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  • Abby Awards 2017 shortlists to be available for review

    MUMBAI: The iconic and pioneering Creative Awards – Abby 2017 has set another benchmark in transparency and efficacy. After receiving the highest ever number of creative entries, the first round of the prestigious Abby awards judging is presently on in multiple locations. The shortlists selected by the esteemed jury panels will progressively be uploaded on www.abbyshortlist.com

    The Advertising Club president Raj Nayak said, “Abby’s are the most prestigious national award for excellence in communication. We have left no stone unturned to make our judging process transparent and responsive. Uploading the shortlist entries for feedback is a step towards facilitating greater transparency and inclusivity.”

    Any further comments about what could be inspired work etc. could be sent within five days of the shortlist appearing, along with supporting documents, to the Advertising Club (adclub@vsnl.com) marked to the Chairman Awards Governing Council. No correspondence would be entertained after this. Only correspondence submitted with an original name and email id would be accepted. After Audit screening the feedback received could be put up to the jury in the second round of judging.

    ABBY Awards 2017 is to be held at Goafest 2017 on 6, 7 and 8 of April. The awards adjudged by a renowned jury panel will see inspiring campaigns brought alive in the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 January 2017 being celebrated by the entire fraternity.

  • AAAI & TAC to award ‘Best Clients’: Goafest 2017

    AAAI & TAC to award ‘Best Clients’: Goafest 2017

    MUMBAI: Conceived and curated by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club, the awards will recognise and honor Six Champions of Excellence at the Goafest 2017.

    “It is for the first time ever that the industry has an award dedicated to acknowledge and salute visionary advertisers who have taken the leap of faith and invested resources, ensuring that “Great ideas transform into Great advertising.”

    Speaking about instituting the new awards, The Advertising Club president Raj Nayak said, “We believe that this initiative will plug a very important white space in the process of celebrating excellence in advertising. The advertiser’s product or service is the raison d’etre for advertising and their role in inspiring good advertising is imperative and must be celebrated.”

    AAAI Nakul president Chopra added that “these awards celebrate clients who motivate and encourage their agencies to push the creative envelope and create winning campaigns. They also acknowledge clients who invest in meaningful relationships with their agencies.”

    “The presentation of this award at GoaFest makes our festival more complete and comprehensive. Now we have all the people playing an instrumental role in bringing alive the magic we call advertising, assembled and recognized in one place,” said Goafest chairman Ashish Bhasin.

    Nominations for the awards are invited from Agencies for Champions of Excellence, and will be judged by senior members of the Awards Governing Council of the Abby awards. The entry should mention the name of a senior member of the advertiser team who could be considered for this high honor. It should include a note of not more than 500 words explaining why the individual was deserving of this award. The entry should be signed by the NCD or CEO of the Agency and sent to the AAAI (Please mention email id) before 31 January 2017.

    Multiple entries are permitted. There is no entry fee.

  • AAAI & TAC to award ‘Best Clients’: Goafest 2017

    AAAI & TAC to award ‘Best Clients’: Goafest 2017

    MUMBAI: Conceived and curated by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club, the awards will recognise and honor Six Champions of Excellence at the Goafest 2017.

    “It is for the first time ever that the industry has an award dedicated to acknowledge and salute visionary advertisers who have taken the leap of faith and invested resources, ensuring that “Great ideas transform into Great advertising.”

    Speaking about instituting the new awards, The Advertising Club president Raj Nayak said, “We believe that this initiative will plug a very important white space in the process of celebrating excellence in advertising. The advertiser’s product or service is the raison d’etre for advertising and their role in inspiring good advertising is imperative and must be celebrated.”

    AAAI Nakul president Chopra added that “these awards celebrate clients who motivate and encourage their agencies to push the creative envelope and create winning campaigns. They also acknowledge clients who invest in meaningful relationships with their agencies.”

    “The presentation of this award at GoaFest makes our festival more complete and comprehensive. Now we have all the people playing an instrumental role in bringing alive the magic we call advertising, assembled and recognized in one place,” said Goafest chairman Ashish Bhasin.

