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  • AdAsia 2025 invites India to Macau for a marketing carnival with desi flavour

    AdAsia 2025 invites India to Macau for a marketing carnival with desi flavour

    MUMBAI: At Goafest 2025, Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) chairman Srinivasan K Swamy took to the stage to give India’s adland a tempting invitation: Macau is calling. Promoting the upcoming 39 edition of AdAsia—Asia’s largest and oldest advertising congress—Swamy laid out a compelling case for Indian participation in this high-octane, cross-cultural marketing festival.

    Scheduled for 27 August 2025, the event will take place in the glitzy heart of Macau and marks the 13 time AdAsia is being hosted in Asia since its inception in 1958. “Macau offers a vibrant, unique experience”, Swamy said, as he pitched the city not just as a conference host but as a creative playground.

    Swamy noted that the lineup boasts over 30 global speakers, including several Indian industry stalwarts. “Known for top-tier content and speakers”, the event promises insight, inspiration, and a heavy dose of networking.

    The push this year? More Indian presence. Swamy shared that the organisers are targeting over 100 Indian delegates and reassured the crowd that home comforts wouldn’t be missing. “Indian food and hospitality will be arranged”, he promised, garnering a few knowing laughs from the audience.

    He closed with a rallying call for professionals across agencies, brands, and media to join the India delegation. “All are invited to join the India delegation”, Swamy said, making it clear that AdAsia 2025 isn’t just about geography—it’s about bringing the continent’s finest together on one stage.

  • AFAA turns the spotlight on brilliance in advertising

    AFAA turns the spotlight on brilliance in advertising

    MUMBAI: The Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) is turning up the creative heat with the return of its Brilliance Awards, inviting entries for its highly anticipated second edition. With ten top advertising categories in the spotlight, the awards aim to honour campaigns that don’t just win trophies but genuinely build brands.

    “Awards should celebrate advertising that works, not just ads made for awards,” said AFAA chairman Srinivasan Swamy. “That’s why our jury—comprising top advertisers from across Asia—will focus on real brilliance, the kind that makes an impact in the real world.”

    After a resounding response to its inaugural edition, the Brilliance Awards 2025 are now open for submissions across categories such as automotives, banking, consumer durables, food & beverages, e-commerce, fashion, pharma, real estate, telecom, and travel. Brands and agencies can submit their entries online before the deadline on March 31, 2025.

    In keeping with AFAA’s ethos that true creativity is priceless, there’s no entry fee, only a stage to showcase work that truly shines.

  • IAA Olive Crown jury announced

    IAA Olive Crown jury announced

    Mumbai: The India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) and the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) announced the jury for their Olive Crown Awards.

    Jury members are:

    Anupama Ramaswamy (Chief Creative Officer, Havas Worldwide India)

    K.V. Sridhar (Global Chief Creative Officer Nihilent Limited & Hypercollective)

    Pateek Bharadwaj (Chief Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas India)

    Tista Sen  (Creative Brand Consultant)

    Carlton D’Silva (Co-Founder, Musemakers & House of Awe)

    Mukund Olety (Chief Creative Office, VML)

    Anupama RamaswamyK V Sridhar Prateek Bhardwaj named CCO & Head of Creative (India), Lowe LintasTista Sen exits Ladyfinger | Advertising | Campaign IndiaCarlton D'SilvaMukund Olety

    IAA president Avinash Pandey said, “this is an excellent jury line-up that is truly representative of the creative depth in our industry. The awards presentation date has been fixed for April 5th. 2024”

    Avinash Pandey

    Olive crown Awards committee chairman Janak Sarda added, ” I am happy to see a mix of old and new names amongst our jury members. Sridhar, Tista and Carlton have helped this meaningful cause many times. Good to have Anupama, Prateek and Mukund on board as well. “

    Janak Sarda
    The last date for accepting entries is 15 February. There is no entry fee charged. Link to submit entries: https://ocawards.awardor.com/

    The Olive Crown Awards are in their 14th edition and have been hailed as a truly meaningful initiative from the marcom industry.

  • IAA and AFAA announce 14 Olive Crown Awards

    IAA and AFAA announce 14 Olive Crown Awards

    Mumbai: The India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) along with the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) announced the 14 edition of the widely acclaimed Olive Crown Awards.

    IAA president Avinash Pandey Says, “These awards have grown from strength to strength. They salute those professionals in our industry who not just nurture the brands they advertise but also nurture Brand Earth.”

    AFAA chairman Srinivasan Swamy adds, “Launched initially at the GoaFest in April 2011, these awards have always signified intra-industry cooperation and collaboration. I am glad the response to these awards has been steadily growing from AFAA member countries across Asia”.

    Olive Crown Awards Committee chairman Janak Sarda says “For such meaningful work, there is no entry fee. The awards will be judged by an elite creative jury and presented in Mumbai in the first half of April. The wonderful creatives for the Call for Entries campaign have been made by Madison Loop senior creative director Vallabh Yeolkar.

    Entries can be sent to: https://ocawards.awardor.com

    Last date for entries is 31 January.

  • Ramesh Narayan presented AFAA Honorary Life Member Award at AdAsia Seoul

    Ramesh Narayan presented AFAA Honorary Life Member Award at AdAsia Seoul

    Mumbai: Advertising doyen Ramesh Narayan was presented with the AFAA Honorary Life Member Award at the AdAsia Congress being currently held at Seoul Korea.

    The award was presented at the inaugural session of the AdAsia by Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) chairman Srinivasan Swamy on 25 October 2023.

