GoaFest 2012 to talk magic; 9 Grand Prix this year

GoaFest 2012 will focus on ‘Ideas for impacting the full circle’. The Abbys this year will have provision for Grand Prix in all the nine verticals

e4m by Shree Lahiri
Published: Mar 5, 2012 9:46 AM  | 4 min read
GoaFest 2012 to talk magic; 9 Grand Prix this year

With the tagline ‘Let’s talk magic’, GoaFest 2012 has lined up an impressive list of speakers this year, including five international speakers – Jonathan Mildenhall, Global Advertising Strategy and Content Excellence Vice President, The Coca-Cola Company; Jean Yves Naouri, Chief Operating Officer & Member of Management Board, Publicis Groupe SA; Tim Love, Vice Chairman, Omnicom Group; Steve King, CEO, ZenithOptimedia; and Jayant Murty, Director of Strategy, Media & Integrated Marketing, Asia Pacific, Intel Corporation.

Calling the event a “celebration of excellence and inspiration”, Arvind Sharma, Chairman, GoaFest 2012 said, “We look forward to GoaFest celebrating excellence and to move forward.” In conversation with exchange4media, Sharma reminisced, “Having attended the fest myself as a young man, a middle level and senior executive, I have seen this being repeatedly emphasised.” Commenting on the ad industry, he observed, “Advertising is a constantly evolving practice. It’s not where we have reached, but where you need to be tomorrow and the day after. That’s why festivals like this help.”

Commenting on the speaker line-up for this year’s festival, Sharma said, “The list of speakers addressing the Conclave have the width of vision and experience to make us think about ‘Ideas for impacting the full circle’ – the theme of the Conclave. We will announce the names of Seminar speakers soon. I am certain that these incredible speakers will undoubtedly present to delegates a rich future-facing perspective.”

One of the key changes this year is the participation of South Asian countries. “It’s not just about making the festival bigger, it also gives all of us an opportunity to know our work better. It’s good for the brands and for individuals too,” Sharma remarked, noting that a good number of clients too would be present at the festival. “We want to accelerate the process of clients coming to the Conclave. If clients are not there, then there’ll be no advertising.” He further said that at Cannes, clients were a large contingent.

When asked whether such events brought creativity to the forefront, but was forgotten afterwards, he reiterated, “Certainly not. There are awards, the best works are displayed and if you are an ad person, you can’t help but be influenced by it.”

“Historically, we depended on 3-4 Grand Prix, but this year, we have taken it to nine,” informed Sharma. Over the years, specialist areas like Out of Home & Ambient, Design, Digital & Mobile Advertising, Direct, and Integrated Advertising have been growing in importance. In recognition of this phenomenon, in 2012, the Abbys at GoaFest will have the provision for Grand Prix in all the nine verticals. Grand Prix is being introduced in Media Awards as well.

Marketing Wizards was another aspect that Sharma touched upon, as he said, “Marketing Wizards was created as an initiative to drive young advertisers’ participation. I must share that our efforts in getting more clients participation through the Marketing Wizards initiative are delivering rich dividends. We have received a very enthusiastic response from young clients.”

He further said, “The goal was to have 50 organisations and 100 marketing professionals participating at the Festival. We believe, this number will be well exceeded.” This is an initiative in association with the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA), wherein each member of the ISA can nominate up to two rising stars from their marketing teams under the age of 30 years to GoaFest 2012.

The Advertising Conclave at GoaFest 2012 commences on April 19 at the Zuri White Sands in South Goa; this will be followed by two days of GoaFest at the same venue on April 20 and 21. Goafest 2012 is being organised by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and Ad Club Bombay in partnership for the 5th year. The event will be streamed live for the first time this year.

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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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