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Cricket Country Box Cricket League roars into action on 17 and 18 February 2024
Mumbai: IndiaDotcom Digital Private Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Cricket Country Box Cricket League, slated to take place on 17th and 18th February 2024, at the prestigious Fuzolo in Gurugram. This on-ground event promises to redefine the cricketing landscape with its unique blend of sporting prowess and entertainment.
The upcoming Cricket Country Box Cricket League redefines sporting entertainment through innovative elements that promise an unforgettable experience. By employing tennis balls, the tournament maintains a high-paced and dynamic gameplay, prioritizing safety without compromising excitement. With umpires and digital scoring systems in place, the integrity of each match is upheld, ensuring fairness and accuracy throughout.
Featuring eight elite teams representing prominent media agencies such as Group M, Madison, Havas Media, InnOcean, Zenith Optimedia, Wavemaker, OMD, and Dentsu. The tournament will showcase thrilling encounters across seven matches. With a knockout format and matches spanning 10 overs in the round stages and 15 overs in the semi-finals and finals, spectators can expect edge-of-the-seat action from start to finish.
Beyond the thrilling matches, the league also caters to a diverse audience, offering a range of engaging activities and tantalizing food and beverage options. This thoughtful approach aims to enhance the overall spectator experience, making the Cricket Country Box Cricket League a must-attend event for fans of all ages.
Essel Group CTIO Idris Loya lauded the initiative, stating, “In the Cricket Country Box Cricket League, the amalgamation of sportsmanship and entertainment unfolds like a thrilling rafting adventure, captivating players and spectators alike. This initiative epitomizes a harmonious blend, propelling cricket to unprecedented heights while championing the values of respect and teamwork. With each match, the league sets a new standard for sportsmanship, fostering an environment where the essence of fair play resonates with every stroke and every cheer.”
Zee Media Corporation Ltd marketing head Anindya Khare further highlighted, “We strongly believe in championing sports culture and enriching community engagement through dynamic experiences. The Cricket Country Box Cricket League embodies our commitment to providing innovative entertainment that unites the media fraternity. As we embark on this journey, we aim not only to entertain but also to inspire unity and camaraderie within our community, showcasing the enduring impact of shared sporting experiences.”
On-ground integrations such as brand logo presence on team jerseys and boundary branding will provide sponsors with valuable visibility. Additionally, promotional efforts encompass editorial articles, interview videos, reels, match highlights, live commentary, and live streaming on Cricket Country’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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Publicis Brazil’s creative chief Mauro Ramalho lands the jury chair at Abby Awards 2026
Mauro Ramalho brings 25 years of global advertising firepower to the new creative commerce, use of data and B2B category at Goafest
GOA: The Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club and The One Show, has appointed Mauro Ramalho, chief creative officer of Publicis Brazil, as jury chair for its newly launched creative commerce, use of data and B2B category. The announcement, made on 18 March, signals the awards’ intent to bring serious international muscle to a category that sits squarely at the intersection of creativity and commercial performance.
Ramalho is not a name that needs much introduction in global advertising circles. Over 25 years spanning three countries, he has worked at some of the industry’s most creatively restless addresses. At AKQA in San Francisco, he worked across McDonald’s, Nike, Fox, Target, Kraft Foods and GAP, and helped lead “The Lost Ring” for McDonald’s, one of the first alternate reality campaigns and among the most awarded projects of its era. He later moved to Organic in Toronto, bridging the Detroit and Toronto offices on Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler, before spending over a decade building CUBOCC into one of Brazil’s most iconic and innovative independent agencies, which subsequently joined the IPG network.
A stint at FCB followed, where Ramalho led integrated work bridging online and offline, before he joined R/GA São Paulo as vice-president and executive creative director, stitching together the São Paulo office with New York, London, Portland and California on global clients including Verizon, Google, Meta, Samsung, American Express and Heineken. He now heads Publicis Brazil as its chief creative officer.
His trophy cabinet includes Clios, Effies, TikTok awards and MMA Smarties, and he has served on juries at the Andys, TikTok and the Lisbon Awards.
The Abby Awards 2026 is scheduled to take place at Goafest 2026 on 20, 21 and 22 May in Goa.
For Indian advertising, landing a jury chair of Ramalho’s calibre for a category built around data-driven creativity and commerce is a statement of ambition. Goafest just raised its own bar.
