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Father’s Day 2019: Ideas to Make Your Dad Feel Special
Father’s Day this year has fallen on June 16th, 2019.
The good thing about that is that it is a weekend, which means you can dedicate your entire day to making your father feel special.
As always, it is quite a struggle to find a gift that’s perfect for the most special man in your life. There is no gift in the world that will show enough gratitude for all that a father does for his children, after all.
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However, you must make sure to treat him like the King he is every chance you get.
Here are places that are offering special Fathers Day 2019 products or services, so you treat your father with gifts or food to make him feel special this year:
1. Pie in the Sky
Look at these adorable Fathers Day cupcakes! Get some for your father and let him know how sweet he is.
2. Sugaries
There’s a whole range of baked goodies to choose from for your lovely father! Pick what he likes most and surprise him.
3. The Poached Pear
The Poached Pear is offering 10 different mouthwatering delicacies for 2,999. Better than buying one single flavored cake, don’t you think?
4. Cambridge
With a 15% off on their collection, take your father to Cambridge and get him the suit he always wished for!
5. Urban Sole
You can never be in your father’s shoes, but you CAN take him shoe shopping!
6. Amir Adnan:
One of the classiest clothing brands for men in Pakistan, Amir Adnan has a special 20% off for Fathers Day 2019!
We understand that the Pakistan vs. India World Cup match is also important to you, and you wouldn’t want to miss it for anything.
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However, what you can do is enjoy the match with him and order something for him or take him out when the match is over.
Another good idea would be to find places that are screening the match and take your father out for the screening.
Whatever you choose to do, make sure to communicate to him how important he is to you.
Have anything to add? Let us know in the comments!
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.
Suzuki Alto 660cc Officially Launches in Pakistan!
Pak Suzuki has finally launched the much awaited Suzuki Alto 660cc today!
Earlier, the automotive brand had pumped up the excitement in fans by publically displaying the Alto at PAPS.
Furthermore, Suzuki’s official page shared a countdown which has now come to an end.
Pakwheels CEO Sunil Manj opined that since the new Suzuki Alto is giving a fuel average of approximately 20km/litre with a 3-year/60,000km warranty, it will come as a relief for car users in Pakistan amidst high inflation and deteriorating economy.
It is the first Pakistani car in the 660cc category and is promising a good after-sales service and fuel efficiency – he told Profit.
Suzuki has launched 3 different variants of the vehicle the Suzuki Alto VX (without AC), Suzuki Alto VXR (with AC) and Suzuki Alto VXL AGS (with AC and automatic transmission).
The official prices set on the variants are as followed:
- VX: PKR 999,000
- VXR: PKR 1,101,000
- VXL AGS: PKR 1,295,000
Suzuki Alto 660cc Launch Look
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Pepsi Black: Five Bold New Faces to Represent the Next Generation
The next generation of Pakistan is confident, bold, and full of individuality. Whether or not we are ready for the next generation, Pepsi Black surely is!
Five New Faces – Cool New Packaging – Bolder Taste
Five new faces that truly define the boldness of the new generation are being featured in Pepsi’s latest TVC and will launch the unmatched Pepsi Black: a cool new black can with a bolder-tasting Pepsi.
After a decade, the brand has broken the clutter to represent and connect with the new generation in an engaging way.
Instead of using the same popular faces to tell Pepsi’s story, the brand has chosen five faces that each have a unique story of their own to tell: Anita Karim, Noor Zafar Khan, Irfan Junejo, Abid Brohi, and Vais Khan.
Backed by years of struggle, obstacles, and a come-what-may attitude, these five new faces have proved their mettle and are being showcased by Pepsi to set the bar higher than ever before.
Pepsi’s New TVC – A Tribute to Boldness
Not only does the TVC launch the new Pepsi Black, but it also commends its five new faces for their exceptional conviction in their own respective fields.
Watch the Power-Packed Video Below
https://youtu.be/XsbnIpFBD54
Facing their fears and advancing towards their goal, they gave it their all and finally made it.
Anita Karim is a name boys will never forget.
Pakistan’s youngest MMA fighter, Anita has truly shown the world that girls are no less bold when it comes to physical sports. The girl from the beautiful region of Hunza has made the nation proud as she is a living example of accomplishment.
Noor Zafar is recognized for her runway walks and flawless beauty.
In a short span of time, while tirelessly dedicating herself to her profession, she has crossed a whopping 1 million followers on social media and sets the stage on fire whenever she steps on it!
Irfan Junejo is one of the most widely recognized influencers in Pakistan and across borders.
Known to be one of the first few vloggers who established a new trend in Pakistan and encouraged us to share its beauty in front of the world like never before, he rose to fame for his passion for photography and unconventionally amusing yet convincing conversation skills.
Abid Brohi has been known for his jaw-dropping rapping skills ever since Patari featured him.
Belonging to a small town of Sibbi Balochistan, Brohi has now become a household name with many thousands of followers. He is a one-hit wonder whose charm prevails both in front of and behind the camera.
