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Madverse integrates Dolby.io to enable seamless music mastering for independent artists
Mumbai: The process of audio-mastering is a challenge faced by countless independent musicians today. With artists having to spend an immense amount of time, energy, and money mastering their tracks before releasing them, many of them often derail from their creative process. In a bid to democratize this process and empower independent artists across the globe, Madverse, a pioneering one-stop digital platform that specializes in everything from music collaboration, distribution, promotion, and more, has integrated the Dolby.io Music Mastering API. This integration will allow musicians and artists beyond boundaries and across genres to master any song in as little as one minute by leveraging advanced music mastering functionality available through Dolby.io, including industry-leading API-based audio treatment and limiting technology, and stereo enhancement capabilities.
Mastering songs is an arduous task for independent artists who would often struggle with this aspect due to the numerous steps involved, such as finding sound engineers, paying them hefty sums of money, and then spending the necessary hours to achieve the same. Through this integration, Madverse can now offer artists the ability to master their songs in less time through Dolby.io.Artists will also be able to reap numerous benefits by utilizing Madverse’s one-stop platform that features an extensive array of tools driven by best-in-class technology.
Addressing this occasion, Madverse CEO & founder Rohan Jain said, “Our integration with the Dolby.io platform will help us take a huge stride forward in our mission to empower independent artists across different genres, backgrounds, and settings. With advanced music mastering functionality powered by Dolby.io now integrated into our one-stop 360-degree platform, this distinctive feature will be a game-changer for our customers as it will provide artists with hassle-free sound engineering solutions that save them both time and money. As a result, they can focus their energy and resources on their creative endeavors.”
Madverse serves as a gateway to the enchanting realm of music, transcending linguistic barriers and offering boundless opportunities for appreciation and adoration.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
