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**Mumbai:**
The 10th edition of the IndIAA Awards 2025, presented by the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA), brought together India’s most influential advertisers, agencies, and creative leaders in a grand celebration of storytelling and innovation.
Marking a decade of recognizing excellence, the IndIAA Awards continue to stand apart for honoring co-creators of campaigns and for being judged by India’s most senior marketers. Each year, the awards salute ideas that connect brands with culture, emotion, and purpose.
This year’s partners included Truecaller (Associate Partner), Hybrid (AdTech Partner), and Mediakart, Origin, and News Tamil (Supporting Partners). From bold ideas in digital storytelling to emotionally resonant campaigns, the 2025 winners represented the power of creativity in driving real business impact.
**Insights from the Jury Chairperson**
Arun Srinivas, Jury Chairperson and Managing Director & Country Head, Meta India, said, “It’s been a privilege and an honor to go through hundreds of campaigns across multiple creatives and sectors. It truly is a testament to the creative excellence that our country has always been known for. Having been a marketer on the other side and now working with one of the leading digital platforms, it’s incredible to see how creative excellence has kept pace with changing times.
This year, we also added a digital leg to understand how brands across campaigns are excelling in storytelling — one of the key factors, along with creative quality and messaging clarity, in deciding these awards. It’s great to see both homegrown and new-age brands continuing to achieve their objectives through impactful creative storytelling.”
**Message from the IAA India Chapter President**
Abhishek Karnani, President, IAA India Chapter, addressing the august gathering, said, “The IndIAA Awards have always stood for creative work backed by insight and purpose. What makes them unique is the integrity of the process — real campaigns shortlisted by editors and judged by top advertisers, the very people who approve great ideas every day.
As we celebrate the 10th edition, we’re proud to honour work that not only drives business but uses communication as a force for good. Tonight, we celebrate the power of ideas, the brilliance of execution, and the collaboration that defines Indian advertising.”
Jaideep Gandhi, Vice President IAA India Chapter & Chairperson, IndIAA Awards 2025, added, “It’s been incredibly fulfilling to see the IndIAA Awards grow into one of the most respected recognitions in our industry. What makes us special is the integrity of the process – real campaigns, judged by real clients. As we celebrate the 10th edition, I’m proud that we continue to honour work that blends creativity, effectiveness, and a genuine commitment to being a force for good. Congratulations to all the winners.”
**Celebrating Creative Excellence and Disruption**
The 2025 edition witnessed an evening of pride and prestige as Shilpa Shetty was recognized as the Most Disruptive Brand in the Entertainment Industry by the IAA India Chapter.
Creative powerhouses dominated the event, with leading brands and agencies taking centre stage across 16 categories. Big winners included Hero MotoCorp in Automotives & Accessories, HDFC Mutual Fund in Banking & Finance, Asian Paints in Home Décor & Fittings, Colgate-Palmolive in Personal Care, and Meta in Telecom & Technology.
Other standout winners such as Urban Company, Gabit, Dream11, Tanishq, Swiggy, MakeMyTrip, and Stayfree represented a dynamic mix of homegrown icons and new-age disruptors, each redefining creativity and storytelling in their own space.
Creative agencies like Ogilvy India, Moonshot, DDB Mudra, Lowe Lintas, and Creativeland Asia were among the evening’s top performers, showcasing creative excellence and strategic innovation across multiple categories. Media agencies including Madison Media, Wavemaker, Havas Media, EssenceMediacom, Starcom, and IPG Mediabrands also played a vital role in delivering some of the year’s most memorable campaigns.
**Notable Winners & Campaign Highlights**
– **Consumer Electronics:** Gabit
Team Gabit & Moonshot with presenters Bhawika Chabbra (IAA Mancom Member and Founder, Toaster) & Carol Goyal (IAA Mancom Member and Executive Director, Rediffusion and CEO, Aesthetic Intelligence Lab).
– **Corporate:** ‘Nanhi Kali Lessons from a Footfall’ (Joint Winner)
Team Mahindra & Ogilvy with presenters Pradeep Dwivedi (Honorary Treasurer, IAA Global and Group CEO, Eros Media World PLC), Arun Srinivas (Jury Chairperson, Meta India), and Nick Baughan (Director of Global Agencies, Meta).
