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ZEE5 Global announces its latest partnership with Cashback App ZNAP
MUMBAI: ZEE5 Global has announced its partnership with cashback mobile app ZNAP in UAE. The application offers users a unique shopping experience with rewards and bonuses while sitting at home. The partnership will provide users a chance to earn cashback credit and a monthly subscription to premium content on ZEE5 Global.
ZEE5 Global intends to engage with ZNAP’s large user base through an engaging video that plays on the app upon login. A ZEE5 content composite video is placed on the app including titles like Chintu Ka Birthday, The Casino and Lalbazaar. Users who complete watching the full video get a chance to be a part of a lucky draw hosted by ZNAP to win AED 50 worth credit into their ZNAP account which can be used for further purchases.
Furthermore, ZNAP entitles anyone enrolled with the app to a free ZEE5 Global monthly subscription with access to more than 100,000 hours of on-demand content, including popular ZEE5 premium and originals.
ZEE5 Global chief business officer Archana Anand said, “We are delighted to announce yet another collaboration in the Middle East region. This partnership will enable ZNAP’s extensive user base across the UAE to access and experience our huge bouquet of premium entertainment content, while staying home.”
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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.
