The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter played host to 25 leaders from across Indian industry to mentor 720 students at the first ever mentorship programme conducted under the aegis of the IAA Young Turks Forum. Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation launched the initiative on Friday, September 19 at the Bombay Stock Exchange’s International Convention Hall. Hailing the initiative, Sangita scored the importance of mentorship for young professionals.
Earlier, an interactive session with the theme “Engaging with the Audience – Lessons from the Entertainment Industry” was held with R. Balki, film-maker and Chairman, Lowe Lintas & Stefan Haves, well-known Hollywood director and entertainer. Theatre personality and author Anish Trivedi moderated the discussion.
“There is no need to panic in the race to achieve things,” advised Balki. He also added, “Chill, it’ll happen. Don’t panic.”
Highlighting the difference between a great juggler and a not-so-great juggler, Stefan said, “A great juggler has dropped the balls more and made more mistakes in public.” Underscoring the need to not fight shy and be scared of going in front of people, Stefan said, “doing public discourse feeds your own soul and that of people around you”.
HBO South Asia was the Presenting Partner and Mahindra Special Services Group and NASSCOM are the knowledge partners of the IAA Young Turks Forum. The event was conducted with the support of Bombay Stock Exchange. Youngsters from select colleges, the Nasscom 10000 entrepreneurs programme and BSE Incubation Centre were part of the IAA mentorship programme.
The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter has invited Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation to launch its Mentorship program for 700 young professionals with about 35 leaders on Friday, September 19 at Bombay Stock Exchange’s International Convention Hall. The Mentorship program will be launched right after interactive session on “Engaging with the Audience – Lessons from the Entertainment Industry” between R. Balki, Chairman & CCO, Lowe Lintas + Partners and Stefan Haves, renowned Director from Hollywood from 4 pm onwards. Anish Trivedi, renowned Theatre personality and Author will moderate this session.
The HBO South Asia is the Presenting Partner and Mahindra Special Services Group and NASSCOM are the knowledge partners of the IAA Young Turks Forum.
Srinivasan K Swamy
“IAA is for the first time doing a double event – an high energy interactive session followed by a mentorship programme where 20 young executives will have their questions answered on their personal career issues by one of the 35 seasoned professionals/entrepreneurs assembled at the event. The interactive session too will be a very engaging one since Balki and Stefan are well known professionals. Balki in addition to award winning advertising work has also directed two successful Bollywood films “Cheeni Kum” and “Paa”. Paa won 5 awards out of 14 nominations at the 16th Star Screen Awards. Stefan Haves on the other hand is also an acclaimed director, creator and producer of circus, theater and film whose creations have appeared across the globe,” said Srinivasan K Swamy, President IAA India Chapter & Vice President, Development, Asia Pacific.
Monica Tata
“HBO has always had a strong connect with youth audiences and we are delighted to be associated with this thought exchange platform for young leaders,” said Monica Tata, Managing Director HBO South Asia, Presenting Partner of the IAA Young Turks Forum.
The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter, has invited Mahesh Bhatt, renowned film-maker and Stuart Sender, President, Balcony Films, Los Angeles, USA on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 4pm to share their thoughts on ‘How Cinema influences Culture and Marketing’ and also interact with the audience as part of the IAA Young Turks Forum.
HBO South Asia is Presenting Partner of the IAA Young Turks Forum. The event is being supported by the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Mahesh Bhatt is a prominent film director, producer and screenwriter. His critically acclaimed movies include Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam, Sadak and Zakhm. He is also a columnist and is regularly featured in leading publications – both English & Hindi.
Stuart Sender Film is a producer, director & writer and has been nominated twice at The Academy Awards. He has crafted stories of influential people, including Nelson Mandela, HRH the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) and actor Matt Damon.
Said Srinivasan K. Swamy, IAA India Chapter & Vice President, Development Asia/Pacific region of IAA, “We are delighted to host Stuart Sender and Mahesh Bhatt, two master craftsmen who will enrich us with their experience in film-making and bring about the influence Cinema has on our lives and Marketing aspects of products and services”.
Monica Tata, Managing Director, HBO South Asia, Presenting Partner of the IAA Young Turks Forum, said, Â “HBO is known for its path breaking content, where creativity meets originality. We are delighted to be associated with this thought provoking exchange from which young leaders will learn and get inspired”.
