The Ad Club unveils Marquee Awards for game-changer brands stories

Having given to the industry marquee properties like the EMVIES, EFFIES & ABBY’s, The Advertising Club that has been a catalyst in developing the industry and a leading ideas exchange platform today announced another annual property ‘MARQUEES’ addressing the needs of marketeers who form a large constituency of the Advertising Club.

The Awards intend to recognise brands for their excellence in marketing, but also those who have come out successful despite facing numerous adversities iterating the well-known adage “That which does not break you only makes you stronger.”  The debut edition of The Marquees is slated to premiere in August, 2017.

The club has already found support for this new property with India’s Largest News Network, Network 18 coming on board as Presenting partners.

Speaking about newly constituted awards Mr. Raj Nayak, President, The Advertising Club said “Brands operate in a dynamic and evolving environment where challenges are manifold and mostly unpredictable. It is hence important to recognize and honor creativity and effectiveness of brands that take challenges to their stride and emerge triumphant. The Marquees will play the role of acknowledging and cheering brands and marketing initiatives that have been game changers.” 

Speaking about the raison d'être of the awards Mr. Partho Dasgupta, Chairman Marquee Awards said “We believe that brands are a force of change and influence in society. The awards will recognize all the elements of marketing with communication being just one of them. We are sure that the awards will emerge as an ultimate benchmark for excellence in marketing.”

Apart from the regular category awards for sectors such as FMCG, Banking, Auto, Insurance, Telecom & DTH, Consumer Durables & E-commerce. The Marquees will also have “Marquee special awards” and will recognize brands who have made a name for themselves differently. Some of the examples of the special awards are: Conquering an impregnable fortress, Riding on an emerging wave, Reinventing for the better, Carving out a niche and Traversing unchartered waters.