{"id":5323,"date":"2019-03-14T09:58:27","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T13:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvasia\/wattpad-aims-grow-presence-reach-india\/"},"modified":"2019-03-14T13:05:56","modified_gmt":"2019-03-14T17:05:56","slug":"wattpad-aims-to-grow-presence-reach-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvasia\/wattpad-aims-to-grow-presence-reach-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Wattpad Aims to Grow Presence, Reach in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wattpad, a global multiplatform entertainment company for original stories for all ages, has partnered with Times Bridge to expand its presence and reach new users in India.<\/p>\n<p>Through the partnership, Wattpad will gain a strategic advantage in expanding its Indian operations as it works with Times Bridge to grow its local community of readers and writers. The company will also be able to establish new strategic partnerships and create opportunities for Wattpad Studios to work with local partners to turn its stories into books, TV shows, films and digital projects. Among Wattpad\u2019s story library are works aimed at children, teens and young adults.<\/p>\n<p>Allen Lau, Wattpad\u2019s CEO and co-founder, said: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to work with Times Bridge to expand our footprint in the region and create more opportunities for India\u2019s rich literary community to tell their stories, reaching new audiences in India and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rishi Jaitly, CEO of Times Bridge, added, \u201cTimes Bridge\u2019s mission is to bring the world\u2019s best ideas to India and share India\u2019s best insights with the world. Wattpad is a bold, proven idea that has changed how audiences around the world create and experience stories. Our investment will advance Wattpad\u2019s mission, and original storytelling, across the Indian subcontinent, unlocking the creativity of many millions along the way. We are delighted to be working with a partner who sees growing creativity, diversity and value across the Indian market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Devashish Sharma, country manager for India at Wattpad, commented: \u201cMillions of Indian readers and writers have already found a home Wattpad. Times Bridge and The Times Group have an unmatched media and entertainment portfolio and connections with some of India\u2019s most respected authors and cultural figures. 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