“The IAA Young Turks Forum is very excited to bring two legendary speakers from Hollywood and Bollywood who will teach the audience a few lessons from the world of Cinema and inspire them on how they could use creativity in their business and personal dealings,” added Manish Advani, Head, Marketing and Public Relations, Mahindra Special Services Group, and Chair of the IAA Young Turks Forum Series.
The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter has announced its second industry-specific knowledge seminar for the realty sector on digital media. Titled ‘Real Estate in a Digitized World’, the seminar will be held in Nashik on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.
Srinivasan Swamy
Srinivasan Swamy, President IAA India Chapter & Vice-President, Development Asia/Pacific said: “Last year, our Seminar exposed various National and Mumbai based real estate developers and professionals to a glimpse of what the digital media can offer them. At the IAA (India Chapter), we believe it’s critical for us for take this knowledge beyond the metros and we are hence delighted to take this event to Nashik.”
A cross-section of experts from the digital media, advertising and real estate are expected as speakers at the event, which is going to be held at Nashik Engineering Cluster, Sahastrarashmi, C-10 MIDC, Ambad, Nashik. The event will be held from 4 to 7pm and is being supported by Deshdoot and CREDAI, Nashik.
“When the economy is slowly reviving, and many real estate projects need cost effective tools like the digital medium, a Seminar like this will be timely and can help the realty sector. I hope many will participate and benefit from it,” added Swamy.
“The Nashik region has shown phenomenal growth in real estate and I am sure real estate developers will benefit much from experts from Google and GroupM,” said Janak Sarda, Chairperson of the event.
Digital has emerged as India’s third-largest medium and very few real estate developers have exploited its full potential. This seminar will enable an understanding and appreciation of this important medium, which real estate developers can apply, and thereby benefit from, in this fast-changing communication era.
“All I can share in this event is the simple home truth which I have learned from my past experience,” said Nihal Kaviratne, CBE, Chairman, Akzo Nobel India while speaking on ‘Asia – Who’s Consuming’ at the inaugural IAA Young Turks Forum conducted by the International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter. The bi-monthly series will enable young executives to interact and learn from industry leaders.
The event, held last week saw Kaviratne analysing consumption trends in Asia and then taking questions from a packed hall at the Nehru Centre, Mumbai. Dinesh Pillai, CEO, Mahindra Special Services Group, moderated the interaction. HBO South Asia was the Presenting Partner of the IAA Young Turks Forum.
Kaviratne was cited in the Queen’s 2004 New Year Honours list in the UK and was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to UK business interests and for sustainable development inIndonesia. In January 2004, he moved from being Chairman of Unilever Indonesia to a regional role in the Unilever Asia Business Group based in Singapore as Senior Vice President – Development & Environmental Affairs. In January 2005, he assumed additional responsibility as Chairman of Unilever’s US$2.5 billion Home & Oral Care business in Asia. Today, Kaviratne is Director of DBS Group & Bank, Star Hub, Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited (SATS), Wildlife Reserves Singapore and Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals Limited. He is a member of the Governing Board of Bombay Mothers & Children Welfare Society.
Welcoming Kaviratne and the audience of young professionals, Srinivasan Swamy, President, IAA India Chapter & VP-Development, IAA Asia Pacific, said that the Young Turks Forum has been a long-felt need of the IAA India Chapter. “We are delighted to have had someone of the stature of Nihal Kaviratne who with wide-ranging global experience to share his mantra for business and success.”
“Given our strong connect with young audiences, HBO is delighted to be associated with this thought exchange platform for youth leaders,” said Monica Tata, Managing Director HBO South Asia, Presenting Partner of the IAA Young Turks Forum.
Manish Advani, Head – Marketing and Public Relations, Mahindra Special Services Group, who is Chair of the IAA Young Turks Forum series added, “The response to the IAA Young Turks Forum is an indicator that such efforts are the need of the hour for young professionals. We are looking forward to have an equally enriching Young Turks Forum event in two months.”
The event also saw Pheroza Bilimoria, former Honorary Secretary of IAA Global as well as past president of IAA India Chapter being honoured by IAA Global with IAA Honorary Life Membership by Srinivasan Swamy.
The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter will discuss the role of opinion polls and media reports in influencing voters as part of the IAA Conversations series.
Former petroleum minister and senior BJP leader Ram Naik, Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha, Shiv Sena spokesperson Prem Shukla and leading political analyst and veteran journalist Kumar Ketkar will participate in the panel discussion which will be moderated by Anand Rathi, Chairman, Anand Rathi Securities. The topic of the discussion is: Do Opinion Polls and Media Reports Influence Voters?
