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Red FM weaves shows around IIFA Awards 2005
MUMBAI: 93.5 RED FM, a part of the India Today Group, has lined up a slew of shows on the occasion of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards 2005 to be held in Amsterdam from 9 to 11 June. This is the third year in succession that RED FM has associated with the IIFA awards.
The winners of a contest held on RED FM will attend the awards night at Amsterdam. Also slated are interviews with the nominated stars, special segments on top contenders and much more, states an official release.
Speaking of RED FM’s association with IIFA 2005, COO Abraham Thomas said, “We are extremely happy to be part of the IIFA Awards once again this year. Red has always been the station of choice for the biggest events and blockbusters for listeners and advertisers. Listeners can look forward to yet another innovative radio broadcast of IIFA this year.”
Says national programming head Vehrnon Ibrahim, “We received an overwhelming response to our initiatives on IIFA last year and expect a similar response this year as well”
Adds marketing manager Asha Ambike, “Bringing the IIFA action to its listeners is part of Red FM’s constant effort to keep listeners tuned in to all that’s latest and happening in the world of movies, music, events and entertainment.”
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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.