Member of the winner band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands season 2, Vais Khan is a true personification of boldness and immense talent.
The artist can make absolutely anyone swoon to his tunes while his looks only contribute to the whole experience.
Dare to Dream with Pepsi Black
All five of these youth icons have one thing in common: boldness runs in their veins!
They are truly deserving of the following they boast today, which makes them perfect ambassadors for a brand like Pepsi. The all-new, bold tasting Pepsi Black with a refreshing, intense new look celebrates and resonates with their unmatched vigor.
Launched through an exciting, unprecedented new TVC featuring these unapologetically talented influencers, the new, ice-cold black can is sure to make you long for it to quench your thirst and refresh your minds!
Prime Minister Imran Khan Appoints Ali Jehangir Siddiqui as the Honorary Ambassador for Foreign Investment
Prime Minister Imran Khan has been actively leading Pakistan in a new direction. He has emphasized his vision for a prosperous Pakistan where there is a more equitable distribution of income and systems based on meritocracy.
Knowing that he will need support from his countrymen and peers, he has shaped a new system and appointed individuals who think alike.
In order to move one step ahead with his dream of ‘Naya Pakistan‘, PM Khan has appointed Ali Jehangir Siddiqui as the honorary ambassador for foreign investment in Pakistan.
A recent notification was circulated stating,
“The Prime Minister has been pleased to approve the appointment of Ali Jahangir Siddiqui as Ambassador-at-Large for Foreign Investment in an honorary capacity with effect from June 13, 2019.”
Mr. Siddiqui was recently appointed as a member of the Advisory board of Afiniti, the world’s largest Artificial Intelligence start-up, alongside former British Prime Minister David Cameron. Mr. Siddiqui has also served in various business and government advisory councils, policy institutions and commercial entities.
He has previously served as the as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister with the status of Minister of State in the Government of Pakistan from 2017-18 and was also Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States until December 2018.
He is very active in other parts of the government and corporate sector. This includes being a board member of the Community Development Board (CDB) of the Government of Sindh, Private Sector Task Force of the Planning Commission of the Government of Pakistan, Board of Investment of the Government of Sindh, and Privatisation Commission of the Government of Pakistan.
Siddiqui was listed by Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue as amongst the top 100 individual taxpayers in Pakistan for the year 2013. In 2014, he was honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.
It is refreshing to see that PM Imran Khan is choosing individuals based on their merit and the right person for the designated role. Mr Ali has been part of the opposition government but was still selected as the most suitable candidate.
We wish PM Khan, Mr. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui and PTI all the very best for their new venture.
Social Media Lauds Bank Alfalah Employee’s Termination Over Offensive Language
Last night the news of Bank Alfalah terminating an employee for using offensive language took social media by storm.
Fazeel Tajammul, (former) Unit Head, Financial Reporting at Bank Alfalah, was reported by renowned journalist, Hasan Zaidi.
It was observed that Tajammul repeatedly made irrational attacks and derogatory comments under various people’s tweets, also targeting the women and children in their family.
Soon after, an official statement from Bank Alfalah was issued, stating that the employee was terminated.
— Bank Alfalah (@BankAlfalahPAK) June 13, 2019
Social media is all praises for the bank’s surprisingly positive move.
Very positive & unprecedented move by Bank Alfalah. https://t.co/CACp1TUhZy
— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) June 13, 2019
Some are throwing more light on the issue after Alfalah’s decision.
Sexism is rife on social media. We saw it on the Dankpuna pages (including at LUMS). We saw it with the Bank AlFalah employee exposed by @hyzaidi. Women see it EVERY SINGLE DAY in the patronising & often violent language they hear from men. The question is how to deal with this?
— Nida Kirmani (@NidaKirmani) June 13, 2019
While some are saying Alfalah has surpassed Scotland Yard in terms of taking action against hate.
Waisay Bank Alfalah has done better than Scotland Yard in terms of hate material.
— Amer Naveed (@amernaveed) June 13, 2019
Love bank Alfalah
— Muhammad sohail Gillani🇵🇰🇵🇰 (@pirsohailshah) June 13, 2019
Some are even saying they will choose to bank will Alfalah next time.
Appreciated …. I will open my bank account in Alfalah next time
— Liberal _ human (@SindhiSayed_pak) June 13, 2019
A corporate action of this nature has been observed for the first time in Pakistan, let’s see if the same action is taken against such behavior in the future.
What do you think about the situation? Let us know in the comments!
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Popular Frozen Food Brands Recalled Over Poor Quality!
Some of Pakistan‘s most popular frozen food brands, including K&N’s, Dawn Foods, Mon Salwa, have been found to contain excessive amounts of fatal bacteria. Companies had to recall their products.
The reason behind this move was because the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) had found in their latest poultry and meat products analysis that the frozen items were found to have high quantities of Listeria Monocytogenes and other bacteria.
