Dubai Lynx names first 2014 Jury Presidents

Graham Fink will head the jury for Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio & Print Craft. Gabriela Lungu will chair the PR jury; Philippa Brown is Media Jury President; Philippe Meunier will lead Branded Content & Entertainment

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Published: Nov 25, 2013 9:05 AM  | 4 min read
Dubai Lynx names first 2014 Jury Presidents

The organisers of the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity have announced the first presidents that will step up to lead juries during the region’s most anticipated awards for the creative communications industry. The Festival runs from March 9 to 11, 2014, with the Awards drawing it to a close on March 12, 2014.

Graham Fink, CEO, Ogilvy & Mather, will head the Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio and Print Craft jury as well as the Integrated jury. Commenting on his appointment, Fink said, “It’s a great honour to be chosen as President and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I got a taste of the advertising from the Middle East whilst judging AdFest this year and there was some very good work, which proves that where there’s a lot of sand there is creativity in abundance.”

Philippa Brown, CEO, Omnicom Media Group UK has been appointed as the Media Jury President. On her appointment, Brown said, “I’m delighted to have been selected to chair the Media jury of such prestigious and important awards, and look forward to working with the jury in 2014 to identify the best media work across the region.”

Phillippe Meunier, Creative Chief and Co-founder, Sid Lee, will lead the Branded Content & Entertainment jury. About his role as Jury President Meunier said, “Brands are leaving our screens to be more imbedded into our entertainment menus. Let’s find some of the best examples to inspire our changing industry.”

The PR jury will be presided over by Gabriela Lungu, Chief Creative Officer, UK & EMEA, Weber Shandwick. About her role as Jury President, Lungu said, “We all noticed many exciting things from a creative and digital point of view emerging from MENA in the recent years. Lynx is the best way to both capture and stimulate exceptional work, and I’m proud to be a part of it and serve as the jury president for PR. I hope we will have more entries from the PR agencies in the 2014 edition, as there is an amazing potential here.”

Commenting on the presidents, Philip Thomas, CEO, Lions Festivals said, “This is a strong start to the line-up of 2014 Jury Presidents and we’re delighted that Graham, Philippa, Gabriela and Philippe will be joining us to help set the creative benchmark across the region. In recent years we’ve seen an increase in the number of trophies being taken by the region at global awards, proving that creativity in the region is now growing and competing on a worldwide stage. We’re excited to see which entries will shine this time.”

Dubai Lynx and YouTube launch 7-Day Brief 2014

Meanwhile, the Festival is once again teaming up with YouTube to launch the 7-Day Brief 2014, a competition to showcase creative skills by producing a commercial for a non-for-profit organisation.

At mid-day (UAE) on Thursday, January 9, 2014, a brief will be released on YouTube, set by a well-known charity, whose identity will remain a secret until then. Participants will have seven days to make a 30-60 second ad in English or Arabic, aimed at raising awareness for the charity and upload the film to www.youtube.com/user/officialdubailynx for the public to view and share, further building recognition for the non-for-profit organisation.

One winning commercial will be selected by a panel of top industry creatives from the MENA region led by Bechara Mouzannar, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett MENA. The judging panel have added new criteria this year, which assess the first five seconds of the commercial, taking into account YouTube’s TrueView ad format, which gives viewers the option to skip ads after viewing the first five seconds.

Encouraging Gen Next

The 2014 edition of the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity will also encourage the next generation with the inclusion of two student awards – the newly-launched Student Creative Award for Integrated and the Masar Student Creative Award for Print, which is returning for a second year.

The new Student Award for Integrated competition will run from now until January 13, 2014 and asks entrants to submit a campaign to fit the brief set by the designated charity Al Noor, a training centre for children with special needs. Competitors have been asked to create an integrated campaign that raises awareness of the charity in the community by using three different types of median, two of which must be in English and the third in Arabic.

The Masar Student Creative Award for Print asks students to create an original ad in response to a brief set by the chosen charity, the Dubai Autism Centre (DAC), which provides information, support, advice and training to professionals and parents of children with Autism. The brief asks that the advert increases public understanding of the signs of Autism and changes the audiences mindset to a positive outlook. 

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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

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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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'

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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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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