    Nominations for the awards are invited from Agencies for Champions of Excellence, and will be judged by senior members of the Awards Governing Council of the Abby awards. The entry should mention the name of a senior member of the advertiser team who could be considered for this high honor. It should include a note of not more than 500 words explaining why the individual was deserving of this award. The entry should be signed by the NCD or CEO of the Agency and sent to the AAAI (Please mention email id) before 31 January 2017.

    Multiple entries are permitted. There is no entry fee.

  • Goafest 2017: Ramesh Narayan re-elected council chairman

    Goafest 2017: Ramesh Narayan re-elected council chairman

    MUMBAI: The Advertising Club and Advertising Agencies Association of India have announced the Awards Governing Council for the Abby’s at Goafest 2017. Ad veteran and industry leader Ramesh Narayan, founder of Canco Advertising has been once again appointed the Chairman of the AGC.

    “The Abby’s are the Oscars of Indian advertising. The Awards Governing Council has a wealth of experience and expertise and I feel privileged to lead such an august panel. It will be our endeavor to engage actively with all constituents and ensure that creativity is properly judged and celebrated,” Narayan shared.

    The other members elected to the Council are:

    The other members elected to the Council are:

    · Nakul Chopra, CEO – South Asia, Publicis Communications India & President, Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAA’s of I)

    · Ajay Chandwani, Director, Percept Ltd

    · Ajay Kakkar, Chief Marketing Officer- Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group.

    · Ashish Bhasin, Chairman Goafest 2017 and ‎Chairman & CEO South Asia Dentsu Aegis Network

    · CVL Srinivas, Chief Executive Officer, South Asia, GroupM

    · M G Parameswaran, Founder at Brand-Building.com

    · Nagesh Alai, Founder, Independent Business Advisory and Chairman of C4A

    · Partha Sinha, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, McCann Worldgroup

    · Pradeep Dwivedi, CEO Sakal Group

    · Shashi Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, IPG Mediabrands

    The Advertising Club’s Raj Nayak said, “Under Ramesh Narayan’s leadership Goafest 2016 emerged as a huge success with increase in participation and highest standards of ethics and governance. We are sure that with once again taking on the reigns of the awards, he will take this key industry event that is the gold standard in advertising awards, to greater heights.”

    “It is great to once again have Ramesh in the driver’s seat of the governing council. His experience of leading multiple industry bodies and awards gives him great perspective and foresight to be able to drive excellence, in the judging and execution of this year’s awards,” added Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAA’s of I) president Nakul Chopra.

  • Goafest 2017: Ramesh Narayan re-elected council chairman

    Goafest 2017: Ramesh Narayan re-elected council chairman

    MUMBAI: The Advertising Club and Advertising Agencies Association of India have announced the Awards Governing Council for the Abby’s at Goafest 2017. Ad veteran and industry leader Ramesh Narayan, founder of Canco Advertising has been once again appointed the Chairman of the AGC.

    “The Abby’s are the Oscars of Indian advertising. The Awards Governing Council has a wealth of experience and expertise and I feel privileged to lead such an august panel. It will be our endeavor to engage actively with all constituents and ensure that creativity is properly judged and celebrated,” Narayan shared.

    The other members elected to the Council are:

    The other members elected to the Council are:

    · Nakul Chopra, CEO – South Asia, Publicis Communications India & President, Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAA’s of I)

    · Ajay Chandwani, Director, Percept Ltd

    · Ajay Kakkar, Chief Marketing Officer- Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group.

    · Ashish Bhasin, Chairman Goafest 2017 and ‎Chairman & CEO South Asia Dentsu Aegis Network

    · CVL Srinivas, Chief Executive Officer, South Asia, GroupM

    · M G Parameswaran, Founder at Brand-Building.com

    · Nagesh Alai, Founder, Independent Business Advisory and Chairman of C4A

    · Partha Sinha, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, McCann Worldgroup

    · Pradeep Dwivedi, CEO Sakal Group

    · Shashi Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, IPG Mediabrands

    The Advertising Club’s Raj Nayak said, “Under Ramesh Narayan’s leadership Goafest 2016 emerged as a huge success with increase in participation and highest standards of ethics and governance. We are sure that with once again taking on the reigns of the awards, he will take this key industry event that is the gold standard in advertising awards, to greater heights.”

