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Obituary: Casey Francis Brougham

**Casey Francis Brougham, 55, of Manchester, Passed Away October 9, 2025**

Casey Francis Brougham, 55, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at MGMC in Augusta. In recent years, Casey battled health conditions that led to heart failure and his unexpected passing.

Casey was born in Farmington on January 15, 1970, a son of Mary (Mooar) and Edward (Ted) Brougham. He graduated from Maranacook Community School in Readfield in 1988 and earned a degree in Business Management from the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA).

He worked at the Kennebec Journal and loved to share stories about his days delivering newspapers and his time as a regional manager. Later, he went on to run his own insurance agency, Brougham Insurance.

Known for his humor, kindness, intelligence, and generosity, Casey was a big kid at heart who deeply cared about the people in his life, no matter the situation. Being with family brought him great joy. He enjoyed low-key times with friends and family, game nights at home, relaxing by the campfire, and weekly breakfast outings. A yearly highlight was visiting the family timeshare at the Samoset Resort.

Casey was also an avid car and gun collector with a passion for his unique and “cool” collection.

He is survived by his brothers, Terry (Nancy) and Brian (Debbie); niece Nicole (Ted); nephews Josh (Abby) and Chris (Danielle); and great-nieces and nephews Jayden, Layla, Kennedy, Bryleigh, and Connor. Though he did not have children, he was a special uncle to his nieces and nephews. Casey will be missed by many lifelong friends and extended family members.

He was predeceased by his mother, father, and many aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 26 from noon to 5 p.m., with lunch served at 1 p.m., at the Manchester Lions Club on Clubhouse Drive off Route 17 in Manchester.

Memories may be shared in his Book of Memories at Wiles Remembrance Center of Farmington, which is honored to be providing cremation services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to:
Meals on Wheels
1 Weston St., Ste 109
Augusta, ME 04330
https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/10/16/obituarycasey-francis-brougham-2/

IndIAA Awards 2025 Celebrates A Decade Of Creative Excellence – India’s Top Brands & Agencies Shine Bright

**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

Dussehra 2025: Beyond The Effigy, Confronting The Ravana Within

The evening sky glows, the crowd gathers, and children tug at their parents’ hands with excitement. Soon, a giant effigy of Ravana will be set on fire. Within minutes, it will crumble into ashes, and people will clap, cheer, and shout “Jai Shri Ram”. For many, this is what Dussehra is all about: a yearly spectacle of good triumphing over evil.

But as one watches the fire rise, a thought stirs quietly within: if Ravana was truly destroyed centuries ago by Lord Rama, why do we still build him every year, only to burn him again?

The truth may make many uncomfortable, but the fact is that Ravana never truly disappeared. He simply changed form.

Today, he does not come wearing a crown or carrying weapons. Instead, he appears in ways far more subtle and often far more dangerous. His ten heads were never meant only for storytelling; they symbolize the many weaknesses that still exist within human beings.

Just think about the life we live today. We may not see a ten-headed man walking on our streets, but we do see lust that consumes minds, anger that destroys relationships, greed that drives corruption, and ego that blinds judgment.

We see stubbornness that turns dialogue into conflict, vengeance that fuels hatred, hypocrisy that erodes trust, cruelty that strips away compassion, and quarrelsomeness that poisons families and societies alike.

So, in reality, Ravana’s “heads” are alive and well. They no longer belong to him; they belong to us.

That’s why the real meaning of Dussehra goes beyond burning an effigy. That fire lasts a few minutes, but the real fire must be lit within, where these weaknesses hide. And hence, celebrating Dussehra without self-reflection is like reading a story without learning its lesson.

The Ramayana also reminds us that Ravana could not be defeated by ordinary men. Similarly, the Ravana within us cannot be conquered by wishful thinking. It requires inner strength, the kind that comes from connecting with the Divine.

So, as we celebrate this festival amidst fireworks and festivity, let us not forget its deeper message.

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**About the Author:**
The writer is a spiritual educator and a popular columnist for publications across India, Nepal & the UK. To date, he has written over 9,000 published columns.

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/dussehra-2025-beyond-the-effigy-confronting-the-ravana-within

“No statue” – 3x NBA champ lays down tough terms for LeBron James’ Lakers statue while downplaying his current case

As LeBron James nears the end of his legendary playing career, discussions about how to celebrate his achievements post-retirement have intensified.

Fans, analysts, and fellow athletes alike have shared countless ideas on the best ways to honor his impact on and off the basketball court. From potential jersey retirements to Hall of Fame inductions, the conversation continues to evolve as LeBron’s career approaches its final chapters.

Regardless of the form these celebrations take, one thing remains clear: LeBron James’s legacy will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-no-statue-3x-nba-champ-lays-tough-terms-lebron-james-lakers-statue-downplaying-current-case

“No statue” – 3x NBA champ lays down tough terms for LeBron James’ Lakers statue while downplaying his current case

As LeBron James nears the end of his legendary playing career, discussions about his legacy have become more frequent.

Fans, analysts, and fellow athletes alike have engaged in endless discourse about the best ways to celebrate his remarkable achievements once he retires.

From potential Hall of Fame honors to special tributes and even possible roles within the basketball community, the conversation continues to evolve as we approach the conclusion of an extraordinary era in sports.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-no-statue-3x-nba-champ-lays-tough-terms-lebron-james-lakers-statue-downplaying-current-case