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ZEE Rishtey Awards 2024 set to dazzle with Danube Properties as exclusive title sponsor
Mumbai: With the festival of colours around the corner, Zee TV, the flagship channel of one of India’s leading media and entertainment conglomerates, is gearing up to paint the town in vibrant hues as it announces the much-awaited annual gala, the Zee Rishtey Awards 2024. This year’s edition promises to be a spectacle of unparalleled grandeur, celebrating the cherished relationships viewers have with their favourite Zee TV characters. In sync with the spirit of Holi, the awards ceremony will bring families together for love, joy, laughter and heartfelt celebrations.
Zee Rishtey Awards recognises and honours the outstanding contributions of actors, directors, producers, creative teams and technicians. This year, as the Zee Kutumb unites to celebrate familial bonds, viewers can expect a mesmerizing showcase of talent, with their favourite stars setting the stage ablaze through spectacular dance performances.
What sets this year apart is the extraordinary level of advertiser interest, with the prestigious title sponsorship secured by Danube Properties, Dubai. This marks a historic first-time association between Zee TV and Danube Properties, an award-winning developer in the Middle East, and is a testament to the event’s ever-growing significance and appeal.
ZEE chief growth officer – advertisement revenue Ashish Sehgal, expressed his enthusiasm about the milestone collaboration, saying, “The Zee Rishtey Awards hold a very special place in the hearts of millions of our viewers. While we take the grand celebrations to the zenith this year, we are thrilled to welcome Danube Properties, Dubai as our title sponsor for the first time. Their commitment and support speak volumes about the event’s unmatched popularity, legacy and reach. Together, we look forward to create a memorable and captivating experience for our audience and partners alike.”
Danube Group founder and chairman Rizwan Sajan highlighted the strategic significance of associating with Zee Rishtey Awards, “At Danube Group, we believe in the power of communication, and we strive to achieve that through impactful collaborations. Zee Rishtey Awards is a perfect combination of being an excellent platform to connect and entertain Indian audiences globally. Indians accounted for the highest investments in Dubai and Danube Properties in 2023. Our exclusive payment plan of 1% EMI per month with fully furnished homes and 40 plus amenities made it possible for thousands of Indians from anywhere in the world to own a home in Dubai. This partnership is aimed at making homeownership more accessible. This is not just about visibility; but about creating conversations with families across the globe.”
Apart from Danube Properties as the title sponsor, Zee Rishtey Awards 2024 boasts of a prestigious lineup of sponsors, including the co-powered by partners Cadbury Dairy Milk, Himalaya Turmeric Face Wash, and Colgate. The event’s support extends further with Special Partners Smith & Jones Pasta Masala and Rajdhani Poha, while Bandhan Bank takes the spotlight as the official Banking Partner. The show’s allure is further enhanced by the Trusted Partnership with Garnier Color Naturals and the Associate Sponsorship from Reli Spray, collectively reflecting a dynamic collaboration of industry leaders in this celebrated awards ceremony.
Zee Rishtey Awards 2024, promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment, glamour, and celebration. As the countdown begins, Zee TV invites viewers to join the festivities and revel in the magic of relationships, all set to unfold on the grand stage of the Zee Rishtey Awards. The awards ceremony will be telecast on Sunday, 10 March at 7 pm.
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Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
