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Ad:tech announces date, agenda for 2017
MUMBAI: International marketing ad advertising event ad:tech will be held on 9-10 March, 2017 at The Leela Ambience Hotel and Residences, Gurugram. The two day conference and exhibition, to be held in New Delhi on 9th and 10th March, will bring together technology and media communities to share new ways of thinking, build strong partnerships, and define new strategies to compete in an ever-changing marketplace
The theme of ad:tech 2017 is “Accelerating The Evolution”, to keep pace with the transformative changes currently refining the landscape of technology, marketing and media. . The last edition ofad:tech saw over 6500 attendees, 150+ Speakers including 6 Global Keynotes, 50+ Conference Breakout Sessions and the biggest exhibition featuring 90+ companies and an Innovation Zone with the latest disruptive technology in digital marketing.
Commenting on the launch Comexposium India country MD Jaswant said, ‘We are excited to bring the 7th edition of the biggest advertising and marketing technology platform in the world to India. The new ad:tech is hoping to be well timed to harness the enthusiasm for the kind of tech innovation in the area of marketing and advertising owing to an exponential rise of the digital sector in India over the past few years. Witnessing this boom, we believe that, now is the time to ‘Accelerate the Evolution’ and discuss avenues through which brands can enhance the efficiency of businesses thereby helping them deliver the right experience for their customers. The response of last editions has been exceptional and we are confident that this time around it will be bigger and better.”
ad:tech 2017 will house industry’s most highly coveted keynote speakers from all walks of advertising and marketing. sharing their knowledge on marketing technology with major tracks of IoT, science of creating Content and its distribution, platform and screen amiable strategies, Data Analytics & Insights, Evolving Marketing Technologies and eCommerce & Mobile. Further, it will be host to modern marketing and media community, source suppliers to network with industry players making it an apt place for networking.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.