– **Entertainment & Media, Gaming:** Dream11
Team Dream11, Tilt Brand Solutions & Zerofifty with presenters Roger Pereira – Past President, IAA India Chapter and Founder, Roger Pereira Communication & Mandeep Malhotra, Founder & CEO, Srishti Media.
– **Home Décor, Infra & Fitting:** ‘Asian Paint Socha Bhi Nahin Hoga’
Team Asian Paint Ltd & Ogilvy.
– **Voice of Change:** Stayfree – ‘#BetaStayfreeLeAana’
Team Kenvue & DDB Mudra with presenters Megha Tata (Past President, IAA India Chapter, Strategic Advisor, Edstead and Co-Chairperson, Women Empowerment Committee, IAA India Chapter) & Nina Jaipuria (Chairperson, Women Empowerment Committee, IAA India Chapter).
**Changemakers For Good Awards**
The Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) felicitated the all-India winners of the ‘Changemakers For Good Awards’ at the IndIAA Awards 2025. These awards honor marketing and advertising efforts that bring about meaningful societal change — focusing not on selling products but on changing our world.
The jury comprised Shreyams Kumar (President, Indian Newspapers Society), Abhishek Karnani (President, IAA India Chapter), Rana Barua (President, The Advertising Club), and Ajay Kakar (Indian Society of Advertisers).
Winners of the four categories were:
– **Advertising:** R K Swamy for ‘Happy Breastfeeding Week – Himalaya Babycare’
– **Innovation:** R K Swamy for ‘Happy Breastfeeding Week – Himalaya Babycare’
– **Government:** Associated Advertising Pvt Ltd for ‘T-Safe Awareness Campaign: Telangana Police – Women Safety Wing’
– **Industry Leader:** Ramesh Narayan Ambareesh Chakraborty, Senior Partner & Executive Creative Director, R K Swamy Ltd
Presenters included Abhishek Karnani (Jury Member, Changemakers for Good India and President, IAA India Chapter), Sangeeta Pendurkar (Jury Member, Changemakers for Good Asia and CEO, Pantaloons & Jaypore, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Limited), and representatives from Associated Advertising Pvt Ltd.
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The IndIAA Awards 2025 truly celebrated the power of ideas, creativity, and purposeful storytelling as the Indian advertising industry continues to evolve and inspire.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/press-release/indiaa-awards-2025-celebrates-a-decade-of-creative-excellence-indias-top-brands-agencies-shine-bright
The Karachi Biennale is set to return in January 2027 for its fifth edition, this time led by curator Noor Ahmed. Since its launch in 2017, the Karachi Biennale has grown into Pakistan’s largest international contemporary art event, transforming the city through exhibitions, public art projects, and education programmes that bring contemporary art to diverse audiences.
For KB27, the Biennale will once again move beyond traditional gallery walls, spreading across Karachi’s schools, parks, and public spaces. The programme will feature commissioned works, site-specific projects, artist residencies, workshops, initiatives for schools and communities, and a series of public talks. The Trust aims to explore new ways of engaging audiences and to document the outcomes for future editions.
Noor Ahmed is an exciting choice as curator. She has collaborated on significant projects, including co-curating *River Landscapes*, a transnational initiative connecting South Asia and Europe through a shared glossary of water. Additionally, she served as Project Director and Lead Curator of the Digital Curation of Lahore and Taxila Museums, Pakistan’s largest museum digitisation programme.
Her relationship with the Biennale dates back to 2019, when she served as Assistant Curator for KB19 and helped deliver exhibitions across Karachi’s public parks, zoo, and botanical gardens.
The Biennale has always sought to expand access to contemporary art, with each edition advancing this mission. Previously curated by Amin Gulgee in 2017, Muhammad Zeeshan in 2019, Faisal Anwar in 2022, and Waheeda Baloch in 2024, the event has steadily strengthened its infrastructure for commissions, exhibition delivery, and education, while deepening public participation across the city.
With Noor Ahmed guiding KB27, the Biennale is poised to continue this growth. The programme will introduce new voices, test fresh formats, and reaffirm Karachi’s role as a hub of contemporary cultural exchange.