Listeria Monocytogenes is a foodborne bacteria which can be fatal to an individual’s health if consumes in a large quantity. The bacteria causes symptoms such as fever, flu-like symptoms, nausea, and diarrhea.
It causes an infection called Listeriosis which is responsible for an estimated 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths in the US and is listed as the third deadly infection to cause deaths among foodborne bacterial pathogens, with fatality rates exceeding even Salmonella spp. and Clostridium Botulinum.
PFA has also shared results from the analysis conducted which read that the products of K&N’s DeLine have failed to meet the quality standards required by the authority.
Out of 115 total samples, 84 had passed while 16 failed on quality parameters and 15 failed on safety parameters.
The products that failed include:
PFA Takes Action on Frozen Food Brands
PFA has taken action over the failure of meeting the basic standards provided by the authority.
The actions are as follows:
- Sabroso fined with Rs. 25,000
- Hamza Foods fined with Rs. 100,000
- Mon Salwa fined with Rs. 25,000
- Seasons fined with Rs. 50,000
- K&N’s fined with Rs. 75,000 + EPO
- Dawn Foods fined with Rs. 125,000
- Big Bird fined with Rs. 25,000
- Quick Foods fined with Rs. 25,000
- Sabir’s Poultry fined with Rs. 25,000
Total Fine = Rs. 475,000
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.
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Shahid Afridi Discourages Pakistanis From Traveling Abroad
Pakistani Cricket sensation, Shahid Afridi recently took to social media to promote tourism in Pakistan with beautiful vacation photos of himself.
In the photos he looks like he is truly enjoying each and every destination.
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He mentioned in his post that he does not see why Pakistanis would choose to travel abroad for recreation when their own homeland is so wonderful.
After visiting scenic areas within KPK, Pakistan I question the need to go abroad when we have such beauty on our own doorstep. With the right investment in infrastructure & tourism these are top destination spots, both for our own citizens & tourists from abroad #ApnaPakistan🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/JWUyKlYI13
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 13, 2019
Many fans and followers agreed with the cricketer.
That’s my question too ❤️
Our country is the most beautiful country ever ❤️ #ApnaPakistan 🇵🇰💚— !! RIMSHA RAEES !! (@Peace_Love_Win) June 13, 2019
My country is for love, my country is for peace, my country is for unity, my country is for joy, my country is the Hope! #ApnaPakistan https://t.co/VCboERskQr
— Ayoz Afridi (@AyozAfridi) June 13, 2019
Not only are they loving the photos of the breathtaking landscapes he is standing in front of, but they are also supporting his stance domestic travel.
MashAllah🖤 #ApnaPakistan ♥️ pic.twitter.com/sP3CD6nyCg
— عائشہ بنت شبیر (@Ayesha_shabir10) June 13, 2019
Yes you are right Lala 🌸#ApnaPakistan🇵🇰 #PakistanZindabad 💚
— Aroosa(ₐfᵣᵢdᵢₐₙ)🇵🇰 (@aroosa_farid10) June 13, 2019
The tourism industry of Pakistan, as per a report in 2017, generates $20 billion in revenue and supports 3.6 million jobs directly and indirectly, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.
World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasted that it would grow to over $36 billion within a decade.
It is estimated that foreign visitors generate nearly a billion US$ in exports. However, the industry still needs support from locals to flourish, and we hope Afridi’s post will help encourage more Pakistanis to explore their beautiful country and contribute to the economy.
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Do you agree with Shahid Afridi? And do you plan to visit any of Pakistan’s exotic locations this summer?
Let us know in the comments!
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Pakistan vs India World Cup 2019: Rain to Wipe Out the Epic Match?
Pakistan, after a heart-breaking defeat to Austalia, will now take on arch-rivals India on Sunday 16th June 2019 at World Cup 2019.
While there is excitement in the air and a little tension, fans are also facing a dilemma as there is a chance for it to rain and for the match to be abandoned.
Manchester is expected to witness light showers from early morning from 6 am to 8 am. The weather will have periods of the sun from 8 am to 2 pm in the noon. It is likely to get light showers at 3 pm and that may continue till 9 pm, according to BBC weather forecast.
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Taking a rewind, we know that many of the World Cup 2019 matches had to be drawn because of the rain, even Pakistan’s match against Sri Lanka had to be thrown.
Many have seen it as a blessing, as Pakistan has not won against India in a World Cup format, and others have been crushed that the most anticipated match of the series may not even take place.
Despite their loss against Australia, Pakistani left-arm paceman Mohammad Amir is confident that Pakistan can definitely win against India.
Amir had performed exceptionally in the team’s last match by taking a whopping number of 5 major wickets.
All games are pressure games in the World Cup, same for India. We’ll have to come with a positive mindset against India. We have to win every game now and we’ll try our best.
Definitely, we can beat India. Today also our batting took the game deep. If we’re a bit more mentally strong, insha’Allah we will win.
