The show’s about to begin: EEMAX Awards & Convention 2009 from July 9 to July 12
In order to express recognition to works by budding professionals from the event management industry, the first ever EEMAX awards will be given at the annual convention EEMAGINE from July9-12 in Agra.

The first National Convention of the Association was held in Goa last August and was attended by over 100 members of the fraternity. Since then, it’s been a rollercoaster ride to consolidate the Association into a meaningful whole that actually began to address issues that concerned the future of the industry, be it irritants like music licenses or the various permissions required to do events or the more serious matters of taxation.
It’s now time for EEMA’s Second National Convention being held in Agra. The theme of the Convention is aptly ‘EEMAGINE 2009’. The Convention that will be held from July 9 to 12 at the Jaypee Resort and Convention Centre in Agra, will have a more broad-based appeal this year as distinct from the first one which was open only to Owners and Directors. The second edition will have employees of member agencies as well.
A welcome move particularly since the agenda plans to focus on the future of the industry and on what is being perceived as a critical need to ensure that future – the creation of a measurement tool that will measure ROI on events and experiential marketing initiatives by brands.
The Association sees the Convention not just as a discussion forum but a technology platform as well and has therefore integrated an Event Technology Expo as a part of the Convention. Over 50 distributors and vendors of the latest event technologies and a host of artist management companies plan to put their wares on display.
Industry speaks
Talking to exchange4media, Michael Menezes, President , EEMA, said “The aim of this convention is to understand experiential marketing to the maximum and acknowledging outstanding work in terms of value and return on investment.”
Explaining the reasons for holding the event in Agra, he said, “Goa is relatively difficult to reach. Agra has easy access and is close to metros. Also, in terms of facilities, space and prices Agra is the best bet.”
On the fear of the awards being rigged, he informed, “We have no jury member who is from the event industry. Judging will be very transparent. We have a separate panel that will shortlist the entries to 10 per category. I don’t think we should have such fears. Since it’s our first year we will get to learn a lot.”
Brian Tellis, Executive Vice President, EEMA & Chairman, Fountainhead said, “My first expectation for EEMA is fulfilled. We were expecting fair amount of participation from event companies and we have managed to receive overwhelming number of entries.” On the convention, he quipped, “The reason to have these awards is to acknowledge great work of our industry, to make work aspirational and set benchmarks within the industry. The awards are a celebration of the work we do. Our vision is to bring the fraternity together.”
“We expect great amount of participation and involvement from the employees. These awards are rewards for their creative inputs. Being the first industry awards, there are great hopes and reasons to rejoice. This is the employees’ moment of glory. These awards are important as we wish to retain employees in our industry by rewarding them for the excellent work they do,” said Harjinder Singh, Treasurer, EMMA & Managing Director, Showworks.
Karan Chetri, Director, ESP, also one of the core committee members of EEMA said, “The fact that EEMA was formed last year, this year is going to be bigger and better. EEMAX awards will definitely be challenging. We have our entries in seven categories and are looking forward to the ceremony. It is a great platform to showcase the work of our employees. Also with the seminars and conferences we have a lot to take back from there in terms of learnings and understanding of the industry.”
Performances by Rodney Fernandes and the Shiamak Davar dance troupe and a range of sound and light technology shows at the convention will be source of attraction at the event..
The eminent panel comprises Hemant Bakshi, Hindustan Unilever; Hemant Sachdev, Microsoft; MG Parmeswaran, DraftFCB Ulka; Mahesh Madhavan, Bacardi; Prasoon Joshi, McCann Erickson; Santosh Desai, Future Brands; Shripad Nadkarni, MarketGate Consulting and Sunil Lulla, Real Global Broadcasting.
EEMAX will honour outstanding work in 21 categories including categories for large-format events like the Best Signature Event, the Best Live Televised Event, the Best Sporting Event and the Best Outdoor and Public Event, plus a host of awards for Product Launch events in various disciplines and several awards for Below-the-line events like school contact programs, activation, road shows and sampling activity.
There are awards for the Best Wedding, the Best Conference, the Best Exhibition Design, the Best Online Activation and two interesting categories like the Best 360 degree initiative and the Most Effective Return on Investment on a Small Budget.
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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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