Details of the full programme, along with submission deadlines and ticketing information, will be released by the Trust ahead of the January 2027 opening. Stay tuned for updates!
https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1348546-karachi-biennale-2027-noor-ahmed-to-curate-fifth-edition
Mumbai to Host Global Women’s Trade Summit on October 4-5 at The Westin, Powai
Mumbai is gearing up to host the Global Women’s Trade Summit on October 4 and 5 at The Westin, Powai. Organized by the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry (IWFCI) India National Chapter, the event is supported by the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, and the All India Association of Industries as knowledge partners.
A pre-summit meeting took place on Friday evening at the World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, setting the stage for the main event.
**Theme and Objectives**
Under the theme “Women as Catalysts for Global Trade and Economic Growth,” the summit aims to highlight the pivotal role women play in driving international trade and fostering inclusive economic progress.
The platform will feature an engaging lineup of panel discussions, interactive workshops, B2B meetings, and networking opportunities designed to empower women entrepreneurs and professionals.
**Key Highlights**
One of the summit’s standout features will be sessions with women leaders who have excelled in traditionally male-dominated sectors such as mining, minerals, oil, and gas. These trailblazers will share their inspiring journeys of resilience, innovation, and leadership.
Additionally, discussions will focus on how technology and AI-driven tools are transforming businesses to be more sustainable and competitive in the global marketplace.
**Words from Dr Daphne Pillai**
Dr Daphne Pillai, President of IWFCI India, emphasized the significance of the summit:
“The summit is not just a conference; it is a movement to recognize and amplify women’s voices in global trade and enterprise. Through this summit, we aim to provide a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation, enabling women entrepreneurs and professionals to expand their horizons and contribute meaningfully to global economic growth.”
**International Participation and Industry Representation**
Delegates from countries including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, South Africa, India, and the USA will attend the summit. They represent diverse industries such as supply chains, insurance, real estate, hospitality, IT services, law, and finance.
**Commitment to Empowerment**
IWFCI India reiterated that the summit reaffirms its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals as vital contributors to global trade and innovation.
Stay tuned for more updates as Mumbai prepares to welcome women leaders from across the globe to this landmark event.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-to-host-global-womens-trade-summit-this-weekend
**South Africa-West Indies T20I Series Shortened to Three Matches**
*By Parth Dhall | September 30, 2025, 03:47 PM*
South Africa’s upcoming home international T20I series against the West Indies has been shortened from five matches to three. The reduction is due to a scheduling conflict with the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, which necessitates concluding the series earlier than initially planned.
Originally, the five T20Is were scheduled to take place between January 27 and February 6, 2026. However, the series will now wrap up by January 31, marking the start of the support period for the T20 World Cup.
**Venue Changes**
As a result of the revised schedule, two venues have been dropped from the original lineup. Cape Town’s Newlands and Buffalo Park in East London, which were set to host two matches, will no longer be part of the series.
Instead, the three T20Is will be played at Boland Park in Paarl, Centurion’s SuperSport Park, and the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. These matches are slated for January 27, 29, and 31 respectively.
**Special ‘Pink Day’ T20I in Paarl**
With no ODI cricket planned in South Africa for the 2025/26 season, the final T20I of the series will carry special significance. The match held at Boland Park in Paarl will be observed as “Pink Day,” an annual event where the South African team dons pink jerseys.
Pink Day is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for breast cancer treatment and remains a key highlight in South Africa’s home season calendar.
**South Africa’s Packed International Schedule Ahead**
South Africa’s busy international calendar continues to shape their scheduling decisions. The Proteas are currently on an overseas tour that runs until December 19, 2025.
Next month, they will begin their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title defense with a series against Pakistan, which includes Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. Following that, South Africa will embark on an all-format tour to India featuring two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
Looking ahead, South Africa is also set to co-host the 2027 ODI World Cup alongside Zimbabwe and Namibia, adding further excitement to their international cricket commitments.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/south-africa-to-play-three-t20is-against-west-indies/story
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It has been 27 years since the Pittsburgh Steelers played a pre-season game in Croke Park against the Chicago Bears. Back in 1997, Kerry were the All-Ireland Football champions under Paidi O Sé, and Clare were the All-Ireland Hurling champions, captained by the great Anthony Daly.
