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Goafest 2008 – Sun, fun and gun(n)

After a lot of hard selling, pushing and shoving I managed to reach Goa's Cavelossim Beach to attend the (third) Goafest 2008. This time it was special because two major groups of the industry - Ad Club and Advertising Association of India (AAAI) had teamed up to celebrate the festival and also share the stage… Continue reading Goafest 2008 – Sun, fun and gun(n)

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Sunday Photo Drive: Worli-Bandra Sealink

If memory serves me right it was Priya who started the whole idea of doing a photo drive of the Worli-Bandra sealink. Of course the long weekend was held responsible for her absence and ultimately the 6 twitter buddies (Aalaap, Anupam (bombayaddict), Preshit, Asfaq, Brajeshwar and me) braved the Sunday morning sun to accomplish the… Continue reading Sunday Photo Drive: Worli-Bandra Sealink

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Bajaj Pulsar – Another “objectionable” 2 wheeler ad

The recent issue of the brand reporter has a story on 'objectionable' television commercials as stated by Advertising Standards Council of India. There were about 14 ads (2 & 4 wheelers) which were upheld by ASCI because they demonstrated risky stunts/activities. There was the Tavera - Indian Cricketers Ad, Bajaj Pulsar 200, Hero Honda CBZ… Continue reading Bajaj Pulsar – Another “objectionable” 2 wheeler ad