Announcing the return of its highly anticipated flagship event– the 42nd edition of MADDYS with a promise to be both ‘bigger and better’, one of the oldest and active advertising clubs in India, The Advertising Club of Madras has received a record-breaking total of 1015 submissions for MADDYS 2024.
Surpassing its previous best of 791 entries set in 2019, this year’s entries for MADDYS 2024 have come from all corners of India, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Telangana, and New Delhi.
For the 42nd edition of its flagship event, The Advertising Club Of Madras has brought on a 28-member jury panel comprising a diverse group of industry experts, including creative visionaries, marketing leaders, media specialists, and entrepreneurs from both national and international markets.
Furthermore, The Advertising Club Of Madras has also unveiled its Musical Logo (MOGO), created by Music Director- Arun Raj, making it the first Advertising Club in India to introduce the innovative musical element. The same will be officially used at the Gala Night of MADDYs 2024 on June 28 at the Madras Race Club in Chennai.
Here’s the MOGO for MADDYS 2024:
Commenting on the development, Balasubramanian S, President, The Advertising Club Of Madras,said, “I am both excited and humbled by the responsibility entrusted to us this year, with a record-breaking 1015 entries for MADDYS 2024. This overwhelming response underscores the importance and legacy of MADDYS in celebrating excellence in advertising. We’re also thrilled to launch our Musical Logo (MOGO), a first for any Advertising Club in India for its annual advertising award program, created by the talented Arun Raj. We invite everyone to join us on 28th June 2024 at the Madras Race Club for our Gala Night, where we will celebrate creativity, strategy, innovation, and the vibrant spirit of the advertising industry. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this event a resounding success.”
To this, Surej Salim, Secretary, The Advertising Club Of Madras, added, “The incredible teamwork between our executive committee members and club staff has culminated in a record-breaking 1,015 entries this year. Through tireless efforts, we reached out to over 120 agencies, media houses, production houses and clients, fostering unprecedented participation and excitement. Our multi-talented jury members are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to review the diverse and creative submissions from across the country that showcases the best in advertising.”