All these years later, there was certainly a lot of yellow around GAA HQ on Sunday, but instead of the green and yellow of Kerry, it was the iconic black and gold of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over 30,000 fans travelled from the United States to see the first-ever regular-season NFL game to take place in Ireland, all part of the NFL’s mission to grow the game internationally.
This year is bigger than ever, with games in Brazil, three games in London, as well as matches in Berlin and Madrid.
The Steelers’ opponents in Dublin were the Minnesota Vikings, who came into the game with the same record as Pittsburgh—two wins and one loss. Despite losing their young quarterback JJ McCarthy to injury two weeks ago, veteran Carson Wentz stepped in last week, leading the team to a win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
### Game Overview
The game started poorly for the Steelers as quarterback Aaron Rodgers was sacked on the very first play. After a quick three-and-out, the Vikings began to march down the field. Things took a complicated turn when the Steelers appeared to score a touchdown off a fumble recovery. However, the referees ruled the player out of bounds when he fumbled, allowing the Vikings to retain possession. They managed only a field goal, leaving the score 3-0 in favor of Minnesota.
The Steelers responded sharply with a great drive led by Rodgers, ending in a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Kenneth Gainwell.
### Terrible Towels Take Over
The Vikings couldn’t mount a response, and once again Rodgers took the field. He found his best receiver, DK Metcalf, who broke free down the middle for a spectacular 30-yard touchdown run, sending the Steelers fans into a frenzy.
Whether at Acrisure Stadium or Croke Park, the sight of the yellow “Terrible Towels” is enough to unnerve opposing teams. That pressure soon told as Wentz was constantly hounded by the Steelers’ defense, forcing him into a tipped pass that was intercepted by safety DeShon Elliott.
### Celebrity Sightings and Unique Fans
During stoppages—a hallmark of American sports—several celebrities appeared on the big screen, including Steelers superfan and Kerry footballer Paudie Clifford. Connacht and Ireland rugby player Bundee Aki participated in the official coin toss, and legendary Hollywood actor Bill Murray was even spotted in the crowd.
Fans also showed their enthusiasm with unique outfits: one Steelers fan dressed in black armor like a Roman centurion, while a Vikings supporter wore a Mandalorian helmet with Baby Yoda perched on his shoulder.
### Steely Defence and Croke Park Atmosphere
As the first half wore on, the game slowed down with just a Vikings field goal to note, making the halftime score 14-6 to the Steelers.
The sun began to break through the clouds as the second half started, illuminating the beautiful Croke Park field. Fans on Hill 16 were able to soak up the rays from the famed terrace, which was converted into a seating-only section for the game—a clear indication of how far the GAA has come to accommodate an event of this magnitude.
While the State contributed €10 million to help host the game, the expected economic benefit is estimated to reach close to €65 million.
### A Game in the Making for Years
This game did not happen overnight—it has been years in the making. The Steelers were founded by Art Rooney back in 1933, who traced his roots back to Newry in Co Down. With the team still under the stewardship of Art Rooney Jr. and Art Rooney II, it is clear why this game was so important to the franchise.
As the second half progressed, the Rooney brothers must have been pleased with their team’s performance. The Steelers’ defense began to dominate. Midway through the third quarter, star pass rusher T.J. Watt intercepted a pass, setting up the offense in prime position. Kenneth Gainwell capitalized with another touchdown, widening the lead to 21-6.
During one of the many breaks in play, the stadium announcer revealed attendance was close to 75,000—not quite an All-Ireland final day, but still an impressive crowd.
The Steelers continued to control the clock and added a field goal, extending their lead to 24-6 with just over ten minutes remaining.
### Vikings Rally Late
The Vikings fought back, scoring a late touchdown by running back Zavier Scott, followed by a successful two-point conversion with seven minutes to go.
With three minutes remaining, the game burst to life again when Wentz connected with Jordan Addison for an electrifying 81-yard gain. Now just yards from the goal line, the Vikings went for it on fourth down, converting with a short pass to Jalen Nailor, narrowing the score to 24-21.
Despite their efforts, the Vikings could not tie the score, and the Steelers ran out the clock for the victory.
### Final Thoughts
What seemed like a potential blowout transformed into a highly competitive game. Overall, Dublin and Croke Park were excellent hosts. The city centre buzzed with excitement, and Merrion Square was transformed into a Steelers’ tailgate for the weekend. Families enjoyed activities such as trying out field goal kicking and target practice.
