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O&M wins CLIO Network of the Year for 4th consecutive year
MUMBAI: Ogilvy & Mather was named Network of the Year at the 56th Annual CLIO Awards held recently at the American Museum of Natural History. This is the fourth consecutive year the O&M network has topped the CLIOs.
“Great creative should engage, challenge, celebrate and educate. Ogilvy & Mather continues to set the bar very high with work that encompasses these characteristics time and time again. Congratulations to the entire team on a fourth consecutive CLIO Network of the Year win,” said CLIO president Nicole Purcell.
The Grand CLIO for Print went to the campaign “It Happens Here” on behalf of the anti-female genital mutilation organisation 28 Too Many, which also was named Advertiser of the Year, while the Grand CLIO for Direct was awarded for the Burger King “Proud Whopper” campaign.
In addition to the two Grand CLIOs, the awards included 10 Gold, 27 Silver, 23 Bronze and 24 Shortlists across the categories of social media, audio and film technique, branded content, branded entertainment, direct, innovative, design, out of home, integrated, engagement, experiential, print and film. O&M was also awarded three Silver Healthcare CLIOs in the design, direct, and out of home categories.
O&M worldwide chief creative officer Tham Khai Meng said, “I am delighted the work and results produced by Ogilvy & Mather agencies around the world on behalf of our clients have once again been recognized by our peers, the judges, and CLIOs. We couldn’t have done it without the verve of our talented people and the huge support of our courageous clients.”
Gerry Human, chief creative officer of Ogilvy & Mather London, which led the creation of “It Happens Here,” added, “Thank you CLIOs. I hope these awards inspire even more people to reach out and help 28 Too Many in their brave fight against this horrendous crime inflicted on young girls across the world. Please go to their site and donate.”
Anselmo Ramos, chief creative officer and founder of David, a WPP company that is part of the Ogilvy & Mather network, said of the “Proud Whopper” campaign that his agency created, “Proud Whopper is young, smart and brave work. I thank our client for being fearless in helping to bring its message to life, our team for creating it and the CLIOs for celebrating it.”
The CLIO Awards is one of the world’s most recognized international awards competitions for advertising, design, digital and communication.
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Goafest 2026 set for 20–22 May in Goa
South Asia’s marquee advertising festival returns with ABBY Awards powered by One Show and promises bigger conversations on creativity and innovation
GOA: The advertising industry’s annual pilgrimage is locked in. The 19th edition of Goafest will take place in Goa from 20 to 22 May 2026, bringing together the biggest names in advertising, media and marketing for three days of ideas, networking and celebration.
Announced jointly by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC), the festival will once again host the ABBY Awards powered by One Show 2026 — widely regarded as the region’s most coveted creative honours — recognising outstanding work across advertising and media.
Launched in 2006, Goafest has evolved into the industry’s marquee gathering, drawing more than 2,000 professionals each year. Beyond the awards, the event has become a forum for big debates, future-facing ideas and the occasional industry soul-searching.
Srinivasan K Swamy, president of the Advertising Agencies Association of India, said the festival remains a crucible for industry thought and collaboration. “Goafest has always been a melting pot of ideas, creativity and camaraderie. We aim to spark new conversations, fresh perspectives and fuel the future of advertising and marketing. It is an occasion for the industry to come together, celebrate excellence and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our craft.”
Dheeraj Sinha, president of The Advertising Club, underlined the legacy of the ABBY Awards, now in their 57th year. “Goafest has always been synonymous with creativity, collaboration and industry excellence. The ABBY Awards powered by One Club continue to push boundaries and set new creative benchmarks year after year. In its 57th year, the awards continue to raise the bar, and this year’s edition will be even more inspiring, bringing together the brightest minds in the industry.”
For organisers, the festival has grown beyond a calendar event. Jaideep Gandhi, vice president of AAAI and chairman of the Goafest 2026 organising committee and founder of Another Idea, said the property has become a legacy for the industry. “In its 19th year, Goafest is no longer just an event — it is a legacy we are privileged to carry forward. It is a unifying force that brings together the various industry associations across advertising and marketing under one roof. I am deeply grateful to the stalwarts who envisioned this remarkable property, and it is heartening that some of them continue to be actively involved in its journey.”
The organisers promise that the upcoming edition will dial things up a notch. Mohit Joshi, co-chair of the Goafest 2026 organising committee and chief executive officer of Havas Media India, said the festival is gearing up for a bigger, more immersive format. “Over the past 18 editions, Goafest has evolved into a premier platform that celebrates creativity, innovation and the dynamic transformation of our industry. This year Goafest will be more impactful than ever. It will introduce new formats, immersive engagements and high-calibre discussions that have never been done before.”
“With a larger scale, an inspiring line-up of speakers and a focus on cutting-edge ideas,” Joshi added, “Goafest 2026 is set to redefine the way our industry comes together to learn, collaborate and celebrate.”
Co-hosted by the Advertising Agencies Association of India and The Advertising Club, the festival continues to position itself as South Asia’s premier advertising gathering — where ideas collide, creativity gets crowned and the industry takes a long, hard look at where it is headed next.
