Agency Reporter launches the third edition of 40 under 40

One of the most anticipated awards of the year, Agency Reporter 40 under 40 list is here with its 2021 edition.

After two successful editions (2019 & 2020), the third edition is all set to be bigger, with tremendous applications expected to come in across sectors of marketing, business development, advertising, public relations, communications, and media. The coveted 40 under 40 list is aimed at recognizing and honoring professionals who have contributed significantly to their chosen field with their creative strategies, never-ending zeal, and bold vision.

An Agency Reporter initiative would not be complete without a jury panel comprising of some of the most eminent members of the industry. To ensure accurate representation and objectivity, we have onboarded a jury panel like no other:

Alok Agarwal, Chief Marketing Officer, Orient Bell
Deepak Saluja, Head- Marketing, ICICI Securities
Josy Paul, Chairman & CCO, BBDO India
Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Group
Pooja Garg Khan, Head- Corporate Communications, Panasonic India
Prasenjit Basu, Head- Marketing, Voltbek Appliances India
Rajnish Kumar, Head- Digital & Direct-To-Consumer Strategy, ITC Limited
Sanjeev Handa, Sr. Vice President & Head- Corporate Communications, Maruti Suzuki India
Santosh Deshmukh, Head- Marketing, Piaggio
Satyarth Priyedarshi, Head- Digital, TATA AIA
Shakeel Anjum, Head- Marketing & Product Planning, Honda Cars India
Sonia Huria, Head- Communications, Amazon Prime Video India

Our juror Deepak Saluja, Head- Marketing, ICICI Securities shared his thoughts on the initiative and his expectations from the applications, “I am pleased to be associated as a Jury member with Agency Reporter pioneering endeavor to recognize 40 under 40 marketing professionals across a cross-section of industries. As a Jury member, I am looking forward to identifying individuals whose contribution has been built on the foundation of innovation, demonstrated business impact, ability to scale, and agility to adapt to rapidly changing business landscape.”

Pooja Garg Khan, Head- Corporate Communications, Panasonic India also shared her views, “Delighted to be part of Agency Reporter 40 under 40 selection process. What is doubly exciting is that I will get to engage with entries from a cross-section of talented professionals in the communications world covering PR, Media, Marketing and reflect on their contributions towards making the communications sector more relevant, integral, and vital in the decision-making process. I wish all participants the very best.”

Sanjeev Handa, Sr. Vice President & Head- Corporate Communications, Maruti Suzuki India seconds that thought, “The leaders of today shall shape tomorrow’. Agency Reporter 40 under 40 is a novel initiative and as a jury member I’m looking forward to see some exemplary initiatives and contributions from the participants.”

Further, Sonia Huria, Head- Communications, Amazon Prime Video India expressed her opinion, “It is an honor to be invited by Agency Reporter 40 under 40 to be a part of the illustrious jury that will recognize the top 40 professionals in marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, and media. It is an enriching platform with several lessons in reverse mentorship that brings to the fore the brightest professionals who have stood strong with exemplary initiatives, leadership, and striking new thinking and ideas. I am happy to observe that through a stringent, transparent, and objective evaluation this prestigious initiative has cherry-picked future professionals that will reshape the course of our industry. I heartily congratulate and wish them the best for future endeavors.”

Rajnish Kumar, Head- Digital & Direct-To-Consumer Strategy, ITC Limited also expressed his happiness, “Happy to be part of Agency Reporter 40 under 40 awards, 2021. It is always a pleasure to know about bright young minds and their inspiring journeys. Looking forward to the event!”

Satyarth Priyedarshi, Head- Digital, TATA AIA also shared his views on the initiative, “It gives me great pleasure to congratulate The 40 under 40 initiative from Agency reporter. It is a great step to recognize our young achievers and motivate others to follow their example.”

Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Group India expressed his views on the importance of the initiative, “It’s been a roller-coaster year for the Advertising & Media industry on the back of the pandemic coupled with the rapid transformation in terms of digital adoption, integrations, mergers, buy-outs, and especially the people/talent who make this industry what it is. It is platforms like these that give our people the hope and strength to stay motivated, stay hungry, resilient & above all, to be grateful for all the opportunities. I’m honored to be on the jury of Agency Reporter’s 40 under 40 and look forward to discovering & recognizing some of the gems of this industry.”

Alok Agarwal, Chief Marketing Officer, Orient Bell shared his opinion, “At Orientbell Tiles, we keep challenging existing norms in our category and simplifying tile buying. Much like us, the young see things differently, they challenge existing norms, and am looking forward to getting inspired from their work.”

Nominations are now open across categories of Marketing, Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Communications & Sales/Business development

The primary eligibility criteria is that the applicant should be at least 18 years old and below 40 years of age as of 31st October 2021. The application process is super quick and can be undertaken by filling in the nomination form here- https://www.agencyreporter.com/40u40/

So submit your entries soon in order to stand a chance to be recognized as one of the most disrupting minds in your industry!