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Conan O’Brien to host the 2014 MTV Movie Awards
MUMBAI: You might think that the Oscars were the end of awards season, but Conan O’Brien begs to differ. That’s because MTV has just announced that the late night personality is hosting the 2014 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, 13 April 2014.
“Well, I’m proud to announce that, I, Conan O’Brien, will realise my life-long dream of hosting the 2014 MTV Movie Awards,” O’Brien said.
In a little over a month, Conan will take Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on MTV to deliver the golden popcorn and celebrate the year’s best movies and performances. The 2014 MTV Movie Awards will also feature exclusive sneak previews of the summer’s most anticipate movies with never-before seen footage and previews.
Before all of that fun can get underway, there has to be some nominees, right. Well, MTV has got that covered too. You can find out which films, actors, actresses, kisses and villains will compete for golden popcorns on 6 March at when nominations for the 2014 MTV Movie Awards go live on MovieAwards.MTV.com.
Hosting a big award show isn’t exactly a new gig for Conan. He hosted the Emmy Awards in 2002 and 2006. Be sure to check back on Thursday, 6 March to find out which movies will vie for golden popcorns at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards.
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Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
