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04 October

Awards & Conference

Code Studio 2019

Venue: Delhi

CAMPAIGN AWARDS

Got a campaign that caught the world by a storm?

Showcase your notable social media campaigns/case studies that cover one or multiple aspects of our categories.

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INFLUENCER AWARDS

We are set to celebrate the best influencer and/or collaborations who have generated engaging, thoughtful and authentic content.

Submit your entries and stand a chance to win a global recognition.

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ONLINE PRESENCE AWARDS

Amidst the sea of digital platforms, it has become increasingly challenging for the marketers to establish an engaging brand presence.

We are looking for such brand crusaders who have built a captivating brand identity on digital platforms. Are you one of them?

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SOCIAL PLATFORM AWARDS

A holistic social media campaign focuses on the importance of choosing the right platform along with relevant content.

We are looking at case studies which understood the nuances of various platforms and used them effectively to engage customers.

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CONTENT AWARDS

At the heart of every single social marketing strategy is content and if you think you nailed it, we are here to recognize your work.

Showcase how your content took your social media campaign to the next level by submitting entries in one or more of our genre specific sub-categories.

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SECTOR SPECIFIC

When it comes to social media marketing, every industry faces its own set of challenges which require customized solutions to cater to the right set of audiences.

We are looking for the social media strategies/campaigns that did wonders for their brands in their respective sector.

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

We are looking for passionate leaders who have transformed their brands with their exemplary social media strategy.

If you are a social champion with a visionary approach and a creative mind, send in your entry and we shall crown you for your success.

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APEX AWARDS

While anyone can go social, it takes a SOCIAL STAR to ace it.

This category recognizes the blockbusters of Social Media Marketing which created impactful campaigns and strategies repeatedly with a significant quantum of success.

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Inkspell Presents

Code Studio

Balaji Vaidyanathan is an award winning and accomplished global marketing leader with over 20 years of experience driving ground-breaking integrated marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives, leading from the front to build and inspire global cross-functional teams across complex organizations to enhance brand positioning, value, and revenues. In his current role since February 2019, Balaji is responsible for building the marketing value proposition and growing the brand’s strategic and digital footprint for the CEEMEA region, based out of Dubai. He also drives the marketing efforts for a global strategic project to launch the first ever fintech wealth management platform in Germany as part of a broader European market penetration strategy.

Prior to this, Balaji was Deputy Head – Marketing for Franklin Templeton India based out of Mumbai, since February 2010, responsible for multi-million $ budgets and leading all key brand initiatives including advertising, investor education, events and advisor engagement. In the initial part of his career, he was associated in various capacities with the Edelweiss Group, Lotus Mutual Fund and the Aditya Birla Group, all based in India.

Balaji has been one of the early adopters of leveraging gamification, content marketing and storytelling in the mutual fund industry to promote investor education in the online space. His deep understanding of consumer marketing and customer life-cycle journeys have won him over 100 awards globally across creativity, content, innovation and effectiveness.

Balaji is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK and holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi. He also holds a Professional Diploma In Digital Marketing and has completed multiple Leadership Development Programs with the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow.

Our Speakers

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Jahid Ahmed

Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Acquisition/Website/Content & Social Media Marketing
HDFC Bank

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Vishesh Sharma

CMO
Bajaj Financial Securities Ltd

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Yogin Vora

Digital Marketing Expert
Ex- ZEE5

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Prasad Pimple

Executive Vice President & Head – Digital Business Unit
Kotak Life

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Amiya Swarup

Partner, Marketing Advisory Services
Ernst & Young LLP

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Samir Vora

Chief Marketing Officer
VerSe Innovation

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AGENCY/BRAND AWARDS

Price Per Entry

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02 July - 16 August 2024

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LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Price Per Entry

14999

02 July - 16 August 2024

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EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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02 July - 16 August 2024