Cannes 2015: The Media Lions are about ideas that work, not stunts: Nick Emery
"You don't have to be over the top and don't have to bombard people with 3 minutes of loud music. If you try to cover up the work with a ridiculous blizzard of hyperbolic facts and figures which make no sense, you won't win," says Emery, Global CEO, Mindshare & 2015 President of Media Lions Jury

“I really enjoyed the jury process despite the reputation of the media jury being really competitive. The jury got on really well. We stuck to three criteria that the judging should be about the work not the politics, should be about ideas and results, and the results of the media jury should be whatever we are all collectively proud of as a jury, and we stuck to it,” says Nick Emery, Global CEO, Mindshare & 2015 President of Media Lions Jury.
Emery explains how through a rigorous voting process, the media jury brought the entries from 3100 to 350 and then 290.
Observations as President of Media Lions Jury
“Why can’t big multinationals, not advertisers hold themselves to the same standard that NGOs are held to when it comes to impacting creativity? The big multinational advertisers are all doing the same standard of work, and I don’t mean to criticise them they are all good but not breakthrough. It turns the jury and audiences off,” remarks Emery.
NGOs seem to follow an equation like let’s have a cause, let’s get people to participate, use digital and social both effectively, he adds.
Advice to agencies sending entries to Media Lions Jury
Emery says, “If you do an ad next year, please don’t say “we did this on zero media budget, Facebook exploded, millennials were pumped”. You hear this 1000 times. Let the work speak for itself don’t go over the top, believe in the strength of the idea and explain it as being a simple and effective idea, and stick to the criteria. You don’t have to be over the top and you don’t have to bombard people with 3 minutes of loud music.”
He also notes if you try to cover up the work with a ridiculous blizzard of hyperbolic facts and figures which make no sense, you won’t win.
"Nothing is outside of media’s compass. Everything begins and ends in media from retail beacons to Hollywood blockbusters. Whether you have A Beautiful Mind or whether you are the next Dali, you will find a home in media. All of which makes judging the Cannes Media Lions a demanding role. Historically these demands have not been without controversy. If everything is a medium how can you put judging guardrails around the category? In terms of the ambition of media we should have no guardrails. In terms of our duty as judges to everyone who works in media, we need a few,” says Emery.
“The Media Lions judging criteria contains everything you need to know and like all exams the clue is in the question. The Media Lions are about ideas that work, not stunts. Stunts are small scale, great ideas work at scale, not as one off copy tests or as awards designed novelties. The Media Lions are about ideas rooted in media, created, planned and executed by media people wanting to break conventions. They are about the rigour of media combined with off the wall invention and effective delivery,” Emery concludes.
It is our job to celebrate and champion media at its best and the connection of data, technology and content that makes media so compelling." Said Emery in his message to the media jury before the judging.
Nick Emery has been working in the global media field for the last 25 years. He has lived in New York, LA, Valencia, London and Yorkshire and now resides in some hybrid of New York, London and Shanghai.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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