AMAZON LANDS OPRAH DEAL, EXPANDS IN INDIA

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Amazon secured a multiyear licensing agreement with Oprah Winfrey to produce twice-weekly video podcasts starting in July, signaling the company's expanded focus on video content. Meanwhile, the company is scaling its quick commerce service across India.

The Winfrey deal includes plans to repurpose content from The Oprah Winfrey Show archives alongside new original programming. The agreement demonstrates Amazon's strategic push into video podcasting as a content category. Separately, Amazon Now is accelerating its presence in India's fast-growing quick commerce market. The service, currently operating in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, will expand to 100 cities. Amazon is simultaneously scaling its micro-fulfillment center network to over 1,000 locations to support rapid delivery capabilities. Both moves reflect Amazon's dual strategy: leveraging celebrity partnerships for premium content and capturing market share in emerging commerce segments. The India expansion positions Amazon against competitors in a segment expected to grow significantly as smartphone penetration and digital payments increase across the region.

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