Noorings: Emvie Awards... wondering if there is any international equivalent
A few years back, Andre Nair, who was then heading GroupM in India, had explained to me that Emvie came from M V, which stood for Media Value, and that India was perhaps the only country that had a platform to recognise and award excellence in that domain. Now, many years later, under the stewardship of Apurva Purohit and now Sunil Lulla, Emvie Awards has become a coveted trophy for media service brands. And the more I think of it, the more I realise that here is one more example of why the Indian media agency business competes as equals on the global map.

Ever since I have been a part of the India media and advertising industry, the one set of awards that intrigued me the most was the Emvie Awards. The honest reason, and I am aware of how silly it sounds now, was that I just did not understand it. Abby Awards made sense, great advertising; I even got Effie Awards, advertising that delivered, but the Emvie Awards were a slight bit confusing. Even as that was a problem by itself, what added to it was that at exchange4media, Emvie Awards were very important. They still are and at that time – 2003 - I had to be sure I understood why the Emvie was a big deal, and I had to do that before my bosses figured out that I did not have a clue on it.
The silver lining that came from my plight this was that I had to connect with many in the industry to understand what these awards stood for. And in the process, some of the most interesting ways of looking at the business came forth – thoughts that make immense sense even today.
One of these, and this is the one I always find myself thinking about when I am editing an Emvie Award report, was told to me by Andre Nair, the charismatic head of GroupM at the time. Nair had said Emvie came from M V, which stood for Media Value. He had also remarked that India was perhaps the only country that had this platform of recognising and awarding agencies that scored in media services. Spearheading the awards at the time was Apurva Purohit, and I recall writing reports every year after that on how the Emvie Award grew in its participation year-on-year.
Not only the participation but the growth in the size and stature of Emvie Award has been evident too. I noticed that TAM Media Research, too, sponsored one more award – on Best TV Innovation - this year unlike last year, when between TAM and RAM, two awards were sponsored.
This year, Sunil Lulla left no stone unturned for the awards. While I paid the price of being in Delhi, I was told that anyone and everyone who mattered in the Indian media and advertising industry attended the awards. Mindshare once again swept the platform, but this year with close competition from Maxus. The two other agencies whose performance I thought really stood out were Madison Media and Lodestar UM, even if neither of the two made it to the top three. Madison and Lodestar UM did not have too many entries making it to the shortlist, but kudos to both that most of the work they entered won, and won Gold Emvie Awards.
Indian agencies are amongst the few that instituted internal awards to motivate their teams. The likes of Emvie Award and even the Media Abby further bolster the initiative of the industry to get youngsters engaged in breakthrough work in the media service domain that can bring out the true value of using any media to deliver a client’s message. There is a lot that Indian agencies have been learning from international counterparts, but for many years now, Indian talent has been working in international markets. Practices and communication ideas from Indian agencies are making their way to international markets. Emvie Award, even though a modest one, has played its role in ensuring this reversal of learning exchange between India and international markets.
Over the years, I have come to respect the Emvie Awards and I guess I also understand why industry leaders like Apurva Purohit and Sunil Lulla invest time in this platform. But that is not to say Emvies still don’t intrigue me – the reason now is the kind of work that comes from media agencies in India, where simple ideas have made big differences to the clients.
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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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