Tag: Ad Club Madras

  • Ad Club Madras announces Maddys 2024

    The Advertising Club of Madras, one of the oldest and active advertising club in the country, has announced the 42nd edition of its flagship event – the Maddys.

    Said S Balasubramanian, President of the Chennai-based Advertising Club Madras: “In line with the evolving trends within our industry, we have introduced several new categories and revitalised existing segments, thus ensuring a more comprehensive scope. Our aim in making these adjustments is to broaden our reach and enhance accessibility for a diverse array of participants. Through these updates, we aspire to celebrate and acknowledge advertising talents across various domains.”

    Added Surej Salim, Secretary of Advertising Club Madras: “Embarking on our 42nd Maddys Advertising Awards journey, we’ve meticulously crafted 146 categories, a testament to our profound industry research and insightful conversations with both the advertising fraternity and clients. This extensive array truly encapsulates the breadth and depth of modern advertising and ensures that every agency, regardless of size, finds a platform to shine, with each work meticulously evaluated by our eminent jury. The Maddys 2024 promises to be a celebration of diversity, innovation, and excellence, setting new standards in the dynamic world of advertising.”

    Detailed information about the revamped categories and entry guidelines will be available on the official Maddys website – https://adclubmadras.com/maddys2024/

  • Ad Club Madras & MMA to host R K Swamy Memorial Lecture on Dec 11

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Madras Management Association and Advertising Club, Madras have jointly supported the Annual R K Swamy Memorial Lecture beginning last year. To be held on December 11, it will serve as a tribute to the veteran adperson who played a pioneering role in the growth of the advertising industry in South India.

     

    The inaugural edition saw D Shivakumar, Executive Group President, Aditya Birla Group deliver a talk on “The Future of Consumer Engagement”.  The second edition will have R Seshasayee, Vice Chairman, Hinduja Group talk on ‘Values for the 21st Century’.  Two senior media industry leaders will participate as Guests of Honour.  Gulab Kothari, Chief Editor, Rajasthan Patrika and Ram Sehgal, Past President, AAAI will provide some additional insights on Mr R K Swamy.

     

    Said Shree Prakash P, the President of the Advertising Club Madras: “Mr R K Swamy was the first recipient of the Distinguished Service Award instituted by the club and we think that there is no better way in immortalising a man who redefined advertising in this part of the world and who was synonymous with the industry.”

     

    Added Group Captain Vijaykumar, Executive Director of MMA: “The MMA is indeed privileged to organize the Lecture in memory of R K Swamy who was an outstanding leader and provided bold Pioneering Leadership in the field of Advertising in India. He was the past President of MMA during 1972 – 74 and significantly contributed to the growth of MMA to propagate management movement in this part of the country.

     

    The event will be held at the Management Centre, Madras Management Association at 6 pm on December 11, 2020.

     

     

  • R K Swamy BBDO named Agency of the Year at Ad Club Madras’ Maddys

    By A Correspondent

     

    Navneet Virk

    On the back of winning 15 medals including four Gold, the most by any agency, R K Swamy BBDO was named ‘Agency of the Year’ at the Maddys awards show of the Ad Club Madras. The agency won four Gold, six Silver and five Bronze on work done for its leading clients. The awards were distributed on March 30, 2013 in Chennai.

     

    Navneet Virk, Senior Partner, R K Swamy BBDO, said, “We feel proud to win top honours across categories. We are fortunate to be associated with clients who appreciate our work and partner with us to consistently produce good work. Having the industry acknowledge and reward our work, is very gratifying.”

     

    R K Swamy BBDO won in the following categories:

    TV Product Category: Silver for Snickers; Bronze for ETA – Vestar A/C

    Events: Silver for Pedigree

    Rural: Gold for TAFE TV Commercial; Silver for TAFE TV Commercial.

    Public Service/Social Cause: 2 Bronze for Pedigree

    Digital: Bronze for R K Swamy BBDO 2013 New Year Greeting Jingle

    Print Service: Bronze for WeR4 pets.com

    Posters: 3 Gold for Moods Condoms and 3 Silver for Moods Lubes

     

    The jury of the Maddys comprised KV Sridhar of Leo Burnett, Ramakrishna Desiraju of Cartwheels and Pavan Padaki of Brand-comm.