Jury picks IMPACT's 'Top 30 Under 30' 2015, list to be released soon
Jury chair Raj Nayak calls it the 'best Top 30' so far in three years since the list was launched

The jury meet for the third edition of 'Top 30 Under 30’ list brought out by IMPACT magazine of exchange4media was held in Mumbai on Wednesday to identity the most promising youngsters in the industry who will be future leaders of creative, media and digital agencies.
IMPACT received over 200 entries (comparable to entries received in 2014, and 148 entries in 2013) of which 145 entries were shortlisted through a stringent internal editorial process and presented to our esteemed jury for review.
The distinguished jury chaired by Raj Nayak, CEO, Colors and Rishtey, included KV Sridhar, Chief Creative Officer, SapientNitro; Tushar Vyas, Chief Strategy Officer, Group M, South Asia; Suresh Balakrishna, CEO, BPN; Shamsuddin Jasani, Managing Director, Isobar; Karthik Lakshminarayan,COO, Madison Media; Charulata Ravikumar, CEO, Razorfish India; Ashish Sehgal, Chief Sales Officer, ZEEL; Samrat Bedi, Head of Office, Soho Square and Satbir Singh, Chief Creative officer, FCB Ulka.
(From Left – Right) –
Shamsuddin Jasani, Managing Director, Isobar India; KV Sridhar, Chief Creative Officer, SapientNitro; Karthik Lakshminarayan, COO, Madison Media; Suresh Balakrishna, CEO, BPN; Ashish Sehgal, Chief Sales Officer, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited; Raj Nayak, CEO, Colors (Jury Chair); Tushar Vyas, Chief Strategy Officer, GroupM South Asia; Charulata Ravikumar, CEO, Razorfish; Satbir Singh, Chief Creative Officer, FCB Ulka; Samrat Bedi, Head of Office, Soho Square, Mumbai
The jury reviewed each of the145 entries presented to it before shortlisting it to 46 entries. The shortlisted entries were once again individually reviewed on parameters such as body of work, creativity, leadership, testimonials and awards won before finally arriving at the Top 30 Under 30 list.
Commenting on the jury process, Raj Nayak, who chaired the jury for the third time this year, said, “I have been associated with this year after year because I believe it is a great initiative by exchange4media and IMPACT to recognise and reward the young generation, the future leaders of our industry. We have got a great jury this time and let me tell you it is the best Top 30.”
On the initiative, KV Sridhar noted, “It is the young ones who deserve the limelight and to really find the future leaders and creatives and look into the future of the industry is a fabulous initiative. The work which has been put down shows they have done a lot and now you can retrospectively see that these people are the backbone of the agencies because they are taking the load and they are the ones who are coming up with fresh ideas. Most of them have at least one nugget in their story which is different and fresh and the ones who have made it to the Top 30 list are the ones who have thought and done something different from the usual path.”
Tushar Vyas commented, “This is an interesting initiative which recognises individual contribution. There are many awards that recognise the team or company work but this recognises individuals and rewards them.”
With the ‘Top 30 Under 30’ decided, it is only going to be a short wait before the list is unveiled. Wait and watch!
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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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