Tag: The ABBY Awards

  • Abby Awards 2025 unveils power-packed jury chairs across key categories

    Abby Awards 2025 unveils power-packed jury chairs across key categories

    MUMBAI: The Ad Club has revealed the first set of jury chairs for The Abby Awards 2025 powered by One Show, ahead of the grand showcase at Goafest 2025, taking place on 21–23 May at Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage and Horizon.

    Stepping into key jury roles this year are four of the most dynamic minds in Indian advertising: Rajdeepak Das, Senthil Kumar, Chandni Shah, and Anupama Ramaswamy.

    Das to chair video film (under one minute) category

    Publicis Groupe south Asia and Leo Burnett south Asia chief creative officer & chairman, Das is known for redefining creativity with a human-first lens. His award-winning campaigns from Whisper’s ‘The Missing Chapter’ (Grand Prix, SDG – Cannes Lions 2022) to Pepsico Lays Smart Farms (Grand Prix, Spikes Asia 2024) underline his commitment to impactful innovation. At Leo Burnett, he launched Apollo 11, a futuristic division powered by mutant creatives including aerospace engineers and data scientists.

    Kumar to chair video film (over one minute) category

    VML India chief creative officer, dubbed a ‘Lion Hunter’ by The Economic Times, Kumar is one of the most decorated creative minds in the country. With 27 Cannes Lions, 24 D&AD Pencils, and numerous other global honours, his vision has fuelled campaigns for brands like Wipro, Hero Motors, Tata Steel, and The Times of India. His storytelling extends to award-winning short films and documentaries, including A Salaam To Kalam and Save Our Sentinels.

    Shah to chair mobile category

    FCB Kinnect founder & COO, from child model to digital powerhouse, Shah has consistently broken moulds. At 32, she co-founded one of India’s most impactful digital agencies with over 600 Kinnectors. She’s been honoured by Campaign Asia-Pacific, Impact’s 50 Most Influential Women, and Agency Reporter’s SHE Awards. Her jury experience and global award-winning campaigns (Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clio) make her a force to reckon with.

    Ramaswamy to chair diversity, equality & inclusion category

    Havas Worldwide joint MD & chief creative officer, With over 25 years in advertising, Ramaswamy is known for campaigns that resonate with both purpose and power. From launching Ikea in India to winning Gold at Cannes, Clio, LIA, and Spikes, she’s delivered some of India’s most memorable brand moments. Her impact-driven campaigns for Reckitt, Fortis, Suzuki, and Maruti continue to set benchmarks.

  • The Advertising Club campaign elevates ABBY Awards powered by One Show 2024 prominence in the industry

    The Advertising Club campaign elevates ABBY Awards powered by One Show 2024 prominence in the industry

    Mumbai: In a persistent endeavor to elevate prominence in the South Asian and the global advertising industry, The Advertising Club (TAC) has unveiled a campaign for the upcoming ABBY Awards powered by One Show 2024. Positioning as the unequivocal benchmark of excellence in the advertising industry, the campaign highlights the collective spirit of the industry, encouraging professionals to unite and contribute to shaping the future of the industry collectively.

    The ABBY Awards stands out as the sole creative award show in India administered by the industry and endorsed by one of the best in the world, The One Show. The laurels achieved at the ABBY Awards powered by One Show 2024 hold significant weight, with winning works also triumphing at prestigious global platforms such as Cannes Lions, The One Show, and D&AD. The esteemed jury panel comprises the crème de la crème of the global creative fraternity, ensuring a rigorous and impartial selection process, further endorsed by The One Show.

    Speaking on the initiative, Ajay Kakar, Chairperson, Awards Governing Council, ABBY Awards powered by One Show 2024 and Managing Committee Member, The Advertising Club, said, “At The Advertising Club, we are committed to bringing forward and honoring the masterpieces and the masterminds. The ABBY Awards powered by One Show 2024 serve as a testament to the extraordinary work that our industry creates and its potential to shape the future. With this campaign, we invite the industry to come forward, submit their best work, and together elevate the collective creativity to unparalleled global heights.”

    McCann Worldgroup India executive director Alok Lall further added, “We believe in celebrating not just the present achievements but also the future that we are collectively building for our industry. The ABBY Awards powered by One Show 2024 serve as a beacon for the creativity that defines our industry’s trajectory.”