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Aidem Ventures appoints Pradeep Hejmadi as CEO
MUMBAI: Aidem Ventures, an independent media consulting and marketing company, has appointed Pradeep Hejmadi as the chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 2018. In his new role, Hejmadi will be spearheading AIDEM’s newest verticals: Aidemtec and AIDEM Sporty. Simultaneously, he will help unlock new partnerships and opportunities in the company’s traditional broadcast sales business.
Talking about his new role, Hejmadi said, “I’m excited to join Aidem Ventures and look forward to working with an extremely talented team. AIDEM is an energetic and dynamic organization that has witnessed tremendous growth over the past few years. My focus will be on spurring exponential growth for the organisation, and leveraging an eclectic team of professionals to convert challenges into profitable business outcomes.”
Aidem Ventures MD Karan Kumar Gupta said, “There couldn’t be a better time for AIDEM to work with someone like Pradeep who has extensive experience and a proven track record in the entertainment space. With the launch of Aidemtec and Aidem Sporty, we have a massive opportunity to capitalize on Pradeep’s experience in pioneering initiatives in the broadcast field. I’m confident that his leadership assets will be valuable for us in the long term.”
Hejmadi brings with him more than 20 years of multi-dimensional experience in the Indian media industry. He has spearheaded and successfully launched profitable initiatives. His previous stints include working with Zee TV, TAM Media Research, MTV Networks India, Turner Broadcasting and Discovery Networks.
Aidem Ventures chairman Ashok Kumar Gupta said, “We are delighted to have Pradeep join us at this pivotal point in the company’s journey.We continue to attract impressive leaders like him who can take our technology and consulting solutions to the broader market and grow our already-robust roster of clients very quickly, thus creating an incredible future for AIDEM.”
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ABBY Awards 2026 names 3 jury chairs across digital, PR and publisher
Aditiya, Dharmaraj and Puri to lead key categories at Goafest 2026
MUMBAI: The Ad Club has announced the appointment of PG Aditiya, Deepshikha Dharmaraj and Pavita Puri as jury chairs for the Digital, PR and Publisher categories respectively at the ABBY Awards 2026, powered by The One Club and The One Show.
The awards are set to take place during Goafest 2026 from May 20 to 22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, bringing together some of the biggest names in advertising and marketing.
PG Aditiya, founder and CCO at Talented, will chair the Digital jury. A former chief creative officer at Dentsu Webchutney, he now leads Talented, an employee-owned independent agency known for its unconventional structure and award-winning work for brands such as Meta, Google, Britannia and Tanishq. The agency has also been recognised as a global ‘Best Place to Work’ by Campaign magazine for two consecutive years.
In the PR category, Deepshikha Dharmaraj, CEO at Burson Group India, brings over three decades of experience in public relations and integrated communications. She oversees multiple entities including Burson Genesis, GCI Health India and Hill & Knowlton India. Known for her strategic counsel and leadership, Dharmaraj has also served as president of industry bodies such as PRCAI and PAFI, and has been a jury member at global platforms including Cannes PR Lions and D&AD Awards.
Pavita Puri, chief brand and marketing officer at The Indian Express Group, will chair the Publisher category. With over 15 years of leadership experience, she has been instrumental in driving the group’s transition into a digital-first media powerhouse, overseeing brands such as The Indian Express, Financial Express, Loksatta and Jansatta. Her earlier stints in advertising include roles at Rediffusion and Lowe India, where she handled marquee clients across sectors.
The appointments reflect a strong mix of creative, communications and media expertise, underscoring the awards’ focus on recognising excellence across evolving industry segments.
As the industry gears up for Goafest, the ABBY Awards 2026 promise to spotlight standout work, with seasoned leaders at the helm of jury deliberations shaping the benchmark for creative excellence.