The panel discussion will take place between 4 and 6pm on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai
Said Srinivasan Swamy, President IAA India Chapter & Vice President, Development Asia Pacific region of IAA, “Our objective at the IAA India Chapter is to bring about discussions on key issues concerning the advertising, media and allied sectors. This edition of IAA Conversations is an attempt to deliberate on an issue that has generated much discussion in the run-up to the general elections.”
Added Dr Bhaskar Das, Group CEO, Zee Media Corp Limited and Chair of the event: “The role of the media in influencing public opinion cannot be denied and hence this discussion with key stakeholders will bring to the fore issues and concerns on how opinion polls and media reports can influence the masses at election time.”
The International Advertising Association’s India Chapter has unveiled the 21 categories for which its now-annual leadership awards will be held on March 1 in Mumbai. Presented by general entertainment channel Colors, the following are the 21 categories:
1. Marketer of the Year – Banking
2. Marketer of the Year – Insurance
3.Marketer of the Year – Auto: 2 Wheeler
4. Marketer of the Year – Auto: Passenger Vehicles
5. Marketer of the Year – Mobile Services
6. Marketer of the Year – Mobile Devices
7. Marketer of the Year – FMCG: Personal Care, Laundry and Toiletries
8. Marketer of the Year – FMCG: Foods & Beverages
9. Marketer of the Year – FMCG: Consumer Durables
10. Marketer of the Year – Home Improvement
11. Marketer of the Year – Household Products
12. Marketer of the Year – Ecommerce
13. Media Agency Head of The Year
14. Creative Agency Head of The Year
15. CEO of The Year
16. Media Person of The Year
17. TV Anchor of The Year
18. Editor of The Year
19. Hall Of Fame
20. Brand Ambassador OF The Year – Male
21. Brand Ambassador OF The Year – Female
Srinivasan Swamy
Announcing the categories, Srinivasan Swamy, President IAA India and VP-Development, IAA Asia Pacific, and Chairman, R K Swamy BBDO commented: “After the great response we received for the first edition of the IAA Leadership Awards, we have made some marginal changes in categories this year to take into account some feedback received. The final winners are being determined now on a number of product and service categories and of course some Awards for senior practitioners. The IAA Leadership Awards is our endeavour to recognize and salute these outstanding talent which has made impactful contributions in the market space and the companies and brands they led.” I&B Minister Manish Tewari will be the Chief Guest at the awards event.
Manish Tewari
Three categories have been removed from last year’s list. These being: Marketer of the Year in Auto Commercial Vehicles, Travel & Hospitality and Media & Entertainment. The Marketer of the Year – Telecom Products category is now broken up into Marketer of the Year – Mobile Services and Mobile Devices. In addition, thee will be a Marketer of the Year for Home Improvement and E-commerce.
The scope of the Marketer of the Year – FMCG: Personal Care category has been expanded to Marketer of the Year – FMCG: Personal Care, Laundry and Toiletries.
To ensure the authenticity and credibility of the awards and maintain the highest level of transparency at all stages, IAA looked at various performance criteria in every category under consideration, like revenue/market share growth, marketing initiatives undertaken, innovative schemes, launches, advertising spends etc to shortlist the nominees. Nielsen India was engaged thereafter to have the nominees voted upon by senior marketers from the same industry to pick the final winner. Ernst & Young has been commissioned to look at the process to satisfy itself of fairness and to officially tabulate the results.
The IAA Leadership Awards, this year, are scheduled to be held on 1st March 2014 at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. Honourable Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Sri Manish Tewari will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The awards night will be attended by the crème de la crème of the marketing, advertising and media fraternity to see some of their leaders carry home coveted trophies.
The following were the winners of the IAA Leadership Awards 2013:
After a successful debut last year, the India chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) has announced the second edition of the IAA Leadership Awards. The awards will be presented on March 1, 2014 at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. Leading GEC Colors Colors is the presenting partner this year too.
The IAA Leadership Awards will salute the excellence of marketers across 12 industry categories. The awards will be presented by I&B minster Manish Tewari.
Srinivasan Swamy
Speaking about the second edition of the IAA Leadership Awards, Srinivasan K Swamy, President IAA India and VP-Development, IAA Asia Pacific, and Chairman RK SWAMY BBDO said: “Our process is constantly being fine-tuned to ensure that these awards remain the benchmark for excellence in our industry.”
