Publisher Abbys 2014: HT takes home 6 metals; TOI bags 3 Golds
Hindustan Times leads the metals tally with six awards. The Times of India bags five metals, including 3 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze. DB Corp and Chitralekha take home 3 metals each

The Publisher Abby Awards have been introduced for the first time at Goafest this year. The objective behind introducing Publisher Abbys is to recognise outstanding advertising and communication ideas for promoting print properties.
Hindustan Media Ventures (HMVL) led the metals tally with six metals, while Bennett, Coleman & Co (BCCL) grabbed five metals, which included three Gold, one Silver and one Bronze metal.
The Times of India from the BCCL stable has bagged two Golds under the category of CSR/ Cause Related Marketing Initiative in Traditional or Online Space. The first Gold is for their regional offering Maharashtra Times (MT Helpline) and other for I lead India - Organ Donation Day. The publication bagged its third Gold in the Best Brand Innovation in Newspapers Printed or Online category for the initiative ‘Alive’. The Silver was bagged for I Lead India - Compassion Day, while the Bronze was awarded for Vaseline Healthy White.
Hindustan Times got one Silver in the category The Most Creative Front Page in a Printed Newspaper for their initiative ‘No TV Day’ and their second Silver was awarded in the category Best Brand Innovation in Newspapers Printed or Online for their initiative Colors + Celebs + Cellphone = Craziness.
Chitralekha and DB Corp took home three metals each. Chitralekha bagged one Gold and two Silvers.
Amar Ujala, Forbes India and Kasturi & Sons bagged one medal each. Amar Ujala got one Silver, while Forbes and Kasturi & Sons got one Gold each.
There were seven categories in total and 62 entries were received.
Sharing the importance behind including Publisher Abbys, Pratap Bose, President, Ad Club said, “It is an important part of the ecosystem and needs to be recognised as well.”
DD Purkayastha, CEO and MD, ABP Group headed the Jury process for Publisher Abbys.
The complete list of Publisher Abby 2014 award winners:
Creative ABBY Awards - 2014 |
|||||
List of metal winners - Publisher category | |||||
Category | Entry # | Brand | Caption | Publisher Name | Metal |
Best Marketing of a Printed Newspaper / Edition |
1 | Mint | Leaves campaign | Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd | Bronze |
3 | Hindustan Times | Let's Make News Better | Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd | Bronze | |
8 | D.B. Corp. Ltd (Dainik Bhaskar Group) | Junior Editor - ll | D.B. Corp. Ltd | Silver | |
11 | Dainik Bhaskar | Unmetro Your Mind - Marketing The Newspaper By Marketing The Markets | D.B. Corp. Ltd | Gold | |
14 | Amar Ujala | Amar Ujala - Beti Hi Bachayegi | Amar Ujala Publications Ltd. | Silver | |
CSR / Cause Related Marketing Initiative In Traditional or on Line Space |
2 | Hindustan Times | You Read, They Learn | Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd | Bronze |
7 | Maharashtra Times | MT Helpline | Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd. | Gold | |
8 | The Times Of India | I Lead India - Organ Donation Day | Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd. | Gold | |
9 | The Times Of India | I Lead India - Compassion Day | Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd. | Silver | |
Best Brand Innovation in Newspapers Printed or Online |
2 | Vaseline Healthy White | Perforated French Window | Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd. | Bronze |
5 | The Time Of India | A Live | Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd. | Gold | |
7 | Hindustan | Colours + Celebs + Cellphone= Craziness | Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd | Silver | |
Best Brand Innovation in Magazines Printed or Online |
1 | Forbes India | Volvo Cars Video In Print | Forbes India | Gold |
4 | Everest Masala | Everest Presents Colors Celebrity's Favorite Recipe | Chitralekha | Silver | |
Best Launch of a Regional Newspaper / Magazine |
4 | The Hindu Tamil | The world comes alive in tamil | Kasturi & Sons Limited | Gold |
5 | Dainik Bhaskar | Bihar Launch | D.B. Corp. Ltd | Bronze | |
The Most Creative Front Page in a Printed Newspaper | 5 | Hindustan Times |
Hindustan times no TV day2013French window jacket with HT Active (AR) Mobile Application |
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd | Silver |
9 | Hindustan | Colours + Celebs + Cellphone= Craziness | Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd | Bronze | |
The Most Creative Cover Design for a Printed Magazine |
8 | Chitralekha | Modi - Advanis complex relationship | Chitralekha | Silver |
10 | Chitralekha | FRUITS OF INDEPENDENT HASN'T REACHED ALL | Chitralekha |
Gold |
Read more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Youtube & Whatsapp
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.
Read more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Youtube & Whatsapp
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.
Read more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Youtube & Whatsapp
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.
Read more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Youtube & Whatsapp
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."
Read more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Youtube & Whatsapp
test
test
test
Read more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Youtube & Whatsapp
test
test
test
Read more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Youtube & Whatsapp
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."
Read more news about (internet advertising India, internet advertising, advertising India, digital advertising India, media advertising India)
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Youtube & Whatsapp