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Universal McCann inks deal with DoubleClick in US
NEW YORK: DoubleClick, a leading provider of tools for advertisers, web publishers and direct marketers has announced an exclusive US-based ad management and media planning agreement with Universal McCann, one of the world’s largest media services companies.
Under the terms of the agreement, DoubleClick will be the preferred ad management and media planning provider for all Universal McCann Interactive offices including New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and its affiliates including Zentropy Partners Midwest and Temerlin McClain.
DART for Advertisers and MediaVisor, a hosted, web-based campaign management workflow solution, will be the preferred solutions for Universal McCann and its affiliates. As part of this relationship, Universal McCann will recommend both DoubleClick’s DART for Advertisers and MediaVisor solutions to any clients for whom the company implements third party ad serving.
DoubleClick’s tools will help Universal McCann increase their online advertising efficiency and effectiveness by streamlining the ad management process and will provide insightful return-on-investment reporting.
DoubleClick provides comprehensive online advertising solutions to more than 380 advertisers and agencies, including all of the top ten global advertising agencies. DART for Advertisers is a hosted advertising management and serving solution, designed to help marketers reach their online goals efficiently and effectively. Additionally, DoubleClick also offers DART for Publishers and DART Enterprise ad serving solutions that help publishers monetise their content and generate revenue.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
