Ajay Kakar and Vikram Sakhuja to head Effies 2015

Earlier this year, both Kakar and Sakhuja were also inducted as the new office bearers of The Advertising Club

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Mumbai | October 27, 2015

Ajay Kakar and Vikram Sakhuja

The Advertising Club today announced the appointment of Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer, Aditya Birla Group - Financial Services, as the Chairperson and Vikram Sakhuja, Group CEO, Madison Media & OOH, as the Co-chair for this year's Effies. The awards ceremony will be held at the sea-side lawns of Mumbai's Hotel Taj Land's End on January 15, 2016.

Earlier this year, Ajay Kakar and Vikram Sakhuja were also inducted as the new office bearers of The Advertising Club. While Vikram Sakhuja was elected as the Secretary, Ajay Kakar was elected as the Joint Secretary.

Effies is the only awards that provide recognition to campaigns for their direct impact on return on investments for a brand at the market place with special attention given to effectiveness and results. In its 15th year, Effies will celebrate not only the advertising agency behind the campaign, but also the client.

Raj Nayak

Commenting on their appointment, Raj Nayak, President of The Advertising Club and CEO – COLORS, said, “The Effies is an institution by itself giving due recognition to campaigns that engage consumers thereby furthering a brand's promise and proposition. I would like to congratulate Ajay Kakar and Vikram Sakhuja for this new project that they will be leading. The entire advertising community looks forward to the Effies and I am certain that they will strengthen its credibility within the industry.”

Speaking on his appointment as the Chairperson, Kakar said, “Over the past 4 years that I have Chaired the Effies, I have seen a growing support and participation. Every year has broken the record entries and number of participating agencies, from the previous year.? I believe this demonstrates the underlying need and demand for marketing campaigns that are not only creative, but more importantly, work for the brand and business. And I am confident that this year's Effies will again beat last year's record. And be even bigger and better.”

Sakhuja added, “For me it is imperative for advertising to drive demand and strengthen brand value. It is therefore an honour to be part of the Effies which is the undisputed champion of effectiveness in India and worldwide.”

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