Commenting on the association, Raj Nayak, CEO, Colors said: “We are excited to continue our association with the IAA Leadership Awards for the second year in a row. In as much as we see our channel as the medium that connects brands with consumers in an effective manner, these awards connect excellence with corporate leaders in a similarly effective manner”
Raj Nayak
To ensure the authenticity and credibility of the awards and maintain the highest level of transparency at all stages, IAA had a taskforce which looked at various performance criteria in every category under consideration, like revenue/market share growth, marketing initiatives undertaken, innovative schemes, launches, advertising spends etc to shortlist the nominees.Nielsen was engaged thereafter to have the nominees voted upon by senior marketers to pick the final winner. Ernst & Young will look at the process to satisfy itself of its fairness and will officially tabulate the results.
Srinivasan K Swamy, popularly known as Sundar Swamy, Chairman RK SWAMY BBDO was unanimously elected President of the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) for the year 2012-13 at the annual general meeting on November 2. An industry veteran, Mr Swamy was till recently the Chairman of Confederation of Asian Advertising Agency Associations. He was also past president of Advertising Agencies Association of India for three years between 2004 and 2007. Kaushik Roy, President, Brand Strategy and Marketing Communications, Reliance Industries, who was IAA President for the last couple of years.
Mr Swamy said, “In today’s global economy, associations like the IAA play a pivotal role in building cross- cultural bridges, and in ensuring a seamless transition of ideas and interests across the world”.
He added that since the IAA represented marketers, agencies and the media it had a very important role to play in developing the communication industry in the country and across the globe.
Mr Swamy said that apart from the Olive Crown awards and the other regular activities that the IAA conducts, he would make a concerted effort to spread the activities of the India Chapter to different parts of the country. Another thrust area would be to get mid-sized agencies and media houses to get further involved in the activities of the IAA so that they could benefit from the involvement and participation.
Kunal Lalani of Crayons Advertising was elected Vice President, Monica Tata from Turner as Hon. Secretary and Jaideep Gandhi of Jaya Advertising was elected Hon. Treasurer. The Managing Committee members elected are Avinash Pandey, M.G.Parameswaran, Neeraj Roy, Raj Nayak and Sam Balsara and the new Committee also co-opted Ramesh Narayan, Shreyams Kumar, Arunabh Das Shrama, Abhisek Karnani, Manish Advani and Neville Taraporewala as its members.
The India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) presented the Olive Crown awards for excellence in Green advertising on March 3 at a glittering function held at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai.
The Olive Crown Awards are the first and only awards in the country that celebrate excellence in communicating sustainability.
The event, witnessed a heady mix of creativity, entertainment, a touch of seriousness, a dash of Bollywood and some of the biggest names in the advertising, marketing and media industry walking the “green carpet”.
Singer Sona Mahapatra entertained guests with BollyJazz – Bollywood songs presented with a touch of Jazz. Funny man Vikram Sathye with his rib-tickling performance ensured that the guest had a great time The Guests of Honour at the function were Ms Nita Ambani, Chairperson Reliance Foundation and Member of ParliamentMs Priya Dutt.
A special Green Crusader was presented to Dr. Rajendra Pachauri who won the Nobel Prize as Chairman IPCC.
Olive Crowns were presented to winners in 14 categories and were judged by a panel of judges that included some of the most respected creative names in the business. Music Channel 9XM was the title partner for the event.
The India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) will present the Olive Crown awards for excellence in Green advertising on March 3 at a glittering function to be held at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
These are the first and only awards in the country that celebrate excellence in communicating sustainability.
The event will see a heady mix of creativity, entertainment, a touch of seriousness, a dash of Bollywood and some of the biggest names in the advertising, marketing and media industry walking the “green carpet”.
The Guests of Honor at the function will be Kajol and Nita Ambani, chairperson Reliance Foundation.
A special Green Crusader award will be presented to Dr. Rajendra Pachauri who won the Nobel Prize as Chairman IPCC.
“The response from the industry has really warmed my heart” said Kaushik Roy, President IAA. “Everyone seems to have adopted these awards as their own cause and have been spontaneous in consenting to be with us at the function. In just its second year, the Olive Crowns will be the most happening and meaningful event in our industry.”
Olive Crowns will be presented to winners in 14 categories who were judged by a panel of judges that included some of the most respected creative names in the business.
The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter played host to 25 leaders from across Indian industry to mentor 720 students at the first ever mentorship programme conducted under the aegis of the IAA Young Turks Forum. Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation launched the initiative on Friday, September 19 at the Bombay Stock Exchange’s International Convention Hall. Hailing the initiative, Sangita scored the importance of mentorship for young professionals.