There are areas to improve, though. Some food stalls ran out of items by halftime, and the “loaded” nachos served seemed to have only a small squeeze of cheese. These minor kinks can certainly be ironed out for future events.
For its first NFL game, Croke Park proved to be the perfect cauldron for American football—a thrilling showcase of sport and culture coming together on Irish soil.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/steelers-survive-late-vikings-comeback-to-win-in-dublin-1812133.html
A crowd announcer at the Ryder Cup has stepped down after leading an expletive-filled chant directed at Rory McIlroy. Heather McMahan urged fans at the first tee to shout, “f*** you Rory” together after players were introduced to the crowd before the start of the afternoon session at Bethpage Black on Saturday.
This incident was one of several unsavoury moments on a fractious and fraught day of action, overshadowed by crowd problems. It set the tone for the kind of treatment McIlroy subsequently received during the event.
McMahan, who was not the main announcer but was entertaining the crowd, has since issued an apology. A statement from the PGA of America, the event organisers, read: “Heather McMahan has extended an apology to Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe and has stepped down from hosting the first tee of the Ryder Cup.”
European captain Luke Donald accused American fans of crossing the line after his players, most notably McIlroy, were subjected to relentless heckling. Comments and insults were repeatedly aimed at the Northern Irishman as he prepared to play shots.
At one point during the morning session, McIlroy shouted at a fan, and his afternoon match was delayed multiple times as appeals for calm were made, including by his opponent Justin Thomas.
Donald said, “It was loud, it was raucous. What I consider crossing the line is personal insults and making sounds when they are trying to hit on their backswings or very close to when they are trying to go into their routines. That did happen a little bit.”
The PGA of America declined to comment when asked by the PA news agency about reports of further disturbances, including fighting, in the crowd.
Much attention had been focused on the hostile reception Europe was expected to receive from a boisterous, partisan New York crowd. McIlroy and partner Shane Lowry bore the brunt of much of the abuse aimed at the European team, repeatedly clashing with fans on their way to a win against Thomas and Cameron Young.
McIlroy described the day as “really challenging,” while Lowry seemed to embrace the atmosphere.
“It was intense. It was like something I’ve never experienced,” Lowry said. “But this is what I live for. This is it. This is, like, honestly, the reason I get up in the morning, for stuff like this.”
Reflecting on the crowd’s behaviour, McIlroy stated, “People can be their own judge of whether they took it too far or not. I’m just proud of us for being able to win today with what we had to go through.”
The tension wasn’t limited to interactions with the crowd. On the course, Bryson DeChambeau screamed in the face of Tommy Fleetwood following a complaint from Fleetwood’s partner Justin Rose. Rose had objected to DeChambeau’s caddy, Greg Bodine, walking across the line of his putt, sparking a spat involving players and caddies.
“I was ready to hit my putt,” Rose explained. “I didn’t feel like that space was being honoured. I made my feelings known. Asked him to move. Maybe not as politely as I could have done, but in the scenario, it’s coming down the stretch, we both have a lot on our minds and it’s intense out there.”
Despite the disruptions and heated exchanges, Europe managed to ignore the noise and tension to win both sessions convincingly on Saturday, taking a commanding 11.5-4.5 lead.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/ryder-cup-crowd-announcer-steps-down-over-expletive-filled-rory-mcilroy-chant-1812147.html
Laura Loomer criticized Jewish politicians for taking time off to observe Rosh Hashanah during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to Loomer, “If you really care about something, you have to push your time off aside and you need to work.”
Loomer made these remarks while attending the event ahead of Donald Trump’s debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024.
Photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
The NFL is set to arrive at Croke Park this weekend with an exciting match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings.
Anticipation has been steadily building ahead of the fixture, highlighted by an immersive NFL experience taking place in the courtyard of Dublin Castle. Fans can also enjoy a special display of Super Bowl memorabilia, including the iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy, which is currently on exhibit in City Hall.
Expectations are high, with around 70,000 fans set to fill Croke Park on Sunday. To ensure a safe and smooth event, a major policing and traffic management plan has been put in place.
This landmark NFL game promises to be an unforgettable experience for American football fans in Dublin and beyond.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/quiz/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-the-nfl-1811004.html
