GoaFest 2011: Bring it on say ad frat

New venue, new categories and five days of sun, sand and sessions – the advertising industry is looking forward to GoaFest 2011 with more excitement than ever.

e4m by Shubhangi Mehta & Fatema Rajkotwala
Published: Feb 16, 2011 8:15 AM  | 5 min read
GoaFest 2011: Bring it on say ad frat

‘Bigger and Better’ is what GoaFest 2011 promises to be this time. With a lot of freshness added to it, the advertising festival plans to raise the bar way above all.

As is known, this year, GoaFest is being extended to five days than the usual three days, while the venue has been changed from the beach to Zuri White Sands 5 Star resort in Varca, South Goa, and then, there is the association with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).

Another added feature this year is the Festival of Media, Montreux, which will specially host two of its categories – ‘Best Communication Strategy’ and ‘Best Contribution by a Media Owner’. The winner and runners-up of these categories will be fast-tracked into the Festival of Media finals.

exchange4media speaks to the industry young turks to gauge their reactions to these new additions as well as their expectations this year…

Thumbs up or thumbs down?
Expressing his views, Nilesh Vaidya, ECD, Euro RSCG India, wondered, “Is more always better? We’ll just have to wait and watch.” He further said, “The change of venue is good news, the name suggests air-conditioning! And I like the idea of people attending workshops on ‘creativity with a conscience’ when they’re sloshed out of their minds and wondering who to hit on next. Poetic justice! I think most people will just attend the last three days, it’s tough taking the whole week off. But I hope I’m wrong, we really need that conscience.”

Optimistic and excited about the association with ASCI, Rajshekar Patil, Brand Partner, BBH India, commented, “Creative people are always excited about anything shiny and new. So predictably, I’m excited about a new version of the GoaFest. The two-day ASCI workshop on responsible advertising is a first, and couldn’t have come at a better time. So I’m hoping to regain my sunburn over five days and along with it, my faith in the judging process.”

For Amod Dani, Creative Director, Leo Burnett India, it’s the ‘more’ factor that is the biggest pull. He said, “Five days of GoaFest = five days of ‘More’. More sun, so more sun tan. More confusion (Where exactly is this Zuri White Sands Resort?). More ideas? Ok… more ideas! More kings. More ‘Hey bro, long time, so are you still with….?’ More seminars… Sigh! More kings please! More prawn, poppadums. Yum! More controversies? Hope not. More awards? Fingers crossed. And post that, yes, you guessed it, more kings. Looking forward to a lot more fun!”

Media professionals are no less excited, what with the introduction of two new categories and with the presence of Festival of Media, Monteux. There is definitely a flow of excitement for the Media Abbys too.

Shailesh Velandy, Vice President, Mudra Max, remarked, “It comes as a surprise that the ‘Best Communication Strategy’ was not a part of our award categories so far. The second category introduced, ‘Best Contribution to a Campaign’, too is a great and welcome addition as media contributions are made with the help of media owners, but the due credit is never given.”

He felt that five days was a bit too long for the event and added, “The venue change does not really matter as the destination is still Goa, and as long as the spirit of the festival is maintained through the event, the changes are positive.”

Himanka Das, Vice President, Karishma Initiative, said, “So far I haven’t been to GoaFest though we won metals in the past. But in previous years when somebody told me about GoaFest, it transpired in my mind as advertising and marketing professionals’ party by the Goa beaches. But this year, the modules are well defined and quite innovative. With impressive topics and speakers, it will bring significant credibility amongst award functions in the region, as we truly contribute globally in the business of communication and media. It will be interesting to see the creative talents showcasing and getting rewarded on the spot.”

Manoj Malkani, Vice President, MPG India, too, felt that five days was a considerably long time and agencies couldn’t afford such a loss of time as they worked on stringent deadlines. He, however, added, “On the other hand, it can be treated as a short holiday rather than conducting an event and could be an occasion to have an annual meet. The award categories introduced by Festival of Media are interesting as most people speak on implementation of strategy rather than communication. It will bring in more information on client happenings and help give better yields.”

Saurabh Tyagi, Account Director, Starcom Worldwide, remarked, “It is good to see that more attention is being given to the media side and the alliance with an international event adds further creditability to the festival. I am unsure if extending the festival to five days is too long and if people will be able to take out the time, but the awards categories introduced is a welcome and a positive development.”

Whatever be the case, the industry is definitely looking forward to the new changes this year. And what better than Goa to have fun mixed with work. It’s Goa calling coming soon…

Also read:
GoaFest 2011: New judging process for Creative Abbys
 

GoaFest 2011 extended to five days; Festival adds new attractions
 

Abby continues at GoaFest; Shashi Sinha chairs 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

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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