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Meta introduces Meta Verified subscriptions for businesses in India
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1y ago
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Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook, has introduced Meta Verified subscription businesses on Instagram and Facebook in India. This program offers verified badges, enhanced account support, impersonation protection, and additional features to promote discovery and connection for businesses. Meta Platforms initially launched the business plan last year as a test and has since expanded it to include four subscription plans. The verified badge is highly regarded by business owners, as it provides credibility and increases customer confidence. The subscription plans are currently only available for purchase on iOS and Android.
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Meta Verified & Meta AI launched for WhatsApp Business in India, Brazil
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1y ago
Medial
Meta is introducing new services for WhatsApp's business version in emerging economies, starting with India and Brazil. The services include verifying and authenticating businesses, integrating AI into customer chats, and reducing spam. The Meta Verified feature aims to reduce fraud and protect businesses from impersonation, while AI in chats will help businesses utilize their resources more efficiently. Small businesses can use an Ad Manager tool to ensure relevant messages reach the right users. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, envisions multiple AI assistants aligned with different products and services. The calling feature is also being expanded for large businesses in India and Brazil.
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Meta unveils verified badge, new AI tools for WhatsApp Business
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
Social media giant Meta has announced new features and initiatives at the WhatsApp Business Summit. These include the full availability of verified badges for small businesses to establish credibility, AI tools for enhancing the messaging experience, customised messages on WhatsApp Business app, and a training program called WhatsApp Bharat Yatra. Meta aims to support the growth of small businesses in India and help them create great in-chat experiences for customers. The company emphasized the importance of meaningful connections with customers and advised businesses to seek permission and be thoughtful about messaging frequency.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Meta Verified For Small Businesses In India
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
WhatsApp has introduced the Meta Verified badge feature for small businesses in India. This new feature allows WhatsApp business users to send customized messages to customers for a fee of INR 1. Additionally, WhatsApp is launching the 'WhatsApp Business Yatra' initiative to expand its market presence in Tier II and III cities.
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WhatsApp Brings Flows, Payments & Meta Verified To India
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Mark Zuckerberg announced several new WhatsApp services for B2B users in India at the Annual Conversations conference. WhatsApp Flows enables businesses to create custom experiences within chat threads, automating tasks and actions. Additionally, WhatsApp now allows customers to make payments to companies directly within the chat, and Meta Verified, a paid verification badge, is coming to WhatsApp to help users identify genuine businesses. India, with over 500 million users, is a significant market for WhatsApp.
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Instagram testing feed only for paid verified users
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram, owned by Meta, is testing a new feature that would allow only paid and verified users to post on a dedicated feed. This move follows in the footsteps of Elon Musk's platform, X, which offers more control to its users. Instagram is exploring this feature as a way for businesses and creators to gain more visibility. The Meta Verified toggle, priced at $11.99 on the web or $14.99 in-app, allows users to appear more prominently in the Instagram feed. Meta is also considering charging users in Europe $14 for an ad-free Instagram or Facebook experience.
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Meta's Messenger gets WhatsApp-like ‘Communities’ feature. Here's how it works
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1y ago
Medial
Meta has introduced a new 'Communities' feature on Messenger, similar to the one on WhatsApp, allowing users to join communities without being part of a Facebook group. Admins can create communities with up to 5,000 members for real-time chats. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations, schools, and private groups. Meta has also launched its AI chatbot for WhatsApp business accounts in multiple countries, aiding businesses in customer service and product discovery. Additionally, Meta's Verified program offers enhanced support and features to verified WhatsApp business app users.
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WhatsApp partners with Razorpay, PayU to offer in-app shopping for Indian users
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp has collaborated with online payment solutions companies Razorpay and PayU to allow Indian users to shop and make payments directly through the app. Users can add items to their cart and make payments using various methods including UPI apps, debit and credit cards. Additionally, WhatsApp introduced the feature called "Flows", allowing businesses to create customized forms for services like seat selection, meal ordering, and appointment booking. The platform also introduced Meta Verified for WhatsApp businesses, offering verification badges, enhanced account support, and impersonation protection.
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Razorpay Launches ‘UPI Autopay On QR' For Subscription-Based Businesses
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Fintech firm Razorpay has introduced 'Razorpay UPI Autopay on QR' in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This service simplifies UPI subscription payments for businesses, allowing them to create QR codes for subscriptions and integrate them into marketing materials. Customers can scan the QR code to make subscription payments. This offering aims to support subscription-based businesses' growth, particularly in metropolitan and Tier 1 cities. It leverages the widespread use of QR codes to encourage rapid adoption and acceptance of UPI payments for subscriptions.
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Spotify limits features for free users in India
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Starting October 9, Spotify's free users in India will face limitations: no specific song order, song repeats, or seeking within a song. This move aims to streamline the free user experience across markets. Spotify also introduces Smart Shuffle as the default mode for free users. Rivals like Gaana and Resso have shifted to subscription-only services, but Spotify has refrained from raising prices in India. Despite its growing user base in India, the country has yet to significantly contribute to Spotify's overall revenues, which primarily come from subscriptions.
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Meta Mandates SEBI Verification For Investment Ads In India
Inc42
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1m ago
Medial
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has mandated advertising targeting Indian users to include Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registration verification for all securities and investment-related campaigns by July 31. In cases where SEBI registration is not mandatory, advertisers can opt for alternative verification options. These advertisements must display disclosures of verified information, adhering to regulators' previous directions for advertisers.
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