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Miq partners with Happydemics for India ad effectiveness push
Programmatic leader teams up with measurement platform to link media spend to real brand impact.
MUMBAI: Miq just found its perfect match because when programmatic muscle meets consumer sentiment, even the data starts blushing. Miq, a global programmatic leader, has announced a strategic marketing partnership with Happydemics, the global ad effectiveness and brand measurement platform. The collaboration in the Indian market aims to bridge the gap between real consumer sentiment and data-led media decisions.
As media planning grows more complex in 2026, brands are seeking deeper understanding beyond traditional performance metrics, especially for emerging channels like CTV. The partnership combines Miq India’s advanced media intelligence and activation capabilities with Happydemics’ consumer-centric measurement solutions.
This enables advertisers to connect media delivery to shifts in brand perception across key metrics such as familiarity, consideration and preference in a consistent and comparable way. By integrating feedback from exposed audiences, brands can better understand true campaign effectiveness and refine strategies in real time.
After conducting 48 key measurements using Happydemics, Miq was found to consistently outperform ad recall performance and overall impact score, landing in the top 10 per cent of industry benchmarks.
Miq chief commercial officer India Varun Mohan said, “Impactful measurement is at the core of how brands evaluate success today. This collaboration adds another layer of credibility and transparency to campaign evaluation.”
Happydemics chief marketing officer Virginie Chesnais added, “By combining MiQ India’s media expertise with our cross-channel brand lift solution, we can optimise brand outcomes and drive full-funnel growth at scale.”
The partnership builds on existing global collaborations between MiQ and Happydemics in France, the United Kingdom, Canada and now Southeast Asia. The India focus will support advertisers navigating evolving consumer behaviours while enabling the exchange of best practices across markets.
In a world drowning in metrics, MiQ and Happydemics are reminding brands that the real ROI isn’t just in clicks, it’s in the hearts and minds that actually remember your name.
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Goafest 2026 registrations now open at early bird rates
South Asia’s top advertising festival returns to Goa in May with fresh ideas and big conversations.
MUMBAI: Goafest is back and this time it’s not just calling for entries, it’s calling for everyone who wants to stay ahead of the creative curve. Delegate registrations for the 19th edition of Goafest, South Asia’s premier festival celebrating creativity and advertising excellence, are now open. Early Bird rates are available until 30 April 2026. The festival will take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon. It promises a dynamic line-up of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities designed to spark fresh perspectives and meaningful industry connections.
Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) president Srinivasan K. Swamy said, “Goafest continues to be a defining platform for the advertising and marketing community, bringing together diverse voices from across the ecosystem.”
Goafest 2026 co-chairman of the organising committee Mohit Joshi added, “Each year, Goafest creates an environment that encourages collaboration and connection across the industry.”
Goafest is co-hosted by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC). The event has established itself as one of the most anticipated gatherings in the advertising and marketing calendar, offering professionals a space to exchange ideas, learn from leaders and celebrate outstanding work.
In the fast-moving world of creativity, where trends change faster than campaign deadlines, Goafest remains the annual pit-stop where the industry catches its breath, swaps stories and leaves inspired ready to create the next big idea.
