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  • Sudhanshu Vats, Deputy Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Limited, was appointed Vice-Chairman, and S Subramanyeswar, Group CEO & Chief Strategy Officer-APAC, Lintas India Private Limited was appointed Treasurer

    Partha Sinha is Chairman, ASCI

    The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) appointed Partha Sinha, President and Chief Brand Officer of Bennett Coleman & Company Limited, as Chairman of the ASCI Board of Governors for 2024-25. Sudhanshu Vats, Deputy Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Limited, was appointed Vice-Chairman, and S Subramanyeswar, Group CEO & Chief Strategy Officer-APAC, Lintas India Private Limited was appointed Treasurer.

    Sinha expressed a compelling vision for ASCI. “Being the chairperson of ASCI is both an honour and a profound responsibility, especially as our industry is under greater scrutiny by our stakeholders. With rapid changes in the digital environment and the emergence of new challenges. ASCI is committed to not just keeping up but to staying ahead. Deploying technology and AI to monitor errant advertising as well as putting our might behind preventive measures will be our focus in the days to come. This will ensure that creativity and responsibility coexist, creating an ecosystem that values consumers and encourages innovation.”

    Reflecting on his term, outgoing Chairman Saugata Gupta said: “Leading ASCI through a period that witnessed significant development and change has been a privilege. This year has been marked by historic milestones, including the formation of the ASCI Academy, which has become a cornerstone in promoting responsible and progressive advertising. Our commitment to training and capacity building, creating new direction via our thought leadership work, reflects a culture of responsibility from the ground up.”

  • Partha Sinha, President-Response, Bennett Coleman elected VP

    Marico CEO Saugata Gupta is new ASCI Chairman

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    Saugata Gupta
    Saugata Gupta

    Saugata Gupta, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Marico Limited, will be the new Chairman of the ASCI Board of Governors. This was announced following the board meeting that followed the 37th annual general meeting last week. Gupta’s association with ASCI spans several years; two years on the Board of Governors and four years as a special invitee on the Board of Governors.

     

    Partha Sinha, President, Response, Bennett Coleman & Company Limited, was elected Vice Chairman, and Sudhanshu Vats, Deputy Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Ltd., was appointed Honorary Treasurer.

     

    In his role as ASCI’s new Chairman, Gupta said: “Leading ASCI at this juncture is a privilege. We are in the midst of an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine what responsible advertising means and how consumers need protection in the digital age. ASCI is at the very forefront of this effort as it collaboratively shapes the industry. With the advent of the ASCI Academy, we are active architects shaping a more responsible future. Our mission is to instil the principles of self-regulation into the very heart of the creative process. I eagerly look to take further the ambition we have drawn for ourselves. With the support of my board colleagues and ASCI’s exceptional team, we are all set to raise the standards of responsible advertising.”

     

    Recalling his tenure at ASCI, the outgoing Chairman, NS Rajan said, “Leading ASCI over the past year has been an immensely fulfilling journey. I am proud that, as a collective team, we have strengthened our abilities to be ready for the future. The launch of the ASCI Academy is a significant event that I am sure will yield positive results.

     

  • Its 69th Annual General Meeting held last Friday

    The Advertising Club elects Rana Barua as President

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    Rana Barua
    Rana Barua

    The Advertising Club has announced the Managing Committee for 2023-2024, at its 69th Annual General Meeting held last Friday. Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India has been elected to lead the body. Partha Sinha will continue as a member of the Managing Committee as the Immediate Past President for the ensuing year.

     

    Speaking about the appointment, Barua said: “It’s an honour to serve as the President at The Ad Club, a nearly 70-year-old venerable institution, whose legacy is deeply rooted in its unwavering commitment to excellence and is a beacon of inspiration for our industry. Our mission extends beyond accolades; it’s about actively shaping belonging and how we engage and influence the larger fraternity and the newer generation. Our new management team, a mosaic of diverse leaders across sectors, embark on a journey of limitless possibilities and opportunities. Together, we commit meaningful initiatives that will enable us to attract fresh talent into the industry, championing women empowerment, nurturing future leaders, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and fostering progressive alliances and conversations.”

