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AdClub’s M.Ad Quiz is scheduled for Saturday 14 Dec 2024 at 6:30 pm
MUMBAI: It may be called M.Ad. But the focus at the Ad Club’s M.Ad Quiz is not on the insanity of advertising, rather it is on the celebration of human ingenuity. Scheduled for Saturday 14 December 2024 at 6.30 pm at The Great Room, Four Seasons Hotel, Worli, Mumbai, this event invites participants to unleash their creativity and passion for knowledge in a fun-filled evening led by the legendary Derek O’Brien, a master quiz host.
This quiz involves participants from the media, advertising, and marketing industries, as well as curious professionals from various sectors, including business school students. The program promises exciting prizes from leading brands, ensuring enjoyment for both participants and the audience. Winners can look forward to prizes such as an Ampere Electric Scooter, IFB washing machines, microwaves, and products from renowned brands like Britannia, Godrej Consumer Products, and Nestle.
Co-powered by Radio City and Zing, with Mainland China as the associate sponsor, the M.Ad Quiz reaffirms The Ad Club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting creativity.
The Ad Club president Rana Barua stated, “The M.Ad Quiz is a testament to The Ad Club’s unwavering commitment to nurturing young professionals and creating platforms that inspire creativity and curiosity. With the legendary Derek O’Brien at the helm, this coveted quiz celebrates the brilliance of young minds and fosters connections that transcend industries.”
Teams will consist of two members, and each team can bring five cheerleaders at no additional cost. The final six teams selected will compete on stage during the final session. Organisations can enter multiple teams.
Entry Fee for Participation:
1 Team Entry: Rs. 2000- plus 18% GST (total Rs. 2360/- for two team members and five cheerleaders)
Donor Passes:
1 Gold Member: Rs. 650
2 Silver Member: Rs. 850
3 Ad Club Senior Citizen Member: Rs. 500
The event will conclude with cocktails and dinner.
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Publicis Brazil’s creative chief Mauro Ramalho lands the jury chair at Abby Awards 2026
Mauro Ramalho brings 25 years of global advertising firepower to the new creative commerce, use of data and B2B category at Goafest
GOA: The Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club and The One Show, has appointed Mauro Ramalho, chief creative officer of Publicis Brazil, as jury chair for its newly launched creative commerce, use of data and B2B category. The announcement, made on 18 March, signals the awards’ intent to bring serious international muscle to a category that sits squarely at the intersection of creativity and commercial performance.
Ramalho is not a name that needs much introduction in global advertising circles. Over 25 years spanning three countries, he has worked at some of the industry’s most creatively restless addresses. At AKQA in San Francisco, he worked across McDonald’s, Nike, Fox, Target, Kraft Foods and GAP, and helped lead “The Lost Ring” for McDonald’s, one of the first alternate reality campaigns and among the most awarded projects of its era. He later moved to Organic in Toronto, bridging the Detroit and Toronto offices on Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler, before spending over a decade building CUBOCC into one of Brazil’s most iconic and innovative independent agencies, which subsequently joined the IPG network.
A stint at FCB followed, where Ramalho led integrated work bridging online and offline, before he joined R/GA São Paulo as vice-president and executive creative director, stitching together the São Paulo office with New York, London, Portland and California on global clients including Verizon, Google, Meta, Samsung, American Express and Heineken. He now heads Publicis Brazil as its chief creative officer.
His trophy cabinet includes Clios, Effies, TikTok awards and MMA Smarties, and he has served on juries at the Andys, TikTok and the Lisbon Awards.
The Abby Awards 2026 is scheduled to take place at Goafest 2026 on 20, 21 and 22 May in Goa.
For Indian advertising, landing a jury chair of Ramalho’s calibre for a category built around data-driven creativity and commerce is a statement of ambition. Goafest just raised its own bar.
