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Zee TV launches the first ever Giphy account across Hindi GECs for India’s Best Dramebaaz, gets over 13.71 Mn Views in 3 weeks
MUMBAI: Zee TV’s acting talent hunt show for kids, India’s Best Dramebaaz, has been winning audiences over with impressive performances by its funky, nautanki bachche, their dramatic flair and their non-stop dramebaazi. Letting its loyal viewers experience the cute and adorable flavour of the show in their daily lives, Zee TV has become the first Hindi GEC in the country to launch an exclusive uber cool Giphy account where fans of the show can now use animated, funny and dramatic GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) of their favourite contestants, celebrity mentors – Vivek Oberoi, Omung Kumar and Huma Qureshi and the hosts- Shantanu Maheshwari and Vignesh Pandey to express themselves creatively while chatting. These expressions range from happiness (Yayy) to gratitude (Thank You) to laughter (ROTFL) amongst other moods and frames of mind. With this innovation, Zee TV has yet again managed to set up a medium to engage with its audiences interestingly and drive interactivity and conversations around its properties in the digital space.
GIFs have become one of the most sought-after, popular ways of expressing oneself on social media platforms and mobile messaging. GIFs give people multiple ways of conveying a wide gamut of emotions as they are easy, funny and trendy. More expressive than an emoji, these looping images lets one share a specific thought or feeling with little effort at a much faster speed in a more fun manner. Zee TV leveraged this insight and decided to give their audiences an opportunity to personalise their communication and what better platform than India’s Best Dramebaaz to launch this endeavour with. India’s Best Dramebaaz, Zee TV’s acting show is all about expressing a range of emotions and bringing out the nautanki in you. The show’s talented contestants bring alive a range of expressions that one looks for in GIFs which will later be popularized on Zee TV’s social media platforms.
Taking about this first-of-its-kind social media marketing tool, Prathyusha Agarwal, ZEEL’s Chief Marketing Officer, commented, “GIFs are a very lively, creative way to express yourself on social media and in personal chats. I believe it’s a great opportunity for brands to let their TG experience the true essence of their personality. It gives a personal touch to your communication with your audience. We are the first HGEC to have our official account on Giphy. India’s Best Dramebaaz is the most apt platform to launch our GIFs as our kids are just brilliant at it. And the numbers speak for us. In a short span of just 3 weeks, our official Giphy account has crossed 13.71 MN views! And the numbers are increasing as we speak.
GECs
Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.







