades, along with no account opening charges and lifetime zero annual maintenance fees, positioning itself as an accessible platform for new-age investors. It also caters to active traders with advanced tools and features such as margin trading and its in-house intelligence layer, Pocketful GPT, designed to assist with trade ideas and portfolio analysis.
The company has recently expanded into mutual funds, signalling its ambition to evolve into a full-stack investment platform. With Singh at the helm, Pocketful is looking to ride the wave of India’s growing retail investor base and sharpen its competitive edge in the crowded brokerage space.
