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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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Mastercard expands concert series with comedy and music format
Vir Das, Zakir Khan and Papon headline multi-city shows across India.
MUMBAI: From punchlines to power chords, the stage is getting a genre upgrade. Mastercard has unveiled the next phase of its multi-city concert series in India, blending stand-up comedy with live music in a format that mirrors the country’s evolving entertainment tastes. The new line-up brings together a diverse mix of performers, including comedians Vir Das and Zakir Khan, alongside singer Papon. The shift marks a departure from earlier editions that were primarily music-led, featuring global and Indian acts such as Enrique Iglesias, A. R. Rahman and Sunidhi Chauhan.
Curated in collaboration with Tribe Vibe and EVA Live, the expanded series is designed to create a broader cultural platform that brings humour, storytelling and music into a single live experience.
Vir Das will kick off the comedy segment in New Delhi with four shows across two days at Yashobhoomi on 9 and 10 May. Meanwhile, Zakir Khan is set for an extended run in Mumbai, with nine shows scheduled at Dome SVP Stadium across 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 June, with additional dates expected.
On the music front, Papon will headline a six-city tour, beginning in Chandigarh on 16 May, followed by Ahmedabad on 29 May and Lucknow on 30 May. The tour will then move to Bengaluru on 6 June, Hyderabad on 7 June, and conclude in Indore on 14 June.
The series continues to offer exclusive benefits for Mastercard cardholders, including priority ticket access and premium lounge experiences at venues positioning the platform as both an entertainment and lifestyle proposition.
Beyond the spotlight, the initiative carries a social dimension. Through its partnership with Learning Links Foundation, Mastercard has enabled nearly 90 students from underserved communities across cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Chandigarh to experience live events often for the first time aiming to spark interest in careers within the experience economy.
As live entertainment becomes increasingly hybrid and experiential, Mastercard’s latest move signals a simple insight: today’s audience doesn’t just want a show, they want a story, a laugh and a memory, all rolled into one.