    “It is great to once again have Ramesh in the driver’s seat of the governing council. His experience of leading multiple industry bodies and awards gives him great perspective and foresight to be able to drive excellence, in the judging and execution of this year’s awards,” added Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAA’s of I) president Nakul Chopra.

  • Vikram Sakhuja to chair EFFIE 2016; Mitrajit Bhattacharya will be co-chair

    Vikram Sakhuja to chair EFFIE 2016; Mitrajit Bhattacharya will be co-chair

    MUMBAI: The Advertising Club has appointed Madison World groyup CEO Vikram Sakhuja as president of EFFIES 2016. Chitralekha Group president and publisher Mitrajit Bhattacharya will be the co-chair of EFFIES 2016.

    Speaking of Sakhuja’s appointment, The Advertising Club president Raj Nayak said, “EFFIES has emerged as a coveted industry award that lauds campaigns and individuals delivering landmark brand solutions. Vikram has been an essential part of EFFIES 2015 and was instrumental in ensuring the awards success last year. I am delighted that Vikram will be at the helm of the prestigious awards this year too. I am confident that under his leadership the awards will gain further in repute, stature and scale. Wishing all the best to Vikram and the team.”

    Speaking about his new role Sakhuja said “It is a privilege to be chairing the EFFIES. It remains the one award that Agencies and client covet equally since it celebrates effectiveness. This year the EFFIES will be held in December, a little earlier than last year to ensure that Christmas and New Year is not spent working on entries. We look forward to again welcoming great work from all quarters.”

    EFFIES 2016 will continue to celebrate successful campaigns that drive the Media and Advertising industry towards now echelons of growth and scale.

  • Vikram Sakhuja to chair EFFIE 2016; Mitrajit Bhattacharya will be co-chair

    Vikram Sakhuja to chair EFFIE 2016; Mitrajit Bhattacharya will be co-chair

    MUMBAI: The Advertising Club has appointed Madison World groyup CEO Vikram Sakhuja as president of EFFIES 2016. Chitralekha Group president and publisher Mitrajit Bhattacharya will be the co-chair of EFFIES 2016.

    Speaking of Sakhuja’s appointment, The Advertising Club president Raj Nayak said, “EFFIES has emerged as a coveted industry award that lauds campaigns and individuals delivering landmark brand solutions. Vikram has been an essential part of EFFIES 2015 and was instrumental in ensuring the awards success last year. I am delighted that Vikram will be at the helm of the prestigious awards this year too. I am confident that under his leadership the awards will gain further in repute, stature and scale. Wishing all the best to Vikram and the team.”

    Speaking about his new role Sakhuja said “It is a privilege to be chairing the EFFIES. It remains the one award that Agencies and client covet equally since it celebrates effectiveness. This year the EFFIES will be held in December, a little earlier than last year to ensure that Christmas and New Year is not spent working on entries. We look forward to again welcoming great work from all quarters.”

    EFFIES 2016 will continue to celebrate successful campaigns that drive the Media and Advertising industry towards now echelons of growth and scale.

  • Ad Club new committee appointed

    Ad Club new committee appointed

    MUMBAI: At the recently concluded annual general meeting, The Advertising Club unanimously elected Colors CEO Raj Nayak as its President for the second consecutive term.

    The new managing committee is as follows:

    • President| Raj Nayak, CEO, Colors, Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd.

    • Vice President| Vikram Sakhuja, Group CEO, Media and OOH, Madison Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    • Secretary | Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer, Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group

    • Jt. Secretary | Bhaskar Das, Group CEO, Zee Media Corporation Ltd.

