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MTV, Creative Review to launch global competition on Aids impact
MUMBAI: In a bid to broaden the scope of its HIV Aids Staying Alive campaign MTV Networks International has announced its first-ever partnership with publication Creative Review.
The two patries have partnered on a global public service announcement (PSA) competition. The competition, which launches in the July issue of Creative Review challenges the creative community worldwide to submit an original idea for a PSA focused on the impact of HIV/Aids on women and girls. According to Unaids, women account for nearly 50 per cent of all new HIV infections in the world today.
Entrants (individuals or a creative team) will be asked to submit a script, storyboard or concept board and CV for consideration by the MTV and Creative Review judges. The winning idea will be funded by MTV and produced under the supervision of MTV Networks International senior VP creative Cristian Jofre . The spot will air across MTV’s 44 channels worldwide from 1 December 2005 – World Aids Day.
The winning entry will also be streamed on the Staying Alive website – www.staying-alive.org, which is available in 10 languages. In addition, MTV will offer the spot rights-free, at no cost to all broadcasters worldwide to get critical HIV prevention messages out to the widest audience possible.
Creative Review will highlight the partnership in several issues over the coming months with a follow up profile of the winning creator/producer in December. The winning spot will also be included on a special Creative Review DVD in January.
Creative Review editor, Patrick Burgoyne says, “Creative Review is delighted to be partnering with MTV on such a worthwhile project. With our readership and MTV’s proven ability to address important social issues we are confident that some truly inspiring ideas will result.”
Creative Review is a monthly magazine for visual communication. It has subscribers in over 80 countries,. it brings to readers new work and inspiring new ideas each and every month in graphic design, advertising, music videos, interactive media and all related crafts.
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VZY appoints Wilson Pereira as Head of Marketing
Seasoned marketer joins to drive brand growth and full-funnel strategies.
MUMBAI: Wilson Pereira just zoomed into VZY’s marketing driver’s seat because when you need someone who’s scaled brands from Rapido to Newton School, you don’t just hire talent, you recruit momentum. VZY has appointed Wilson Pereira as head of VZY marketing, bringing on board a marketing professional with over 16 years of experience across consumer tech and media-tech organisations.
Pereira brings deep expertise in brand marketing, full-funnel growth systems and high-impact campaign creation. He has played a key role in scaling brands and leading category-creation journeys, most recently at Rapido, and previously held leadership roles at Groupm, 9XM, Zoomcar and Newton School.
The appointment strengthens VZY’s marketing leadership as the company continues to expand its presence in the competitive digital and consumer tech space.
With Wilson at the wheel, VZY isn’t just shifting gears, it’s accelerating toward new heights, blending sharp strategy with the kind of creative horsepower that turns brands into destinations. Welcome aboard.
