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MEC adds more Reliance companies to its kitty
MUMBAI: MEC India, GroupM’s media agency, has expanded its client portfolio with the inclusion of Reliance Group companies – Reliance Capital (includes Reliance General Insurance, Reliance Life Insurance, Reliance Mutual Fund and Reliance Commercial Finance), Reliance Infrastructure, Reliance Power and Reliance Energy.
The agency already handles the media business for Reliance Communications, Reliance Net Connect and Reliance Digital TV.
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The accounts will be serviced out of MEC India’s Mumbai office.
On the new addition, MEC India managing director T Gangadhar said, “The team at MEC India is eagerly looking forward to provide excellence in crafting and executing customised integrated solutions across its suite of services. MEC India has shared a long standing relationship with various companies in the Reliance Group and our objective will be to provide superior assistance with media, analytics, content, activation and digital media services, as we have been doing with the award winning RCOM mandate in the past.”
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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.