     

    The officebearers are:

    Rana Barua – President

    Dheeraj Sinha – Vice President

    Dr Bhaskar Das – Secretary

    Shashi Sinha – Joint Secretary

    Mitrajit Bhattacharya – Treasurer

     

    Other Managing Committee members:

    Avinash Kaul, Malcolm Raphael, Prasanth Kumar, Punitha Arumugam, Shubhranshu Singh, Sonia Huria, Subramanyeswar Samayam.

     

    In addition, given below is the list of co-opted industry professionals:

    Ajay Kakar, Pradeep Dwivedi, Vikram Sakhuja

     

    The following are special invitees and bring immense value to The Advertising Club through their expertise and deep understanding of the respective industry segments:

    Ajay Chandwani, Alok Lall, Anusha Shetty, Lulu Raghavan, Mansha Tandon, Nisha Narayanan, Raj Nayak,  Satyanarayan Raghavan and  Vikas Khanchandani

     

  • Partha Sinha, Suresh Narayanan and Suparna Mitra

    Partha Sinha, Suresh Narayanan & Suparna Mitra on Effies Global jury

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    Three industry seniors from India will be part of the Effies Gloabl Grand Jury to determine the winners. Namely: Partha Sinha, President, The Times of India Group, Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & MD, Nestle India and Suparna Mitra, CEO, Watches & Wearables Division, Titan Company Ltd.

     

    Global Grand Judges will review the grand contenders selected to move forward in the competition to determine the Global Grand Effie Winners. The Global Grand Effie winners will then move on to compete for the Iridium Effie, the single most effective marketing effort worldwide. The grand jury will take place in September, 2023 in Singapore.

    Five other industry seniors from India have been selected to be part of the Round One judging Neha Ahuja, Director, Head of Marketing, Spotify India, Mitrajit Bhattacharya, Founder & President, The Horologists, Ruchika Gupta, Marketing Director, Beam Suntory India, Sujit Ganguli, Chief Marketing Officer, ICICI Bank and Neil George, General Manager & Managing Director, Abbott Nutrition India.

     

  • Registrations are now open

    Goafest 2023 Governing Council and theme Unveiled

    By Our Staff

     

    As Goafest gets set for its 16th edition in late May 2023, the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club have announce the Governing Council and Committee Members for Goafest 2023.

     

    Following is the Governing Council for Goafest 2023:

         • Prasanth Kumar, President, Advertising Agencies Association of India and CEO, South Asia, GroupM

         • Partha Sinha, President, Times of India Group and President of The Advertising Club

         • Jaideep Gandhi, Chairman, Goafest 2023; Founder, Another Idea

         • Mohit Joshi, Co-chair, Goafest 2023; CEO, Havas Media

         • Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India & Chairman, The ABBYs Award Governing Council

         • Ajay Kakar, Managing Committee Member, The Advertising Club & Co-chair, The ABBYs Award Governing Council

         • Anupriya Acharya, CEO South Asia, Publicis Groupe

         • Sam Balsara, Chairman, Madison

         • Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman & CEO, FCB Group India

         • Shashi Sinha, CEO-India, IPG Mediabrands

         • Ajay Chandwani, Managing Committee Member, The Advertising Club

         • Malcolm Raphael, Senior Vice-President, The Times of India Group

     

    The sub-committee members for Goafest 2023 from Advertising Agencies Association of India are:

         • Content Committee Chairman: Vikram Sakhuja, Group CEO, Media & OOH, Madison Communications

         • Delegates Committee Chairman: Sam Balsara, Chairman,  Madison

         • Creative Committee Chairman: Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman & CEO, FCB Group India

     

    Creative Committee Joint Chairman: Anusha Shetty, Chairman & Group CEO, Grey Worldwide India

         • Client Associations Chairman: Shashi Sinha, CEO, IPG Media Brands

         • Client Associations Joint Chairman: Prasanth Kumar, CEO South Asia, Group M

         • Advertising Associations Committee Chairman: Srinivasan K Swamy, Chairman & Managing Director, R K Swamy

         • Events Committee Chairman: Ashish Bhasin, Co-Founder & Chairman, RD&X Network

     

    Prasanth Kumar
    Prasanth Kumar

    Said Prasanth Kumar:  “We are blessed to have great leadership working together to make Goafest ’23 a remarkable event. This year sees greater support and collaboration across the industry coming together. As always, Goafest is a passion centre and while we discuss greater opportunities across the industry and celebrate our great work am sure will push the boundaries as a collective team and achieve greater progress.”

