Young talent woos creative honchos @Leo Burnett’s Portfolio Night
Portfolio Night, held in Delhi for the first time, saw outstanding pieces of creative work. The level of creativity is getting better every year, say ad gurus

From fashion designers to mechanical engineers, from Agra to Bhopal, Leo Burnett’s Portfolio Night, partnered by exchange4media, held in Delhi for the first time witnessed participation from aspiring young advertising copywriters, art directors, designers and several renowned creative directors. The young guns got a chance to share their portfolios with some of the most senior and experienced creative honchos.
The young creatives had immense untapped power and were aware of things happening globally. They embraced a lot of unconventional things that made them look different.
KV Sridhar, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett India and Subcontinent said, “I saw very interesting work with portfolios having a mix of case studies, films, print ads and logo. I am amazed to see the kind of access these young ones have to technology and knowledge about advertising.”
According to him, the definition of creativity is changing and now it’s all about product designs, installations, 3D designs, promotions and activity. Advertising is attracting a different kind of talent and the younger generation is embracing all the new things. “It is an amazing opportunity to interact with the younger generation and see where the future lies,” he added.
Since its debut in 2000, Mumbai has been one of most popular Portfolio Night cities, but the new creative hub Delhi showed excitement and enthusiasm with some great pieces of work.
R Balki, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas stated, “I saw some outstanding pieces of creative work. Some of the people who are coming in are aware of the industry because they have worked for some time in smaller agencies. For them, wanting to move up from small agencies is a very good sign. I wish more people to come for these events.”
“I think instead of having blind portfolios, if there is a brief online on a product and people develop solutions, it will be much better,” he suggested.
According to Rajiv Rao, National Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, the level of creativity is getting better every year. The young talent is aware of what’s happening around the world and that gets reflected in their work. People even from the remote places know the international standards. “The Portfolio Night has given a chance to meet a lot of creative directors together and it can get bigger with more and more creative directors participating in it so that more youngsters can get a chance to highlight their work,” said Rao.
The event saw several young copywriters, art directors and designers speed date the creative leaders and there was vibrant and free flowing exchange of ideas.
Agnello Dias, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Taproot India said, “At their age and experience, most of the work is outstanding and if I compare myself at that age, I wasn’t even half as good as they are. Coming to Delhi or any other place than Mumbai has changed things for better because we get exposed to a variety of talent. It may be a good idea to do this in Bangalore or even Kolkata.”
“The level of creativity is going up but the things used to measure creativity are changing every day. The Portfolio Night is serving the purpose but if there is certain filtration by helping youngsters choose the best work to highlight, it will get better,” he added.
According to KS Chakravarthy, National Creative Director, Draft FCB Ulka, the standard has been really good and if compared with last year, the level of creativity has increased. It is interesting to see people move out of Mumbai to unearth talent in Delhi. “The whole idea of Portfolio Night in a country like India gives a chance to meet the hidden creative stars from Tier II and III cities, which is very encouraging. It’s an evolving thing and we will keep fine tuning it as we go further,” he added.
The Portfolio Night also announced the launch of Portfolio Night All-Stars, where one young creative from each Portfolio Night event will be brought to New York for the competition in August 2013. Portfolio Night took place in twenty-four cities all over the world: Athens, Austin, Beijing, Boston, Budapest, Chicago, San Jose, Dallas, Detroit, Johannesburg, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Montreal, Mumbai, New Delhi, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo and Toronto. Thousands of young creatives met with hundreds of the world’s top creative directors. One person from each location will be named the All-Star and invited to compete in the Portfolio Night All-Stars competition.
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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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