India is currently placed at No. 3 in the points table while Pakistan is ranked at No. 8 with just one win. In order to have a chance in the next round, the green team has to win at least 4 of their 5 upcoming games.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.
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#SudanMassacre: Pakistani Celebrities Condemn the Attack on Social Media
Sudan began celebrating the ousting of their President, Omar al-Bashir last year as the military council and opposition groups agreed on a three-year transition to democracy, aimed at handing power to the people.
However, talks of that broke down in May, and ever since the Sudanese are on the streets, demanding the authorities to keep their word.
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Due to this, protesters are being subjected to extreme violence by the police authorities, and the situation is so terrifying that there is currently a blackout in Sudan with the following civilian calamities:
- 500 killed
- 723 injured
- 650 arrested
- 48 girls and women raped
- 6 boys and men raped
- 1000 missing
No western media is reporting on the massacre, so human rights activists have taken it upon themselves to talk about it, raise awareness, and stop it from being suppressed at such a large scale.
Pakistani celebrities have also joined the movement and are taking to their social media accounts to bring attention to the inhumane Sudan Massacre.
Mahira Khan expressed how heartbreaking she finds it.
Why is barely any international news channel giving this proper coverage? It’s heartbreaking to read about what’s happening in #Sudan and so is the indifference towards it. https://t.co/YxSRISaIIf
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) June 13, 2019
Hania Amir requested people to raise their voice.
Children women being raped!People beaten up!Thrown in the river! Internet & media coverage cut off! THIS IS NOT OKAY!A child was raped by 10 men in a mosque!Anybody who has even the slightest bit of following or a heart raise your voice fgs! #SudanMassacre https://t.co/I1ZPOGd4Cn
— Hania Aamir (@realhaniahehe) June 13, 2019
Armeena Khan posted a banner highlighting the issue.
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) June 13, 2019
Mawra expressed her grief, calling it an inhumane and ugly display of power.
My heart is in pieces.
Humanity seems to be an emotion of ancient times.
What is this world we live in?
Inhumane & ugly display of power.
I stand in solidarity with #Sudan like we must for such massacres across the globe.
Unfortunately I don’t have to go very far to begin with. pic.twitter.com/CLRZTl4GQ5— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) June 13, 2019
Mathira posted the stats of the damage caused to help people understand the gravity of the situation.
We feel proud that the Pakistani celebrities are doing whatever they can in their respective capacities to bring light to an important movement, and hope that their efforts will bear fruit.
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Are you following the updates on the Sudan massacre? Let us know in the comments.
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Pitch 100 Superwomen 2019: Synergy Dentsu’s Maria Shamsi Becomes One of the First Pakistanis to Make it to the List!
Pitch 100 Superwomen celebrates women who work behind the scenes in the creative industry. These talented ladies are capable of handling multiple tasks without breaking a sweat!
They take risks, are brave-hearted and are always up for a challenge to prove their skills – and above all know they how to get the job done!
Superwomen are nominated by their industry peers, and we are super thrilled that this year two Pakistanis became a part of this honor!
The Pitch 100 Superwomen initiative was first launched in 2017 by Sherry Collins, Founder of The Pitch Fanzine. It is a movement that had initiated back in 2015 to challenge inequality, discrimination and the lack of diversity in the creative industry while simultaneously showcasing outstanding contemporary talents such as animators, artists, brand founders, creative directors, illustrators, photographers, and producers via its publication Pitch.
Maria Shamsi – Creative Director, Synergy Advertising
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Maria Shamsi is one of the first two Pakistani women to be featured on Pitch 100 Superwomen and is also one of the youngest creative directors in Pakistan!
She has worked on a number of successful campaigns for brands including Suzuki, KFC, and edenrobe.
While talking to Maria, we learned that she wants to inspire and encourage other women to become prominent leaders in the advertising industry. She goes on to share that women are often restricted and challenged in achieving what they deserve.
Women manage not just their professional lives and careers, they also dedicate themselves to their households. They go home after work, cook and clean and also attend to their children and extended families.
Maria goes on to emphasize that men and women both need to encourage talented women.
She mentions how the environment at Synergy Group has been nurturing for women because its Managing Director Ahmed Kapadia has always encouraged and acknowledged its female talent.