     

    Sam BalsaraOn opening up delegate registrations for Goafest 2023, Sam Balsara added: “Goafest has earned its position as a destination that celebrates creative excellence in most disciplines in Communication in South Asia. We look forward to welcoming teams from across India, South Asia and indeed the  globe to come and participate in Goafest as  we exchange thoughts and discuss the future of communication and increasing its role and accountability to the marketer, further making way for growth of the Industry.”

     

    Partha Sinha
    Partha Sinha

    Added Partha Sinha: “With each edition of Goafest, India’s position in the global creative industry is only strengthened. Given the format and scale of Goafest, the festival has firmly positioned itself as the most sought-after creative festival in South Asia. With day-long sessions and masterclasses led by the brightest minds in the industry to evenings that honour and celebrate work that has set new benchmarks and trends, Goafest is the only festival of its kind in India and Asia that drives value, encourages creative excellence and discusses pertinent topics, aiding our industry’s growth. We look forward to hosting our industry colleagues and partners once again at Goafest.”

     

    The theme Goafest this year is: ‘The Future of Creativity is Here’. With advancements in technology, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, the boundaries of creativity are being pushed further than ever before. There is a rise in innovative tools and technologies that enable new forms of creativity; for example, virtual and augmented reality (VR & AR) technologies are already opening up new avenues for artistic expression, allowing creators to build immersive, interactive experiences that blur the line between the physical and digital worlds.

     

    Rohit Ohri
    Rohit Ohri

    Unveiling the theme, Rohit Ohri said: “Generative AI is pushing the boundaries of what is possible and opening new doors to creativity and innovation. This technology will allow our industry to explore newer ideas at a much faster pace and is likely to play a significant role in shaping the future of creativity. Inspired by this game-changing development, we have used Generative AI in the design process of our three-day festival. With sessions and masterclasses that deep-dive into the creative technology landscape, we are sure to re-envision how we collaborate with machines to bring transformative ideas to life.”

     

    Changemaking technologies and the changemakers behind them are reshaping the world while creating a positive real-world impact on communities, societies, and countries. While some may worry that AI will replace human creativity, it is certain that it will instead be used to enhance and augment human creativity, leading to even more groundbreaking and innovative creations.

     

  • The Advertising Club gears up for 54th edition of ABBYs

    By Our Staff

     

    The Advertising Club revs up to announce the 54th edition of ABBYs, South Asia’s Gold standard, which has been recognizing creative excellence in advertising for over five decades. Held over three days, The ABBY Awards, are scheduled to take place on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of May during Goafest at Grand Hyatt, Bambolim, Goa.

     

    The preeminent awards for Creativity, Media, and Communication have once again partnered with The One Show, the award program, to upheave the global standards of judging, jury selection, and transparency to the already revered and celebrated ABBY Awards.

     

    With a promise to bring global recognition to outstanding achievements in creative advertising, the ABBYs make for a highly coveted award property. Undoubtedly, the biggest and the most prestigious ad award show in the country, wins at the ABBYs, over the years, have further gone on to win international recognitions at Cannes and One Show, setting new benchmarks on scale and innovation.

     

    With preparations in full momentum, The Advertising Club also announces the Awards Governing Committee for the 54th edition of ABBYs which includes:

    1. Partha Sinha, President Times of India Group and President of The Advertising Club

    2. Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India & Chairman, The ABBYs Award Governing Council

    3. Ajay Kakar, Managing Committee Member, The Advertising Club & Co-chair, The ABBYs Award Governing Council

    4. Ajay Chandwani, Managing Committee Member, The Advertising Club

    5. Shashi Sinha, CEO-India, IPG Mediabrands

    6. Malcolm Raphael, Senior Vice-President, The Times of India Group

    7. Prasanth Kumar, CEO, Group M South Asia

    8. Jaideep Gandhi, Founder, Another Idea

    9. Mohit Joshi, Managing Director,  Havas Media

    10. Anupriya Acharya, CEO South Asia, Publicis Groupe

    11. Sam Balsara, Chairman & Managing Director,  Madison Communications

    12. Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman & CEO,  FCB Ulka Advertising

     

    The list of international judges will be announced by The One Show after the process of selection of both Indian and international juries. The Abby Awards will represent the South Asia region that includes India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan and has been doing so since 2004.

