lifetime-achievement
Dr. Annurag Batra writes that AAAI must embrace change, transparency and fresh thinking to stay relevant
Annurag Batra Aug 5, 2026 5:40 PM
Dr. Annurag Batra writes that AAAI must embrace change, transparency and fresh thinking to stay relevant
Annurag Batra Aug 5, 2026 5:17 PM
Celebrating Nirvik Singh means recognising the Indian leadership that professionalised agency business at home and earned authority across global markets
Annurag Batra Aug 4, 2026 9:47 AM
Dr Annurag Batra shares his suggestions that could make the award even more credible, transparent and meaningful in the years to come
Dr Annurag Batra Aug 4, 2026 8:55 AM
Tanya Goyal explains why she chose to recuse herself from the selection committee before deliberations began, alleges systemic governance failures within the association
The recent debate surrounding the Advertising Agencies Association of India's (AAAI) Lifetime Achievement Award has highlighted an important issue that goes well beyond any individual nominee
Dr Annurag Batra Aug 1, 2026 1:33 PM
Dr Annurag Batra writes about the industry veterans, as e4m has learnt that they are the leading contenders for the award
Annurag Batra Jul 31, 2026 5:52 PM
Dr Annurag Batra writes why Dr. Sandeep Goyal’s remarkable journey as an adman, entrepreneur and industry voice merits the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award
Annurag Batra Jul 31, 2026 3:45 PM
Advertising body accused of spreading ‘false and malicious’ allegations; legal notice seeks public apology, explanation and withdrawal of statements
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 1:30 PM
A deep dive into - how did AAAI Lifetime Award process reach a stage where it has become a matter of public disagreement?
Dr Annurag Batra Jul 31, 2026 1:27 PM
According to the election papers circulated among members, the new governing board will comprise 23 elected members, including one President
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 10:40 AM
The nomination form is sent to all members of AAAI seeking nomination after providing for a few weeks’ time to nominate
e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 3:20 PM
The move comes days after e4m reported scrutiny over the award process following Tanya Goyal's recusal from the selection committee
e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 3:16 PM
A trailblazer in every sense, Sinha’s career spans nearly four decades of redefining how media is planned, bought, and measured in India
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 28, 2026 9:26 AM
The industry is discussing not the achievements of the AAAI recipient, but the process behind the selection; the conversation has shifted from celebration to scrutiny
Ruhail Amin Jul 27, 2026 1:18 PM
Advertising executive Tanya Goyal has informed AAAI that she was withdrawing from the committee proceedings as the selection methodology did not meet basic standards of corporate governance
e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 11:34 AM
Industry experts say the bigger concern is not who wins, but the lack of transparency around how the winner is determined, with only a handful of people aware of the process
e4m Staff Jul 24, 2026 6:20 PM
The awards ceremony celebrated the achievements of women leaders and veterans who continue to redefine the communications and PR landscape through purpose-driven leadership and industry impact
e4m Staff May 22, 2026 1:57 PM
Archana Jain won the Lifetime Achievement in PR category and Ritu Jhingon won ‘Lifetime Achievement in Corp Comm
e4m Staff May 22, 2026 1:28 PM
The event honoured women whose journeys have transformed industries, challenged conventions, and inspired meaningful social change
e4m Staff May 16, 2026 11:49 AM
Susan Credle will be honoured at the festival in June for her remarkable career in advertising
e4m Staff Mar 10, 2026 7:38 PM
For Sam Balsara, Joshi’s stature lies in a rare duality the industry seldom witnesses- the ability to balance poetry and persuasion, art and advertising, without diluting either
e4m Staff Dec 24, 2025 5:39 PM
While accepting the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award, Joshi warned against cliché creativity, data overreach, and the need for human anchoring in AI-driven advertising
e4m Staff Dec 22, 2025 4:50 PM
At AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony, Joshi delivered a deeply personal address on creativity, confusion, and the power of imperfection
e4m Staff Dec 22, 2025 4:37 PM
From shaping modern advertising to redefining cultural storytelling, Prasoon Joshi’s award has received heartfelt tributes from industry leaders
e4m Staff Dec 22, 2025 3:36 PM
Advertising and marketing peers lauded Prasoon Joshi for his remarkable creative contributions
e4m Staff Dec 22, 2025 11:31 AM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & author, writes on the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award honour that will be bestowed upon Prasoon Joshi today
Ganapathy Viswanathan Dec 19, 2025 10:01 AM
The AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour bestowed by the Indian advertising industry
e4m Staff Nov 17, 2025 12:06 PM
CVL Srinivas, Country Manager, WPP India, has been honoured for his remarkable contributions to the industry over the years
e4m Desk Nov 11, 2025 10:00 PM
WPP India's CVL Srinivas conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award; Prasanth Kumar, Navin Khemka, Atul Hegde, among other key awardees
In e4m Comms Pioneer series, we explore the 35 years journey of Seema Ahuja, a communications legend who has built a career on passion, purpose, and people
Ritika Upmanyu Apr 23, 2025 3:29 PM
Shashi Sinha, CEO - India, IPG MediaBrands, is a visionary leader who has transformed the media landscape in India with his leadership and innovative strategies
The eighth edition of e4m Media Ace Awards will be held in Mumbai on November 11
Vikram’s visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of innovation have continuously helped media agencies to shape progressively, said AAAI President Prasanth Kumar
e4m Staff Oct 22, 2024 3:34 PM
Upon receiving the award for his outstanding contribution to the advertising industry, the CEO of IPG Mediabrands said: ‘We can do well only if the industry is doing well’
Aditi Gupta Dec 2, 2023 7:58 AM
The other key winners include Shashi Sinha, Navin Khemka, Harshil Karia and Vinita Jain
e4m Staff Nov 2, 2023 10:02 PM
Sinha joins the ranks of Subhas Ghosal, Alyque Padamsee, Mike Khanna, R K Swamy, Piyush Pandey, Sam Balsara and others
e4m Staff Oct 23, 2023 11:22 AM
Singh has been associated with NDTV for over three decades
exchange4media Staff Aug 28, 2023 6:29 PM
The industry veteran has been in the role of Managing Director at Pidilite Industries for the last eight years
The veteran has had a long and successful career in the advertising industry spanning over 40 years
exchange4media Staff Jan 21, 2023 9:47 AM
Harris was a Jury member at the Cannes Lions in 2015, in the Effectiveness Category and was also president of the AAAI in 2010
exchange4media Staff Nov 18, 2022 4:47 PM
Arvind Sharma was conferred with the 'AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award' for his outstanding contribution to the advertising industry across both the art and science of advertising
exchange4media Staff Dec 22, 2021 6:49 PM
The Chairman of the Godrej Group was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the IMA 2020
exchange4media Staff Feb 8, 2021 8:18 AM