    • Treasurer| Shashi Sinha, CEO, IPG Mediabrands

    • Office Bearer | Ashish Sehgal, COO, Zee Unimedia Ltd.

    • Member |Mitrajit Bhattacharya, President and Publisher, Chitralekha Group

    • Member | Partha Sinha, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, McCann

    Worldgroup

    • Member | Pradeep Dwivedi, Chief Corporate Sales & Marketing Officer, Dainik Bhaskar Group | DB Corp Ltd.

    • Member | Ramesh Narayan, Managing Director, Canco Advertising Pvt. Ltd.

    • Member | Vikas Khanchandani, Chief Business Officer, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited

    • Member | Viral Jani, Head TV Partnerships, Twitter India

    • Co-opted Member | Partho Dasgupta, CEO, Broadcast Audience Research Council

    • Co-opted Member | Punitha Arumugam, Director, Agency Business, India and South East Asia, Google India Pvt. Ltd.

    • Co-opted Member | Ajay Chandwani, Director, Percept Limited

    • Immediate Past President | Pratap Bose, Founder, Social Street

    Expressing his pleasure at his re-election, Nayak said, “I am extremely honored & humbled at the love bestowed upon me by the industry. I hope to continue working even more vigorously to realize The Ad Club’s agenda of acting as a catalyst in developing our vibrant and dynamic industry.”

    Publicis Worldwide CEO South Asia and AAAI president Nakul Chopra welcomed the announcement saying, “I am delighted that Raj has been elected President Ad Club for another term. A dear friend, a respected colleague – Raj has always worked for the good of the industry via various forums. I look forward to working closely with him to further the already strong relationship between The Ad Club and AAAI.”

    Zee MD and CEO and IBF president Punit Goenka added, “I am most certain that with his rich experience, acumen and industry knowledge, Raj will continue to take ‘The Advertising Club’ to greater heights. The very fact that he is re-elected, speaks abundantly about his contribution made to the club and to the industry. Over the last year, the club has certainly been a catalyst in developing the industry and with its interactive platforms and properties, it has served as a brilliant platform for industry professionals to interact and exchange thoughts. I wish Raj all the success in this role.”

    Showing his excitement about the announcement, K Swamy BBDO Chairman,MD and IAA president India chapter, IAA Global Senior Vice President Srinivasan Swamy said, “I was delighted to hear that Raj was reelected to lead The Advertising Club. His passion and energy levels are infective. He has brought in many senior names‎ to join the committee and I eagerly look forward to next phase of accelerated growth for the Club under his stewardship.”

    Industry stalwart Madison world chairman Sam Balsara also expressed his pleasure by saying, “I am delighted that Raj has agreed to continue as The Ad Club President. This augurs well for the members of the advertising, media and marketing community in general and members of The Ad Club in particular. Raj is everybody’s favorite person and is uniquely positioned to discharge this onerous responsibility which he has kindly agreed to, despite his hectic and I am sure taxing work schedule”.

    Industry veteran GroupM South Asia CEO CVL Srinivas commented, “Its great news for the industry that Raj Nayak has been re-elected President of The Advertising Club. Raj brings a lot of style and substance to whatever he does. His boundless energy, passion and commitment is so amazing. I wish him the very best and look forward to another great year with him at the helm”.

  • Ad Club new committee appointed

    Ad Club new committee appointed

    MUMBAI: At the recently concluded annual general meeting, The Advertising Club unanimously elected Colors CEO Raj Nayak as its President for the second consecutive term.

    The new managing committee is as follows:

    • President| Raj Nayak, CEO, Colors, Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd.

    • Vice President| Vikram Sakhuja, Group CEO, Media and OOH, Madison Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    • Secretary | Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer, Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group

    • Jt. Secretary | Bhaskar Das, Group CEO, Zee Media Corporation Ltd.

    • Treasurer| Shashi Sinha, CEO, IPG Mediabrands

    • Office Bearer | Ashish Sehgal, COO, Zee Unimedia Ltd.