     

    Providing in-depth recognition and increasing participation opportunity, the ABBY Awards has witnessed the introduction of new sub-categories in Digital Technology, Mobile, Design, and Audio Technology based on valuable feedback from the creative professionals of the industry in the annual town hall conducted by The Advertising Club.

     

    The Radio category has now evolved into the Audio category with the introduction of Content, the new sub-categories are in Use of Music, Sound Design, Script, Casting, Performance, Audio Technology, Voice Activation, Branded Content, Podcasts, and Content placement.

     

    Speaking on the initiative, Partha Sinha, President Times of India Group and President of The Advertising Club, said: “With ABBYs, we at The Advertising Club, owe it to the industry and colleagues to present an award show that is authentic, transparent, and of global standards. For 54 years, ABBYs have been pivotal in recognizing creativity and innovation in India’s communication industry. To elevate its presence on the global stage, we continue to augment its significance, and therefore associating with ‘The One Show’ once again provides the necessary impetus. We look forward to witnessing a lot of innovative work this year that will go on to live up to the repute of being the most coveted award property in South Asia.”

     

    Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India & Chairman, The ABBYs Award Governing Council, and Ajay Kakar, Managing Committee Member, The Advertising Club & Co-chair, The ABBYs Award Governing Council added: “In addition to being a significant platform for young creative professionals in the industry to exhibit their ground-breaking work accomplished throughout the year, the ABBY Awards have consistently been the most anticipated event at Goafest. We look forward to seeing outstanding creative work being recognized and appreciated at ABBYs this year.”

     

    The Abby Awards will be a part of the Goafest 2023 and will mark the fourteenth Abby Awards at Goafest.

     

  • Also scheduled is the 54th edition of the Abby awards

    So what’s the hottest thing set to happen in Indian media? Goafest 2023, May 24-26.

    By Our Staff

     

    The images you see here give us the weather on May 24, 2023 in Goa and also what it has been in the past. Thirty-odd degrees is nothing. What we see in Mumbai and Delhi is worse. But look at the humidity: 74%. Numbers may not give a good indicator of things, but the fact is that Goa in May can be horribly hot. Or let’s be positive and say: fantastically hot. Except if there is an early onset of the rains, which is also not unlikely (note to Ramu kaka: please remind us to carry chhaata).

     

     

    All of it builds the excitement around the region’s biggest (and hottest) advertising festival: Goafest. Co-hosted by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and the Advertising Club, Goafest 2023 is scheduled to take place on May 24, 25 and 26 in Goa. At the Grand Hyatt in Bambolim. Also scheduled is the 54th edition of the Abby awards. In addition to the awards, there will be presentations and sessions by leading industry experts, plus 10 knowledge-sharing masterclasses.

     

    Announcing Goafest 2023, Prasanth Kumar, CEO, South Asia GroupM and President, Advertising Agencies Association of India: “Goafest has cemented its position as the most admirable creative festival in South Asia that truly brings together the best of creative and marketing professionals. Our goal is to offer our industry colleagues three power-packed days of learning, engagement, interactivity and curiosity. We are confident that this year’s edition will be the biggest and best yet, leaving each attendee with valuable learnings and benefiting the industry as a whole.”

     

    Added Jaideep Gandhi, Chairperson Goafest 2023: “Year after year, Goafest has evolved and innovated, making it the most relevant advertising festival in India. From knowledge-sharing sessions to exclusive speakers, we are certain of having guests from across the globe that will benefit the industry, especially younger professionals, this year as well. For the first time, various committees involving senior industry leaders have been formed thus making the event all-inclusive and broad-based for the entire advertising industry. We look forward to curating a festival that drives participation and empowers the fraternity thus positioning India as a sharper contender in the global advertising landscape.”

     

    Said Partha Sinha, President, The Times of India group and President of The Advertising Club: “We believe it is imperative that we celebrate the industry and Goafest enables us to do exactly this. The festival empowers the industry to push creative boundaries and think beyond existing possibilities. We look forward to another year of firsts at Goafest 2023 and encourage India’s creative economy to participate actively.”

     

    So, are we headed to Goa? Of course, we are. As always.

     

  • Mondelez India was the Best Media Client Of The Year

    Wavemaker is Agency #1 at the Emvies

     

    By Our Staff

     

    The Advertising Club hosted the 23rd edition of the Emvies, celebrating high-impact media campaigns on Friday, March 10 in Mumbai. As many as 1469 entries from 26 agencies participated in the competition where 29 Gold and 53 Silver trophies were presented in addition to 55 Bronze winners receiving recognition.