Managing Director of Synergy Group @ahmedkapadia addressing the audience on the 1st Day of Cannes Lions’ See It Be It program held in Karachi #SeeItBeIt #SynergyDentsu #Brandsynario pic.twitter.com/xYn64VF8vY
— Brandsynario (@brandsynario) March 19, 2018
Don’t Give up, Continue to do the good work that you are doing, keep at it and believe in yourself. -mARIA sHAMSI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1zSFyOz4vU&feature=youtu.be
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Other women honored this year are:
- Aarti Mahtani, Sales Manager, Cinelab London
- Abigail Stephenson, Creative, Droga5
- Alice Morris, Producer, 2AM
- Alicia Job, Creative, ENGINE
- Allison Duval, Group Marketing Manager, Procam
- Ally Owen, Founder, Brixton Finishing School
- Amie Snow-Mayers, Creative, Ogilvy
- Anjali Vasudevan, Client Director, Jones Knowles Ritchie Singapore
- Anna Dalziel, Director of Brand, UK & Global, Momentum Worldwide
- Anna Jobbins, Creative, Havas London
- Annika Allen, Content Creator & Founder, Black Magic Network
- Aoife McGuinness, Neuroscience Consultant, HeyHuman
- Atiya Zaidi, Executive Creative Director, JWT/Grey
- Audrey Solvar, Founder, Black Creators Matte
- Bairbre McGlade, Senior Art Director, Boys + Girls
- Becca Gribbin, Events & Marketing Manager, APA
- Calli Louis, Client Services Director, Karmarama
- Caroline Paris, Creative Director, Brave
- Cat Shanu, Social Media Co-ordinator, BAD (British Arrows Doorway)
- Cathy Green, Acting Head of Production, Biscuit Filmworks
- Charlotte Hugh, Senior Creative, Dark Horses
- Charlotte Khushi, Senior Art Director, Wunderman
- Cheryl Payne, Senior Producer, Freefolk
- Chloe Saunders, Head of Production, CHEAT
- Claire Baker, Creative Director, Drum
- Claire Cook, Executive Producer, Nexus Studios
- Claire Cullen, Post Producer, Freelance
- Claire Young, Head of Creative Services & Creative Production, VCCP
- Clare McGrath, Executive Producer, Finger Music
- Clare Timms, Managing Director, Darling Films
- Cookie Tabinor, Event Co-ordinator & Creative, Mellor&Smith
- Cressida Holmes-Smith, Client Partner, Lucky Generals
- Diana Tickell, CEO, NABS
- Dionne Archibald, Executive Producer, Coffee & TV
- Emily Challenor, Senior Account Director, LIDA
- Emily DeGroot, Project Director, Freelance, Founder, Dear Adland
- Emily Newman, Producer, Speade Ltd
- Emma Gardner, Managing Partner, ELVIS
- Emma Saddleton, Client Account Director, Carat UK
- Eva O’Reilly, PA, Jones Knowles Ritchie
- Fran Plowright, Partnerships Manager, Create Jobs
- Gaby Khalastchy, Account Director, Wildfire Social
- Gemma Phillips, Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
- Georgina Kent, Senior Producer, BBH
- Hanisha Kotecha, Managing Director, GOOD Agency
- Hanna Davis, Producer, FCB Inferno
- Hannah Barnes, PR & Marketing Manager, Smoke & Mirrors, Big Buoy
- Hannah Bellil, Producer, Prettybird UK
- Hannah Stein, Senior Account Manager, Content Strategist, Jones Knowles Ritchie
- Heleana Blackwell, Strategist, Havas London / Co-founder, The New Work
- Helen Hadfield, MD & Executive Producer, Snapper Films
- Islay Leefe-Griffiths, Producer, Production Manager, Freelance
- Jacqueline Dobrin, Head of Production, Grey London
- Jade Trott, Art Director, Oliver
- Jane Kinnaird, Creative Strategist, Creative Shop, Facebook & Instagram
- Jasmine Portman, Account Director, Creature
- Jess Journo, Head of Talent, Familia
- Jess Watson, Creative, ENGINE
- Jo Rudolphy, Head of Talent, SKUNK
- Jody Nicholl, Creative Director, We Are Alexander
- Joyce Kremer, Art Director, Freelance
- Julia Cheetham, Production Director, Apple Inc
- Julia Martens, Copywriter, Freelance
- Karen Fraser, Director, Credos & Head of Strategy, Advertising Association
- Kate Lloyd, Creative, Havas London
- Kate Lynham, Creative Director, UNIT9 London
- Katie Gander, PA to HTV, Leo Burnett
- Kayleigh Didcott, Account Manager, Poke London
- Keeva Bolger, Agency Producer, Boys + Girls
- Kelly Church, Lead Planner, The Gate London
- Kemi Anthony, Marketing Communications Manager, IKEA UK
- Kerry Glazer, Chair, AAR, President NABS, Chair #timeto
- Kerry Robinson, Creative Director & Content Strategy, AKQA
- Kim Jarrett, Executive Producer, London Alley UK
- Kristina Ryan, Senior Creative, Mr.h
- Lauren Haberfield, Senior Art Director, BETC Paris
- Lauren Portelli, Group Brand Director, 72andSunny Amsterdam
- Leonie Moreton, Operations Director, Coffee & TV
- Lesley Queen, Head of Production, Nice Biscuits
- Libby Swan, Managing Partner, PRDXN
- Lisa Joseph, Producer, RSA Films
- Liz Browne, Head of Production Operations, The Mill
- Lizi Hamer, Regional Creative Director, Octagon, Singapore
- Lottie Cooper, Deputy Managing Director, Framestore
- Louise Allen, Head of Production, Factory
- Lucy Eldridge, Senior Creative Copywriter, Wunderman
- Lucy Gossage, Producer, Freelance
- Lucy Jameson, Co-Founder, Uncommon
- Lydia Raghavan, Creative, Refinery29
- Malin Persson, Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Special Projects EMEA, Adobe
