GoaFest 2010: Leaks notwithstanding, young guns look forward to some international gyaan
As in the previous years, this year, too, the GoaFest Committee has lined up an impressive list of international speakers. However, at a time when moves are afoot to make the festival at par with international events, the Abby leaks at GoaFest have been a blot. How much have these leaks impacted the credibility of GoaFest? exchange4media finds out from the under-30 ad fraternity.
The stage is set for the fifth GoaFest, which is being held from April 8-10, 2010, and is back at its usual Cavelossim Beach, South Goa venue. The festival theme, ‘Survival of the Freshest’, reflects the buoyant times back in the business.
Since the inception of the festival, the GoaFest committee has been very clear that the platform would be formatted on lines of international festivals, which means a significant participation of international speakers and delegates, especially at the Knowledge and Learning Seminars conducted during the festival period.
As in the previous years, this year, too, the GoaFest Committee has lined up an impressive list of international speakers.
Speaking on the line-up of speakers, Suman Srivastava, Chairman, The Knowledge and Learning Seminar, GoaFest 2010 & CEO, Euro RSCG India, said, “GoaFest is pleased to host many globally-acclaimed communication icons this year. The participants at GoaFest will benefit from the wide and varied experience of these speakers, who will share global insights from the advertising and marketing world. Adding to the eight keynote speakers, there is also a special panel discussion on Social Media with two international online entrepreneurs – Patrick Liotard-Vogt and Eric Ashok Ledergerber.”
GoaFest 2010 will commence with the Discovery Channel India Leadership Conclave, a by-invitation only event. This year’s session is on ‘2010: Time to Grow’ and will see industry opinion leaders discuss strategies on the development of brands. This event is a must-attend event for CEOs with growth and profit responsibility. The next two days will focus on the Knowledge and Learning Seminars, the Media Abby Awards on April 9 and the Creative Abby Awards on April 10.
This year, the festival will have global advertising honchos like Tim Mellors (Grey Group), Will Collins (Naked Advertising), Andy Greenaway (Saatchi & Saatchi), and Richard Pinder (Publicis Worldwide), among others, addressing the participants.
However, at a time when moves are afoot to make the festival at par with international events, the Abby leaks at GoaFest have been a blot. How much have these leaks impacted the credibility of GoaFest? Will these leaks affect the level of trust that these international speakers have for the AAAI and the Indian creative fraternity? exchange4media speaks to the under-30 ad fraternity on their reactions to these leaks and also their expectations from the international speakers.
O&M’s Ryan Mendonca said, “They usually have got some big names for the workshops and seminars. And this year too there is a good line-up of speakers. I am sure the forums and the mood are all set. However, as far the awards are concerned, I don’t think, credibility and leakage have as much of a correlation. Winning is more exciting when you don’t know the result.”
Keegan Pinto, Creative Partner, Rediffusion Y&R India, said that compared to last year’s speakers like Sir John Hegarty and Dan Wieden, this year didn’t have names as widely known as those. He is, however, looking forward to Saatchi & Saatchi’s Andy Greenaway’s seminar.
Expressing his concern on the leak fiasco, Pinto remarked, “Everybody must be given a chance to win in a scenario wherein everybody faces true competition. That’s it.” He added, “But of course, it is true that leaking of results ruins the surprise. However, nobody wants to go to the fest and lose. The culture of announcing ‘the finalists’ needs to be created so that all finalists head to the fest without fail in the hope of winning. That will ensure attendance. However, we are three days away as I comment, but the finalists are yet to be announced.”
So, do the under-30s actually attend GoaFest for the seminars or do they look at the festival as a place to network and catch up with friends?
Pinto commented, “The latter. But we should all go in the hope of winning only. Let’s be clear that it is after all a competition, two days that a whole year of hard work culminates into, a time for victory, glory, fame, and learning how to do it again next year. Hanging out with mates is awesome at the fest, but it is purely incidental.”
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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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