Video: Josy Paul, Chax, Ashish Chakravarty, others on takeaways from Portfolio Night 12
Creative honchos raised some pertinent questions at the event, including should there be a pre-screening level for creative aspirants & how can the youngsters get more guidance to build their portfolios

Portfolio Night 12, which took place on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, raised quite a few questions – Should there be a pre-screening level for creative aspirants who come to present their work to well known creative directors?, How can the youngsters, especially those from smaller cities, get more guidance to build their portfolios?, How can there be more of a match between participants and judges’ expertise”, and so on.
Meanwhile, some creative directors said that they came away with a few learnings from the young participants.
We present below a compilation of a series of video interviews with some leading creative heads, who were present at the Portfolio Night 12, which was hosted by Lowe Lintas & Partners, with exchange4media as media partner.
Josy Paul, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, BBDO
I saw one person who I thought was an equal to any of us, if not better. I learnt craft, I learnt things that I had never heard of before and I think I also learnt energy. I learnt about people who have got something, they are so excited with what they have that they can’t sit still and that restlessness is amazing.
Arun Iyer, NCD, Lowe Lintas and Partners
I have met about 3-4 very good people that I think are worth hiring as well… overall it has been a fun experience. I think it is our responsibility to do stuff like this because we keep cribbing about the fact that we don’t get talent, this is one way to address it and that is why we keep doing it.
Amer Jaleel, NCD, Lowe Lintas and Partners
It is my first time and I must say that I am super surprised. I have seen an art director who writes beautifully, I have seen a writer who could become a great author, so it is all very different and very beautiful. The people I have met, it has been an eye-opening experience for me.
KS Chakravarty (Chax), National Creative Director, FCB Ulka
Unfortunately, this year I did not have too much of luck. But that is okay. In any year, out of 75 you will have maybe 25 who are completely clueless and don’t know what advertising is. So, the best you can do is to advise them to invest time to build a portfolio, to look at stuff, look at the state of the art and triumph.
Ashish Chakravarty, National Creative Director, Contract India
Some of the kids have been interesting, in fact, one completely exceeded expectations because of finished work, very thought-out and well presented. I would say it is not totally there, but one or two really big spikes. But I also sense a lack of guidance. I met an art guy from Amritsar, very good and strong graphic sense, but no guidance. A bit of guidance would have done good for a few of them.
Raghu Bhat, Founder/ Director, Scarecrow Communications
There should be some kind of screening before the event happens, because what aspirants are looking for and the kind of people they meet can be a little mismatched. Last year, I met someone who was into fabrication, whereas I would have ideally preferred to meet someone who is considering copywriting as a career. The participants are currently very raw and young, their portfolios need to be a little more well rounded.
Nitesh Tiwari
It is good to see that young people are paying a lot of attention on cracking an idea that can travel across all mediums. It is something that is the need of the hour in the industry. A lot of clients are looking for that one idea which can travel across all mediums, and it is heartening to see the youngsters trying to crack it.
With inputs from Saloni Dutta and Henna Achhpal
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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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