Goafest 2016: Media and Publisher Abbys-- Nominees Speak
Presented by the Advertising Club and AAAI the Goafest ABBYs 2016 will once again see the entire advertising and marketing fraternity come together

The Goafest Abbys 2016, the highly coveted advertising awards that recognize the best in advertising, communication and marketing is all set to begin today. Presented by the Advertising Club and AAAI the Goafest Abbys 2016 will once again see the entire advertising and marketing fraternity come together.
We spoke to the nominees who have been shortlisted for the Media & Publisher Abbys this year about their thoughts on the nomination and here is what they had to say:
Mitrajit Bhattacharya, President and Publisher, Chitralekha Group
We have four shortlists for the Best Magazine Covers at the Abbys this year, The Rise of Hindu Fundamentalism, The Dangerous Game of Ghar Wapsi, The Ivory Terrorism Link and The Old Age Neglect. I am proud of all of them. While the first two covers deal with contentious political issues, the third one is on funding of global terrorism, while the fourth is a classic Chitralekha social story highlighting genuine fault-lines in our society today. Photographs, graphics, headlines, use of colours and symbols – all combine to make a winning cover.
Nominated for: Publisher Abby
Basant Rathore, Sr VP – Strategy, Brand & Business Development, Jagran Prakashan Ltd
Our brand vision is to shift the collective consciousness of people and transform lives to create a better world and a better future… because an awakened individual goes beyond the barriers of his own mind and lives life in a larger context. This thought underlines the core of all consumer engagement programmes undertaken by Dainik Jagran. Our brand promise reflects in our product experience. Awards are a good way of benchmarking ourselves with the very best. It’s great motivation for the team.
Nominated for: Publisher Abby
Shripad Kulkarni, Managing Director, India, Vizeum
‘MTV The Junkyard Project’ campaign sought to bring about a change in public behaviour on a very relevant social issue (street filth) in a fun-filled and contemporary manner, without being too preachy. Our execution resonated a genuine intention and effort to cleanse the streets of India by persuading the youth to be the change agent, thus supporting the ‘Swacch Bharat’ initiative of the Indian Government, and simultaneously reinforcing MTV’s youth connect.
Nominated for: Media Abby
Amin Lakhani, Leader - Team Unilever, South Asia, Mindshare Fulcrum
We are absolutely delighted to be nominated for the Abbys across categories for HUL with 13 shortlists in Media (and three in Creative). Our nomination is sure to prove tough competition to all the incredible work nominated in the same space and we are hoping to win and take home the prestigious honours. Among the multiple pieces of work sweetest successes are Lakme School of Style and Red Label 6-Pack Band. With Lakme we created literally a media first, India's first video fashion magazine. With Red Label, we built a bridge between popular culture and a brand's philosophy. We have our fingers crossed on what a jury of our peers thought of our work.
Nominated for: Media Abby
Mandir Tendolkar, Vice President – Communication, Lokmat
The Lokmat Mumbai edition sensed the potential for expansion in Thane, and to connect with readers, launched the campaign ‘Kahitari Kar Thanekar’ urging Thanekars to do something positive about solving civic issues they face. It became larger than life and was picked up by celebrities and politicians alike and also evoked action from the Thane Municipal Corporation. In two months, Lokmat increased its circulation threefold to become the No. 1 Marathi daily in Thane. The campaign proved that in today’s globalized world, local connect continues to be important for a brand’s success.
Nominated for: Publisher Abby
Brijesh Munyal, EVP, iProspect India
The iSync Pepperfry innovation is the perfect example of how Internet compliments Television and emphasizes on the power of having an omni-channel innovation/strategy. Something like this has never been done before in the world and I think we have a really good chance at the Abbys.
Nominated for: Media Abby
Shamsuddin Jasani, Managing Director - Isobar India
It gives me goosebumps every time I watch it, as it very strongly captures what we choose to ignore, and that’s what makes it special. The #SayNa Anthem, sung to the tune of Jana Gana Mana, not only strikes a chord with every Indian but also makes us pause and assess the wrong around us. I believe that’s good reason for it to be amongst the favourites of the jury.
Nominated for: Media Abby
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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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