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SAM
BALSARA
Head of Madison World
Aself-made man and a communications Eloquent and engaging, he is a much- Achievement’ Award from Advertising
guru with an unshakeable faith in his sought-after speaker at seminars. Agencies Association of India in 2009
abilities, Sam Balsara is often cited as the and the ‘Hall of Fame’ Award by the
man who changed the face of the highly Sam Balsara has received many accolades Advertising Club of Kolkata in 2012.
competitive world of Indian advertising. and awards for his achievements.
With planning and patience as his Important among them are: Rated by Balsara’s latest feather in his cap is helping
mantras, he has climbed to the pinnacle Economic Times Brand Equity as India’s Narendra Modi and BJP get a landslide
of his profession and is today seen as one Most Influential Media Person for six victory in the Indian parliamentary
of the most influential persons in his field. consecutive years, from 2006 to 2011; elections in 2014.
ranked amongst the 50 Most Influential
Sam Balsara is head of Madison World, a People in Mumbai by DNA; was a judge
completely Indian-owned organisation – at Media Festival, Valencia and Cannes in
a rarity in the advertising sector. 2005 and this year; has won the ‘Lifetime
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