    • Member |Mitrajit Bhattacharya, President and Publisher, Chitralekha Group

    • Member | Partha Sinha, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, McCann

    Worldgroup

    • Member | Pradeep Dwivedi, Chief Corporate Sales & Marketing Officer, Dainik Bhaskar Group | DB Corp Ltd.

    • Member | Ramesh Narayan, Managing Director, Canco Advertising Pvt. Ltd.

    • Member | Vikas Khanchandani, Chief Business Officer, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited

    • Member | Viral Jani, Head TV Partnerships, Twitter India

    • Co-opted Member | Partho Dasgupta, CEO, Broadcast Audience Research Council

    • Co-opted Member | Punitha Arumugam, Director, Agency Business, India and South East Asia, Google India Pvt. Ltd.

    • Co-opted Member | Ajay Chandwani, Director, Percept Limited

    • Immediate Past President | Pratap Bose, Founder, Social Street

    Expressing his pleasure at his re-election, Nayak said, “I am extremely honored & humbled at the love bestowed upon me by the industry. I hope to continue working even more vigorously to realize The Ad Club’s agenda of acting as a catalyst in developing our vibrant and dynamic industry.”

    Publicis Worldwide CEO South Asia and AAAI president Nakul Chopra welcomed the announcement saying, “I am delighted that Raj has been elected President Ad Club for another term. A dear friend, a respected colleague – Raj has always worked for the good of the industry via various forums. I look forward to working closely with him to further the already strong relationship between The Ad Club and AAAI.”

    Zee MD and CEO and IBF president Punit Goenka added, “I am most certain that with his rich experience, acumen and industry knowledge, Raj will continue to take ‘The Advertising Club’ to greater heights. The very fact that he is re-elected, speaks abundantly about his contribution made to the club and to the industry. Over the last year, the club has certainly been a catalyst in developing the industry and with its interactive platforms and properties, it has served as a brilliant platform for industry professionals to interact and exchange thoughts. I wish Raj all the success in this role.”

    Showing his excitement about the announcement, K Swamy BBDO Chairman,MD and IAA president India chapter, IAA Global Senior Vice President Srinivasan Swamy said, “I was delighted to hear that Raj was reelected to lead The Advertising Club. His passion and energy levels are infective. He has brought in many senior names‎ to join the committee and I eagerly look forward to next phase of accelerated growth for the Club under his stewardship.”

    Industry stalwart Madison world chairman Sam Balsara also expressed his pleasure by saying, “I am delighted that Raj has agreed to continue as The Ad Club President. This augurs well for the members of the advertising, media and marketing community in general and members of The Ad Club in particular. Raj is everybody’s favorite person and is uniquely positioned to discharge this onerous responsibility which he has kindly agreed to, despite his hectic and I am sure taxing work schedule”.

    Industry veteran GroupM South Asia CEO CVL Srinivas commented, “Its great news for the industry that Raj Nayak has been re-elected President of The Advertising Club. Raj brings a lot of style and substance to whatever he does. His boundless energy, passion and commitment is so amazing. I wish him the very best and look forward to another great year with him at the helm”.

  • Raj Nayak re-elected Advertising Club president

    Raj Nayak re-elected Advertising Club president

    MUMBAI: At the annual general meeting of The Advertising Club held in Mumbai today, the members unanimously re-elected Colors CEO Raj Nayak, as its president. Raj had replaced The Social Street chairman and co-founder Pratap Bose on 16 September last year.

    Over the past year, Raj has injected new dynamism into the Ad Club. A top notch sales professional, he has expanded the membership of the Club by initiating a drive last year which saw many a fence sitter, taking up it full time membership. Its management committee members say that it has had financially the most successful year under his stewardship. Hence, his re-election was unopposed and a bit of no-brainer.

    The CEO of Viacom18 Hindi GEC Colors has had strong links with industry initiatives over the past few years. He has been associated with several industry bodies right from the Indian Broadcasting Foundation and the International Advertising Association.