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Stars N Stripes announces their new content publishing page
Mumbai: After a successful seven-year journey in the creative agency domain and having partnered with over 50 clients for their creative solutions, Mumbai based award winning agency Stars N Stripes co-founded by Rahul Sheth and Kunal Gavankar announce the launch of their new content publishing page- In The Air on Instagram which focuses on the topic of ‘Love.’
Launched in December, last year, the page was founded by Rahul Sheth, co-founder and business officer, and Kunal Gavankar, creative head and co-founder of Stars N Stripes. With a passion for spreading love and laughter, the duo saw a need for a platform that would showcase the lighter side of relationships and even offer people an opportunity to connect, share their experiences about love, and learn from one another.
While the central theme is love, In The Air offers a variety of content, including funny videos, memes, and jokes about relationships. The page is designed to be a place where followers can unwind, de-stress, and have a good laugh. Apart from videos, viewers can also browse through some inspirational quotes, personal stories, and even some interesting advice on building strong relationships.
“Love can be challenging at times, but it’s also a source of joy and laughter,” says Seth, adding “With this page, I hope to bring a smile to people’s faces and remind them that love can be fun and light-hearted.”
On the other hand, Gavankar states that they believe in creating relatable content that is very basic yet insightful and humorous. “The best thing about our content is that it is all spontaneous. The idea is to connect with today’s youth, who enjoy light and fun content. There is no blueprint or PPT’s happening in our office. It is just a group of like-minded people creating content for fun.”
In a short span of five months, the page has already gained an impressive following of more than 18K followers, with several reels and videos reaching over 2–3 million views. The engagement on the page has been exceptional, with over 4 million shares, likes, shares, and saves.
Talking about the positive response to their new initiative, Gavankar says, “As of now, we have posted more than 60 reels on the page and have received encouraging feedback. At Stars N Stripes, we are thrilled to see an overwhelming response to our new initiative, “In The Air.” We are excited to continue creating content that resonates with our audience. We invite everyone to join us on this journey of love and emotions.
Sheth explains that everything that is put out on the platform is curated in-house, “All the content that you see on the page is conceptualised, written, shot, directed, edited, and even the people who feature in it are all a part of Stars N Stripes. Once an idea is constructed, the team starts brainstorming the screenplay, which takes a lot of effort in order to create original content and dialogue. There are times when we shoot it but aren’t happy, and we go back to do it again.”
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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.
