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  • Internet is empowering force for Indian women preparing to be ‘job ready’

    English preferred language for metro women to stay job-ready: Verizon Media study

    By A Correspondent

     

    A new Verizon Media study, which surveyed the habits of women internet users across India, has found that education, career development, women’s empowerment, health and fitness are key areas of interest for online women users in India.

     

    The survey, ‘Spotlight on online habits of young Indian women’ was conducted by Nielsen for Verizon Media, which owns internet brands like Yahoo, Yahoo Cricket, Makers, HuffPost India and AOL. Respondents in the survey, conducted in 12 cities across India in July 2019, included college students, young working women and women mentors between 18-35 years of age.

     

    Insights from the survey reveal that Indian women are honing their skills to get ahead professionally every time they go online.

     

    Said Nikhil Rungta, Country Manager, India, Verizon Media:  “As this survey showed us, the internet is empowering a new breed of Indian women who are coming online and preparing to take their place in the workforce. The right platform and support as a community will enable greater inclusion, boosting participation of Indian women at the workplace,”

     

     

  • As Country Manager, Rungta will be responsible for the growth of Verizon Media’s business in India

    Verizon Media hires Nikhil Rungta as Country Manager for India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Verizon Media, home to consumer brands like Yahoo News, HuffPost India, Yahoo Cricket and Yahoo Mail, announced the appointment of Nikhil Rungta as Country Manager for Verizon Media’s India business. He will report to Rico Chan, Co-Head APAC, Verizon Media.

     

    Said Rose Tsou, Head of International, Verizon Media: “Nikhil brings a wealth of experience matched by a deep understanding of the digital media and technology space. His leadership, expertise and 360 degree view of the business make him an invaluable addition to the leadership team, as we chart the next phase of growth for our business in India,”

     

    Added Rungta: “There’s a compelling opportunity unfolding at Verizon Media. Being at the forefront of the next tech revolution with 5G, with unparalleled scale, and an exciting portfolio of brands and products, Verizon Media is reimagining consumer and advertising experiences. I couldn’t be more excited to join the talented team here, as we bring new possibilities to Indian audiences, touching the lives of the next-generation of internet users in India.”

     

     

  • App offers scores in seven regional Indian languages; available in six new countries

    Yahoo Cricket revamps offering to reach out to wider audience set

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Yahoo Cricket app, refreshed in October 2017, has launched new feature upgrades just in time for the T20 action. Alongside fast scores and updated match info, cricket fans can dive deep into player profiles and rankings and other features. In less than four months of the refresh, the Yahoo Cricket app touched 1.5 million downloads on Android.

     

    The app also offers scores in seven different regional languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali and Malayalam. The Yahoo Cricket app is also available in six new countries on Android only, including South Africa, UAE, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

     

    Commenting on Yahoo Cricket’s line-up, Gurmit Singh, VP & MD, Yahoo India, said: “We wanted to make this cricketing season memorable for our users. Indians love their smartphones, and cricket even more! We will keep them connected to every second of the action, on the go. Since the excitement extends beyond the stadium, we wanted to step up the fun there too. The Yahoo Cricket anthem, which will air in partnership with BIG FM, perfectly captures the spirit of the game and what it represents for millions of cricket fans.”

     

    Adde Manish Karnatak, Head, Thwink Big added, “The Yahoo team has taken an interesting creative route for the anthem which perfectly matches with the sensibilities of not just cricket enthusiasts but everyone who is upbeat about music. We at BIG FM too are enhancing the buzz around the cricket season with the launch of India’s first ever radio and digital web series ‘Duck Se Dude’. At the back of this, partnering with Yahoo to play their anthem on our platform establishes a stronger connect thereby delivering it to a larger set of audience through our strong network. We look forward to having more such meaningful and impactful associations.”

     

     

  • Refresh offers a more unified experience across Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Cricket and Yahoo Lifestyle

    Yahoo India homepage gets a new look

    By A Correspondent

     

    Yahoo has announced its new homepage along with updates to Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Cricket and Yahoo Lifestyle for users in India. These changes attempt to provide a more unified experience across our homepage and core properties, offering a better way to consume, engage, and discover the quality content our users have come to expect.

     

    The new Yahoo homepage makes it easier to get all latest news and content, in less time, notes a communique, adding:Users no longer need to open individual articles in multiple browser tabs; instead, they can simply scroll through related stories inline.