- Maria Shamsi, Creative Director, Synergy Advertising, Karachi
- Mel Lamont, Bookings Manager, Procam
- Mercedes Benson, Brand Partnerships Manager, Complex Networks, SocialFixt
- Meriel Bunney-Gillies, Head of Creative Development, LS Productions
- Mikaela Rice, Conceptual Creative, Freelance / Social Creative, Shesays
- Nana Bempah, Executive Producer / Producer / Co-founder of Pocc
- Nancy Ryan, Producer, Black Dog Films, RSA Films
- Natalie Graeme, Co-Founder, Uncommon
- Natasher Beecher, Senior Copywriter, Ogilvy Health UKNimo Awil, Senior Creative, Poke London
- Nisa Kurti, PA & Office Manager, 1stAveMachine
- Noreen Connolly, Managing Director, Beam
- Paulette Caletti, Producer, Prettybird
- Pip Hulbert, CEO, Wunderman Thompson UK
- Polly Barnes, Client Services Director, Creature
- Portia Clarke, Music & Culture Manager, Freelance
- Rachel Menzies, Music Supervisor, Native Music Supervision, Hookline
- Rebecca Rowntree, Freelance Creative Director / Founder of This Way Up Podcast
- Reshma Biring, Enablement Manager, Annalect EMEA
- Roxi Jahanshahi, Programmes Manager, You Make It
- Ruth Boulter, Creative Director, McCann London
- Sabrina Lynch, Senior Vice President, Vision7
- Samia Ahmed, Producer, Freelance
- Sarah Gardner, Producer, Freelance
- Sarah Watson, Senior Creative, McGarryBowen
- Saskia Jensen, Producer, SALT.TV
- Scarlett Montanaro, Creative Director, Revolt London
- Sherina Florence, Creative Director, Ogilvy New York
- Sonya Barlow, Founder, Like Minded Females
- Sophie Kluman, Global Head of Operations, MD, STINK
- Sophie Rivet, Account Director, POKE London
- Suki Heather, Creative Director, AKQA London
- Syl Saller, CMO, Diageo
- Tash Tan, Executive Producer, Somesuch
- Theadora Watts, Executive Assistant, Partizan
- Tobi Oredein, Founder, Black Ballad
- Victoria Brooks, Brand Sustainability Strategy Consultant, Freelance / VP, Bloom UK
- Yelena Gaufman, Strategy Partner, Fold7
- Yen Ho, Director of Operations, 72andSunny Los Angeles
- Zara Montagu-Leon, Creative Services Director, Brave
A very hearty congratulations to all of these amazing women! May you continue to inspire the women in the industry.
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Griffith University Scholarships for Pakistani Students: Now Open for Applicants
Scholarships in Pakistan are always looked forward to, as a number of smart, eligible students often have difficulty arranging funds for their higher studies.
Here’s good news for Pakistani students!
Griffith University is rolling out its International Student Articulation program for international students.
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The said program is aimed at supporting the academic expenses of deserving undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Eligibility
Eligible Countries: Any country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: Undergraduate or postgraduate degree program.
Admissible Criteria: Must be enrolling as a full-time student at the university and have not received any other award from the university or any other institute.
How to Apply
Candidates must register themselves in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program through the online link.
Supporting Documents: Academic transcripts or certificates, copy of the passport, curriculum vitae, and language ability proof must be attached.
Admission Requirements: A high school diploma for an undergraduate course and an undergraduate degree for a postgraduate course.
Language Requirement: TOEFL or IELTS test for citizens whose first language is not English.
Benefits: The educational fund will cover the 10% of tuition fee for the first two semesters of study.
Application Deadline:
The application date of the bachelor or postgraduate degree course of 2020 is the deadline of this grant. The university recommends you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programs by:
30th January (to start Trimester 1)
30th May (to start Trimester 2)
30th September (to start Trimester 3)
With a wide range of degree level courses, applicants will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best university teachers devoted to helping them reach career and life goals.
We hope you can avail the scholarship and make the best out of this golden scholarship in Pakistan!
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Aamir Liaquat’s Daughter Erupts At Tuba Aamir Claiming ‘Her Sins Can’t be Forgiven’!
Aamir Liaquat‘s second marriage took social media by storm and became the talk of the town.
His first wife and daughter Dua Aamir also shared their two cents about his new bond openly on social media.
Ahsan Khan All Praises for Bushra Aamir Liaquat in Ramadan Transmission
Tuba has spoken about her father’s second marriage very openly on social media time and time again.
She once again took it to her account after images of the newly wedded couple on their religious pilgrimage in Makkah went viral.