    With this Narayan becomes the only person to be presented all the three prestigious awards that AFAA presents every alternate year at the AdAsia.

    In 2015 he was presented the AFAA Special Merit Award at AdAsia Bali and in 2021, at AdAsia Macau he was inducted into the AFAA Hall of Fame.

    Swamy said, “This award seeks to honor the enormous contribution Narayan has made to AFAA and to the global advertising and marketing community.”

    Narayan said “I am accepting the award on behalf of all those to believe that communication can be a force for good.”

  • AFAA confers ‘Honorary Life Member’ status on Ramesh Narayan

    AFAA confers ‘Honorary Life Member’ status on Ramesh Narayan

    Mumbai: The executive committee of the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations has unanimously decided to confer the Honorary Life Member Award on industry doyen Ramesh Narayan.

    Reacting to the announcement Narayan said, ” I accept this recognition with humility. I am grateful to all those who helped me serve the industry in various capacities all these years. Most importantly I am blessed to have been able to build strong relationships around the world due to these industry associations”.

    AFAA chairman Srinivasan Swamy said, “This honour is but a small token of appreciation for the tireless work Narayan has put in for 23 years to build AFAA as a strong industry body across Asia.  He has been the go-to person for anything that required thinking. Ramesh is known for his integrity, truthfulness and his ability to communicate effectively on anything that is given to him. And he has a unique way of making friends and influencing people”.

    The nomination of Narayan describes him as a person who has selflessly served AFAA and shaped many strategies that have held AFAA in good stead as a relevant industry body.

    It also describes his role in other associations like the International Advertising Association where as the area director APAC he endeared himself to all the chapters in the region. He is also credited with conceiving the widely acclaimed Olive Crown Awards.

    In 2021 Narayan was inducted into the AFAA Hall of Fame. He has also been honoured with the AFAA Special Merit Award at the AdAsia Bali.

    He has been inducted into the IAA India Chapter Hall of Fame, has been recognised as a global champion by the IAA at its Inspire Awards in London, and is the recipient of the IAA Honorary Membership Compass Award.

    He was a part of a three-person Supreme Court-nominated committee to monitor government advertising in India.

    He always believes that what is good, is good for business and is a strong advocate of using communication as a force for good.

  • AdAsia 2021: Ramesh Narayan inducted into AFAA Hall of Fame

    AdAsia 2021: Ramesh Narayan inducted into AFAA Hall of Fame

    Mumbai: Canco Advertising founder and Indian advertising doyen Ramesh Narayan was inducted into the prestigious Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) Hall of Fame at the inaugural session of the AdAsia conference being held at Macao between 3 and 4 December.

    Thanking AFAA for the honour, Narayan said, “I have had the amazing experience to be a part of an industry that keeps the wheels of our economies moving. That ensures more employment across the world. That gives individuals the right to choose. That educates, and entertains and spreads awareness.”

    The first day of the conference being held as a virtual event this year, was streamed into a hybrid event held at Mumbai to present the AFAA awards.

    The event also saw Pradeep Guha posthumously inducted into the AFAA Hall of Fame for 2019 and Srinivasan Swamy being presented with the AFAA Special Merit Award for 2019. Swamy was recently elected AFAA chairman for a term of four years. 

    “The AFAA Hall of Fame sets out to recognise the best of the very best. It’s for those who’ve defined a generation of advertising.  Those who we look up to, who inspire us. Who have done what few others have ever done or could ever do. For those who have pioneered. Those who have been on top, stayed there and will always be there. The very few we can call legends,” said outgoing AFAA chairman Raymond So.

    Narayan has earlier been honoured by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) with their Lifetime Achievement Award, the International Advertising Association (Global) with their Global Champion Award, the India Chapter of the IAA with an induction into their Hall of Fame, the Public Relations Society of India with their Special Award, and the Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI) with their Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Ramesh Narayan to be inducted into AFAA Hall of Fame

    Ramesh Narayan to be inducted into AFAA Hall of Fame

    Mumbai: Canco Advertising founder and Indian advertising doyen Ramesh Narayan will be inducted into the prestigious Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) Hall of Fame at the AdAsia 2021 slated to be held in Macau between 3 and 4 December.

    “The AFAA Hall of Fame sets out to recognise the best of the very best. It’s for those who’ve defined a generation of advertising.  Those who we look up to, who inspire us. Who have done what few others have ever done or could ever do. For those who have pioneered. Those who have been on top, stayed there and will always be there. The very few we can call legends,” said AFAA chairman, Raymond So.

    “Ramesh Narayan is a legend who has the ability to look past what’s ‘good enough’ and focus on making everything ‘better than it has to be’,” he further said.

    He added, “Ramesh is known for his integrity and truthfulness. He is a true leader who generously gave his time to build a better future for the advertising industry and social causes. Ramesh is a gentleman and role model.”

    “I am really happy that AFAA has chosen Ramesh for their highest award. A well-earned recognition for all his self-effacing hard work, real commitment, continuous guidance and voluntary support that he has provided AFAA for over two decades,” said  IAA Global immediate past chairman & world president, and AFAA vice-chairman, Srinivasan Swamy. “It is not wrong to say that he was one of the builders of AFAA, to what it is today. I do hope he will continue to guide the Asian industry, the way he only can!”

    Narayan has earlier been honoured by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) with their Lifetime Achievement Award, the International Advertising Association (Global) with their Global Champion Award, the India Chapter of the IAA with an induction into their Hall of Fame, the Public Relations Society of India with their Special Award, and the Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI) with their Lifetime Achievement Award.

    He has also been president of the Rotary Club of India and the recipient of many Club and District awards.