Eddie Moutran to be honoured with Dubai Lynx Advertising Person 2014 Award
The Chairman & CEO of Memac Ogilvy Group for the Middle East & North Africa will receive the award for his contributions to advancing the reputation of the comm industry in the MENA region

The Dubai International Festival of Creativity will this year honour Eddie Moutran, Chairman and CEO of Memac Ogilvy Group for the Middle East & North Africa, with the prestigious Dubai Lynx Advertising Person 2014 Award.
This honorary award, selected by the organisers of Dubai Lynx, is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to advancing the reputation and profile of the communications industry in the MENA region.
“A pioneer of the advertising and communications industry in MENA, Eddie Moutran has worked tirelessly to grow his small agency into a business of formidable force that continuously innovates and drives the industry forward. His passion for advertising, his outstanding entrepreneurial and leadership skills along with his drive to do good for the industry, has earned him much respect and admiration from his peers. It is with great pleasure that Eddie is to be honoured with the Dubai Lynx Advertising Person 2014 award,” said Terry Savage, Chairman of Lions Festivals.
Moutran was one of the first Lebanese advertising professionals to work in the Arabian Gulf. Arriving in Bahrain in 1973, he joined Intermarkets, the oldest advertising group in the Middle East.
In 1984 he set up his own agency, Middle East Marketing and Communications (MEMAC) in Bahrain with four people, one client and US$13,000 capital. The company now boasts 15 offices in 13 markets with over 1,000 people serving 150 international, regional and local brands. Clients include American Express, Coca-Cola, IKEA, VW, Al Marai, BAT, IBM, Unilever, Al Jazeera (airline), Al Jazeera (TV station) and Arab Bank, to name a few.
In 1986, an international dimension was added to MEMAC’s offering through an affiliation with Ogilvy & Mather. Twelve years later, following a minority equity ownership by Ogilvy, the company changed its name to Memac Ogilvy.
Commenting on the honour, Moutran said, “I am very grateful and deeply honoured to receive the Dubai Lynx Advertising Person Award. I am further flattered to succeed so many individuals to whom I hold in high regard, and who have equally made significant contributions to advancing the reputation and profile of our communications industry in the MENA region.”
“The evolution of our industry has made it clear how incredibly fragmented it has become, and how much greater, bigger and bolder ideas are needed to make our client brands stand out. Thank you Dubai Lynx for benchmarking creative excellence throughout the region, and for honouring me with this award and thank you to all my clients who have over the years entrusted us with their business and looked after our brands while we looked after theirs. Finally, the truth of the matter is that I am blessed with a team of exceptional people, who simply made me look good all these years!”
Moutran will be honoured and presented with the Dubai Lynx Advertising Person 2014 accolade during the much-anticipated Dubai Lynx awards ceremony and dinner to be held on March 12, 2014 at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena in Dubai.
Previous recipients of this honour are Roy Haddad, Director WPP, MENA; Raja Trad, CEO of the Leo Burnett Group of Companies, MENA; His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group; Ramzi Raad, Chairman and CEO of TBWA\RAAD Middle East; Tanvir Kanji, Head of Inca Tanvir; and Joseph Ghossoub, President and CEO of MENACOM (formally The Holding Group).
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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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