     

    Wavemaker with 630 points was recognised as ‘The Best Media Agency of the Year’ and Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd was declared as ‘The Best Media Client of the Year’. Wavemaker bagged the coveted Grand Emview for Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd.’s Cadbury Celebrations’ Not Just a Cadbury Ad – 2.

     

    Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd – The Best Media Client Of The Year

     

    It was a GroupM show with the second and third ranks occupied with Mindshare at 340 points and EssenceMediacom at 100 points.

     

    The Diversity Equality & Inclusion (DE&I) award presented by Google was awarded to Kinnect for Bausch & Lomb’s How Bausch + Lomb’s – #LookOfLove advocated for unbiased and unprejudiced love.

     

    Partha Sinha
    Partha Sinha

    Said Partha Sinha, President Times of India group and President of The Advertising Club: “It is great to see this kind of energy at the Emvies. Each entry received was deserving and we encourage our industry folks to keep up this quality, which is par excellence. Many of the entries are of global standards and worthy of international acclaim. Many congratulations to all the winners for creating a mark at the Oscars’ of media awards once again.”

     

    Aditya Swamy

    Added Aditya Swamy, Chairperson of EMVIE’s Committee: “It is very exciting and encouraging to know that each year, the quality of entries received only surpasses the previous editions of the Emvies. Big congratulations to all the winners. We urge them to continue to put their best work forward and keep raising the bar.”

     

    EMVIE 2023 CLIENT OF THE YEAR

    EMVIE 2023 AGENCY OF THE YEAR

    EMVIE 2023 RESULTS

     

     

    Grand EMVIE 2023
  • Mondelez is Client of the Year, as Leo Burnett bags Grand Effie for Whisper

    Ogilvy is Effie Agency of the Year

     

     

    By Our Staff

     

    There was an unusually cool breeze at the lawns of Taj Landsend hotel in suburban Mumbai, the venue of choice for the Effie Awards each year. Conducted by The Advertising Club the Effie Awards are key for networked agencies as the performance in India adds up to the global performance, and when it comes to critical pitches, it’s Effectiveness (hence Effie) as against Creativity (the Creative Abby) that matters most.

     

    EFFIE India 2022 Client of the year

     

    So in the 2022 edition, it was favourites Ogilvy that took away the top honour of the Agency of the Year. Mondelez India was Client of the Year, while coveted Grand EFFIE was won by Leo Burnett India for Whisper India’s campaign ‘Whisper: Changing the education system to keep girls in school.’

     

    Grand EFFIE India 2022

     

    Surpassing all its previous editions, Effie 2022 received 986 entries, the highest ever in 22 years, and saw participation from 53 agencies.

     

    Speaking at the awards night, Partha Sinha, President, The Advertising Club, said: “It is extremely heartening to witness Effie become the most coveted trophy within the marketing and advertising fraternity. Like every year, this year too, Effe has witnessed significant patronage from industry veterans and category leaders. I’d like to congratulate all the winners for crafting impactful campaigns that are now sheer examples of innovation and effectiveness.”

     

    Elaborating on the awards, Mitrajit Bhattacharya, Chairperson, Effie India, said: “It gives me great joy to host the Effie Awards once again as a physical event, celebrating the best work of the year with the people who create them. A big thank you to 493 judges who judged a record-breaking 986 entries over three rounds of online judging. I also thank each participating agency and client for their support. And a huge shout out to our sponsors, The Ad Club managing committee, the Effie committee, Effie New York, and The Ad Club secretariat to make this event a huge success.”

     

    Adding on the enhancements in the award process this year, Pradeep Dwivedi, Co-Chairperson, Effie India, added, “We have built a sustainable trajectory as a leading Effie organising body, having successfully implemented the new Acclaim Platform for the jury process this year, in tandem with our worldwide peers and Effie Global team. The adoption and change management of the same by our industry members has been truly amazing!”

     

    A special award for creator marketing was awarded to Mondelez, Wavemaker and Ogilvy.

     

    EFFIE 2022 RESULTS

     

    EFFIE 2022 Agency of the Year

     

    EFFIE 2022 Client fo the Year

     

  • The Effie Awards is being conducted for the last 22 years, and this year, the Advertising Club reports receiving 986 entries from 53 agencies participating.

