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Twitter ads pro ecosystem to be created by Simplilearn
MUMBAI: Global professional training company Simplilearn has launched an initiative aimed at creating a larger ecosystem of Twitter-advertising aware professionals. Simplilearn is presenting educational content, powered by Twitter, as the core of its certification in Twitter Advertising which will educate marketers on how to leverage Twitter successfully for their business’s digital and social media marketing efforts.
Twitter ads have strategically benefited Fortune 500 and small and medium enterprises in customer acquisition, customer and user engagement as well as brand building. Edric Subur from Twitter’s marketing team is presenting on the power of Twitter Advertising through Simplilearn’s Online Self-Learning (OSL) model.
Edric Subur from Twitter’s marketing team, said, “We are really excited to work with Simplilearn to distribute a structured Twitter Ads course to thousands of marketing professionals. Many marketers are interested in leveraging Twitter Ads to grow their business but are unsure of what’s the best way to do it.”
Simplilearn chief business officer Kashyap Dalal, said “The Certification in Twitter Advertising will also be a part of Simplilearn’s flagship offering – the Full-stack Digital Marketer Masters Program Learners on this course will be trained to make the most of Twitter’s advertising platform, gain insights into audience targeting and content strategies, and learn how to measure results accurately to gauge the success of Twitter ad campaigns.”
Simplilearn is one of the world’s leading providers of online training for IT, Software Development, Project Management, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, and many other emerging technologies.
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JioHotstar enters micro-drama space with 100 shows under Tadka banner
Short-form push targets 300M users as content meets commerce in new format
MUMBAI: JioStar has made a bold play in India’s fast-growing micro-drama space, rolling out over 100 short-form shows under its new Tadka banner on JioHotstar, timed with the massive viewership surge of the Indian Premier League 2026.
The scale of the launch signals clear intent. Rather than testing the waters, the company has dived in headfirst, releasing a wide slate of content on day one. Each show is designed for quick consumption, with episodes running 60 to 90 seconds in a vertical format tailored for mobile-first audiences.
The move comes as India’s micro-drama market, currently valued at around $300 million, is projected to grow tenfold to over $3 billion by 2030. Globally, the format has already proven its mettle, with China’s micro-drama sector recording explosive growth in recent years.
What sets this rollout apart is its built-in monetisation strategy. The shows are free to watch and ad-supported, with brand integrations woven directly into storylines from the outset. It reflects a broader shift where content and commerce are increasingly intertwined, rather than operating in silos.
The timing is equally strategic. With more than 300 million users already tuning in for IPL action, JioHotstar is effectively turning cricket’s biggest stage into a discovery engine for its new format.
The company is not entering an empty arena. Early movers like Kuku TV, MX Player and platforms backed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises have already laid the groundwork, building audiences and validating demand for snackable storytelling.
Now, with scale, distribution and advertiser interest aligning, the big players are stepping in. For JioStar, Tadka may well serve as a proving ground for the next evolution of digital entertainment, where every minute counts and every second sells.
If the bet pays off, India’s next big content wave might just arrive in under 90 seconds.
