GoaFest 2010: Ad frat looking forward to celebrating creativity at a new venue
After a year of fighting slowdown effects, the ad industry is looking forward to celebrating ‘Survival of the Freshest’ at GoaFest 2010. Another factor to look forward to is a new venue – the Utorda Beach in South Goa. This change has been welcomed by the ad fraternity, as exchange4media finds out more.

After a year of fighting slowdown effects, the ad industry is looking forward to celebrating ‘Survival of the Freshest’ at GoaFest 2010 over three days (April 8-10). Another factor to look forward to is a new venue – the Utorda Beach in South Goa – instead of the usual venue of Cavelossim beach. This change has been welcomed by the ad fraternity, as exchange4media finds out more.
On opting for a new venue this, Colvyn Harris, Chairman, GoaFest 2010 and CEO, JWT, explained that the intention this year was to make the event even classier and raise the bar of the event higher in its fifth year. He said, “This year, there will be a clear division of activities between the beach and from the resort that adjoins the beach. There will be better provisions of basic necessities and hence, the event shall be better organised.”
Reacting to the change in venue, Nilesh Vaidya, ECD, Euro RSCG India, exclaimed, “Definitely good news!” He added, “Anything that’s a change is good news. Especially, with an event that has to do with creativity, change is important. I am very excited to know more about GoaFest 2010 and above all, about the venue. After four years in a row, we have something different. Being a creative platform, GoaFest as an event has to be dynamic every year and offer something new to boost our energy, and thus, change of venue seems to be a good idea. It’s great news and I am looking forward to GoaFest 2010.”
However, for Ambar Chakravarty, ECD, Publicis Ambience, it becomes a bit of restriction to have some of the activities held from the resort. He noted, “A new venue definitely sounds good, but division in activities out of the resort and the beach does not go well. Goa is all about the beach and sand. Thus, everybody has every reason to express their happiness, disappointments or excitement on the beach. However, I am glad that the beach is on, but the resort gets a bit restrictive in terms of young professionals mingling with the senior professional level. At the previous venue, it played as a leveler between the two ranks of professionals. But yes, a new venue sounds good. However, I hope the level of energy and excitement remains the same.”
Keeping his expectations at a neutral level is Rohit Malkani, ECD, Grey India, who commented, “It’s a sensible and a fair idea. It is nice to know that the committee thinks of raising the bar of class for the event. Guess that was much needed. It’s a good gesture to keep in mind about the basic necessities and requirements for a three-day long event platform like GoaFest. But at the same time, I only hope that the level of energy, excitement and the conglomeration between the seniors and juniors remain the same. Because these are the factors that have made GoaFest a must attend event over these years. Cheers!”
This year, the GoaFest committee includes Colvyn Harris, President, Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) & Chairman, GoaFest 2010; Bhaskar Das, President, Bombay Ad Club; Sam Balsara, Chairman, Industry Leadership Conclave; Shashi Sinha, Chairman, Media Abby Awards; Suman Srivastava, Chairman, Knowledge and Learning Seminar; and Ajay Chandwani, Chairman, Creative Abby Awards.
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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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