She wrote:
Go to Makkah or Madinah all you want, Allah will not forgive those who have broken families and wronged their own. It’s sad to see hypocrisy to such a large extent. Her sins could never be forgiven.
Go to Makkah or Madinah all you want, Allah will not forgive those who have broken families and wronged their own. Its sad to see hypocrisy to such a large extent. Her sins could never be forgiven.
— Duaa (@Duaa_e_aamir) June 10, 2019
Previously, Dua also tweeted that her family is torn apart after her father’s second marriage.
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Ali Gul Pir Schools Aamir Liaquat for Targeting Team Load Wedding
PTI Government Hints End to Prize Bonds: FBR
It has been reported that Shabbar Zaidi, Chairman FBR, stated that prize bonds might be put to an end and that work is in progress to make that happen.
It was also stated that tax has been imposed on 800cc cars in budget 2019-20 because ‘a person who owns a car cannot be deemed poor’.
The taxation authority has said that data of the people who had purchased expensive and luxury vehicles have been collected. The banks will also provide all their data to the FBR by June 15th.
On the other hand, it was also reported that FBR announced on Wednesday that the authorities have decided registration of Rs 40,000 prize bonds. A circular for the same is expected to be issued by the State Bank of Pakistan within the next two days.
The FBR also said that around 5000 people have filed applications for the Assets Declaration Scheme, and the number of applicants for the said scheme is increasing every day.
The prize bonds registration should help increase the number of applicants, even more, expects the FBR.
The FBR, in a statement, refused appearing in some sections of the press that state that the new Finance Bill allows non-filers to buy immovable property or cars.
It was clarified by the taxation authority that the new Finance Bill puts an end to the system of identifying a non-filer as a legal entity. The budget 2019-20, as a whole, is aimed at identifying non-filers and converting them to filers.
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Manchester United Midfielder Paul Pogba Shares Conversion Journey to Islam
Popular and very widely-loved Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has opened about his embracement of Islam for the very first time.
The footballer was recently spotted in Mecca (Makkah) on pilgrimage and now has returned home.
Pogba was not raised as a Muslim boy, despite his mother practicing, but had later on converted to Islam.
Sania Mirza Calls For A Stop Over ‘Cringe Worthy’ Ads To Market Pak Vs India Match
While giving an interview to The Times, the Middlefield shared:
It’s everything [being a Muslim]. That’s what makes me thankful for everything.
He further added:
It made me change, realize things in life. I guess, maybe, it makes me more peaceful inside. It was a good change in my life because I wasn’t born a Muslim, even if my mum was. I just grew up like that, respect for everyone.
The 26-year old defended Islam, sharing that the media always manages to portray a negative aspect of the religion.
Islam is not the image that everyone sees – terrorism. What we hear in the media is really something else. (Islam is) something beautiful. You get to know it. Anybody can find that he feels connected with Islam.
When asked how he finally accepted to accept and openly embrace the peaceful religion, he shared:
I was questioning myself in a lot of things, then I started doing my own research. I prayed once with my friends and I felt something different.
I felt really good. Since that day I just carried on. You have to pray five times a day, that’s one of the pillars of Islam. It’s something that you do.
The meaning why you do it – you ask forgiveness and be thankful for everything you have, like my health and everything.
It’s really a religion that opened my mind and that makes me, maybe, a better person. You think more about the afterlife.
This life has a test. Like when I’m with you, here. Even if you’re not a Muslim, you are a normal human. You have a human relationship and respect you for who you are, what religion you are, what color and everything.
He concluded by defining Islam in relationship with humanity.
Islam is just this – respect of humanity and everything.
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World Cup 2019: Controversies that have Raised Major Questions!
Jazz Launches ‘Face To Face’ Program to Connect With Customers
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, recently launched its ‘Face to Face With Our Customers’ program (F2F program) where each member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) will frequently visit Jazz Experience Centers (experience centers), franchises and call center to meet with local staff members, and get to know them better.
ELT members will also be visiting corporate customers in various cities to further strengthen Jazz’s relationship with valued customers.
This program looks to help the ELT to actively empathize with Jazz’s team members who are at the front end of delivering service to the customers and gain a firsthand perspective on how they can be empowered to serve the customers and the business better.
The F2F program kicked off with Jazz’s CEO Aamir Ibrahim visiting experience centers in Multan and Faisalabad last month.
This was then followed up with President of Digital Financial Services (VEON) Nadeem Shaikh, and Jazz’s Chief Legal Officer Saima Kamila Khan’s visit to franchises and experience centers in various areas of Karachi.
Customer Obsession is one of the key values at Jazz, which enables the largest telecom operator in Pakistan lead the market in a fast changing digital landscape.
Identifying and innovating around the evolving customer needs is a constant endeavor at Jazz, which is not only manifest in its customer service operations, product development, technology investments and contextual customer engagement practices, but also in the commitment of the leadership across the board towards customer centricity.
Following her visits to the experience center and franchises in Karachi, Saima Kamila Khan stated, “At Jazz, we are dedicated to providing the finest services to our customers.
