Goafest 2015: Media and Publisher Abbys- Winners Speak
Media & Publisher Abbys were announced last night amongst much celebration as Goafest 2015 Kicked off yesterday exchange4media spoke to the winners who shared their thoughts on this year’s wins

Media (to read winners report click here Goafest 2015: Lodestar UM wins 3 Golds; Mindshare bags 11 metals at Media Abbys) & Publisher Abbys (to read winners report click here Goafest 2015: BCCL leads with 5 metals, Jagran Prakashan grabs 4 metals at Publisher Abbys ) were announced last night amongst much celebration as Goafest 2015 Kicked off yesterday exchange4media spoke to the winners who shared their thoughts on this year’s wins
CVL SRINIVAS
CEO, South Asia, GroupM
It was a pretty strong showing across all our agency brands, Mindshare and Maxus, in particular picking up a lot of metals. We also got gold for MEC, MediaCom won quite a few awards and Motivator also picked up an award. What is more heartening for me is the strong showing by our agencies in South Asia outside India. Mindshare Sri Lanka picked up gold amongst other awards and Mindshare Bangladesh continues to do really well. So all in all it has been fantastic.
NANDINI DIAS
CEO, Lodestar UM
Having won the maximum number of golds if Goafest had a tally, we would be clear winners. We have done some pathbreaking work on Zest, Tata Motors… And this has been across each individual medium and the integrated strategy. Also, I’m particularly proud of the outstanding and innovative solution we did on ‘Nerolac U Can’ project. It is a property that we created, that will last for the next 50 years. Microsoft and Coke work have done well in the global market too.
ARUNABH DAS SHARMA
President at Bennett, Coleman and Co.
We are delighted with our wins. The Times of India is not just a product, but is entwined with people’s lives. And that is reflected in all our communication. The previous campaigns in the Mumbai Mirror - I am Mumbai series had won big at Cannes too last year.
MITRAJIT BHATTACHARYA
President & Publisher, Chitralekha Group
It is a great moment of pride for all of us at Chitralekha. We put in a lot of effort week after week in creating magazine covers which are relevant yet interesting, simple and sometimes edgy. Also, our digital magazine is one of the most thriving examples of engaging content for the technologically advanced audience and we are very proud that our efforts have been rewarded. This is a big start they have made.
RAJAN BHALLA
Chief Marketing Officer, HT Media
All awards are special and we are very excited about the awards that we have won at the Abby’s. Hindustan Times Page One Plus is a complete innovation that HT kicked off first in the market and it was followed by our competitors as well. The brand activation for Friday Jam had to be seen to be believed. It was a series of fabulous shows we did on multiple Fridays in Cyber City, Gurgaon and we are excited with the win.
S YESUDAS
MD, Indian sub-continent, Vizeum
We had three nominations and all three of them won. One is gold, what more can you ask for? It’s fabulous and we are all extremely thrilled. For Vizeum, this is the first big show for us at Goafest. There have been times when we used to sit and wonder when are we actually going to go on stage? And, when we did go on stage, it felt absolutely great. The guys are happy, we are enjoying the win and it’s party time now.
SHASHI SINHA
CEO, IPG Mediabrands India
Terrific! I am just absorbing it, between three golds for Lodestar UM and one for Initiative, it’s a great feeling , we have the maximum number of golds as a network so it’s very good, I am very delighted with the gold performance. I am delighted with Tata Motors winning, I am used to Lodestar winning, they win. My big high is Initiative winning and they have won a gold for Durex and winning fora client like Reckitt Benckiser is a very good feeling. They have also won for Amazon. This is a big start they have made.
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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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