April 20, 2026; Mumbai, India: Jointly organised by The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC), Goafest welcomes MediaKart as a Co-presenter and LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising as Powered by sponsors for its 19^th edition. Set to take place on May 20, 21 and 22, 2026, at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goafest draws over 2,000 attendees each year, firmly establishing its position as South Asia’s premiere advertising, media, and marketing festival.

Bringing together leaders and professionals, the 3-day convention sparks conversations and discussions, drives innovation, while celebrating creative excellence. With sessions comprising keynotes, panels, masterclasses, and more, Goafest is designed to reflect current industry trends while inspiring dialogue and driving strong interest from across the industry.

Said Mohit Joshi, Co-Chair of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and Chief Executive Officer of Havas Media Network India, “We are delighted to welcome MediaKart, LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising to Goafest 2026. Each of them brings their unique and impactful brand presence to the festival in today’s evolving advertising and marketing ecosystem. Their association will elevate the conversations and experiences we are curating this year.”

Shahad Anand, Business Head of MediaKart, added, “Goafest stands as one of India’s most prestigious platforms celebrating excellence, innovation, and the evolving future of advertising and marketing. MediaKart is proud to associate as a Co-Presenting Sponsor for Goafest 2026, reinforcing our commitment to driving impactful digital transformation for brands at scale. This partnership aligns seamlessly with our vision of enabling deeper collaboration across the industry while delivering cutting- edge, branding-led advertising solutions.” 

“The platform that Goafest provides – where we can gather as an industry to exchange ideas, collaborate and build for the future has proven incredibly valuable over the years. With this year’s bigger, better and more dynamic version of Goafest, looking forward to the excitement and learning.” added a Spotify spokesperson. 

Early Bird rates for delegate passes are available until 30^th April 2026

For more details on Goafest 2026, visit www.goafest.com

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April 7, 2026; Mumbai, India: The much-awaited Advertising Rocks – Season 4 is all set to make a high-energy comeback to Goafest 2026, bringing together the best musical talent from across the advertising, media, and marketing fraternity. Bigger, louder, and more electrifying than ever before, the platform celebrates the creative spirit of professionals beyond their day jobs, spotlighting hidden musical talent within the industry.

Hosted as part of Goafest 2026, South Asia’s premier festival for advertising, media, and marketing, Advertising Rocks has evolved into a vibrant stage where creativity meets entertainment. Open to solo and duet performers, Advertising Rocks shortlisted participants will have the opportunity to advance through multiple rounds, culminating in a live finale at Goafest 2026. Shortlists will also get an opportunity to be a part of the festival at no cost.

Each category will feature four finalists, with winners determined through a combination of jury scores and audience voting, ensuring an engaging and interactive experience for both participants and attendees. Winners will receive cash prizes, with the Solo category offering ₹50,000 (winner) and ₹25,000 (runner-up), and the Duet category offering ₹1,00,000 (winner) and ₹50,000 (runner-up).

Subhash Kamath, Former CEO of BBH and curator of Advertising Rocks, said, “This will be the 4th edition of Advertising Rocks and every year, it’s become better and better. We have some amazing musical talent in our industry and what better stage to perform than at Goafest. I hope we get more entries this time and I’m really looking forward to hearing some fabulous talent.”

Mohit Joshi, Co-Chair of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and Chief Executive Officer of Havas Media Network India, said, “Season 4 of Advertising Rocks perfectly captures the spirit of our industry, where creativity doesn’t end at the workplace, it finds expression in many forms. Music has always been close to my heart, which makes this initiative something I connect with deeply. At Goafest 2026, we are excited to bring back Season 4, bigger and more vibrant, giving professionals a platform to showcase their musical talent and celebrate the power of creative expression beyond advertising.”

Registrations for Advertising Rocks Season 4 are now open, with the submission deadline set for April 30, 2026. Participants can sign up to showcase their musical prowess and performance skills. With Advertising Rocks Season 4, the festival promises not just ideas and insights, but a celebration of passion, performance, and the many talents that define the industry.

To submit Advertising Rocks entries, fill out the form here: Ad Rocks Registration 2026

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~ Strengthens partnership with The One Club ~

~ Entries now open for creative, media and broadcaster & publisher categories ~ 

February 04, 2025; Mumbai, India: The Advertising Club has announced the 57^th edition of its marquee ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show. Set to take place at Goafest 2026, The ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show is the gold standard for creative and marketing excellence across India and Southeast Asia. Setting the countdown, The Advertising Club also today unveils the timelines and eligibility criteria. Entries for the prestigious awards open on February 02, 2026.

The awards invite professionals from the creative and media industries to showcase their ground-breaking work crafted for the 11-month timeframe between April 01, 2025, and February 28, 2026, across Media, Creative and Broadcaster & Publisher categories. Entries across all categories will be accepted until March 2, 2026.

Aligned with global standards, judging for the ABBY Awards 2026 ensures a rigorous and credible evaluation process. True to its legacy, the ABBYs remain the only awards of, for and by the industry, with senior industry leaders as a part of the process, with greater client participation expected across all stages of evaluation.

Speaking on the announcement, Ajay Kakar, Chairperson, ABBY Awards 2026, said, “The ABBY Awards have evolved into a strong platform for recognising creative and marketing excellence from our region. Our partnership with The One Club is an important step forward in taking this work to a global stage, giving it greater visibility and recognition beyond local markets. This year, the ABBYs are being reimagined in close collaboration with industry leaders and creative giants, with greater client involvement and an exceptional line-up of jury chairs expected.  We look forward to continuing this collaboration and further strengthening the opportunities for talent and ideas from Southeast Asia to be seen and celebrated worldwide.”

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