    It’s Effie night tomorrow!

    By Our Staff

     

    The Advertising Club will conduct its annual Effie India Awards 2022 tomorrow, Friday, January 13 at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai, 6.30pm onwards. Effie awards, as we know, are awarded for advertising effectiveness.

    The Effie Awards Effie Awardsis being conducted for the last 22 years, and this year, the Advertising Club reports receiving 986 entries from 53 agencies participating. With 300 marketing professionals and 193 media professionals and planners, Effie 2022 had 493 jury members in all.

    Partha Sinha
    Partha Sinha

    Talking about this year’s Effie, Partha Sinha, President, The Advertising Club, said: “The Advertising Club is a proud advocate to brands and agencies that create impactful innovations. It has been a long pause and we are excitedly expecting to witness some amazing work receive recognition and appreciation. This year at Effie India Awards, we are looking out for meaningful work that reflects effectiveness and efficiency. We are ecstatic and cannot wait to watch the category torchbearers and their work being celebrated at the industry’s most coveted awards event.”

     

  • The previous awardees included Sundar Pichai, Arvind Kejriwal etc

    Partha Sinha wins the Distinguished Alumnus Award at IIT Kharagpur

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    Partha Sinha wins the Distinguished Alumnus Award at IIT Kharagpur

    Partha Sinha, President at the Times of India group and President of the Advertising Club has been conferred the prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT Kharagpur. The previous awardees included Sundar Pichai, Arvind Kejriwal etc.

     

    The concluding part of his citation reads: “In recognition of his significant contribution as a brand strategist and exemplary works in media and communication, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has decided to honour him with the Distinguished Alumnus Award on the occasion of the 68th convocation of the institute.”

     

    Reacting to the award, Sinha said: “There’s nothing more gratifying than being recognised by your own alma mater. IIT Kharagpur has shaped me as an individual. I will forever be indebted to my professors and my friends from IIT Kharagpur for their contributions in my life and career.”

     

    Sinha has a B Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.

     

  • AGM held on September 13, MC members elected unopposed

    Partha Sinha is Ad Club President, again

    By Our Staff

     

    Partha Sinha
    Partha Sinha

    The Advertising Club announced the Managing Committee for 2022-2023, at its 68th Annual General Meeting. Partha Sinha, President – Response Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., has been re-elected to lead the body.  Managing Committee members were elected unopposed.

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    Speaking about the appointment, Sinha said: “I am honoured to be re-elected as the President of The Advertising Club. In spite of being extraordinarily challenging, the last 24 months of the pandemic gave us an opportunity to innovate and deliver some of the most impactful engagement initiatives. From the first-ever online edition of the Effie Awards that created a new benchmark for virtual events and the in-person Emvies that was attended by more than 1000 media enthusiasts, to raising the bar on Abby’s Awards by associating with the One Show and collaborating with the United Nations on Unstereotype Alliance – the team exemplified excellence with each activity. I am thankful to the team we’ve worked with and look forward to working closely with them again to take The Advertising Club to newer heights.”

     

    The officebearers of The Advertising Club for 2022-2023 are:

    1. Partha Sinha:  President

    2. Rana Barua:  Vice President

    3. Shashi Sinha:  Secretary

    4. Mitrajit Bhattacharya:  Joint Secretary

    5. Dr Bhaskar Das:  Treasurer

     

    Also in the managing committee are:

    1. Prasanth Kumar

    2. Vikram Sakhuja

    3. Ajay Kakar

    4. Debabrata Mukherjee

    5. Rahul Johri

    6. Aditya Swamy

    7. Manasi Narasimhan

     

    In addition, a few industry professionals have been co-opted in the MC:

    1. Punitha Arumugam

    2. Sonia Huria

    3. Pradeep Dwivedi

     

    Partho Dasgupta will continue as a member of the Managing Committee as the Immediate Past President.

     

    In a communique, the Ad Club has also given a list of industrypersons who will “continue to bring value to The Advertising Club through their expertise and deep understanding of the respective industry segments”:

    1. Avinash Pant

    2. Raj Nayak

    3. Ajay Chandwani

    4. Sapangeet Rajwant

    5. Namrata Tata

    6. Rathi Gangappa

    7. Sidharth Rao

    8. Alok Lall

    9. Vikas Khanchandani

    10. Malcolm Raphael