Our primary goal is to digitalize the customers’ lifestyle by enabling flexibility, productivity, and most importantly, connectivity. It is important that we connect with our corporate customers on a regular basis to observe their business experience with us so we can provide even better solutions.”
Speaking about the F2F Program, Sadia Khuram, Jazz’s Chief Customer Experience Officer, said:
“While we are focusing on empowering customers with intuitive and frictionless digital service solutions, we are acutely aware of the value of human interactions with our customers and the observations and insights that these interactions generate.
We have very sophisticated systems and tools in place to track our customers’ experience and needs, however, at Jazz we strongly believe that we need to listen to and understand our customers from diverse standpoints to keep us on track to achieve sustainable success.”
Sania Mirza Calls For A Stop Over ‘Cringe Worthy’ Ads To Market Pak Vs India Match
One of the most awaited matches for the ICC World Cup 2019 between India and Pakistan is all set to take place on June 16th in Manchester.
Tension and excitement are felt on both sides of the border and all other activities literally comes to a standstill.
Brands often take the opportunity to create campaigns around the rivalry between the two countries especially when it comes to the game of cricket when the field becomes a battle ground. Recently a number of sponsors from both sides of the border are leaving no chance to create hype around the game.
World Cup 2019: Controversies that have Raised Major Questions!
Jazz recently revealed a video featuring a model resembling Indian wing commander Abhinandan, who was captured by Pakistani military after the Balakot airstrike.
He was interviewed by the military whilst sipping tea and answering some questions. The video was later released to the public.
The video created a stir on social media and people just couldn’t stop talking about it.
Watch the ad below.
Soon after, an Indian Brand unveiled an ad which also initiated a debate on the internet. The advertisement features India as the father of Pakistan and Bangladesh as the game is scheduled on Father’s Day.
Watch the ad below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks4f_lRpSag
Both the ads caught the attention of the world famous tennis star Sania Mirza who felt rather strongly about the unnecessary hype surrounding the Pakistan-India clash labelling the advertising as “cringe worthy “.
Sania Mirza took to her Twitter account and wrote:
Cringeworthy ads on both sides of the border seriously guys, you don’t need to ‘hype up’ or market the match anymore specially with rubbish! it has ENOUGH attention already! It’s only cricket for God sake, and if you think it’s any more than that then get a grip or get a life !!.
Here’s her tweet!
Cringeworthy ads on both sides of the border 🤮 seriously guys, you don’t need to ‘hype up’ or market the match anymore specially with rubbish! it has ENOUGH attention already!It’s only cricket for God sake, and if you think it’s anymore than that then get a grip or get a life !!
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 12, 2019
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Influencers Accuse Ducky Bhai & Sham Idrees for Ruining Entertainment
Ducky Bhai and Sham Idrees had taken the internet over storm the past few weeks, owing to their never-ending controversy.
They constantly blamed and claimed to expose each other for one reason or another.
Sham Idrees Exposes Zaid Ali, Shahveer Jafry & Ducky Bhai in Latest Video
Recently, their names popped up in a Twitter discussion between two popular social media influencers, Farhan Virk and Ahmer Naqvi, social media activist and former Patari CEO respectively.
Naqvi started a long, detailed thread on Twitter on June 10th about how popular media personalities like Shaan Shahid and Veena Malik often manage their social media personalities in a way that purposefully makes them seem overly patriotic.
Shaan & Veena both represent stars whose time in the limelight is just about done. It's a similar situation that previous artists faced, and their (PR people's) decision to embrace a hardcore statist narrative shows that they believe embracing the state offers most respectability
— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) June 10, 2019
Naqvi added that stars like these, who are visibly fading away from the limelight, resort to such actions to gain respect and stay relevant.
He also speculated the possibility that these celebrities are not behind their own accounts— rather, their accounts are managed by their Social Media and PR Teams/Managers.
Farhan Virk jumped in to express his opinion(s) on the matter, stating that the problem lies in the fact that Pakistanis do not take entertainment seriously because of abusive content creators lie Ducky Bhai and Sham Idrees.
I think entertainment either lies with abuses ( ref Ducky Bhai & Sham idrees) or perhaps with someone people can mock (NKJ and Bhola record).
Clean entertainment does not have a market. Ali Gul Pir type people who make genuine content are not appreciated.
— Dr Farhan K Virk (@FarhanKVirk) June 10, 2019
He also mentioned Ali Gul Pir and said that they do clean, genuine comedy, whose market does not exist in Pakistan because the nation is used to enjoying cheap entertainment centered around abuses and insults.
I think entertainment either lies with abuses (ref Ducky Bhai & Sham idrees) or perhaps with someone people can mock (NKJ and Bhola record).
Clean entertainment does not have a market. Ali Gul Pir type people who make genuine content are not appreciated.
Both social media influencers agreed with each other and concluded that the market for entertainment is ruined because of cheap YouTubers and the like focused on creating controversy instead of content.
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