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Ad Club modifies Effie 2015 Awards format
MUMBAI: The Advertising Club, which will be holding the Effie 2015 Awards on 27 January, 2016, has drawn up a slew of changes to the same keeping in tune with the changing times.
For the first time, entries can now be submitted online. As an acknowledgement to the increasing importance of the startup ecosystem in India, a new category called ‘New Product or Service – Best Campaign for a Start-up’ has been introduced.
The Digital Campaign category too has been redefined into the Integrated Marketing Category – a tacit nod to the evolution of the digital platform as an inclusion rather than extension of an ad campaign.
The growing economic influence of small town India came to the fore as the erstwhile Rural Marketing category has been rechristened as Small Town and Rural Marketing Category. Though not renamed, the Healthcare Category also underwent a redefining exercise, to account for the increasing diversity of the segment. Barring the Best Ongoing Campaign, all other categories will now be eligible to compete for the Grand Effie.
Commenting on these improvements, The Advertising Club president Raj Nayak said, “The Effies is the award that recognizes advertising effectiveness. To be able to do justice to its purpose, it is imperative that we recognize and integrate the changing landscape of advertising in India with the rules of the award. I am confident that the modifications that we’ve introduced this year will further streamline the purpose of Effies with the ground realities of advertising in India.”
2015 Awards chairman Ajay Kakar added, “The advertising industry has grown from strength to strength since its inception in India. Not only has our industry grown in volume but also in terms of geographical spread. It is in recognition of this reality that, for the first time, Effie India will be organizing the first round of judging at Bangalore besides Mumbai & Delhi.”
2015 Awards co-chairman Vikram Sakhuja opined, “What’s new in Effies is your work. Celebrate the fact that you did something creative, analytical, but always accountable. We love madness but love the method underlying even more. If you’ve done something that made you proud chances are we would love to see it. Let it rip.”
The Effie 2015 Awards will be held at the Seaside Lawns, Hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai. Campaigns that ran in India from 1 October, 2014 to 30 September, 2015 (12 months) are eligible for entry.
MUMBAI: Not every bright idea lights up the room, sometimes it’s the wrong wattage turning your cosy nook into a glaring interrogation cell. Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. is flipping the switch on that mindset with its fresh integrated campaign, ‘Every Space Bright & Right with Crompton Lights’, unveiled on 18 February 2026. The core message? Homes aren’t one-trick ponies anymore, they’re offices, chill zones, kitchens, and entertainment hubs yet lighting decisions still boil down to “brighter is better”, leaving glare, shadows, and mismatched vibes in their wake.
The campaign calls out the overlooked truth, every space deserves illumination that fits its purpose, not a blanket blast of lumens. It nudges consumers away from generic brightness towards thoughtful choices that enhance comfort, mood, and function whether warm decorative glow for family dinners, focused task lights for cooking, softer ambient for bedrooms, or welcoming outdoor spots for the entrance.
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. chief marketing officer Tanmay Prusty put it plainly, “At Crompton, we start with a clear understanding of how consumers live today. Homes are no longer static spaces, they have become workplaces, entertainment hubs, and places to unwind. Yet, lighting is still often chosen only on the basis of brightness. Through this campaign, we are encouraging consumers to think beyond brightness and choose lighting that is aligned to the purpose of every space.”
To hammer the point home, Crompton dropped a striking short film crafted with generative AI. It opens on familiar domestic scenes dinner chaos under harsh overheads, dim entrances that feel unwelcoming then rewinds the tape with purpose-matched upgrades, balanced living-room warmth, kitchen precision, bedroom calm, and outdoor flair. The reel wraps with product highlights and the tagline, driving home how Crompton’s broad indoor-plus-outdoor portfolio (think advanced features, intuitive designs) can transform everyday experiences.
Amplification is going big, digital, OOH, print, cinema, influencer tie-ups, plus eye-catching large-format branding at key South India airports. It’s a full-court press to reach urban and emerging households rethinking their lighting game.
Whether you’re binge-watching in the dark or squinting over a recipe, this campaign’s reminder is spot on: the right light doesn’t just brighten a room, it makes the space feel right. In a world of smart homes, why settle for dumb lighting?
