Chennai: MediaNews4U.com presents GameChangers 2018, a platform to celebrate those who made a path-breaking contribution to the media, content, advertising and marketing universe, in the calendar year gone by.
The platform strives to be credible and transparent, where the contenders select themselves, with their exemplary accomplishments evident and explained in a single line. Our nominees have gone where no one else has, and earned their place on this list.
Here are the nominees (so far) for GameChangers2018:
Ankur Jain, Founder and CEO, Bira 91
For taking big, brave steps towards creating a global consumer brand – ‘Imagined in India, for the new world’.
Nandini Dias, CEO, Lodestar UM
For leading the Abby’s Media Agency of the Year 2018, and championing IAA’s life-changing, life-saving WorkToLiveToWork.com initiative in Mumbai.
Nikhil Pahwa, Digital Rights Activist and Founder, MediaNama
For continuing the fight for Indians’ digital rights and crusade on issues with Aadhar.
Piyush Pandey, Global Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy
The first Indian creative chief of a global network, this Lion of St. Mark awardee will direct the creative behemoth from Mumbai.
N Ram, Chairman, The Hindu Group of Publications
For standing with fellow journalist Nakkeeran Gopal in a court of law and standing up for the freedom of press in India.
Sandhya Menon, Freelance Journalist and Social Activist
For being the voice of India’s #MeToo movement and making the future workplace in advertising and media safer for women.
Srinivasan Swamy, CMD, RK Swamy Hansa Group and Global President, IAA
The first Indian to lead the prestigious 79-year-old global body representing media, agency partners and advertisers, IAA.
The list of nominees is being updated with inputs from readers. You are welcome to send in your choice of nominee with a line explaining why. Mail your suggestion to: [email protected]. The editorial panel reserves the right to select nominees from suggestions received. No further correspondence will be entertained.
Winner/s will be chosen by an august jury and the MediaNews4U.com editorial team and announced at a gala event in February 2019.
MediaNews4U.com GameChangers 2018 South
A separate leg of the platform will focus on achievers from each of the four South markets: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh+Telangana. Readers are invited to suggest nominees with specific rationale.
Nominations close 5th February 2019.
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